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S. 736 (93rd)

Worker Alienation Research and Technical Assistance Act

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Introduced

1 February 1973

Last action

1 February 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK], Sen. Hart, Philip A. [D-MI], Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN], Sen. Hughes, Harold E. [D-IA], Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY], Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN], Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME], Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD], Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Pastore, John O. [D-RI], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT], Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ]

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Summary

Worker Alienation Research and Technical Assistance Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor and the Secterary of Health, Education, and Welfare to conduct research to determine the extent and the severity of job discontent and the problems related to the nature of work in American worksites. Provides that such research shall concentrate on methods now being used in both this Nation and abroad to meet the problems of work alienation, including more flexible hours of work, reduced working days, job rotation and additional educational opportunities. Directs that the results of such research shall be disseminated to the general public. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to provide technical assistance to workers, unions, companies, and State and local governments for developing experiments and pilot demonstration projects aimed at solving the problems of work alienation. Provides that the Secretaries shall file reports not later than December 31, 1974, and again not later than December 31, 1975, with the Congress including any recommendations for further legislation.

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Timeline

  1. 1 February 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 February 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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