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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
2
Lane Aweos wishes all its readers a Happy New Year and urges union loyalty and a Square Deal. Emphasizes demanding union label goods, supporting fellow unionists, standing by friends and brothers, and living the gospel through actions.
Fragmentary political call to action urging readers to unite for social aid and labor fairness, praising humble wages and communal duty. Mentions unity, patience, and distributing papers, with warnings about false reserve and hypocritical action during wartime.
The coming week is crucial for organized labor in this city as unions choose delegates for the Capitol City Trades Assembly. The piece urges selecting representatives of integrity and principle, capable of advancing collective interests, warning against electing unfit delegates and noting the need for a capable leadership and orderly process to avoid harm and division.
A remark notes that a majority in the last legislature supported a measure but the Guard bill, a key protective protection for roiners, was killed outright. The speaker questions voters and contemplates accountability and divine reflection.
The text argues wages have risen despite past gains and accuses employers of pushing an open shop to undermine organized labor. It claims the open shop discriminates against workers with moral fiber, increases child labor, lowers wages and hours, and leads to crime and societal decay.
A contentious call argues for radical measures to protect workers in dangerous trades. It condemns employer greed, praises labor organization discipline, and urges public support for committees aiding the injured and unemployed. The piece defends unions while denouncing coercion and profiteering.
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