Labor leaders and unions clash over weight of power
The narrative cites 1935 views on the Wagner Act and labor unions, noting leaders’ push for shorter hours and better working conditions, but warning against overreach. It compares U S union history with England and warns of risks to industry if unions overshoot gains.
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Labor Move Drives Industry Away From New England
The article argues that production costs rose from 1909 to 1935, pushing industry to non union states. It cites a drift in factory wage workers and manufacturing value from New England to other regions, aided by NRA wage provisions and the rising importance of the automobile sector. The Pacific Coast is highlighted for growth due to resources, climate, and transportation like the Panama Canal, forecasting a strong industrial future there.
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Pacific
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Alabama
United States
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Pacific States
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