Best Talent to Aid New England Labor Congress
The New England Labor Congress plans to enlist top talent to tackle the region's economic problems. Leaders in labor, politics, and education expect speakers from governors’ offices and national figures to attend in Worcester on October 25–27. About 500 delegates from six states are anticipated.
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New England
New York
Labor Congress
Hoover
Congress
Owen D. Young
Green
American Federation of Labor
Worcester
Mass
Worcester Central Labor Union
Workers’ Education Bureau
State Federations of Labor
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Wisconsin Law Allows Union Group Insurance
Washington D C ILNS Wisconsin enacts a new law permitting union groups to secure group insurance reversing prior limits to employer groups. Union Labor Life Insurance Company president Matthew Woll says the company will act immediately and examples include the Association of Theatrical Agents and Managers and the International Union of Electrotypers and Stereotypers.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
Wisconsin
Matthew Woll
Union Labor Life Insurance Company
Woll
Association of Theatrical Agents and Managers
New York
International Union of Electrotypers and Stereotypers
Car Company Tools Up To Old Tricks
Francis Williams of the state public service commission blamed northern strikebreakers and gunmen hired by New Orleans Public Service for violence at a mass meeting. About 40,000 citizens attended, the largest public gathering in New Orleans history, as Williams urged arbitration and condemned company propaganda.
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New Orleans
Racketeers Fleecing Builders Under Contractors Associations
New York reports racketeers posing as contractors’ associations fleece builders and contractors. Witnesses say they are forced to pay protection tribute or face threats and molestation. independents securing contracts have buildings set on fire. District attorney withholds witness names fearing reprisals.
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New York
New Orleans Traction Owners Agree to Mediation
The New Orleans Public Service after a thirty day boycott of cars agrees to meet with former employees. The city council seeks a mediator acceptable to both sides to move toward direct negotiations. A B Patterson and union officials consented, as the council works to define mediation terms.
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New Orleans Traction
New Orleans
Wisconsin Senate to Question Judge Belden Over Residency
Madison senators plan more questions for E B Belden Kenosha circuit court judge accused of anti labor stands. They say an affidavit claims he lived in Michigan while serving as a Wisconsin judge and sought a resident fishing license. They also will ask if he borrowed court funds for personal use.
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Madison, Wis
Ilns
Senate
E. B. Belden
Kenosha
Belden
Michigan
Reds Target Grand Rapids Furniture Union in Red Drive
The Trade Union Educational League backed by Moscow allies aims to split Grand Rapids Store Equipment Corp union of 1,000 members led by George Orris and William Hutcheson. Reds circulate material, condemn A F of L leadership, while Detroit Labor News says the effort will fail as workers report better conditions.
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Reds
New Furniture Union
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Mich
TLNL
Trade Union Educational League
Foster
Moscow
United States
Red
Grand Rapids Store Equipment Corporation
George Orris
Pussyfoot
Detroit Labor News
A. F. of L
Orrix
Arbitration Ends Over Pay And Seniority In Grand Rapids
The arbitration between Division 836 of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes and Grand Rapids Street Railway Co ends after three days with pay kept the same and union members gaining seniority on buses. Both sides held counsel and labor leaders testified on wages, with the panel led by George W. Welsh.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
ILNS
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America
Grand Rapier Street Railway Company
Grand Rapids Transportation
George W. Welsh
Grand Rapids
Workers join union after citywide cloak makers strike
New York observers report thousands of cloak makers flocking to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union after a successful 10 day general strike. The agreement sets up a supervisory committee for the industry and union conditions. Receipts show rapid union dues with $45,000 in three days and over $25,000 in a single day as applicants surge to union boards.
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New York
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
North Carolina Labor Federation to Convene in Raleigh
The North Carolina Federation of Labor will hold its annual convention in Raleigh on August 12. The meeting aims to boost an organize-the-South drive and is expected to set records for attendance.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina Federation of Labor
Laborers Unite in Rockford Growth Report
In Rockford, local laborers affiliating with a common union report enrollment gains of over 1000 members in just two weeks. The surge signals rising labor organization activity in the city.
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Rockford, L
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O'Connor
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Martin Higgins
Boston
Martin P. Higgins
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union
Ossippe, N. H
Friendly Money Service
Utmos
Hamilton Industrial Bank
Court St
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RADIO
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Water Kent
Hamilton
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