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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
2
A citywide note debunks rumors that higher carpenters wages drive building costs. It argues material costs, not wage hikes, raise prices, criticizes “knocker” propaganda, and praises trade unions as a force to improve workers’ conditions through organized effort. It condemns open shop rhetoric and urges informed action.
A projected 1.5 million dollar fund by the Van Cleve Parry Post National Association of Manufacturers aims to defeat labor unions and promote open shop practices. A New York meeting at the Astor Hotel drew harsh criticism of unions amid claims of aggressive anti worker campaigns and promises to flood the country with pro employer influence. The piece argues unions protect workers’ wages and conditions, while denouncing the association members as self serving and hostile to organized labor.
A reflection on the value of workers who take action, praising those who "do things" and oppose cynics. Urges unity among laborers in West Virginia coal fields, warning that without organization injustice and disorder will rise. Criticizes capitalism and calls for stronger unions to safeguard liberty and government stability.
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