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Appointment of Howard Jenkins, Jr. as Assistant Commissioner for Regulations and Administrative Determinations, Bureau of Labor Management Reports, 1962 January 14

 Item
Identifier: M004.09.0005.00002

Abstract

Wooden plaque with appointment document attached and covered with shellac.

Dates

  • 1962 January 14

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Extent

1 Items (1 plaque) ; 14 x 17 x 1/2 inches

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Howard Jenkins, Jr. was a labor law attorney who was the first African-American appointed to the U.S. National Labor Relations Board where he served from 1963-1983. He began his law career in Denver, Colorado and was Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law from 1946-1955. He also served as Special Assistant to the Solicitor of Labor, 1956-1959; Director of the Office of Regulations at the Bureau of Labor-Management Reports, 1959-1962; and Assistant Commissioner of Bureau, 1962-1963. Jenkins concentrated on eliminating racial discrimination in labor unions and establishing national labor policy that held discrimination on basis of sex or race was unfair labor practice. Instrumental in drafting and passing "Landrum-Griffin" Act of 1959, a labor reform document known as "Employees' Bill of Rights." The Howard Jenkins, Jr. papers contain correspondence, speeches, oral history transcripts, journals, journal articles, newspaper clippings, books, reports, notebooks, congressional hearings, certificates, diplomas, plaques, photographs, and memorabilia. The collection primarily relates to his service on the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and spans the years 1939-1999. The papers cover Jenkins' attempts during his years on the NLRB to use the mandates of the National Labor Relations Act to eliminate racial discrimination in labor unions. The collection also contains documents relating to Jenkins' essential role in drafting the Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 and in ensuring compliance with the Act. Howard Jenkins, Jr. was a Republican who became known as a great supporter of labor unions. The collection reflects Howard Jenkins, Jr.'s role as a policymaker and leader in labor law.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Wooden plaque with appointment document attached and.

Drawing Number

14 x 17 x 1/2 inches

Inscription and Marks

The United States Department of Labor, The Secretary of Labor. Know All Men by These Presents: Reposing trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of Howard Jenkins, Jr. I do appoint him Assistant Commissioner for Regulations and Administrative Determinations, Bureau of Labor Management Reports and do direct, authorize and empower him to execute and fulfillthe duties of that position in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Signed Arthur J. Goldberg, Secretary of Labor. Date January 14, 1962. Washington, D.C.

Creator

Repository Details

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