New Ohio Operator Group Stirs Union Coal Mine Debate
The Ohio 75 coal operators voted to form a state operators association to boost the coal industry and set broad labor policy. The United Mine Workers express no fear of losing control and note wage scales may shift to the new body. Ohio’s coal markets face pressure from non union coal from West Virginia and rising drive to use Ohio coal.
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New Ohio Organization of
Union
International Labor News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Ohio
Numerou Aultivisions
United Mine Workers of America
Buckeye
West Virginia
Strike Talks Fail as Indianapolis Street Railway Refuses Arbitration
A citizens committee led by Frank S. Clark failed to move Robert L. Todd of the Indianapolis Street Railway Company toward arbitration with striking workers. The company insisted on no arbitration and cited alleged contract breaches, while union leaders argued a contract did not exist with current strikers. Police arrested Harry Rogie as tension rose during the dispute.
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International Labor News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank S. Clark
Robert L. Todd
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
W. H. Latta
Citizens’ Committee
Harry Bogs
Baltzell
Harry Rogie
Indiana
Boggs
Government workers in temporary posts lose sick and vacation pay
Comptroller McCarl rules that employees with temporary appointments in executive departments are not eligible for sick or vacation pay regardless of tenure. In Chicago, short wave broadcasting stations will be installed on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line to direct trains during disruptions, spanning 2,200 miles to the Pacific coast.
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Washington
McCarl
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pacific Coast
High Wages and Steady Work Drive Prosperity Claims
The piece argues high wages and steady employment fuel strong purchasing power and broad prosperity in the United States. It cites real wage growth tied to productivity gains, notes stable steel, construction, and auto sectors, and highlights statements by AFL leaders and bank analyses on wages, production, and demand.
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Lame
Washington, D
United States
John P. Frey
International Molders’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Green
Wage Philosophy Backed by Detroit Employer At Convention
Frank W. Steere of Steere Engineering Co. argues wage levels drive prosperity. He rejects low wages as a path to growth, urging firms to raise purchasing power by paying higher wages to sustain demand and absorb capacity. He cites Atlantic City declaration of the A F of L and presses for rational business prosperity.
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International Labor News Service
Montr
A. F. of L
Atlantic City
Canadian Gas Association
Frank W. Steere
Steere Engineering Company
Detroit
China
India
Old Age Dependency Study Led by National Civic Federation
New York City undertakes an inquiry by the industrial welfare department of the National Civic Federation to determine the scope of old age dependency. Charles L. Edgar, chairman, says the survey will gather facts for old age security covering centers with non manual industrial workers and those retired, plus infirmaries and homes for the aged records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Labor News Service
New York City
Industrial Welfare Department
National Civic Federation
Charles L. Edgar
Edgar
Postoffice Clerks Demand Freedom and End Speed Up
The Pennsylvania Federation of Postoffice Clerks urged greater political freedom at its annual convention in Philadelphia. They attacked the speed-up system as detrimental to efficiency and supported an optional retirement after 80 years, a time differential for night work, four hours a week for substitutes, and a Saturday half holiday. They proposed a federal employes appeals court to address grievances and improve government work conditions. The report also notes data gathering on retirement ages and employability. In Virginia a large strike among onion miners faces armed guards and company patrols amid regional tensions.
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Federal Reserve
United States
Europe
International Labor News Service
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Federation of Postoffice Clerks
Frank E
Frantz
Bethlehem
Court of Appeals
Miners Strike Halts Work in West Virginia Fields
Reports from northern West Virginia coal regions describe a successful strike against coal companies after they abrogated the United Mine Workers contract. District 31 headquarters issued the call. Production is materially curtailed in non union pits, with Scotts Raw field near Paisley and Purseglove interests nearly closed. The strike also affects Bear Mountain and Galloway areas.
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International Labor News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
West Virginia
United Mine Workers
District 31
van A. Bittner
Scotts
Bear Mountain
Galloway, W
Brotherhood to Open Two Locomotive Banks This Summer
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will establish two new banks this summer. A San Francisco bank capitalized at 500000 dollars with 150000 dollars surplus will serve the Pacific coast, while a Cleveland branch expands services for local clients. The coast network already includes Portland Tacoma Seattle Spokane and Hilliyard banks. The Cleveland head bank, founded in 1920, will be the first cooperative labor bank in America.
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International Labor News Service
Cleveland
Ohio
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
San Francisco
Brotherhood
Pacific Coast
California
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Spokane
Hilliyard
Los Angeles
People’s National Bank
Cleveland Bank
Co-Operative Labor Bank
America
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Frank X. Hilz
Joseph Redman
Seecy Treas
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Lindenwald
East Hamilton
Hill Bros. Co
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