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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
5
A Charleston union oriented editorial urges consistent union support and reciprocal labeling, praises advertisers aiding the labor movement, and urges attending upcoming meetings. It stresses subscribing to the AnGuT, promoting unity, resolving grievances privately, and condemning the Union Knocker as worse than a cabal.
Painters and Decorators Union No. 870 held a busy session at Assembly Hall electing John V. Robinson as delegate to the international convention to be held in Cincinnati next month. Officers for the ensuing term were nominated and a smoker with short, instructive addresses followed. The annual officer election is scheduled for tomorrow night with important business to be transacted.
A labor oriented appeal urges the entire workforce from bakers to shipbuilders to adopt union standards and label every item they produce. The message warns that non union businesses will be targeted and that workers should strike at non union shops to set a powerful example for the labor movement.
L B Marvin Co of Bloomington Jr known for Royals branded overalls and shirts has discontinued the union label and adopted an open shop policy. The move marks a shift away from union labeling in their manufacturing operations.
Frank L. Rice urges miners in Cedar Grove West Virginia to support the Labor Argus and participate in the January 15 1907 national convention in Indianapolis Indiana. He notes the event will be executive with focus on organizing unorganized districts and securing money and men for district efforts.
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