Ohio Old Age Pension Issue Fails in 1928 Vote
A detailed report by Thomas J. Donnelly analyzes the November 6 election results on old age pension legislation in Ohio. It notes labor’s argument for public pension sentiment, the strong opposition from press and business groups, and shows pension measures carrying some counties and about 400,000 votes from a total near 1.1 million, while Taft Law opponents held a larger statewide total.
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Ohio
Labor
Chambers of Commerce
Employers’ Organizations
The
Grange
Farm Bureaus
Cincinnati Enquirer
General Assembly
House Committee On State and Economic Betterment
Organized Labor Mobilizes for Next Congress on Immigration and Child Labor
Washington labor groups report 75 legislative representatives active in Washington. The American Federation of Labor conference, led by Gompers, studies immigration and child labor ahead of the new session, aiming for constitutional reform and broader protections. The piece notes voter sentiment on pensions and tax measures influencing labor policy.
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Congress
International Labor
Washington, D. C
American Labor
American Federation of Labor
The
American Federation
Washoa
Sington
Gompers
Permanent Conference For the
Unemployed Crisis Warns of Urgent Action in Britain
London reports rising out of work levels as John R. Clynes, union leader and wartime food controller, argues for emergency labor schemes and decisive government action. He criticizes relief totals as heart but not statesmanship, urging internal programs to aid workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
John R. Clynes
National Union of General Workers
Clynes
Courage to spend on relief tied to national debt interest
The speaker argues that funding relief through wage expenditure and a third of each day’s interest on the national debt could justify a substantial low interest loan. This financial stance is presented as beneficial to the commercial community.
Printers Enjoined in Asheville Strike at Issue
Superior Court Judge McElroy issued an injunction against striking printers at the Asheville Citizen and Asheville Times. The ruling labels any action injuring employer business as a conspiracy. The dispute arose after employers refused wage increases or arbitration. workers demanded a five year contract with no raise.
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Asheville
N. C
Superior Court
McElroy
Asheville Times
Longshoremen in Norfolk Win Union Shop and Pay Deal
In Norfolk Virginia after a month long strike longshoremen won a union shop and secured wage rates of 75 cents an hour for straight time and 107 cents an hour for overtime.
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Norfolk
Typographical Union and papers settle weekly rate
After six weeks of negotiations in Omaha Nebraska the Typographical Union and newspaper proprietors agreed on a weekly rate of forty six dollars and fifty cents for night work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Typographical Union
Labor's commitment to strengthening Ohio workers compensation
Labor leaders urge a November 6 vote to adopt a constitutional amendment preserving the compulsory workers compensation law and the state insurance fund. It ends employer opposition to lawful requirements and open liability, ensuring full coverage from January 1, 1924 and funding for safety work without legislative appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio State Insurance Fund
Industrial Commission of
Ohio Adopts Comprehensive Workmen’s Compensation System
The Ohio State Federation of Labor and nearly all labor groups secure a shift from common-law suits to a state system. Beginning January 1, 1924, industrial accidents will be compensated with penalties for employers, reducing court actions and protecting workers and dependents from lost claims or legal doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio State Federation of Labor
Labor Groups
Labor Press of
Navy wage board to set pay rates for 1924
Washington the secretary of the Navy has convened the navy wage board of review. Rear Admiral Robinson A J Berres and P B Curtis will review recommendations and evidence to determine proper pay rates for each trade and occupation under the navy establishment beginning January 1 1924.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Wage Board of Review
Robinson
A. J. Berres
Metal Trades Department
A. F. of L
Curtis
Navy Department
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Thomas J. Donnelly
Old Age
American Federationist
LON
Temen
Aockout
Edison
Edison London
New Edison Group
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