Labor Agreement Immune Under New York Act Ruling
Supreme Court Justice Rosenman held that collective bargaining agreements between labor unions and trade associations are immune from New York anti monopoly provisions. The case involved the American Fur Manufacturing Association and 19 members suing the International Fur Workers' Union and others over a proposed single industry contract in New York City. The judge stated such labor pacts are exempt by statute and cannot be invalid for one signatory but valid for others.
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Gotham
Justice Rosenman
Employers’ Association
International Fur Workers’ Union
New York City
ILNS
Supreme Court
Samuel I. Rosenman
Fur Ff
American Fur Manufacturing Association, Inc
Associated Fur Coat and Trimming Manufacturers, Inc
Association
New York
Rosenman
A F of L Urges 30 Hour Week Legislation Now
The American Federation of Labor convention voted nearly unanimously to demand a federal 30 hour week law to curb unemployment. President Green defended the move, while opponents urged broader economic action. The gathering also reformed resolution procedures and re elected officers, with Denver picked as next year’s site. 800 Plankington Packing workers strike for union recognition and a 40 hour week after the company refused to recognize the union.
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Green
Tampa
Fla
ILNL
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Congress
A. P. of L
William L. Hutcheson
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
William Green
A. F. of L
Supreme Court
Resolutions Committee
Frank Morrison
George M. Harrison
The
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Harrison
Brit Trade Union Congress
W. C. Birthright
Barbers’ Union
Indianapolis
James J. Ryan
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
Chicago
Rudolph Henning
Machinists’ Union
Minneapolis
Canadian ‘Trade and Labor Congress
Denver
Milwaukee
ILNS
Plankington Packing Company
Amalgamated Meat Cutlers' Union
Berry Expects Cooperation on December Industrial Progress Meeting
George L. Berry coordinator for industrial cooperation expects full cooperation from business interests for the December industrial progress meeting. Officials denied widespread boycott rumors and noted only those tied up by prior engagements refused to attend. About 3,700 invitations were issued for the second Berry drive to align business and government aims.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
George L. Berry
Busiess Intere
Berry
Labor pushes ICC for shorter bus driver hours
Labor urges the Interstate Commerce Commission to set maximum hours for bus drivers under the Motor Carrier Act and to protect collective bargaining rights. Charlton Ogburn of the Amalgamated Association led the testimony, arguing safety and health factors justify limits beyond mere safety, and linking the act to the national labor relations framework.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
The
Commission
Motor Carrier Bureau
Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and
Charlton Ogburn
Amalgamated Association
Ogburn
Unions Demand Fair Wages To Match Production
The statement argues that when workers lack purchasing power for produced goods, labor unions and union labels should rectify the system, ensuring wages align with output and consumer needs. The claim emphasizes collective action to correct wage disequilibrium.
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Hamilton
Ohio
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Christmas Savings Club
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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A. F. of
L. Convention
KREBS
Whittall Rugs
Frigidaires
Beautyrest
Zenith
Thor
Maytag
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