Labor education policy urges rights for teachers and oversight
The American Federation of Labor adopts a report on education policy, calling for teachers to retain personal rights, independent school governance, and union involvement in boards of education. Recommendations include higher salaries, tenure, reduced class size, English as the primary language, and expanded vocational guidance. The convention also discusses six hour days and ongoing debates on public school reforms.
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New York Times
Atlantic Cty
N. J
Amer- Federatter of Labor
New York
Washington
Scho 1
Boarns of Education
Boards of Education
Columbia
Levery School
Executive Council
Charles B. Stillman
American Federation of Teachers
Canytion
Indis
Hindoo
India
Mayor’s Sessions Restriction Triggers Labor Committee Outcry
The labor committee labeled the Mayor’s limits on sessions as ridiculous while noting that species in a foreign tongue were eliminated and Secretary Foster would not address such sessions.
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Foster
Labor Committee
Toronto Carmen Strike Ties Up City Transit
Toronto street car workers struck for eight hours and eight cents per hour, with a near unanimous vote. City lines halted though suburban and radial routes continued to operate. The walkout lacks sanction from the affiliated international union and no wage board review was sought. City officials refused to consider fare increases.
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Toronto
Toronto Street
Martial Law Ends in Winnipeg After Rioting
Winnipeg Manitoba June 22 martial law declared yesterday when striking union men tried to parade despite Mayor Gray's orders. Returned soldier constables police the city with Federal troops withdrawn to barracks. One man was killed and several injured as the Royal Northwest Mounted Police charged a crowd. Street car service halted but to resume tomorrow as officials plan operations.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Charles F. Gray
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Labor rally ban lifted in McKeesport halls
The American Federation of Labor is allowed indoor meetings in McKeesport to organize iron and steel workers. Mayor George F. Lysle approved the plan after federation representatives discussed rights to free speech and assembly. The federation panel will meet Tuesday to decide on accepting the offer under the mayor's conditions.
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Pittsburgh
American Federation of Labor
McKeesport
George F. Lusi
Labor Fe Ders
William Z. Foster
Federation
National Committee
McKeesort
Pennsylvania
Lysle
Focal
Federation Committee
Indorsement of labor principles by U S Chamber of Commerce
The United States Chamber of Commerce members endorsed twelve industrial relations principles. A referendum showed the national employment system article failed to reach a two thirds majority. The statements favor peaceful methods, workers’ right to organize, representation, cost aware wages, and fair treatment of wages with purchasing power. the basic day device was condemned as a subterfuge.
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Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
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