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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
1
Reports from the Kanawha Valley detail ongoing activity among mine workers with leaders Craige Cairns and others visiting sites such as Winifrole, Carver, and Belmont. Meetings cleared up mine discharges, per capita tax concerns, and assessments while union growth accelerates across Greenbrier and surrounding locales.
The September Humber of the American Federationist carries the longtime “unfair” list despite a injunction suit by the National Association of Manufacturers. An accompanying editorial by AFL President Gompers defends organized labor and condemns efforts to destroy workers’ unions while condemning capitalists’ bid to raise 1.5 million dollars to oppose labor.
A report to the Colorado Springs convention outlines a proposed Old Age Pension Plan for long-serving printers. It details eligibility, funding, and administration, including a 1 percent annual assessment, 20 years continuous membership, and weekly pensions of 1 dollar for those aged 60 with no other income. The plan covers application processes, publication for objections, and future adjustments by the Executive Council, with collection starting January 1, 1908 and pension disbursement beginning five months after the first assessment.
John Mitchell of the Unit Mine Workers comments on the joint Bryan Beveridge debate and its implications for labor, politics, and reform. He argues labor is the basis of wealth and urges independent voters, noting shifts toward nonpartisan views and the need for policy over party. He praises Reader Magazine for promoting public discussion and urges clearer labor rights through future legislation.
A Labor Day event at Kitawla Stock Mar drew sparse attendance amid bad weather and transport issues. Reports of opposition from organized labor factions circulated as the Trades Assembly lost about $400. Speakers were canceled early, but performances were completed. The committee plans a future event to recover the loss and hopes for greater support from alien men.
At a special meeting Saturday night a majority of street car members voted to call the strike off. The three week strike kept public sympathy. it is undecided whether workers will return. The Trades Assembly meets Monday evening, promising an important session. all delegates are urged to attend.
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