Brookhart pushes bill to end injunctions in labor disputes
Iowa Senator Brookhart pledges action to abolish injunctions in pure labor controversies. He seeks changes to a Shipstead bill before the Senate Judiciary Committee at the coming short session, urging clearer language and broader scope.
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Brookhart
Bill
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Norvis
Nebraska
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Norris
Senate
Radio Workers Paid Poor Wages in Industry Study
Washington report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows low pay across radio manufacturing. Women earn about 12 to 14 dollars weekly in some roles, men reach 41 to 44 dollars as tool and die makers, with average weekly earnings for all workers around 20 to 26 dollars depending on sector.
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Washington, D.C
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Quebec Implements New Workmen's Compensation Act
Montreal reports the new Quebec workmen's compensation act is now in effect. Employers with seven or more employees must obtain insurance or self insure. Failure to secure coverage may lead to fines if an accident occurs.
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Montreal
Quebec
Blame Long Hours for Wrecks on Interborough Lines
Joseph P. Ryan, president of the Central Trades and Labor Council, blamed long hours and poor working conditions for multiple wrecks on the Interborough Rapid Transit Company. He cited a recent crash that killed 16 passengers and injured more than 100, arguing manpower shortages and suppression of worker organizing.
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York
Rapid ‘Ansit
Joseph P. Ryan
Central Trades and Labor Council
Mc. Ryan
The
Interborough
Tunion
Unemployment Insurance Pilot Considered by Ottawa Committee
A Dominican House committee recommended unemployment insurance funded by state and employer employee contributions. Hearings included labor, employer and welfare officials. Provinces would adopt laws and subsidies to align plans, with a push for simultaneous action across provinces.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Dominican House of Comme
Llabor
Jeroupa
England
Idle in Minneapolis ignored by union foes
Washington The Citizens' Alliance of Minneapolis plans to flood the city with building tradesmen despite widespread unemployment, according to William Green president of the A.J.P. From Minneapolis Building Trades Council officials. Unionists counter that there is high employment and good conditions, while anti unionists claim wares are poor and conditions worse.
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Washington
Citizens’ Alliance of
Minneapolis
William Green
AJP
Minneapolis Building Trades Council
Antic
State Labor Union Convention Opening Here
The annual convention of the State Union of Labor will meet here beginning November 8. The event gathers union leaders and members for meetings, policy talks, and organizing efforts.
Boston Carmen Win Vacations With Pay New Contract
Boston local union of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees wins a new contract with pay vacations for members. International president William D P Mahon led negotiations securing one week of paid vacation yearly. The 16 year old union notes prior victories as it advances wage gains for Boston street car workers.
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Boston
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric
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Carmen Mit Feothe
Hev
Junte
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International
William DP. Mahon
Honors for Labor Day Founder and Movement Achievements
McGuire, a founder and secretary of the Brotherhood of Laborers, lived in the city most of his life and helped lead the labor movement. Boston street carmen gained eight hour days, paid vacations, and time and a half for extra hours, with union protections expanding civic pride and decent wages. Other notes cite American investment in Europe while U S labor is idle, via A F of L vice president Matthew Woll at a state convention.
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Brotherhood of
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Tensmar
McCanton
Nod
A. F P. Off
Boston Street
Carmen
Roxton
Boston Street Cirmen
Boston
Boston Carmen
Mahon
Antic City
N. J
American Cap
Europe
Matthew Woll
A. F
State Federation of Labor
Bricklayers' Head Predicts 5 Day Week Rise and Wage Warnings
Boston reports William J. Bowen told the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers' International that the five day work week is coming and warned that mass production requires higher purchasing power. He recalled urging union progress years ago and urged readiness to adopt new technology while protecting workers.
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Boston
J. J
N. S
Bricklayers, Masons Sind Plasterers’ International Ent
William J. Bowen
Union
New York City Stage Workers Win Wage Increase
Broadway threat spurred a negotiated contract between managers and Theatrical Protective Union Local No. 1. Department heads rise to 82.50 weekly, assistants to 50, and per‑formers to 6.75, retroactive to Labor Day. Years of bargaining narrowed from higher demands amid tense talks.
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New York City
Broadway
Theatrical Protective Union
Caste System in Labor Linked with Communism
Willian J. Bowen, president of the Tricklayers Masons and Plasterers International Union, addresses the convention on labor and caste. The union reports over 10.5 million spent on aged and infirm benefits and shows state treasury growth from 1,857 to 4, valueless snippet. The union has grown to about 80,000 members since 1901.
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Hich
Willian J. Bowen
Tricklayers
International Union of Ameria
Bowen
First View
Tulor
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