Alabama Labor Federation Shows Encouraging Growth in 1911 Convention
The Star publishes the 1911 Birmingham convention proceedings of the Alabama State Federation of Labor. Growth across the state is noted as conservative leadership strengthens the movement. President Gann of Anniston is re elected and Birmingham plans host city for 1912 with Anniston as next year’s site.
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Labor Movement Advances and Wage Trends Across Regions
The report notes wage gains for Hodcarriers in Minneapolis and a two month strike ending for 600 millmen in St. Louis. It cites the Wyman bill in Ohio pushing the Oregon plan for U S senators by statewide primary. Duncan reelected AFL secretary treasurer of the Granite Cutters with a large majority. It tracks child labor laws, sick benefit funds, and international labor statistics including Britain’s wages and German factory pay and union rules.
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