Local Labor History Signals Bright 1907 Prospects
The article reviews labor history in Charleston and the Kanawha Valley, noting few differences between employers and employees in the past year and brighter prospects for 1907. It highlights unity efforts among rival unions, wage and hour norms, and a push to organize unorganized crafts, urging continued cooperation with employers and state labor legislation aims.
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Charles
Jose Wil
Kuwawlat
Avidon
Prades Assembly
Ownel
Hvre
Daber
Louis
Wolk Ai
Urey
Virginia
Ori
Beouisi
Charaston
Pradonge
Labor Convent
Labor's Cause Sermon Offers Union Label Vision
A Tadantpelis Tad event recounts Sunday remarks by Mr. Sunday at the Amory where he brandished the union label as a pledge of purity. He denounces factory greed and starvation wages, urging support for organized labor and fair share for workers from toil through to home life.
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Tadantpelis
Tad
Tor
Amory
Sweacs
Te Targe
Ettin
Rewaner
Allen
Birowasi
Miners Rally for District Election and Union Growth
The article reports active miner's labor advance ahead of district elections with aims to strengthen local union organization on Paint Creek and surrounding areas. It notes meetings, leadership roles, revived interest for the coming year, and anticipated higher voter turnout than previous cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saly
Amt
Moral Laws And Working Class Resolve In New York
A public address traces moral law and labor ideals, urging wages that secure home, education, and old age security. It critiques elite speculation and champions sober, industrious workers capable of supporting families, homes, and bank accounts, asking if genuine freedom exists with widespread low wages.
What Are Living Wages A living wage ought to be sufficient
A living wage is described as enough for every able bodied worker to secure basic subsistence. The article argues wages should cover essential needs without hardship, framing living wage as a standard for fair compensation and social policy.
Women Wage Workers in Open Labor Market
Six million women in the country are today engaged in gainful occupations. The article notes women compete with new workers in the open labor market and discusses state variations in women’s readiness to defend against exploitation, arguing a man’s soundness isn’t solely tied to physical strength.
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Colorado
Main
Utah
Wyoming
Capitol City Trades Assembly Plans for State Federation Banquet
A lengthy meeting of the Capitol City Trades Assembly reviewed preparations for the State Federation of Labor convention to be held January 16. Delegates were elected and committees urged unions to donate funds for expenses while Odd Fellows hall hosts a big banquet on January 17 and Eagles hall hosts the event.
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American Federation of Labor
Graham Taylor
Chicago
Sicily
Witichich Mitchell
Pennsylvania
W.isp
Pennsylvani
Odd Fellows Hall
Capitol City
Engler
State Federation of Labor Convention
Tiesay
Order of Eagles
Messrs. Nugent
Asist
Regan
Sam V. Wagner
B.J. Creedon
EK. Caldwell
Lecretary-Preasurer
State Federation
Valentine Gardner
Carpenters
John W. Gilmore
JG. Sammers
Vainters and Decortom
Frank W. Say
Oatinok
Teny Wu
Tion
Bony
Fight Still Goes On In Cleveland Agency Tryst
A confidential circular from the GNT Porsuns Co. accuses employers in Cleveland of ongoing spying and smashing activities. The document hints at continued agitation and pressure regarding investigative actions and internal tensions within the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GNT Porsuns Co
Cleveland
Tabor Press
Straus Faces Clash Over Contract Labor Law
A critique targets Straus, head of Commerce and Labor, accusing him of masking pro labor rhetoric while weakening the 1860s era alien contract labor law. The piece warns Southern and Busterts states could suffer as he aims to weaken safeguards, with ex-Congressman Foran noted among early proponents. Opposition fears a legal fight as “friend of labor” seeks broader state control.
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Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Srushisi
Busterts
South
ISG
Foran
Khor
Concede Demands Prompt Mining Strike Talk in South Dakota
Mine operators in South Dakota claimed workers were about to strike for an eight hour day. They touched on the demand as tensions rose over working hours and labor conditions.
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Sout
Dakota
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State Federation of Labor—General Organizing
Pcr Elty
Anob
W. R. Sunday
West Virginia
A. FL
Paint Creek
Morris
Cairns
Ikridge: To- Wight
Wat Tadley
Ubat
Sity Wave
Arcane
Quarrier
Shile
Ct Hice
J. A. Springer
PT. LS Shay
Jesse Oatomah
U.S. Hastings
Hickory Camp
Livy
Deseo Disteles
Bas
Tore
Charleston
Ben Davis
Montgomery
Orgine
Chatles
Ablency Reyrest
Mia
Jesus
Ina
New York City
Kewanee
Republic
Capitol City Trades Assembly
Federation
Jabor
Corporations Auxiliary Company of
Cleveland -Xplory
Lator Press
Friends of Labor
Oscar Straus
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