Wright on Jobs as Nationhood Aid in Campaign Speech
Chester M. Wright, chairman of Labor Press section in the War Against low mood campaign, spoke over WABC and the Columbia network urging Americans to help find jobs for a million unemployed. He warned unemployment threatens nationhood and called for united action by The American Federation of Labor, the American Legion, and the Association of National Advertisers to organize local committees and enlist volunteers to create job opportunities.
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New York City
ILNS
Chester M. Wright
Labor Press of America
United Action For Employment Campaign
American Legion
American Federation of Labor
Association of National Advertisers
the Legion Auxiliary
WABC
Columbia
United States
United Action For Employment
Labor leaders appoint reps for Harlan murder trial
William Green of the AFL delegates Edward McGrady and Edward Tracy to attend the Harlan Kentucky murder trial of William Turnblazer and other miners. They will assist UMWA defense head Senator Robison and stay in contact with Green, who criticizes coal operators for a two cent per ton assessment to finance prosecutions.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Edward PF. McGrady
Edward J. Tracy
Harlan, Ky
William Turnblazer
Robison
Kentucky
United Mine Workers of America
Turnblazer
Jellico
Green
Harlan County
McGrady
Tracy
Harlan
Skilled workers face low pay in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids leaders report complaints that residents are trying to hire at 80 cents an hour as set by the unemployment relief committee, paying only 30 cents for skilled craft labor. Painters note many bids for over $400 in work have gone unawarded as the wage dispute persists.
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Cedar Rapids
Citizens’ Unemployment Relief Committee
Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor
Painters’ Union
Government Bill Urged to Regulate Soft Coal Industry
Senator Davis and Representative Kelly urged a Davis Kelly bill to create a federal supervisory agency, license bituminous coal operators, form marketing pools with price fixing, and ban yellow dog contracts. They touted wages for miners and profits for investors while maintaining competition under government review. The plan, backed by UMWA and AFL, would allow union bargaining and protect nonunion workers, with funding via a small tax.
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Washington
Davis
Kelly
Pennsylvania
Senate
Davis-Kelly
Hoover
Senator Davis
Worcester Labor Gets Results
New York City organized effort under the million men to work campaign shows Worcester, Massachusetts, making progress. The Central Labor Union and trade groups back a local rep at headquarters, with a joint Legion Legion Auxiliary and union committee driving part time and permanent job placements amid strong worker spirit.
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New York City
ILNL
Organized Labor
Worcester
Mass
American Legion
American Federation of Labor
Association of National Advertisers
the Legion Auxiliary
Woll
Division of Labor
Timothy Looney
Central Labor Union
Focul
Legion, Legion Auxiliary
Five Billion Federal Public Works Measure Backed
Green supports a five and a half billion dollar federal public works construction bill sponsored by Senator La Follette to relieve unemployment. Hearings began. bond issue to fund costs. Advocates claim public works will restore confidence, raise employment, and lift prices. critics warn on fiscal impact and inflation.
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Green
A. F. of L
la Follette
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Hogan
Loucks
Labor appeals force clear channel battle for WCFL
E M Nockels manager of WCFL and Chicago Federation of Labor official joined Matthew Woll AFL vice president and union delegates at a Senate interstate commerce hearing in Washington. They charged the Federal Radio Commission with prejudice against organized labor for denying a clear channel license, and said the fight would go to Congress.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
WCFL
Chicago Federation of Labor
E. M Nockels
Chicago Federation
Matthew Woll
American Federation of Labor
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
A. P of L
Railroad
Hatfield Bil
Federal Radio Commission
WOFL
Radio Commission
Woll
Senate
Congress
Hay manoleano warning sparks anxious city strike fears
Lawrence Massachusetts faces labor tension as Horace A. Riviere of the United Textile Workers warns of a potential citywide strike. He cites February 24 1921 newspaper ads by Lionel J. Noah claiming efficiency experts will be cut. 1500 municipal workers have not received wages for over six weeks while the mayor demands budget compliance and potential 20 percent cuts across departments.
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Mr. Riviere
Washington
White
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