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Labor unions face one big battle inside the federation
Prepared for Central Press by David Schick, outlines a labor crisis as craft versus industrial unions divide the AFL. It notes NRA effects, rising membership near five million, and the looming question of a labor party urged by leaders like Matt F. Tighe. It also warns of potential splits if new workers push politics outside the AFL. Germany has nearly a million war injured wholly or partly incapacitated.
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Central Press
David Schick
Washington, D. C
Mminers
American Federation of Labor
Carpenters
NRA
Washington
Executive Council
Metal Trades Departments
William Green
Tila
Matt F. Tighe
Amalgamated Iron, Steel and ‘Tin Worker
Tighe
la Follette
Green
Communist Party
A. F. of L
Trade Union Unity League
Wiliam Z. Foster
U. F. of L
Germany