Sixty-Two Groups Form Anti Radicalism Alliance
Sixty-two national bodies led by the American Federation of Labor join to combat revolutionary and destructive radicalism. The All-America conference, under American Legion invitation in Washington, unites more than 20,000,000 Americans in a nationwide effort. Propositions oppose Soviet propaganda, support America during the war, advocate strong American history curricula, immigration restriction, and rebuke Senator Borah. Garland W. Powell chairs the American Legion Americanism commission and predicts rapid expansion of the alliance.
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International Labor News Service
Washington, D. C
American Federation of Labor
All- American Conference
American Legion
Russia
United States
A. FP. of L
America
Berge House
Shipstead
Borah
Garland W. Powell
National Americanism Commission
The
Powell
Real estate men submit nervy plan
Baltimore real estate agents push a city ordinance to create a coppered monopoly with a mayor appointed board to issue revoke licenses and enforce rules. The Evening Sun notes it echoes closed shop trades and questions business leaders who decry unions yet seek government control.
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Baltimore
The
Evening Sun
Trade unions insist workers must do their part to uphold conditions
The union argues every worker is bound to maintain conditions while nonunionists retain the legal right to refuse aid. Union members claim the right to refuse to work with nonunionists who reject aid, while opponents emphasize nonunionists' rights.
Less Men Employed Lower Wage In April
Washington report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows manufacturing employment down 2.1 percent in April, payroll totals down 2.5 percent, and per capita earnings down 0.4 percent. Survey covered 8,422 establishments across 52 industries, with 2,706,709 employed and weekly earnings totaling 71,966,302 dollars, vs 2,765,953 workers and payrolls of 934,536 in March.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Constructive Proposal on New Rail Labor Bill
President Samuel Gompers argues the Esch-Cummins Act is untenable while urging acceptance of a Howell-Barkley plan. The proposal creates a five member mediation board and four adjustment boards covering train service shop workers clerks and mariners with arbitration as ultimate recourse. It emphasizes voluntary awards and public accountability to protect broader interests.
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Gompers
International Labor News Service
Shington
D. C
Samuel Gompers
American Labor
Board of Mediation
Howsell-Barkley
Cone
Justment Board
United States
App
Bill
Stand Pat on Transportation Act Debate in Congress
Congressman Huddleston defended the Howell Barkley bill as an alternative to the Esch Cummins labor provisions, arguing misrepresentation and urging study over opinion. He traced history of labor boards, noted changes by Senate, Harding and Coolidge, and warned rail interests loom large against amendments.
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Washington
Congress
Huddleston
House
Senate
Harding
Kansas City
Coolidge
Congressman Huddleston
Mutuality Against Inner Borers Unites Labor Councils
In Montreal the A F L executive council met with the Canadian Trades and Labor Congress to condemn all forms of opposition to organized labor. They oppose propagandists who attack unions or advocate a one big union and criticize leaders who retire due to policy disagreements.
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Montreal
Quebec
A. F. of L. Executive Council
Canadian Trades and Labor Congress
Senate graft probes do not hinder Congress progress
Washington reports that Senate graft and loot investigations have not delayed normal congressional business. Senator Robinson asks if tax reduction bill work is affected, and Senator Smoot replies the investigations have not slowed committee work or Senate proceedings. Denver printers claim a state owned and operated printing office bill was initiated opposing revolutionists.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Senator Robinson
Senator Smoot
Robinson
Smoot
Denver
Labor movement Affiliation and Canadian Unions Funding
The text discusses Canadian unions' ties to the American labor movement, noting claims of money taken from Canada with little return. It cites A P of L executive council figures: Canadian unions contribute about $600,000 annually while receiving roughly $800,000. Of that, about $550,000 is benefits and $250,000 covers expenses.
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Camula
A. PF. of L. Executive Council
Unions Urged To Link Labor With School Work
Washington calls for permanent education committees in every local union to foster closer ties with schools. Eight objectives include labor representation on municipal school boards and university boards, free text books, and industrial education integrated into public schooling, with a focus on community life.
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International Labor News Service
Washington
United States
American Federation of Labor Permanent
Matthew Woll
A. F. of L
Univers
Secial
T. Committee Om Education
Tid Workune’ Qylucati Bureau
Netine
Lrende
Labor
City Owned Car Line Opposes Unionism Detroit
Detroit street railway unionists accuse the municipal system’s commission of undermining the union by favoring a rival bus stockholder and denying workers hearing. They cite 40 years of conflict over municipal ownership and say managers push a “union” idea to control employee representatives while forbidding gathering at barns. The Press urges subscription for full details.
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Detroit
Mich
Street Railway Commission
Unio
Sysstem
Mvtor Bus Company
Concadesian
Ull
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