Roosevelt and the labor unions
Newspaper article defending President Roosevelt’s decision in the case of William A. Miller.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-06
Your TR Source
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
News release on William A. Miller
After his dismissal from the bindery of the Government Printing Office, William A. Miller filed a complaint with the United States Civil Service Commission. The commission determined that the reason for Miller’s removal violated civil service regulations and requested that he be reassigned to duty. President Roosevelt and Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou are also investigating the matter.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-21
Creator(s)
Letter from Francis Wayland Palmer to George B. Cortelyou
Frances Wayland Palmer asks George B. Cortelyou and President Roosevelt how to respond to a letter from John Robert Procter, the president of the United States Civil Service Commission. Procter and the Commission are refusing to recognize the removal of William A. Miller from his post in the Government Printing Office.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-09
Creator(s)
In re removal of W. A. Miller from the position of assistant foreman of the bindery in the Government Printing Office
President of the United States Civil Service Commission Procter summarizes the case of William A. Miller. Miller was dismissed from his position at the Government Printing Office after he was expelled from the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders. According to civil service regulations, expulsion from a union is not sufficient grounds for dismissal and Miller should be reassigned to his position.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-06-17
Creator(s)
Letter to Francis Wayland Palmer from the United States Civil Service Commission
William A. Miller was removed from the position of foreman of the bindery division of the Government Printing Office due to his expulsion from the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders. Civil service rules only allow removal from a competitive position if it will promote the efficiency of the service. As the only reason given for Miller’s removal was his expulsion from the union, the removal will not be recognized and Miller should be reassigned to duty.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-03