Labor unity and boycott discussion in Kanawha Valley paper
A labor bulletin urges unity beyond politics, promotes by law revisions, and reports delegates chosen for a State Federation of Labor convention in Huntington. It argues for independent action, warns of political manipulation, and defends boycott as a legitimate tactic in labor and community struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itor
Labor Apgn
Kanawha Valley
Convention of State Federation of Labor
Huntington
Little Mountain
Congress
W. AL
Condemnation and Use of Boycott Across Institutions
The author argues that condemning boycotts is impractical across all groups and suggests the boycott can be a beneficial tool. It cites church, theatre, and politics as examples and contemplates applying boycott pressure to a tyrant or a manufacturer exploiting workers. The piece frames boycott as a force for moral action when used judiciously.
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America
Earth
Heaven
Boycote
Detroit News Rejects Post Ad Denouncing Labor Unions
The Detroit News refused C W Post’s two column advertisement attacking labor unions and urging free labor laws. It argued Post and Perry push paternalism over workers and accused industrial agitators of sowing discord while praising fairness between labor and capital.
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Post
Charleston
Detroit News
News
C. W. Post
Battle Creek
Detriot
Lear Hm
Vallers
Michigan
Perry
Labor unions clash with capital and a union tribute notice
The text rails at labor unions as sworn enemies of capital while defending a Post affiliated voice. It then reports Lee Union No. 405 and Local Union No. 46 M W U mourning Harry Clark, praising his aid to the needy and distressed. Resolutions pledge sympathy to his family and request publication of the notices.
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Post
O'Shea
Long Park Post
Tom Lawson
Mr. Post
Lee Union
Harry Clark
Aida
Heston
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