United States Must Lead Global Economic Freedom
John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers declares that the US must declare economic freedom to the world and mobilize public opinion with the American labor movement in the lead. He links membership in the International Labor Organization to a broader social and economic revolution advancing industrial democracy.
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United States
Lewis
A. F
L. News Service
University
América
Pasciani
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Mr. Lewis
America
Bor
Organized Labor Movement
International Labor Organization
Organized Labor Movement of America
Bowers Named New York Unemployment Insurance Director
Glenn A. Bowers of Larchmont N Y will head New York State unemployment insurance efforts with aim to model programs for other states and speed benefits from January 1 1938. Industrial Commissioner Elmer B Andrews calls him a social engineer capable of simplifying enforcement and reducing red tape while standardizing employer reports. Portland tail clerks union renews contract with Robert Department Store the citys largest union shop.
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New York City
ILNS
State Department of Labor
Glenn A. Bowers
Larchment
N. Y
New York
Bowers
Elmer B. Andrews
Federal Loan Bank Board
Home Ownars’ Loan Corporation
Andrews
Portland, Ore
AFLNS
Thetail Clerke’ Union of
Portland
Robert Department Store
President Signs Wagner Disputes Bill and Urges Guffey Measure
Washington Roosevelt signs the Wagner labor disputes bill hailed as the Magna Carta for workers and backs the Guffey coal regulation measure. The Wagner act creates a National Labor Relations Board to safeguard collective bargaining and outlines rights to organize in interstate commerce.
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Guffey
Washington, D. C
ILNS
Roosevelt
National Industrial Recovery Det
National Labor Relations Board
Robert F. Wagner
New York
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Sam B. Will
Washington
Hie
Peerseee Wni
American Labor Officials Invited to Mex ican Convention
William Green head of the American Federation of Labor receives a letter from Mexico inviting AF of L officials to the twelfth annual convention in Mexico City from July 22 to 27. The event includes a dedication ceremony for a Labor temple funded by member dues.
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AF. Offi
Washington, D. C
William Green
American Puitoration Labor
Mitella Torres
Eeneral Guarutary
Employers Impose Exceeding Hour Day in Sterling and Rock River Work
In Sterling Illinois and nearby Rock River area, two manufacturing firms reportedly extended the workday beyond eight hours. Lawrence Manufacturing Co allegedly runs 13 1/2 hours for five days and a half day Saturday, while National Manufacturing Co is said to operate 10 hours daily. Stump removal crews along Rock River earn 27 1/2 cents per hour.
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Sterling, MI
AFLNS
Lawrence Manfacturing Company
National Manufacturing Company
Rock River
Airline Fault Found in Airplane Crash Killing Senator
Washington investigation reports the T. We Av Company at fault for the crash that killed Senator Curing of New Mesien. The company failed to provide adequate reserve food, delayed pilot training, and did not hold an Alt Crameport rating. Seven other charges cited. fines of 500 each issued. 30 days to appeal.
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Kenneth Grenson
Vie Cumpany
Massachusetts anti injunctive bill clears legislature
Gov Curley to sign after both houses approve a long fought anti injunction measure. The act bars courts from issuing labor dispute injunctions without a prior open hearing and limits liability of labor organizations and members for acts of officers or agents unless actual participation authorization or ratification is proven.
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Boston
Mass
Massachusetts
Curley
Massachusetts State Federation of Labor
Obor
St Paul Meat Cutters Ban Low Wage Non Union Store
St Paul Minnesota union Local No 114 continued a campaign against Weetland Meat Markets. Officials say the firm paid 15 percent cents per hour for time beyond 48 hours weekly and the union placed the store on a do not patronize list.
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St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
APLNS
St. Paul Meat Cutters’ Union
Weetland
Westland Concert
Unions Fight American Bakeries Lockout in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee AFL unions clash with the American Bakeries Company over a lockout and alleged intolerable labor conditions. Local labor groups plan militant actions and a public ad threat to move the plant if conditions persist.
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Chattanooga
Chattanoors, Tenn
AFLNS
Chattanooa
American Bakeries Company
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Public Affairs Institute
New York State
Savage Auto Supply Co
Maple Avenue
Copyrighe
W.N
Harry
Sapren
Sterling
Senator Cutting
Fenmore Rugs
GOV. Curley
Ney
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