B. PUBLIC SERVICE. TABLE 14. FEDERAL SERVICE. [Compiled from information furnished by Ordnance Department, United States Army.] 1 Eight hours a day, 48 hours a week, with Saturday half-holiday during 3 (summer) months. 2 Six classes in all; $2.25 for sixth class. * Rate per month. Eight classes in all; sixth class, $2.25; seventh class, $2; eighth class, $1.75. 5 Rate per annum. Seven classes in all; sixth class, $2.25; seventh class, $2. 1 Abstract from Annual Schedule of Wages for the year ending December 31, 1914, for employees of the U. S. Navy Yard, Boston. ? Eight hours a day, 48 hours a week, with Saturday half-holiday during the three summer months. TABLE 14. FEDERAL SERVICE-CONTINUED. [Compiled from information furnished by Ordnance Department, United States Army.] 1 Rates shown are for the day unless otherwise specified. Eight hours constitutes a day's work for all mechanics, laborers and workmen. Per diem employees are paid for each day upon which they render service and are paid in addition for all holidays. Employees, such as watchmen, teamsters, engineers, assistant engineers, firemen, etc., whose pay is either annual or monthly, are paid for thirty (30) days in each month and, if called upon, are required to render service on each day. Employees other than mechanics, laborers, and workmen, whose compensation is either annual or monthly - such as draftsmen, inspectors, etc. are not limited to eight hours in any one day, but eight hours is the rule. 3 Rate per month. Rates for helpers are paid according to length of service and ability. ⚫ Rates per annum are paid according to length of service and ability as follows: $1,500, $1,400, $1,320, $1,200, $1,100, and $1,000. Rate per annum. 7 Seven classes; fifth class, $3.04; sixth class, $2.80; seventh class, $2.56. 8 Rate per month, traveling to various forts. • Rate per month, according to fort where stationed, and hardships entailed. |