Wage increase proves labor shortage says Washington Post
The Washington Post argues the 11 percent wage rise at United States Steel proves a labor shortage, accusing steel trusts of exploiting cheap immigrant labor. It criticizes immigration law and predicts a renewed battle over cheap labor, with union activists amplifying a labor shortage scare ahead of Congress.
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United States Steel Corporation
Elbert H. Gary
Washington Post
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Steel Corporation
Steel Trust
Gary
United States
Balkans
Europe
America
Congress
Zanesville Ruling on Union Rights in Injunction Case
In Common Pleas Court Judge Leimert addresses injunction proceedings against organized steam engineers. He states individuals retain rights when acting with others to pursue lawful objectives. The decision emphasizes fair persuasion by labor unions and the right of capitalists or workers to choose their trading partners. Pittsburgh reports note wage gains of 10 to 25 cents hourly across building crafts.
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Ohio
Common Pleas
Leimert
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The Right to Strike and Its Importance Pointed Out by Gompers
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL argues strikes are a vital social and economic safety valve in industry. He argues anti strike laws hinder progress, stresses that strikes cause minimal waste, and urges education and fact finding to resolve disputes.
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Labor
United States
Executive Council
Denver
American Federation of Labor
China
Indus
New Jersey
National Catholic Welfare Council on unemployment relief
The National Catholic Welfare Council urges reduced unemployment suffering through higher wages public works and unemployment insurance. It cites 2.5 million unemployed from 15 to 16 million workers and compares yearly versus daily wages, warning of hardship during downturns. It notes average losses across years and stresses the need for collective action and social reform.
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United States
National Catholic Welfare Council
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