Building Trades Employers Reject Labor Wage Theory
Washington based building trades employers resist organized labor’s wage theory linking real wages to productive power. C G Norman asserts wages should follow supply and demand, arguing higher wages do not guarantee productivity. He cites rising construction wages and reduced output, while A W Dickson notes broad industry opposition to the theory and warns prosperity needs high production. Other proponents include Irving Fisher, Edwin Brunner, and P W Litchfield.
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International Labor News Service
Washington, D. C
Building Trades
C. G. Norman
New York Building Trades Employers’ Association
The
Miller Builder-Economist
G. L. Miller & Co
Organized Labor
Norman
Green
American Federation of Labor
A. W. Dickson
National Association of Building Trades Employers
Dickson
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Edwin J. Brunner
P. W. Litchfield
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
PLAN RECORD Of Philadelphia La bor Day Sesqui Centennial Exposition
International Labor News Service notes the Sesqui Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia will celebrate Labor Day with the largest assembly of workers, hosted by the Philadelphia Central Labor Union and local unions. Mayor Kendrick and city officials will welcome visitors as AF of L leaders attend. Numerous union members from Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia are invited. The event features a 100000 seat stadium amplification, a pageant, and special musical programs. Camden's Central Labor Union is expected to join. The piece emphasizes the workers’ handwork in building the exposition and the day’s aim to honor labor and national progress.
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International Labor News Service
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Central Labor Union
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Kendrick
City of
American Federation of Labor
New Central Labor Union of
Camden
Exposition
Joseph Ritchie
Philadephia
Perkins Quits as Cigar Makers' Union President
George Perkins, long time leader of the Cigar Makers' International Union, declares in the Official Journal that he will not seek re election as president. He will run for delegate to the AFL convention and intends to devote remaining years to advancing the labor movement and wage earner benefits. Perkins, a veteran organizer for fifty years, collaborated with Samuel Gompers and helped organize the Union Labor Life Insurance Company, serving as treasurer and shaping plans for this new labor venture.
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International Labor News Service
Washington, D. C
George W. Perkins
Cigar Makers‘ International Union
Cigar Makers’ Official Journal
Perking
American Federation of Labor Convention
George Perkins
Cigar Makers’ Organization
Perkins
Samuel Gompers
Cigar Makers’ International Union
Labor Life Insurance Company
Matthew Woll
Interborough Un ion Rebels Strikes Cripple New York Subways
Interborough Rapid Transit workers strike after no arbitration from Frank Hedley. Motormen wage near 45 dollars weekly, switchmen about 32, with no overtime. Company union leadership is scrutinized, while guards and strikebreakers enter the system. Outcomes hinge on union strength versus a well-funded corporation amid public fare pressures.
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Interborough Company Union
New York Subways
J. Charles Lave
International Labor News Service
New York City
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Frank Hedley
Interborough
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Amalgamated Street and Electric Railway Employes of America
Call for Strike Hits Northern West Virginia Miners
Indianapolis reports a call by Van H Bittner of the United Mine Workers for a mass action in the northern district. Miners not under contract are said to have largely walked off the job while operators reject 1917 scale and earlier 1924 contracts. A vital court appeal and injunction fights continue over wage scales and contract enforcement.
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International Labor News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine, Workers of America
van H. Bittner
West Virginia
van Bittner
United Mine Workers
Baltimore
New York
Circuit Court
Monongalia County
Arkwright Company
State Supreme Court
High wage policy sparks debate in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis a labor union voiced a philosophy arguing that high wages benefit the broader economy. The statement emphasized wage levels as a driver for prosperity and sought to influence policy discussions and economic planning.
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Indianapolis
Prosperity hinges on workers’ organization says journals
The Stone Cutters Journal urges high wages and strong unions as the key to stable prosperity. It argues that wage cuts extend depressions, while organized labor boosts purchasing power and sustainable growth, challenging Wall Street as the sole driver.
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Stone Cutters’ Journal
Journeymen Stone Cutters’ Association of North America
American Federation of Labor
Wall Street
Decisive Chicago Technical Workers Win 30 Percent Raise
Chicago city technical employees won a 30 percent general increase after a June strike by more than 600 workers, redirecting to Local No. 14 of the International Federation of Technical Engineers. The council approved funds to raise wages from 160 to 250 dollars monthly minimum and from 708 to 900 dollars monthly maximum, restoring normal city operations. The federation offers support to other organized groups seeking similar gains.
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Chicago
A. F. of L
Finance Committee
Union Labor Life Insurance: A Labor Driven Enterprise
Labor pays more for life insurance than for bread or education, driven by an AFL funded inquiry. The Union Labor Life Insurance Company aims to keep labor’s money within labor, expanding benefits while highlighting vast profits and salaries in the industry. The drive seeks widespread stock subscriptions from unions and individuals, branding the project the greatest labor undertaking in history.
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Matthew Woll
Union Labor Life Intance Company
American
American Federation of Labor
Union Labor Life Insurance Company
Activiies
Night work in post offices urged to end
Washington hearing features M. T. Fintan of the National Association of Letter Carriers arguing that night shifts disrupt natural sleep, harm health, burden families, and cut social life. He calls for drastic limits on night work and a 15 minute pay differential for each hour between six and six. He says current extra salary is insufficient compensation.
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Washington
M. T. Fintan
National Association of Letter Carriers
House Post Office Committee
Finnan
Bayonet Training Banned in Schools
Washington reports a war department order barring bayonet exercises and combat practices from military training in schools and colleges. The department credits organized labor and other groups for pushing the change, saying bayonet training was adopted in World War I to instill a killing instinct and is too strenuous for peacetime.
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Washington
War Department
Organized Labor Movement
Department
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