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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
2
We will stand by our friends and administer a stinging rebuke to men parties who are either indifferent, negligent or hustle, and, whenever opportunity affords, secure the election of intelligent, honest, earnest trade unions with noble minded, paid up union cards in their possession.
The piece assails the Van Gleave Parry Post Manufacturers Association for a deceitful campaign against President Samuel Gompers and the Labor movement. It defends Gompers on the convention floor, denounces the alleged bribery and bribed hired agents, and urges unity to preserve workers' rights and wages amid anticipated wage scales in spring. It frames the events as a fight for justice and integrity in labor leadership.
An editorial praising organized labor as essential to fair wages and conditions condemns anti union sentiments. It argues unions defend workers from poor treatment, stress the value of defense alongside conquest, and call for strong funds and organization to ensure lasting wage gains. It lauds T. L. Lewis and the Mine Workers bid for leadership, urging union members to support officers and insist on fair production standards and honest pay.
Editor Lapok Ajeans urges UMWA members to vote for experienced leaders. He promotes Levy or Gaulin as strong candidates and critiques current district president Caiposd. The letter warns about potential unrest and stresses careful choice to avoid unrest and ensure effective mine labor management.
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