National Catholic Welfare Council on Open Shop Plan
The National Catholic Welfare Council and the Federal Council of Churches criticize the so called American plan for open shops. They warn the campaign aims to destroy unions and harm workers while pretending to uphold freedom. They urge Christian employers to scrutinize movements risking industrial strife and national harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Catholic Welfare Council
Federal Council of Churches Social Service Commission
Social Action Department
Europe
Amerea
Open Shop Debate Struggles Over Unions and Industry Critique
The National Catholic Welfare Council’s social action arm accuses manufacturers of aiming to cripple trade unions through an open shop strategy. A counterclaim defends open shop as compatible with bargaining, while critics say ecclesiastical bodies fail to investigate before commenting. The dispute centers on whether open shop practices truly erode union power and how representative church statements are of broader groups.
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Department of Social Action
National Catholic Welfare Council
Industry
Manufacturers’ Association
Department of Social Arctory
National Association of Manufacturers
Social Action Department
United States
Social Service Commission
Federal Council of Churches
Henry Harrison Lewis
Lewis
Chamber of Cari
Cuiree
Ike Et Ploynur
Wenvernine
Leswoem Capitel
Sane
Philo
Lockwood Housing Committee
New York
Eugene R. Grace
Rethich Steel Corporation
Cheney
Erectors’ Association
National Fabricators’ Association
United States Steel Cooperation
National Conference of State Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Avimes
National Association of Manufacturer
Union On Clayee
Vven
Social Yetlon Departaert
Soa Wethrnigieg
Statentest Jarinet
Unemployment Trends Highlight 1920s Industry Struggles
January 1921 saw widespread unemployment rising to 100 percent in some sectors under Wits style analysis, with a drop in the following month. Reports cite late industrial consolidation in 1920 and factory stoppages peaking during the era of mood decline, reflecting broader working-force reductions tied to a proposed building bond in the state.
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Aibwaiy
Sonuivy
Dermwne
Mftmi
Industriad
Vloyinett
Labor-detective act questioned by steel strike commission
The interchurch world movement memorial to Congress questions labor-detective methods and urges a joint federal commission to mediate steel industry disputes. It condemns the 12 hour day seven day week and urges wage readjustment, better conditions, and an end to coercive practices within the industry. The document criticizes reliance on corporate secret services and calls for inclusive mediation between steel employers, workers, and the public.
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Washington
Agen
Commission of Inquiry
Interchurch World Movement
Congress
Steel Corporation
Federal Department of Justice
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Noviimal
Gourde
Toda Unione
Tor
Veritoniern
Arment
Ion
Wiis
Ste Lewis
Taiwan
Suns Inc
Uiin
Interchurch World Movement Commission
Mericians
Cal
Inindustry
Futurternational Brotherhood of Electri
Michaels-Stern
Hamilton Hotel
Jefferson Theatre
Edgar K. Wagner
Cincinnati Colleges
Heaton Street
Bett
Hamilton
Elkskin
High Street
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