Co-Operation Policy Urges Unity in Molders Union
M J Keough president of the International Molders Union of North America speaks at the twenty seventh convention on cooperation with employers to cut waste and lower casting costs. John P Frey argues for greater unity amid shifting machinery and financiers, noting high wages but low relative pay due to production levels.
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Montreal
M. J. Keough
International Molders’ Union of North America
Keough
United States
Labor leader Green invites Mexican labor delegation
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor transmitted felicitations to President elect Emilio Portes Gil of Mexico and received thanks. An invitation was sent to delegates for the Mexican Federation of Labor convention, forwarded by Secretary Jose Lopez Cortes. Green plans to refer the invitation to the AFL executive council meeting in Washington starting October 18. He will report back promptly per council direction. He noted Iglesias report on his Mexico trip and the value of conferences with Morones associates and Mexican officials.
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Washington, D. C
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Emilio Portes Gil
Mexico
Green
American Labor
Mexcan
Cortes
Executive Council
The
Washington
Iglesias
Morones
Rep
Labor Federation Representatives Seek Consideration Info
Representatives of the Mexican Federation of Labor and officials exchange information for consideration by officers of the American Federation of Labor. The move signals ongoing coordination between major labor bodies.
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Mexican Federation of Labor
Fedetion of
Labo
Veteran Columbus unionist recalls labor history at Ohio federation
David P. Boyer of Columbus, a veteran Typographical Union member, spoke at the opening session of the Ohio Federation of Labor convention. He helped shape the AFL name change in 1881 1886 and backed Peter J. McGuire for secretary amid ties to Labor Day’s father. He aims to greet the 1931 AFL convention in Columbus, planning to mark the fifty year milestone. Old Druid Hall at 182 South Fourth Street remains a landmark for visiting workers.
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Columbus
Ohio
David P. Boyer
The
Typographical Union
Organized Labor
Ohio Federation of Labor
Boyer
International Typographical Union
Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions
United States
Canada
Pittsburgh
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
A. F. of L
Old Druid Hall
South Fourth Street
Boyer Nomi
United States Behind World in Banning Women's Night Work
The bulletin from the U S Department of Labor finds the United States lags Europe and Asia in prohibiting women’s night work. It cites that 16 states restrict night shifts, while many nations curb or ban women’s night employment. The report notes health and social harms, including fatigue, disrupted sleep, and domestic strain, with most affected being married mothers. It urges a nationwide survey and stricter measures.
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United States
Behind World
Washington, D. C
Women's Bureau
United States Department of Labor
Europe
Asia
Mary D. Hopkins
Economist
Life Insurance
Bureau
Actors' Equity votes to curb alien actors in by laws
In New York City the Actors' Equity Association, in a large meeting with about 900 members, adopts sweeping by law and constitution changes aimed at limiting alien actors. Three general classes of actors are exempt, including unit company members who arrive, perform and depart as a group.
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United States
England
New York City
LL. N. 5
Actors’ Equity Association
Five Day Week Adopted by Canadian Labour Congress
The Trades and Labor Congress of Canada approved a resolution for a 40 hour five day work week at its 44th annual convention in Toronto. Chairman McMillan praised the move as aligned with modern industry and worker leisure, noting Ontario factories already vary from 40 to 60 hours while profitability often declines with longer hours. Harry McGee of T Eaton & Company cautioned stores may not adopt a 40 hour week soon, citing their 8 hour norm and summer Saturday closures begun in 1919.
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Toronto
N. S
Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
W. McMillan
Ontario Minimum Wage Board
Ontario
McMillan
Harry McGee
T. Eaton & Company
Canada
Mr. McGee
Labor press organizers plan New Orleans meeting
R B L Woodmansee chair of Chir Liho newspaper annouces that pioneers of the mechanization and organizers within the International Labor Press of America plan a gathering in New Orleans during the AFL and ILPA sessions. Founders Ray Stewart and Rayil Teibuie are among those coordinating efforts to reach attendees and secure pledges.
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Sprinafield
Tors
International Laborress of America
Orledine
American Federastion of Labor
International Lubin
Atv
R. B L. Woodmansee
Chir Lihov
Arian Ete Tion Atul
Wandinvanae Wires
Credit
Ray
Stuwart
Pie Cydac Rayil
Teibuie
New Orleans
Matthew Well
International Labor Press of
Ametjes
International Lato Ave Servicw
More Buying Power Needed in America
Dr. John A. Ryan told the Conference of Catholic Charities in St Louis that the great need for the nation is greater consuming power. He argued that distributing the annual overseas investment among millions of poorly paid workers could raise each household by about 100 dollars, boosting demand for food clothing housing and other essentials. He blamed capitalists and business leaders for hoarding surplus production and preventing gains in consumer spending.
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St. Luuis
John A. Ryan
Washington
Cathole Charities
Alew
Dr. Ryan
Stereotypers Win Higher Wages in Andtin Texas
Higher wages secured by stereotypers employed at an aetbernaum and morning newspaper in Andtin Texas. The move signals improved pay for workers at the plant and local press operations amid ongoing labor discussions.
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Andtin
Texas
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John P. Frey
Metal Trades Department
Molders' Journal
Mr. Frey
Portes Gil
Court Street
Hamilton’s
Actors’ Union
America
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