Amsterdam Press Attacks Red Trade Union Alliance
The International Federation of Trade Unions based in Amsterdam questions the Red Trade Union International's Berlin alliance with the Soviet transport workers. It notes a Moscow Red Committee discussion on forming opposition within the Amsterdam International and accuses Reds of seeking political capital over workers’ interests.
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International Labor News Service
Washington, D. C
International Federation of Trade Unions
Amsterdam
Holland
Red
Trade Union International
International Federation
Federation
Berlin
Transport Workers
International ‘Transport Workers’ Federation
Soviet Organization of Transport Workers
Central Council of Trade Unions
Amsterdam International
Red Central Council
Pravda
Red International
Europe
Union Printers Home to Move Colorado Springs Hospital
Indianapolis announces removal of the Union Printers Home hospital to clear for a new unit at the Colorado Springs site. For two months the facility will be pressed for inmate care as the old building is reconstructed nearby.
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Indianapolis
Ind
the Union Printers
Colorado Springs
Colo
International Typographical Union
International Union
J. W. Hays
Gompers assails Gary on steel eight hour pledge bluff
President Gompers condemns Judge Gary's pledge on an eight hour day as insincere and a bluff aimed at appeasing steel workers. He argues wages may fall, immigration could rise, and urges union organization to end 12 hour shifts.
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Washington
Gompers
Gary
Harding
Steel Trust
Potters Union Won't Back General Strike Policy
Atlantic City N J The convention of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters refused to commit the union to a policy of refusing to deal with any manufacturer willing to pay wage rates or meet other conditions during a general strike until every manufacturer accepted terms with the organization.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
Local Chamber backs anti-union shop in Phoenix
The Phoenix chamber of commerce backs the anti union shop while organized workers protest city actions that used several thousand dollars to support the chamber. The Arizona Labor Journal argues business leaders may support the stance but trade unionists oppose being taxed for this propaganda.
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Phoenix
Aviz
Chamber of Commerce
City Commission
Arizoma Tabor Journal
Arbitration awards wage increases for Detroit street car workers
A board of arbitration has granted wage increases to electrical workers on Derail, Mich. municipal street car lines. The decision notes the commission operating the system is not bound by the charter provision that requires the city to pay the highest prevailing wage to skilled mechanics and states the commission is directed to manage the street rail.
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Derail
Mich
Board of Arbitration
Uwilys Ae
League Labor Conferences Bring Better Conditions To Workers
Washington reports progress from League of Nations labor conferences improving eastern workers conditions. India cut industrial hours, raised minimum child ages, and curbed night work. Japan and China planning further reforms. 73 treaties ratified, 94 laws enacted, 96 proposed. Next conference in Geneva, October 22, will focus on factory inspection.
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League
Far East
Washington, D. C
League of Nations
W. A. Appleton
General Federation of ‘Trade Unions of
Great Britain
Federation
India
Japan
China
Appleton
Geneva
Switzerland
Clergy oppose Judge Gary on eight hour day claim
Washington church leaders condemn Judge Gary's assertion that a 12 hour day should end when labor is surplus. They cite the steel trust and argue limits on wages and conditions rely on immigrants and forced efficiency, challenging the premise of a universal eight hour day.
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Washington
Reeds
Gary
Steel Trust
Department of Social Action
National Catholic Welfare Council
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