Economic Value of Union Label Coordinating Labor Forces
A compact study outlines how the union label aligns workers and management into a cohesive effort. It discusses productivity gains, morale, and market impact from unified labor action.
04 Aug 1916
Page 1
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Newspaper
Butler County Press
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
1
A compact study outlines how the union label aligns workers and management into a cohesive effort. It discusses productivity gains, morale, and market impact from unified labor action.
The Union Label movement advocates unity among workers as producers and consumers. It argues the label strengthens labor through education, skilled workmanship, and coordinated purchasing, contrasting it with past cooperative failures and boycotts. Public employment offices expand nationwide, with 25 states hosting jubilees and multiple federal, state, and municipal offices. Painters and Decorators union reports 51 locals under 7 leadership, with new locals formed in several regions.
Two poets recount quirky cases of old time delinquents in New England lore. Whittier notes a jail tale of Pimormy Gwar paid in corn as a fine. A vivid anecdote recalls a hunter punished with a trove of apples and a poetically rendered jail bow.
A fragmented letter argues for Scottish influence in history and global reach. It cites Seoteh descent, mentions presidents, judges, and leaders, and references the union and international power. The writer directs readers to write to Joyal Glasguwlin at North Britain for reaction.
The article notes James Arield, a representative in Congress, addressing a Wall Street crowd after Lincolns assassination. Garfield calmed the mob with a faith filled message about justice and mercy while Washington government continuity is affirmed amid unrest. It also includes brief vignettes on romance and moral admonitions about covetousness and small deeds.
The Kern McGillicuddy workers compensation bill seeks federal uniformity, covering one portion of workers with two thirds wages during total or partial disability, plus allowances for dependents and medical care. A three member commission would administer the system with a $500,000 appropriations. The measure, debated on the House floor, argues it relieves government cripples from a burden borne by the state.
The Bullen of San Francisco outlines a preparedness program focusing on workers rights and social reform. He calls for an eight hour day, abolition of unsanitary living and working conditions, elimination of unemployment, and guaranteed rights tied to the constitution. He also urges shifting emphasis from property to people’s wealth and centralizing national policy for a healthy, strong republic.
The New York cloakmakers strike ends in a broad agreement granting a 6 percent wage rise and a 49 hour week. The settlement limits employer ability to discharge workers without arbitrator review and preserves union rights to strike if conditions worsen. The accord covers 85,000 workers in related trades and ends a series of major industrial actions that began with a 25,000 worker walkout.
Chronology of early labor strife in the United States begins with Philadelphia shoemakers in the 19th century. The article traces key protests from textile and steam era stoppages through major events such as the 1877 strike waves, the Homestead and Pullman clashes, and the 1894 nationwide labor movement affecting 100,000 workers.
The employment bureau reports over 75,000 placed in the past year. Milwaukee metal workers press a 44 week demand. Chicago shops sign a 48 hour, 49 cent wage. Cleveland steamboat workers raise from 5 to 5.50 daily. Asbestos workers receive a similar raise. AFL supports amalgamation of Brotherhood of Railway Clerks and freight handlers. Typographical union meets at Mullinore on Aug 14.
Describes Japanese whalemen facing danger during harpooning and towing a distressed whale. Aimed at showing crew bravery and ritual responses, including prayers for the animal’s spirit after a successful capture. The narrative highlights the peril, teamwork, and cultural practices surrounding the hunt.
An article discusses a claim by Tailett qu Revert Grinshaw of New York University Willa Mop dcott about a practice that supposedly enhances mental and physical performance. It describes altered states, potential health effects, and mentions reactions from observers and authorities.
A fragmented passage describes weighty ideas about sight and depth, mentioning a surfer, satellites, and protection while plunging. It hints at ability, value, and caution around risky water activity in a dated, reflective tone.
A French scientific writer proposes a scale using coins to represent planet sizes around the Sun. Earth would be a twenty franc piece, Venus sixteen francs, Mars two, Mercury seven, Uranus zero, Saturn fifteen hundred forty, Jupiter six million seven hundred eighty thousand.
Fragmentary humorous exchange from Yonkers about soup versus drink. A barber asks about soupy readiness and a man in the chair responds with reluctance, hinting at a preference or aversion to soup. The skim reading suggests a local conversational snippet or joke from a newspaper page.
A brief toward the gossip column notes a rumor of a large sum of money involving a woman named May Wheat and a misunderstanding about her time. The piece records generic banter and questions from the Boston Transcript context.
The fragment hints at a street scene of argument and persuasion in London. A speaker dismisses a man’s ability to convince a woman she is pretty, capturing a brisk, humorous tone typical of stray stories. The text is fragmentary and lacks full context.
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