Unions Pay Out 1 Million Weekly to Unemployed Members
Washington report cites International Labor News Service figures showing U S trade unions disbursing about one million dollars weekly to out of work members for the coming winter. It notes large sums paid by the International Typographical Union and others, with local unions funding relief via dues, assessments, and bene fits while the labor movement emphasizes self care for unemployed members.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
Hoover-Gifford Committee
Labor News Service
International Molders’ Union
International Typograptical Union
No. 6
New York
Chicago
International
Howard
The
Building Trades Unions
Gifford
Frank Morrison
Labor
Conditions of textiles bad in Southern mills report
The September American Federationist details a first hand probe of three unnamed mill villages. Mills, run by a Northern bankers firm, employ 10 hour days and 55 hour weeks with wage cuts of 10 percent in February. Deaths this year rose to 52 in one town, many in children under five, and families suffer malnutrition amid low incomes. Workers faced no extra pay for increased tasks under stretch-out and some took no rest days. Reported weekly wages ranged from 9.30 to 18 dollars for 55 hours, with men averaging 10.70 and women 8.81 weekly. a five member family’s minimum budget is estimated at 17.16 weekly.
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American Federationist
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Industry must face its responsibility for unemployment
Washington message from President William Green via International Labor News Service asserts industry alone can end unemployment and must be held to this issue. He criticizes political leaders, workers, and unorganized labor as unable to provide jobs and stresses industry’s duty to create employment.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
William Green
International Labor News Service
Industrial changes the basic factor in U S production
A lengthy analysis shows that from 1919 to 1930 U S industry tightened via rationalization and mechanization, reducing employment even as output rose. Large firms expanded while small plants disappeared, and total workers displaced by 1925 reached about 666 thousand. The piece warns of a new deep depression unless labor hours are fairly distributed to boost purchasing power.
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W. IL. Newm
United States
General Motors
General Foods
Re elected President of Miners District 26
W D Morrison was re elected by acclamation to continue as president of United Mine Workers District No 26 Halifax N S. The secretary and all board members except one were re elected by sweeping majorities in the district election results.
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Miners
Halifax
N. 8
ILNS
W. D. Morrison
United Mine Workers of America
New York State Labor Urges Volstead Act Change
The New York State Federation of Labor urged amending the Volstead Act to permit 2.75 percent beer production and sale. It backed $625,000 for new state fair buildings, an eight hour day for firemen, and continued public works. It also urged Hoover to call a special session for federal prosperity bonds and endorsed unemployment insurance, while opposing pension and child labor provisions and urging progressive wage and tax measures. President Sullivan and officers were reelected.
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Syracuse
N. Y
ILNS
New York State Federation of Labor
New York
Hoover
Congress
Federation
Executive Council
Post Office Dept halts wage cut scheme
Washington reports Acting Postmaster General Arelt Coleman says no recommendation will be made to congress to cut wages or salaries of postal employees. Deficit would be met by higher first class rates or taxes, not by layoffs. Some propose stopping subsidies to unprofitable mail line owners and direct subsidies if needed.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Congress
Arelt Coleman
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Hamilton
James J. Cahill & Son
Rentschler Bldg
the Bulletin Board
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Bix
Smith
Milwaukee
Commerce Department
New York State
American Federation of Labor
Hagh Frayne
A. F
New York City
John Sullivan
P. C. Dept
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