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Newspaper
The Toiler
Location
Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1921
Page
1
A advocate urges immediate action to end unemployment misery. Four million Americans seek work as industries run at reduced capacity. The piece warns of capitalist oppression, calls for mass organizing, committees of action, and a national action body to pressure for employment and bread.
Editorial notes reveal widespread unemployment across 17 states with 15,000 to 20,000 in Denver facing short work and jail-sleeping relief. Delaware records 16,000 unemployed in Wilmington as bread lines grow and industries shrink. Georgia cites 7,000 to 8,000 in Atlanta with wage cuts and missed meals. Illinois reports 2000 coal diggers out, Molines near 75 percent jobless. Iowa and Indiana describe steep cuts, factory shutdowns, and sparse relief. Kentucky and Missouri show layoffs in Avery Plow, packing houses, and shoe factories amid wage reductions and reduced shifts.
The Independent Labor Unions of Philadelphia announce a Labor Council to advance class solidarity and coordinate mass meetings. Membership open to bona fide unions not affiliated with the AFL. Delegates allotted per union. Meetings set for the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Schuyler Hall. Council aims to aid unemployed, educate members, assist campaigns, provide a common meeting place, and aid victims of the class war.
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