Only Owners of Big Four Gain By Huge Increase in Cigarette Output
In a senate speech Senator Robert F. Wagner denounced the Big Four tobacco firms for widening production while workers’ wages fell, arguing that profits rose and consumers paid higher prices. He labeled the owners the sole gainers in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Wagner
Washington, D. C
ILNS
Senate
Robert F. Wagner
Wagner
Supreme Court
United State Senate
Classes Join Workers' Education Project in New York
Nineteen organizations added classes or established programs with the Workers' Education Project in the last month. Ten were new labor organizations. twenty nine new classes started. The project's new headquarters provides space for meetings. teachers use the library for class prep. in-service training expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Workers’ Education Project
Riots at Sun Shipbuilding Yard Blamed on Guards and Police
A Delaware County Civil Liberties report cites a December 11 1936 Chester yard riot at Sun Shipbuilding as caused by a coordinated attack on peaceful pickets by Sun Ship officials with police participation. Tear gas and gas bombs injured many and one man died amid alleged preplanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
SSNS
Delaware County Committee For Civil Liberties
Chester
Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co
Pew
Mellons
Pennsylvania
Carl F. Will
John G. Pew
Sun Shipbuilding& Drydock Co
The Accident Racket in Ohio Industry
Industrialists and workers unite to curb Old Man Accident, the elusive enemy of safety. Safety advocates aim to trap the gang through campaigns in plants, mills, workshops, and factories across Ohio and promote the union label as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Man Accident
No. 1
Ohio
Sit-Downs End in Chrysler and Reo Plant Settlements
Walter P. Chrysler and John L. Lewis sign a peace treaty lasting to March 1, 1988, ending Chrysler and Reo sit-down strikes. Union recognition extends to 65 000 to 85 000 Chrysler workers and about 3 000 at Reo, with broad bargaining rights and a halt to court actions. Governor Murphy praised for mediating the settlement as Ford remains a potential future target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
ILNL
Walter P. Chrysler
John L. Lewis
Chrysler
Murphy
Reo
Chrysler Corporation
United Automobile Workers of America
Ford
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Lewis
Federal Reserve moves to end banks and insurers sit-down strikes
The Fed acts to halt simultaneous sit-downs by big banks and insurance firms seeking higher interest rates. Utilities pause against Wheeler act, some abandon strikes and register with the SEC. Supreme Court rejection of an injunction against TVA speed-up adds pressure. Roosevelt urges permanent CCC, seen as vital New Deal youth program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
Wheeler Holding Company Act
SEC
Supreme Court
TVA
Roosevelt
CCC
Nimble Hands and Feet Highlight Safety
Nimble hands and nimble feet are vital for safety yet thoughtful action matters more. Think quickly, act smart, and prioritize careful, proactive choices in daily tasks.
Truck Drivers Strike in Wilmington Ends After 15 Day Truce
A 24 day Wilmington strike ended in an agreement for a 15 day truce to allow negotiations. Sixty nine companies signed recognizing Local 107 as bargaining agent for the strikers. The agreement followed union approval to drop closed shop demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers of America
Thomas P. O'Brien
International
Boston Printers Win Pay Increase
Members of Boston Typographical Union No. 13 moved to a five day week on April 1 and secured a raise of 9 13 cents per hour under a pact with the Publishers Association of Boston. Overtime will be paid at time and a half and the new work week is 37 5 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
ILMS
Boston Typographical Union No. 13
Publishers’ Association of Boston
Marshall Lobbies For Manufacturers
Columbus Ohio based report lists 101 lobbyists registered with Secretary of State William J Kennedy by March 30 including L L Marshall former senator from Cuyahoga county. He is listed as representing Lie Obia Manufacturers Association. While a senator he offered an amendment to a proposed old age pension bill that spurred defeat and a referendum in the 1933 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
OLNS
William J. Kennedy
L. L. Marshall
Cuyahoga County
Lie Obia Manufacturers Association
Senate
Marshall
Halifax Labor organizes fish handlers union in maritime provinces
The Halifax District Trades and Labor Council, affiliated with the AF of L, reports rapid organizing moves within a week. The Fish Handlers Association gains 250 plus members, uniting wholesale, manufacturing and retail fish firms. The council also forms a News Vendors Union and revives the Laborers' Union. In St John, NB, fish plants pay as low as 7 cents an hour, with full weekly wages around 85 dollars for nine hours daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
ILNS
Maritime Provinces
Laborers’ Union
Toro Fish Handlers
Iany
Maritme
St. John
N. B
Ji Fish
Hershey Mob Drives Out Sit-Down Strikers in Violence
In Hershey Pennsylvania, two to three thousand farmers and non union workers assaulted sit down strikers at the chocolate works with blackjacks and bull whips. About 23 strikers were hospitalized amid beatings as organizers were driven from town. Authorities provided no local protection and state police arrived only after eviction concluded.
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Hershey
ILNS
Hershey Chocolate Works
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