One Big Union Plan Rejected by ILGWU Convention
In Cleveland the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union voted to maintain a needle trades alliance, declaring amalgamation practically unthinkable. President Schlesinger and Secretary Bareft were re-elected amid opposition from left delegates, who were silenced by union discipline and required to prove their charges.
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Convention OF International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Cleveland
Ohio
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Needle
Garment Workers
Schlesinger
Bareft
Senators Push Probe Of Steel Merger Plan
Washington reports Senator LaFollette urges senate inquiry into a proposed merger of seven large independent steel firms with a combined annual capacity of 10 million tons. Campbell of Youngstown Sheet and Tube says such a merger would benefit the public by lowering steel prices and avoiding repal. The piece recalls the March 1 1920 Supreme Court decision refusing to dissolve the United States Steel Corp, citing public interest risks and possible foreign trade impact.
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Washington
LaFollette
Senate
Campbell
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Second Steel
United States Supreme Court
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Trust
Antis Recast Names as Labor Tactics in Fresno
In Fresno California the anti-union group formerly called open shoppers renamed themselves to Better American federation and then Valley industrial association as workers exposed their shifting titles. The episode shows a pattern of branding over deception amid labor tensions.
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Fresno
Cal
Anti-unionista
Antis
Better American Federation
Valley Industrial Association
Submarine subsidies blamed for failing U.S. merchant fleet
Washington hearing hears Philip Manson of Pacific and Eastern argue subsidies ruined American shipping. He says 1600 vessels were handed to U.S. interests at vast cost, with government cash to cover Allied losses. He asserts graft and incompetence from the Shipping Board prevent a permanent merchant marine and urges honest, efficient operation instead.
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Washington
Apierlean
Philip Manson
Pacific and Eastern Steamship Company
Congress
Avich
Ap Jon
Shipping Board
Mangan
Wilson
Harding
Seattle Teamsters Renew Pact With Employers
Organized teamsters have renewed their yearly agreement with employers despite claims from management that they would enforce an anti-union shop. The renewal signals continued labor labor peace in Seattle's industrial sector.
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Seattle
Teamsters
Railroads push for high rates while cutting wages says report
Washington dispute with interstate commerce commission shows railroads claim 6 percent profit on tentative valuation, seeking prosperity while demanding lower wages. New York Central posts March profit of 4.5 million and Pere Marquette 8.7 million, both up sharply from last year as carriers press wage cuts and retain high passenger and freight rates. Auto Club membership offered as aid in trouble.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Elawe 1
United States
New York Central
Pere Marquette Railroad
Primaries urged to beat misrule by A P L campaign
The A P L non partisan political campaign committee warns primaries will decide if misrule continues in Congress and state legislatures or if progress and justice prevail. It urges wage earners to oppose compulsory labor laws and injunctions, pledges against tax favoritism, and unity with farmers to defeat reactionaries.
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Misrule
Washington
Congress
A,pf
S. Nonpartisan
A. P. of L
United States
Republic
Supreme Court Child Labor Decision Sparks States Rights Debate
May 15 ruling by the United States Supreme Court challenges federal child labor law and interstate commerce limits. The court also deemed a New York gas rate of 50 cents per 1000 cubic feet confiscatory, potentially freeing $10,000,000 held by customers awaiting final judgment.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Hng
Chewet
Congress
Supreme Court
New York
New York City
Timber workers reject award and vow fight with lumber bosses
Seattle lumber owners rejected a conciliation board award stoking a wage dispute. Timber workers accept the decision but threaten a nationwide campaign against employers who refuse the ruling. Officials from the International Union of Timber Workers accuse bosses of bullying tactics and planned broader action in the Northwest.
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Seattle
Klan
4Th Falls
State Conciustion Board
International Union of Timber Workers
North West
San Francisco
L-W W
Pennsylvania miners idle amid coal strike totals by state
Harrisburg officials of the state department of labor and industry estimate 289,698 Pennsylvania miners are idle due to the coal strike. Of that total 95,000 are anthracite miners. The figure reflects the nationwide disruption affecting mines across key regions.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Labor and Industry
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