Labor's Political War Aimed at Justice and Union Power
The piece urges labor to stand by its trustworthy allies and warns against turning unions into a party. It questions past congress actions on eight hour and anti injunction bills, urging labor to leverage its strength to push for pro labor reforms and honest politics in Arkansas and beyond.
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American Federation of Labor
Leing
Scuss
Jawa
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Roosevelt
Bryan
Unti
House of Commons
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Weir
Congress
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Little Hoek
Arkansas
Arkansas Labor Federation Pushes Against Direct Vote
A fragment notes the Arkansas State Federation of Labor opposing the initiative and referendum as a shortcut for wage editors or the public to act without electing leaders, urging petitioning to control outcomes amid unclear details.
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Arkansas State Federation of Labor
Wwage
Plan of Fall Campaign for West Virginia Labor Unions
The Federation of Labor urges labor allies to mobilize for political action in the coming fall. It calls for electing lawmakers sympathetic to workers while avoiding partisanship, and stresses organizing to protect rights, curb monopolies, and ensure equal opportunity, warnings against deceitful politicians.
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West Virginia
Charlestown Trades Unity Move Gains Support From Painters
A Trades Assembly committer toured the line to unite Charleston labor. Painters endorse the central body's city movement as unions grow. Across the era, a New York neckwear strike ends with closed shops and a 14 cent per dozen wage, while a manufacturer pays an $25 fine for slapping a worker.
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Trades Assembly
Charleston
New York
Painters Grant Dispensation in City District
At a regular meeting of the Painters Decoratore and Paper hangers last Friday evening the union granted dispensation to all competent men in the city vicinity to join the union wagon at a nominal figure. The decision was described as a very wise move by officials.
Monument Planned for George E McNeill by MA AFL
The Massachusetts State AFL board agreed to erect a monument over the grave of veteran labor leader George E McNeill. At a recent council meeting the Secretary was instructed to immediately dispatch circular letters to every union in Massachusetts seeking an appropriation for the monument.
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Massachusetts
The
American Federation of Labor
George E. McNeill
Women urged to stand with unions and demand the label
Alma Wandby of Bata gave an impassioned Syracuse speech urging wives and daughters to support organized labor. She warned against buying non union made goods, urged women to join their husbands in demanding union labels, and emphasized women’s role in strengthening the labor cause. The audience cheered as delegates debated treasury issues.
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Bata
Women's International Auxiliary
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Syracuse
Wift
Alma
Husbnds
Organized Labor
Federation Chat. Joy Among Labor Cohorts Reignites
An industrial bulletin notes renewed joy among labor cohorts as unity and cooperation return to the ranks. It highlights renewed enthusiasm, collective resolve, and a reaffirmed commitment to workers’ aims within the federation.
Chief Marshal Elected For Charleston Labor Day Parade
At a Labor Day Committee meeting Col James W Vickers was unanimously chosen Chief Marshal for the big parade. The Finance Committee reported contributors were generous from some businessmen but many were short in their pledges. The committee expects an unprecedented crowd in Charleston and urges public support to fund the celebration. A plan to issue a Labor Day program was discussed and advertising solicited. The meeting adjourned for a Sunday session at 2 30 o clock.
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Siday
Charleston
Jas. W. Vickers
Kramta
Carpenters Union Expands in City Drive
The Joiners Union reports a growing membership near 200 as a large squad meets last Thursday evening. A Trades Assembly committee outlines a city wide push to organize all crafts and promote union made goods, receiving a positive reception.
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Joiners Union
Unite Chinge
Chix Union
Trades Assembly
Carpenters
Rew Organization Formed To Unite Building Trades
A Trades Alliance has been organized in the city with delegates from painters plumbers and other crafts. F M Erndt leads as president and W I Ticer serves as secretary, aiming to bring crafts into closer touch and secure support of the building trades to improve their lives.
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