Labor Day Message Sees Unions Driving Stability
The speech argues excessive living costs, high profits, and unfair Taft Hartley laws hurt workers. It cites British Trades Disputes Act as a precedent and urges labor strength, political action, and worker turnout to counter economic pressure.
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R Congress
England
United Kingdom
America
United States
William Green
American Federal
Son
Washington
Legiature
Illinois
General Assembly
Iricultural Association
Roth
Tinels House
Congress
Ier
Minds State Federation of Labor
Labor
Humanity
0 Hour Week Boosts Efficiency and Safety in Rail Labor
A study by the Statistics Bureau notes that a 0-hour week, promoted by the Locomotive Engineers and Firemen, reduced absenteeism and accidents. Reported issues include longer shifts during winter and protests over extended hours, with injury rates varying by plant and month.
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Tabor Statistics Bureau
Huw
Endon
Ebay
Associated Society
Mabventechm
Ennai
Ely
Eter
New Saratoga Club Opens on West Fourth at Bello
A newly opened recreation center named the Saratoga Club profits from the area under the guidance of Carl Bacus and Tommy Hawkins. Rexford's Tavern boasts the town’s largest television screen. Alton adds a highway division building on route 140 near Pietown. Glen's offers American fare from Glen Borman and Sonny Klinke. Bob's Oasis attracts summertime visitors along Bethalto road.
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West Fourth
Bello
Saratoga Club
Carl Bacus
Tommy Hawkins
Rexford
Carl Wendell
Carl
Alton
Route 140
Pietown
Glen's
Glen Borman
John
Sonny) Klinke
Bethalto Way
The Father of Labor Day Pioneer Peter J McGuire
Peter J McGuire, a founder of the AFL and early labor leader, helped blaze the labor movement and push for workers rights. Born in 1842 in New York, he joined carpenters in 1872, organized the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, and served as secretary treasurer for 25 years. He died in 1914 and is buried in Camden New Jersey.
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Peter J. McGuire
McGuire
AFL
New York
United Bro. ‘of Carpenters and Joiners
APL
Carpenters ‘Union
McGilire
AAPL
Congress
Camden
N. J
No School Strike Picket Leads Largest U.S. Teacher Action
A series of strikes began after 1100 St Paul AFT members picketed in freezing weather. The walkouts grew to the largest teacher strike in U.S. labor history, with teachers demanding pay and classroom support.
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Sen
St. Paul
American Federation of Teachers
AFL
U.S
Iabor
Federated Pictures
Consumer tests flag Health claims and product flaws across detergents radios and fans
Consumers Union tests reveal Fleischman Yeast health claims disputed by the FTC while Emerson 506 radios top overall performance and several brands fail. Scouring powders and cleaners receive mixed ratings with multiple items deemed acceptable or questionable. Public Contracts Act extends Wage and Hour coverage to most interstate workers.
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Fleischman Yeast
Eftc. 5
Adios
Westinghouse
Zenith
Swift
Powest
Porcela
Babbitts
Sears & Foebucks
Kenmore
Samson
Harrisburg Rally Reflects Labor Push Against Taft Hartley Law
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania AFL-CIO rail union members rallied against the Taft Hartley law signaling rising rank and file support for labor action. Top labor leaders urged unity amid growing sentiment.
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Harrisburg
Afl-Cio
Unity
Federated Pictures
Burglars Move 800-Pound Safe Behind Meat Store
In Peoria Michigan a burglary attempted entry through a heavy safe hid behind a meat store. Police noted the safe was scraped and damaged but the crew shifted to other methods, leaving the scene puzzling and unsafe. The report portrays a failed break in with an improvised approach.
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Peoria
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