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World at a Glance: Steel, Labor, and Politics
The steel industry faces a major clash between large corporations and labor as unions and government policy are debated in New York. Labor accuses the NRA of enabling company unions and intimidation, while steel firms cite rising earnings and potential plant modernization. Roosevelt backs the St. Lawrence project amid opposition from aluminum interests. The AFL sees a revolution in auto labor organization, and demand grows for small, affordable homes starting around 3,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Eichel
New York
Morgan
Mellon
Weet Street
NRA
Robert Wagner
Inton
Lnbor
Wall Street
ST. Lawrence
Roosevelt
St. Lawrence Waterway
Senate
Andrew Melton
Aluminum Company of America
Frank P. Walsh
Power Authority
State of
Toy
Aluminum “Company
Aluminum Company
United States