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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1906
Page
1
A fragment from a Minneapolis report on the American Federation of Labor's twenty fifth anniversary and the upcoming convention. It notes Gompers’ reflections, the aim to advance labor unity, and the hope for progress, while describing tensions with opponents and the need for wise leadership. A tale closes with a domestic quip about a man beaten by his wife for not paying a newspaper subscription.
A document from Postmaster General Cortelyou states the post office will treat workers as individuals, not as a union. It allows fraternal and mutual benefit organizations but rejects unions acting for employees as a body. Critics see it as a move to curb labor influence and an echo of Roosevelt era controls, with workers weighing remedies.
Ino Nugent and Adam B Littlepage win seats as labor candidates. Nugent is elected to the House of Delegates by a handsome majority and Littlepage, Mine Workers' Attorney, to the State Senate by a small margin. Labor claims a grand national victory and vows to curb corruption. Hearst's vote in New York is cited as support.
The text discusses expectations to endure quiet obedience while awaiting future actions to secure citizens' full recognition in the United States. It claims that current rulings imply surrender of constitutional rights upon entering government portals, a stance deemed intolerable.
The Parryites persist in attacking the notion of a labor trust, showing either persistent dishonesty or ignorance about the feasibility of such an institution. The remarks suggest disbelief in the concept and a continued rhetoric around the labor issue.
The passage contrasts labor unions and trusts stating unions aim for equal terms and broad inclusion, embodying democratic ideals with a motto of equal rights for all. It portrays trusts as aiming to shrink membership, seeking special privileges for insiders and elitist control, labeling them plutocratic and greed-driven.
Labor Temple in Newark New Jersey seeks a home for trades unionists and their activities as a labor center. In the same city a subscription totaling 256000 has been raised to launch a daily labor newspaper for the movement.
A public plea argues women workers earn starvation wages in stores and factories. It urges joining unions to demand equal pay, shorter hours, and better conditions, noting organized women gain 25 to 50 percent more than open shop workers and calling for collective action to transform labor standards.
Kansas City plumbers have signed up twenty-one shops since their labor dispute with employers began on September 11. The international union donated 21 050 to the Jocal. Bosses have managed to secure eight strikebreakers during the strike.
The strike by molders at Janesville Iron Works began last May and ends with the company granting a ten hour day. All union men are to be discharged as part of the settlement.
An article from the Pittsburg Commoner and Glass Worker urges unions to honor trade agreements with manufacturers. It condemns walking out or striking while a contract is in effect, stating such actions weaken officers and harm the collective movement. Fulfillment of good faith contracts is presented as essential to union welfare.
The American Typographical Union No. 1 of Philadelphia secured an eight hour day, higher wages, and a one and a half overtime rate across the local printers in Philadelphia.
The Teamsters of Chicago have reorganized and now number about 660 members. They plan a wage agreement proposing a scale of 15 dollars a week for drivers of single wagons, 16 dollars for teams, 17 dollars for three horse wagons, and 18 dollars for four horse teams.
The George E. Howard Publish pany, Washington's leading shop, signed an eight hour contract. All Fats were discharged.
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