Prohibition Contentious Issue Facing A. F. L. Convention
Boston reports outline the American Federation of Labor convention debating prohibition with resolutions for 2.75 beer and Volstead act amendments, calls for repeal of the eighteenth amendment, and positions varying from opposition to action. Unemployment, five hour day, naval strength, and anti communism feature in sessions.
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Boston
SLNS
Resolutions Committee
American Federation of Labor Convention
Convention
Metal Trades
Council
Textile mill owners end women and child night shifts in Carolina
In Charlotte sixty textile mill owners with 1 215 000 spindles vote unanimously to stop night work for women and for children under eighteen. The Cotton Textile Institute approved the plan in New York on September 12 amid rising labor agitation sparked by the A P L Southern organizing drive.
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Charlotte
N. C
Cotton Textile Institute
New York
A. P. of L
Accident costs up in Washington unions end five month lockout
ACCIDENT COSTS UP Washington. The United States Bureau of Mines says the ultimate cost of industrial accidents is four to five times the amount paid in compensation and medical costs. Long Beach, California: plasterers and hod carriers end a five months lockout and obtain union conditions.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Long Beach
Calif
New Orleans Labor Chautauqua To Roll Over Ten Days
The local labor movement organizes a monster chautauqua in New Orleans for ten days. Each day will feature entertainment and an address by a notable figure in the American labor movement.
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New Orleans
Income Tax Favored by Well Known Banker
Cleveland reports that Thornton Gooke, Kansas City banker, at the American Bankers Association convention, voiced support for a state income tax to fund government expenses. He argued a 4.5 percent rate is typical and that such a tax does not deter industry if labor and material conditions remain attractive.
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Cleveland
Thornton Gooke
Kansas City
American Bankers’ Association
Hoover backs high wages and job stability at AFL meet
President Hoover urged high wages and labor consultation to keep industry running smoothly at the American Federation of Labor convention in Boston. He argued depressions bring few disputes and noted employers largely kept wage pledges from the November White House conference. The opening session featured strong calls for a five day week from President Green, with officials welcoming the city’s labor leadership and officials.
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Chester M. Wright
Boston
Mass
ILNS
Hoover
American Federation of Labor
White House
Green
Part Time Work Boston A. F. L. executive council report
The A F L executive council urges regular year round employment to reduce seasonal layoffs. It notes automobiles need 475000 workers six months a year and clothing, cotton textiles show large layoffs. In three industries 182000 workers faced two to five months of unemployment last year, lowering incomes.
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Boston
A. F P. of L. Executive Council
Charit
Handy Men Washington Shift Replaces Workers with Specialists
Ethelbert Stewart, head of the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics, notes a trend away from apprentices in building trades. He cites a city example where a radio address drew many inquiries from youths and parents but no contractor sought details or an apprentice.
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Washington
Ethelbert Stewart
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Stewart
Commission On
Idle Menace Is Not Temporary
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University warned students that unemployment is not a passing evil but a danger to social order. He said millions of jobless in the United States and abroad may resort to drastic actions unless the current system is made just and attractive.
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New York
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Butler
Unemployment Trends Highlighted by A F L Executive Council
The A F L executive council reports unemployment averaged 8.7 million wage earners in early 1920, with 55 percent more in the US and 83 percent more in Canada compared with last year. Union member unemployment rose sharply, and widespread hardship spurred charity as savings ran dry. The piece rails against insufficient union advocacy for goods and services.
A F of L Departments Re elect Officers at Boston Conventions
The American Federation of Labor re elected leaders at Boston conventions. George W. Perkins continues as president and John J. Manning as secretary of the labor trades department. Building trades elected M. J. McDonough president and William J. Spencer secretary treasurer. Metal trades re elected James O Connell president and John P Frey secretary treasurer. The elect to form a national board of trade claims is approved except H A Broach of the electrical workers opposes the draft. The three largest internationals remain outside the new setup. The building trades condemned Washington administration over contracting and unemployment relief. A five hour day proposal for workers and ten for plant and machinery was approved for consideration by the metal trades. The Allied Printing Trades and the Photo Engravers Union held sessions. a Soviet dumping telegram warned of danger to American industries.
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John P. Frey
Supreme Court
Mary Anderson
Women’s Bureau
The
Labor Department
Anna Fitzgerald
Women's Union Labor League
Sturley
Hanford Macnnder
U. S
Canada
American Legion
Boston
ILNS
American Federation of Labor
George W. Perkins
John J. Manning
Union Labor Trades Department
Building Trades Department
M. J. McDonough
William J. Spencer
Bricklayers
Ma Sons and Plasterers
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiniere
Building Trades Convention
Washington
Metal Trades Department
Board of Governors
Allied Printing Trades
Photo Engravers Union
Industries Group Forms Committee to Halt Soviet Imports
A committee named the joint conference on unfair Russian competition forms in New York City to unite U S industries affected by imports from Russia. Members include J Carsus Adkernon and leaders from lumber, match, sausage, coal and manganese sectors. they plan to appeal to curb Soviet goods and back embargo legislation proposed by Senator Tasker Odie.
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New York City
ILNS
United States
J. Carsus Adkernon
American Manganese Producers Association
Adkerson
James W. Gerard
Germany
Robert E. Dwyer
Anaconda Copper Co
Walter Gordon Merritt
Wiliam P. Benn
Wilgon Compton
C. W. Babe
J. Z. Simcoe
National Lumber Manufacturery Association
Tasker Odie
Washington
Russia
City Council Calls Joint Action on Unemployment
Minneapolis council approves a resolution urging businessmen organized labor and the anti union Citizens Alliance to unite on unemployment relief. An alderman warns that employers who claim relief would cut hours and keep rates will have their views considered. the move is opposed by organized labor.
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Minneapolis
Organized Labor
Citizens ‘Alliance
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A. F. of L
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