Labor Sets Face Toward New Program of Action
Cincinnati report on the American Federation of Labor convention describes a shift from philosophy to action. The piece notes leaders consider labor reform could modify capitalism, with proposals to redirect excess profits into wages and grant workers vested rights in industry. It details growing willingness to pursue political action if necessary and highlights rising anger over widespread unemployment and underemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
TLNS
American Federation of Labor
Portland
Executive Council
Federation
Cincinnati leaders defend unions against racketeering tale
President Edward Flore of the Hotel and Restaurant Employers Association denounced Chicago mobsters accused of organizing 20000 Beverage Dispensers' Union. He said Chicago unions are clean and vowed to purge fakes while preparing for a new law aligning with voters, noting 350 bartenders and 800 waiters in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
ILNS
Edward Flore
A. F. of L
Chicago
Beverage Dispensers
Crooks
Flore
Culinary Workers
Labor calls for 80 hour week plan and government lead
The American Federation of Labor backs drastic reform to shorten work hours and push a five day week led by government. President William Green warns of a machine age crisis and urges action to balance production with employment, projecting an 80 hour work week goal and broad mobilization.
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Chester M. Wright
Cincinnati, Ohio
ILNS
A. F. of L
William Green
Green
America
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Federation of Labor
Unionize or Wear Badge of Slavery Warns Perkins
George W. Perkins, president of the union label trades department, urges workers to organize in unions or risk wearing a badge of servitude. He praises union labels as tools to secure fair wages, stabilize employment, and protect home-made products against imported goods. Perkins calls for broader cooperation among unions and a powerful, coordinated labor movement to counter trusts and capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
ILNS
George W. Perkins
Union Label Trades Department
Perkins
American Federation of Labor
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