New York Court Bars Looming Wage Contract Breach
Justice Wagner issued a mandatory order against the New York Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers Association restraining a lockout and a shift to piecework and longer hours. The ruling finds a breach of the May 29 1919 and June 8 1921 agreements, enjoining further violations and protecting the ILGWU and its 65 000 workers from wage and hour concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert F. Wagner
State Supreme Court
New York Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers’ Association
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Manufacturers’ Association
Supreme Court
Wagner
Benjamin Schlesinger
Clear Vision and Patriotism Across Loyalties
Herman A. Miller of Oberlin College told the American Sociological Society that absolute patriotism obstructs clear vision. He argued for a 10 to 15 percent level to allow local loyalties and other international groupings benefiting religious, cultural, and economic interests, noting no nationality to a hungry child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Herman A. Miller
Oberlin College
American Sociological Society
British Empire
Contract Breakers Hit Minneapolis and St Paul Workers
Photo engraving employers in St Paul and Minneapolis terminate the agreement. Workers faced a wage cut of seven dollars weekly and four extra hours added. The notice was signed by the bosses' union secretary.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minneapolis
Press critique of cost of living claims
Washington editorial argues that worker living costs have not fallen and shows bureau of Labor Statistics figures from five cities. It compares current wages and prices to 1914 peak levels, noting increases from December 1914 to December 1921: Chicago 72.5 percent, Detroit 82.4, New York 78.1, Philadelphia 74, Washington 63 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
United States Department of Labor
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Chieneo
N. Phila. Wash
Open Shop Movement Fails to Make Big Gains in 1921
In 1921 open shop advocates made limited progress amid wage-renewal expectations in New York building trades. Despite large contracts and strong new organization in some sectors, promoters faced resistance as unions held their ground. The shift toward lower wages aligned with open shop aims, yet wartime gains by seamen and milk wagon drivers impeded broad success. Washington reports miners seek federal aid amid widespread distress. Chicago notes 10 000 unemployed lacking aid and seeks lodging and bath house funding.
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New York
American Steamship Owners
Chicago
Thie
Alghe
Phe Commission
Money greed halts aid as ships raise rates for Russians
Washington reports expose how shipowners profiteer on grain shipments to Russia, driving up freight to 24 cents per 100 pounds and reducing relief to starving Russians. Government ships will be used where possible as idle vessels await repairs, with 1,400 steel merchant ships owned and 382 idle or under repair. International Seamen's Union criticizes the Shipping Board for keeping ships idle instead of keeping them in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hye Eelie
Congress
Irik
Goverment
Marchant Vowsela
Hiewe
Aml Uge
International Seamen's Union
Shipping Board
Wheels Buzzin New York Revolt Aims at Labor Unity
A city meeting reveals a plan by a faction calling itself united labor to overthrow the A F of L and form a dualist movement allied with the Russian third international. Organizers promise a centralized autocratic structure under a small leadership group amid objections from democratically minded members.
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Meetie
Dugl
A. PF. of L
General Council of United Labor
Russian Third International
Gompers
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Radcliffe
Rexall
Two
Accredoriy Corporations
John J. Leary, Jr
New York World
Open
Harding
West Virginia
Morgan
Mabacatt
Price Ee Gos
Endicott Johnson
High Louis
Fit-Rite Shoe Store
South Third St
Palace Theatre
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