New Canadian Group Seeks Rail Wage Cuts and Public Ownership Hit
The Railway Users Association of Canada, launched in Ottawa, urges Canada’s national railways to discharge 20,000 workers and lower wages to immigrant levels. Critics label it an agent of the St James Street group in Montreal aiming to smash public ownership and hand the railways to the Canadian Pacific. The move comes as private lines, under government control, compete with CP and face pushback to protect dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Labor News Service
Ottawa
Railway Usera’ Association of Canada
Canada
Canadian National Railways
T. L. Church
Toronto
St James Street
Montreal
National Railways
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
St. James Street
Labor Questions and Answers on the Toilers History
A compiled exchange on labor issues includes questions and answers about union roles, inland waterways, AFL leaders, education committee members, and wage data. It cites John H Walker’s first union post, Duncan's birthplace, the AFL education panel, and U.S. labor statistics on strikes and farm wages with figures from 1921 to 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Federation of Labor Committee On Education
Matthew Woll
C. T., Baine
John P. Frey
George W. Perkins
John L. Lewis
Unionists finance homes through Illinois Federation Corp
Chicago Building Trades Council forms the Illinois Federation Corporation to finance union built homes. Officers will be active union members, starting with capital stock of 550000, planned to grow to 10000000. Loans cover two thirds of valuation with 6 percent interest plus small commission, lower than banks. Payments can start at 2.50 per unit monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Building Trades Council of
Thelinois Federation Corporation
Rail Labor Bill Seeks Adjustment Boards Mediation and Arbitration
Washington reports a favorable Senate Interstate Commerce Committee view on a railway labor bill. It would create adjustment boards by carrier group agreement and a five member presidential mediation board to handle unresolved disputes. Arbitration follows mediation failures, with the president authorized to appoint an investigative committee if needed. Some managers oppose, arguing against union limits while supporters praise labor peace and union recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Board of Mediation
Loree
Delaware & Hudson Railroad
National Manufacturers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Friends of the Bill
Rich Men's Taxes Shake Senate Approval in Washington
The senate approved a reduced income tax plan after a partisan clash. The new bill benefits 5,694 earners with incomes over 100000 who gain about 154 million dollars, while the remaining 110 million taxpayers save around 103 million. Critics cite favored treatment and secret rulings, including Mellon banks in Pittsburgh exploiting loopholes. They warn the measure shifts war debt onto common people and lets profiteers dodge pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Mellon
Internal Revenue Bureau
Pittsburgh
A Matter of Terms on Congressional Coalitions and Blocs
The article contrasts factions in Congress, noting that cross party coalitions seek tax cuts for high earners and inheritance taxes while other cross party blocs push remedial legislation for wage workers and farmers. It warns that blocs are seen as a dangerous foreign threat to party systems and core government principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Miners Ratify Pact For High Wage Level For Five Years
International Labor News Service reports from Beranton Pa that 155,000 anthracite miners, led by John L. Lewis, ratified a five year wage pact after a six month struggle. The settlement prevents wage reductions, blocks compulsory arbitration, and preserves current wage levels while allowing contract review after one year. Lewis credited unity and AFL support for the victory over coal operators seeking arbitration and wage cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Labor News Service
Beranten
America
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
Lewis
Speed-up Plan Hampers Postal Accuracy in Washington
Washington approves an anti-stop watch amendment to the post office appropriation bill. The department pleads caution as rapid production leads to stamp cancellation failures, parcel post losses, and waste of revenue. Third Assistant Postmaster General Regar cites daily complaints of high denomination stamps escaping cancellation and being reused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Regar
Thomas F. Flaherty
National Federation of Post Office Clerks
Postal Service
Labor's Picture Show Draws Large Crowds
Reports on Labor's Reward tour praised by John J. Manning and O H Anlon as a 100 percent success. In Troy 1500 braved a snowstorm to see the labor story, Millville turned away crowds at the largest theatre, and Columbus attendance remained strong despite severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John J. Manning
A. F. of L. Union
O'Hanlon
New York State Federation of Labor
Troy
Millville
N. J
Columbus
Ohio
Zero Westlii Jer
1925 Accidents Toll Warns of Industrial Fatalities
William H. Cameron of the National Safety Council cites 1925 losses of 1 billion dollars and 87 000 deaths from accidents in streets homes and workplaces. 21 000 killed by automobiles, 25 000 fatally injured at work, 41 000 in other public places. He urges employers to make prevention a top program.
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New York
William H. Cameron
National Safety Council
Cameron
Rent Law Extended by New York Governor Smith
Governor Smith signs bill extending the state emergency rent law. The action broadens protections for tenants under the current housing measures and preserves limits on rent increases through the extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smith
Safety Experts Urge Stricter Supervision at Mines and Plants
Indiana leaders at a regional safety conference pressed stronger oversight and harsher penalties for rule violations in coal mines and factories. John A. Riddle urged daily checks and strict enforcement, while T. N. Taylor argued workers' safety equals machinery value. Agnes Peterson called for robust safety legislation, and Hinkle C. Hays affirmed operators’ commitment to safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Labor News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Industrial Safety Conference
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Middle Western
John A. Riddle
United Mine Workers, District 11
T. N. Taylor
Indiana State Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Taylor
American Federation of Labor
Richard M. Lansburgh
Secretary of Labor and Industry
Mies Agnes Peterson
Women’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Hinkle C. Hays
Will C. Hays
Unemployed Carpenters Rally Against Anti-Union Claims
In San Francisco area, unemployed carpenters warn the trade union movement against statements claiming a carpenters' shortage. They plan a union shop movement starting in April and accuse the Industrial Association of trying to flood the Bay District with jobless workers to block it. Carpenters say they have strengthened their organization and hope employers will recognize their union, while remaining prepared for anti-union actions by some employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Lewis
San Francisco
Carpenters
Food prices rise in 28 U.S. cities 1925 26
Food prices for the year January 1925 to January 1926 rose in 28 cities reported by the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics. Minneapolis up 11 percent. Atlanta Cincinnati and St Paul 10 percent. Bridgeport Indianapolis Scranton 9 percent. Fall River New Haven Norfolk Omaha Providence Charleston D C percent. Peoria and Washington 7 percent. Kansas City Milwaukee Louisville Newark New York Portland Me 6 percent. Baltimore percent. Mobile 4 percent. Memphis 4 percent. Butte Dallas San Francisco 1 percent. Portland Ore less than five tenths of 1 percent.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Cincinnati
St. Paul
Bridgeport
Indianapolis
Scranton
Fall River
New Haven
Norfolk
Omaha
Providence
Charleston
D. C
Peoria
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Louisville
Newark
New York
Portland
Baltimore
Mobile
Memphis
Butte
Dallas
San Francisco
Ore
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New Canadian
John H Walker
Illinois Federation of Labor
Walker
Central City
Local 505
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Gulf
James Duncan
Mr. Duncan
Scotland
United States Secretary of Labor
James J. Davis
Davis
U. S. Geological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Ile
LABOR
Carpenters’ Union
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