Autocratic injunction assailed in garment workers picketing case
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union fights a sweeping restraining order as a usurpation of judicial power. Morris Hillquit argues the injunction blocks lawful picketing and peaceful persuasion, endangering workers and forcing bail-and-arrest clashes across New York garment centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Labor News Service
New York City
Supreme Court
Guy
Morris Hillquit
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
D Alessandros Death Ties Labor Leaders Honor
Dominic D Al essandro longtime president of the International Hod Carriers Union of America died in Quincy after a long illness. Born in 1867 in Italy he championed better work conditions for hod carriers. His funeral drew Daniel J Tobin and James Wilson. In Chicago Orn Barn elected president of the Cigarmakers International Union. Perkins declined presidency but was re elected delegate after a major operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mass
Dominic D'Alessandro
International
Hod Carriers’ Union of America
Italy
America
Daniel J. Tobin
A. F. of L
Brotherhood of Teamsters
Chicago
Orn”barn
Cigarmakers’ International Union
George W. Perkins
Perkins
Memorial for Departed Friend Honors Trade Union Cause
An audience reflects on the years of service of a departed colleague, honoring the memory as a dedication to the trade union movement and its enduring goals.
Miners Die At Rate Across U S Mines In July
The United States Bureau of Mines reports 166 coal miners killed in July raising the yearly total to 1,315. Of these, 1,089 died at bituminous mines and 226 at anthracite mines with fatality rates of 3.50 and 5.06 per million tons respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Bureau of Mines
Employers and unions urged to build harmony in industry
William Green of the AFL told the Congress of American Industry that hostility to organized labor is waning as employers learn that union labor can raise efficiency and help solve industrial problems. He urged mutual understanding through personal contact, conferences, education, and fair dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Industrial Congress
International Labor News Service
Philadelphia
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Congress of American Industry
Arbiters Appointed In Rail Wage Dispute
Western railroad managers and conductors and railway trainmen name two arbiters each to resolve wage increase demands. The issue is referred to the federal mediation board. if no agreement is reached, four arbiters pick a fifth. Former Congressman Winslow says the board remains at work for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Railroad
Federal Mediation Board
Federls Cradlntees
Workers urged to avoid lawyers for injury claims
Chicago reports William M. Scanlan, chairman of the state industrial commission, warns workers not to hire attorneys for injury claims. He says advice and court assistance are usually available from arbitrators and the courts, with lawyers needed only rarely.
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Chicago
William M. Scanlan
State Industrial Commmission
Quote on legal strategy and evidence standards
A lawyer is deemed essential only when questions are technical and intricate and a reward must be built up under established evidentiary rules. The remark stresses careful legal procedure and the role of counsel in complex cases.
Furriers Cut Hours After Six Week Strike
Chicago fur workers end six week strike by shortening the work week to 40 hours from January to August 15. For the remaining months the rule is 44 hours. Wages rise by 3.50 and 4.00 dollars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fur Workers’ Union No. 45
European metal workers visit to acquaint American crews
The metal trades department of the A F L will host a luncheon for International Metal Trades Federation representatives. Delegates Conrad Ig of Switzerland J T Brownlie of England Robert Dissman of Germany and Henry Lake of France will attend. The visit aims to share federation methods with American metal workers.
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Washington
Metal Trades Department
A. F. of L
International Metal Trades Federation
Conrad Ig
Switzerland
J. T. Brownlie
England
Robert Dissman
Germany
Henry Lake
France
International Organization
Loggers' Wages Highlight Industry Stats Last Year
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports average full time earnings of 20.74 dollars per week and 58.1 hours weekly. Data covers 61,193 wage earners in 299 sawmills across 28 states and 9,188 workers in 72 logging camps in 10 states, including 38 female workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sheet Metal Workers Subscribe for Union Life Stock
The Sheet Metal Workers International Association subscribed for 10000 worth of Union Labor Life Insurance Company stock and paid cash in full. The action followed an address by Martin F. Ryan, director in the insurance company and A F of L vice president. Barbers Union in San Juan Puerto Rico and Plumbers Union in Honolulu contributed to the subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association
Labor Life Insurance Company
Sheet Metal Workers’ Sonvention
Martin F. Ryan
A. F. of L
Brotherhood Railway
Carmen
Barbers’Union
San Juan
Porto Rico
Plumbers’ Union
Honolulu
Never Again Two Men In Line For Every Job
A William J. Bowen critique targets Norman and the Building Trades Employers Association for calling for a two workmen per job policy. The piece condemns this “2 for 1” idea as a throwback to feudal and industrial dark ages and argues for continued well paid, educated, and organized workers.
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William J. Bowen
Masons and Plasterers
International Union
Christian G. Norman
Building Trades Employers’ Association of New York
Norman
Gary
2-Fur l Normin
Frabie
Baer
Mr. Norman
Ellis Island
Europe
Steel
Ibis
Normin
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Taft
United States Supreme Court
Sion
Industrial Council of Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers, Inc
West Side
D’alessandro
Ornburn
International Hod Carriers’ Union
Chicago Market Co
High Street
Winchester
Metal Polishers
Metal Polishers’ Local Union No
David Webb
Main ST
A. F
L. Head
Davis
Ed Suckligin
Lilly Hor Davis
Frank Morrison
Euisie
Russia
Americin
AID Co-Op
Insurance
Third and
Court Streets
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