Labor Stabilization Bill Backed by Union Leaders in House Hearing
In Washington, labor representatives endorsed Representative Bacon’s labor stabilization bill aimed at preferring local skilled labor on federal building projects. Witnesses from the plumbing, electrical and building trades groups urged action, arguing current contracts favor unskilled workers and prompt inefficiencies. The measure would not conflict with state laws and seeks to stabilize local employment amid a large federal building program.
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Washington, D. C
Bacon
N.Y
Secretary of Labor
James J. Davis
Baltimore
National Association of Master Plumbers
United States
F. W. Quinter
James G. Higgins
New York City
William J. Spencer
Building Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
W. C. Roberts
Legislative Committee
Emil Preiss
Nassau
Saffork County
N. Y
John J. Nilan
Edward F. Kloter
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Higgins
Kloter
Spencer
Veterans’ Bureau
Dill Declares Support for Electing Federal Judges
Senator Dill of Washington urged electing and recalling federal judges by the people at a dinner marking the Westchester County Federation of Labor’s anniversary. John P. Frey urged curbing equity court injunctions against unions, while Brady and Sullivan represented New York labor groups. The discussion also touched on reducing unemployment and government responsibility to investigate its causes.
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New York City
John P. Frey
Metal Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Westchester County
N.Y
Federation of Labor and Building Trades Council
United States
Dill
Washington
Frey
Federal
Equity Courts
Labor
Court of Equity
Congress
Uance
Peter J. Brady
Federation Bank of New York
John Sullivan
The
New York Federation of Labor
Entertainment fund voted to coal miners
Los Angeles reports the general arrangements committee of local unionists for the A F L convention has a surplus of 2983.57 dollars. The committee voted to distribute the funds to striking coal miners and sent a check to Secretary Frank Morrison of the A F L.
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Los Angeles
A. F. of L
Frank Morrison
Interborough Transit Drops Bid to Bar Labor Organizing
Interborough Rapid Transit Company ends its suit to enjoin the American Federation of Labor and the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes. The dismissal follows Justice Wasser Vogel’s ruling against an injunction and signals labor gains in peaceful organizing across the transit system.
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Internationa Labor News Service
New York City
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated
Supreme Court
Wasservogel
Nathan D. .Perlman
I. R.T
Consolidated Street Railway Workers
Danbury Hatters
A. F. of L
Maine
California
Secretary Davis speaks on postwar industry challenges in Lawrence
Secretary of Labor Davis told Lawrence business leaders that new postwar conditions require adaptation. He said no single blame exists for current woes as production speeds rise and automation grows. He urged not cutting wages, arguing prosperity comes from high wages and skilled workers.
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Lawrence
Mass
Davis
Anti-Union Forces Lead War on Labor Injunctions
Indianapolis report on union busting groups planning a major campaign against anti injunction legislation. Andrew J. Allen of the Associated Employers of Indianapolis and the National Association of Manufacturers organized a meeting for April 2 to target federal and state moves to curb injunctions with James A. Emery as principal speaker on property rights and injunction limits. Allen invited merchants and professionals to join the fight.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Andrew J. Allen
Associated Employers of
National Association of Manufacturers
National Metal Trades Association
James A. Emery
Washington, D.C
National Industrial Council
Emery
Congress
What Is Workers' Education And Labor Colleges
The article debates workers education and the potential role of labor colleges. It notes the AFL has not endorsed a separate labor party and highlights various public policy issues debated at annual conventions. It suggests analyzing these problems through labor college courses to benefit rank and file understanding.
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American Federation of Labor
Labor Party
Fmt
Labor Colleges
Pin-Picking in Banks Warns Against Penny-Hearted Economies
W R Morehouse of Los Angeles argues in the American Bankers Association Journal that strict penny-pinching harms morale and service. He notes a bank cut expenses by reducing customers and suggests rubber band economy has been overplayed, citing wasted effort versus actual savings.
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New York
W. R. Morehouse
Los Angeles
American Bankers’ Association Journal
Mr. Morehouse
Convict Labor Bill Urged by Lawmakers
Trenton X The state legislature urged Congress to pass the Hayes Cowper bill allowing states to regulate convict labor commodities as if produced within their borders.
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Trenton
Congress
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U. K. Bill
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Entertainment Fund
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