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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
2
Labor's Watchword pledges to stand by friends and rebuke indifference or hostility to unions. It calls for election of intelligent, honest, earnest trade unionists with clear paid-up union cards, aiming to back candidates who support workers' rights and unity.
The United Mine Workers in West Virginia anticipate a major summer drive led by President John Mitchell. He plans to visit towns, reorganize locals, and boost membership as he prepares for the next wage scale contest. Mitchell’s visit aims to unify efforts, reawaken interest, and position West Virginia with other coal states under strong leadership.
A letter argues miners fired a solid shot could not cause the Whipple mine explosion without gas or dust. It questions ventilation, gas generation, and company practices, urging state authorities to act and praising the carpenters union for its handling of a May dispute.
The settlement of the carpenters strike is hailed as a victory for renters and unions, with praise for avoiding longer disruption. The piece urges prestrike conferences between employers and workers to protect the community, noting January notices and May 1 expiry, and calls unions to responsible action to prevent economic harm.
A call to Charleston workers urges forming or joining unions to unite for shared grievances and better conditions. It argues organized labor gains listenership from employers, improves even poorly treated workers, and ties civic duty to craft representation. The piece cites mining areas and campaign literature in West Virginia as examples of larger labor and political issues.
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