Labor's Watchword for Union Support
Labor's Watchword pledges to stand by friends and rebuke indifferent or hostile parties. It aims to elect intelligent earnest trade unionists with clear paid-up union cards, wherever possible.
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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
4
Labor's Watchword pledges to stand by friends and rebuke indifferent or hostile parties. It aims to elect intelligent earnest trade unionists with clear paid-up union cards, wherever possible.
A rallying piece argues for rapid mobilization of the West Virginia State Federation of Labor with union men backing organizers to push for legislation benefiting workers. It criticizes press vilification of labor, defends the federation as essential to wage earners, and calls for widespread affiliation to press demands in the next state convention.
An editorial warns workers to avoid cooperative department store schemes promoted by dubious promoters in Rochester, New York. It cites a case of investors swindled out of 36000 and urges investing only with reputable local businesses to prevent losses and protect hard earned savings.
A garbled critique targets organized labor in Charleston and the Kanawha Valley. It alleges union critics, cites a Saturday meeting chaired by Mr. Kitzwater, and argues open shop rhetoric misrepresents workers while urging restraint and lawful conduct.
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