Reform Bill Era Labor Relations and Trade Unions
A commentary argues that the law favored employers, fueling labor unrest. It critiques past Combination Laws and union violence, urges fair treatment for capital and labor, supports arbitration, and praises Sir William Erle’s analysis of trade union law to promote rational, impartial policy.
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Sheffield
Court of Queen’s Bench
Adam Smith
Joe Smith
Trades Union Commissioners
William Erle
William
Bradford election candidates debated at St George Hall meeting
A Thursday Bradford gathering at St George Hall endorsed Matthew William Thompson as a Liberal candidate to replace unseated H W Ripley. In a follow up meeting, 5,000 working men urged a ballot to unite Liberals and back Mr Miall, praising his integrity and urging lawful efforts.
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Thompson
St. George's Hall
H. W. Ripley
Storey
Matthew William Thompson
Tompson
Riprey
Oliver
Mr. Ripley
Bradford
Peckoverwalk
Abraham Sharpe
Josefa Fowstt
Girlington
Liberal Electoral Association
Mr. Thompson
KE. Butterworth
Geo. Demain
Miall
Henry Burxt
Liberal Party
E. Miall
Commons House of Parliament
Wallworx
England
Mr. Miall
Bradford Resolution Carried With Thompson Ripley Support
Messrs. Thompson and Ripley served as members for Bradford. Mr. T Garner seconded the resolution, which the meeting carried.
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Messrs. Thompson and
Ripley
Bradford
Mr. T. Garner