WAR JOB LISTING FOR 4-F's AND OTHERS

$3,000 to $5,000 A YEAR By CHARLES SULLIVAN WASHINGTON—A movement to cut the work week for Federal employees to five and a half days is gaining momentum here. Evidence is piling up to show these interesting facts: v * 1, Chronic fatigue is resulting from the long week. 2. Excessive sick leave is being used, and for just being "worn out". 3. The six-day week is forcing government girls to quit and go back home. Investigations by one of the largest war agencies show that one al the biggest factors in producing dissatisfaction with working for the Government is having to work Saturday afternoon. The complaint is that the Federal worker just doesn't have time to perform the normal functions of a private life, such as shop, go to the dentist, or have some fun. Some Would Give Up Pay An unofficial probe made by the Department of Labor showed that many persons were even willing to sacrifice the extra four hours overtime pay for working Saturday afternoon in order to get the extra time. About a year ago when the work-time cut was being gunned by personnel men, President Roosevelt countered by relaxing leave rules. With summer approaching, the urge for outdoor relaxation and play increases, and long hours of concentration become more difficult. President Roosevelt's objection to the cut, obviously, is that Gov(Continued on page 16) see page 16