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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
2
An ailing day scramble of events as new customs collector is installed in San Antonio. The report notes the ceremony and the replacement of the prior official, with remarks on the ongoing border and trade activities affecting local ports and duties. The piece also mentions weather impacts on crops and forthcoming community events.
The bulletin from shop proprietors states working conditions will prevail and some wages will be paid while basic work week remains 48 hours. They deny any agreement to a 44 hour week and explain the industry cannot operate profitably at 44 hours. The dispute centers on standardizing a 44 hour week amid production, costs, and business conditions.
A sweeping prospectus reports widespread union strikes and open shop declarations over the 44 hour work week. Cities including Topeka, Macon, Philadelphia, Davenport, Boston, Los Angeles, Raleigh, Toledo, Dallas, Harrisburg, Baltimore, Denver, Cleveland, Chattanooga, Chicago, and more show varied responses. Some firms remain firm for a 48 / 44 hour split. others shift to open shop with many shops returning to normal output, while unions claim gains in several regions. The article lists numerous plants, unions, and cities, detailing production levels and public cooperation, with emphasis on printers and Columbus-based comparisons.
The Forty-Eight Hour League of Houston printers reports an employer-backed open shop stance. Firms warn against further controversy, set a Monday May 23 deadline, and pledge to fill positions to meet customer demand while maintaining fair wages based on capacity.
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