Rhode Island. Department of Labor (1935-1996)

Organization

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1935 - 1996

Historical Note

In 1935 the Department of Labor was established by statutory authority in PL 1935, chapter 2250, Section 90. Upon creation, the department assumed the responsibilities of the former Commissioner of Labor and the Superintendent of Industrial Statistics existing before that title. This statute also abolished the Census Board whereupon the Director of Labor assumed all responsibilities and functions relating to conducting the decennial census and keeping statistics. The last census was taken in 1935/6 and the statute was repealed completely in 1985. The department gradually evolved over the following decades to include a variety of divisions, boards, and advisory councils related to all fields of labor. In 1996 PL 226 renamed the department as the Department of Labor and Training (RIGL §42.16.1).

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Labor annual reports

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 1636-605-1636-489

Scope and Contents

Published Annual reports created by the Department of Labor and predecessor agency the Commissioner of Labor.

Dates: 1916-1980

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Department of Labor census records

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 1999-87-1996-40

Scope and Contents

This series includes the records of the 1936 Rhode Island State Census

Dates: 1936

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Inspection: Regulations Governing Boiler and Factory Inspections Including Various other Labor Laws Pertaining to Industry and Employment

Item — Folder 7 Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Inspection: Regulations Governing Boiler and Factory Inspections Including Various other Labor Laws Pertaining to Industry and Employment 1936

Identifier: 1636-750

Dates: 1936

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Department of Labor Division of Statistics and Census: Digest of Labor Laws

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 1636-1470-1636-987-1636-604

Scope and Contents

This series is a publication of labor laws as enumerated in the Rhode Island General Laws.

Dates: 1935-1987

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Department of Labor records

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2003-65

Abstract

The records are primarily of the Division of Women and Children and document activities relating to the establishment of minimum wages for women and minors employed in certain trades and industries as stipulated by powers established in Chapter 2289 of the 1936 Public Laws of Rhode Island.

Dates: 1936-1958

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Division of Women and Children records, 1936-1958

Sub-Series — Folder 11 Survey of Hours, Wages and Other Conditions in Laundry and Dry Cleaning Occupations in Rhode Island, 1950 (1636-681)

Identifier: 2003-65

Abstract

The records are of the Division of Women and Children and document activities relating to the establishment of minimum wages for women and minors employed in certain trades and industries as stipulated by powers established in Chapter 2289 of the 1936 Public Laws of Rhode Island. The Division head also served as the Chair for the Mimimum Wage Board.

Dates: 1936-1958

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives / Department of Labor records

Division of Workers' Compensation Directors files

Series

Identifier: 2006-24

Dates: 1986-1990

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Division of Workers' Compensation Director's files, 1986-1990

Series — Box Labor Workers' Compensation director's files 1986-1990: Series 2006-24

Identifier: 2006-24

Dates: 1986-1990

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives / Division of Workers' Compensation Directors files

Labor, Department of, 1940-2001

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents From the Series:

The rules and regulations promulgated by various state agencies, boards and commissions are filed with the Secretary of State per the Rhode Island Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35.

Dates: 1940-2001

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives / Rules and Regulations, c. 1950-2002

Labor, Department of, 1940-2001

Digital Work

Identifier: 6bab03cb-cfa8-414e-b8b9-5fd3a17814e2

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Labor Market Information for Rhode Island Planners

Item — Folder 23. Labor Market Information for Rhode Island Planners, 1992 (1636-970)

Identifier: 1636-970

Dates: 1992

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Labor Market Information for Rhode Island Planners

Item — Folder 1. Labor Market Information for Rhode Island Planners, 1993-1994 (1636-1256)

Identifier: 1636-1256

Dates: 1993-1994

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

List of Industrial Establishments in the State of Rhode Island, 1944

Sub-Series — Folder 1 List of Industrial Establishments in the State of Rhode Island

Identifier: 1636-671

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Published Annual reports created by the Department of Labor and predecessor agency the Commissioner of Labor.

Dates: 1944

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives / Department of Labor annual reports

Occupational Employment in Rhode Island Hospitals 1989

Item — Folder 9. Occupational Employment in Rhode Island Hospitals 1989 (1636-992)

Identifier: 1636-992

Dates: 1991

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Occupational Employment in Rhode Island: Manufacturing Industries

Item — Folder 37 Occupational Employment in Rhode Island: Manufacturing Industries 1987

Identifier: 1636-817

Dates: 1989

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Regulations Governing The Employment of Women And Minors And Other Labor Laws

Item — Folder 8 Regulations Governing The Employment of Women And Minors And Other Labor Laws 1936

Identifier: 1636-751

Dates: 1936

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Rhode Island State Labor Relations Act and General Rules and Regulations

Item — Folder 29 Rhode Island State Labor Relations Act and General Rules and Regulations 1971

Identifier: 1636-772

Dates: 1971

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

State Board of Examiners of Electricians annual reports

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 1636-260-1636-1189

Dates: 1942-1943

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

State Board of Examiners of Electricians: State of Rhode Island Revised Rules and Requirements

Item — Folder State Board of Examiners of Electricians Revised Rules and Requirement folder 20

Identifier: 1636-261

Dates: 1957

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Survey of Hours, Wages and Other Conditions of Employment in the Jewelry Industry, 1936

Item — Folder Survey of Hours, Wages and Other Conditions of Employment in the Jewelry Industry 1936 (C#1049)

Identifier: 2003-65

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Records include meeting minutes and transcripts of various wage boards convened to study particular industries and wages, correspondence, reports, surveys, petitions, nomination forms, letters of appointment and a small amount of photographs held by the Division of Women and Children.

Dates: 1936

Found in: Rhode Island State Archives / Department of Labor records / Division of Women and Children records / Wage order and wage order revision / Wage order and wage order revision for jewelry industry

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Rhode Island. Bureau of Industrial Statistics (1887-1919) (Later Form of Related)

Description

In 1887, following the State’s third census, the position of Commissioner of Industrial statistics was established under PL 1887, chapter 621. Aside from tabulating statistical data regarding the state’s workforce, the Commissioner of Industrial Statistics also assumed the responsibilities of the Superintendent of the Census (see Chapter 63 of the 1882 Public Statutes). Additionally the commissioner was required to report statistical details to the General Assembly regarding “the condition of labor and business in all mechanical, manufacturing, commercial and other industrial businesses of the state especially in relation to the social, educational and sanitary condition of the laboring classes”. In 1919 (Public Law Chapter 1741), the Commissioner’s title was changed to the Commissioner of Labor who took over all responsibilities formerly performed by the Commissioner of Industrial Statistics. The chapter also created the State Board of Labor whose duties was to report to the General Assembly any recommendations relating to the laws of the state regarding labor, promote mediation and conciliation of controversies and disputes between employees and employers and to avoid resort to strikes, lockouts, boycotts, blacklists, discriminations and legal proceeding in or arising out of such controversies and disputes and matters of employment. The board also prescribed rules of procedure and had the power to conduct investigations, to hold hearings and to summon witnesses. The commissioner reported monthly to the board in all matters relating to labor.
Rhode Island. State Board of Labor (1919-1935) (Later Form of Related)

Description

In 1919 (Public Law Chapter 1741), the Commissioner’s title was changed to the Commissioner of Labor who took over all responsibilities formerly performed by the Commissioner of Industrial Statistics. The chapter also created the State Board of Labor whose duties was to report to the General Assembly any recommendations relating to the laws of the state regarding labor, promote mediation and conciliation of controversies and disputes between employees and employers and to avoid resort to strikes, lockouts, boycotts, blacklists, discrimination and legal proceeding in or arising out of such controversies and disputes and matters of employment. The board also prescribed rules of procedure and had the power to conduct investigations, to hold hearings and to summon witnesses. The commissioner reported monthly to the board in all matters relating to labor In 1935 the Department of Labor was established by statutory authority in PL 1935, chapter 2250, Section 90. Upon creation, the department assumed the responsibilities of the former Commissioner of Labor and the Superintendent of Industrial Statistics existing before that title. This statute also abolished the Census Board whereupon the Director of Labor assumed all responsibilities and functions relating to conducting the decennial census and keeping statistics. The last census was taken in 1935/6 and the statute was repealed completely in 1985. The department gradually evolved over the following decades to include a variety of divisions, boards, and advisory councils related to all fields of labor. In 1996 PL 226 renamed the department as the Department of Labor and Training (RIGL §42.16.1).
Rhode Island. Factory Inspectors (1894-1935) (Later Form of Related)

Description

The duties of factory inspectors became part of the Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Inspections in 1935 per Public Law Chapter 2250 Sec. 90.
Rhode Island. Department of Labor and Training (1996-) (Earlier Form of Related)

Description

In 1935 the Department of Labor was established by statutory authority in PL 1935, chapter 2250, Section 90. Upon creation, the department assumed the responsibilities of the former Commissioner of Labor and the Superintendent of Industrial Statistics existing before that title. This statute also abolished the Census Board whereupon the Director of Labor assumed all responsibilities and functions relating to conducting the decennial census and keeping statistics. The last census was taken in 1935/6 and the statute was repealed completely in 1985. The department gradually evolved over the following decades to include a variety of divisions, boards, and advisory councils related to all fields of labor. In 1996 PL 226 renamed the department as the Department of Labor and Training (RIGL §42.16.1).

Dates

1935 - 1996

Rhode Island. Department of Labor (1935-1996)

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