Alliance of Labor aims to unite diverse working class groups
The American Labor Alliance appears as a broad, non party political movement seeking to educate and unify radical and semi revolutionary labor forces. It envisions federating independent groups into a central body to rally around common aims and challenge leadership deemed reactionary. It invites members of affiliated organizations to learn more at its headquarters.
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American Labor Alliance
United States
Organianlion
Wages Decline Prompt Calls for New Labor Form
The article argues wage cuts reflect unions’ impotence against unemployment. Craft unionism fails to resist bosses, as members skip meetings and stop paying dues. A new industrial union form is needed, led by craft union members themselves, to survive the present downturn.
The Legion and Labor in the Postwar Era
Arthur Warner surveys clashes between the American Legion and organized labor after World War I. He notes strikes, expulsions, and public condemnations by unions and federations, countered by Legion support from some leaders. The piece questions motives, funding, and the Legion’s claimed neutrality amid labor conflicts.
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Legion
Arthur Warner
Franklin D'Oliex
Stars and Stripes
Mexico
Missouri
Gale Johnson
Leonard Wood
Friends of the Legion
Goleman du Pont
The
Powder Trust
Packers of Chicago
David Goodrich
Reicber Trust
Standard Oil Company
Cartain
Paris
Universal Service
Legions
Unemployment and Marxism in Postwar Debate
A provocative pamphlet style piece critiques unemployment as a capitalist tool. It argues Marxist analysis shows war shocks, under production, and price crises create job losses while capitalists profit. It calls for socialism as cure and condemns wage slave conditions and government actions.
World War Veterans Debate and Actions By Rostan Quillan
An excerpted circular from World War Veterans criticizes American Legion mob actions against farmers’ groups, opposes compulsory training, and pledges anti-strike measures. The writer, an ex-service man aligned with the group, details beliefs and a move to Chicago at 166 Week Washington Street.
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World War Veterans
American Legion
Ku Klux Clan
Para
Rank Seven
United States Treasury
Washington Street
Chicago
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Workngelans
Detroit
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American Federation of Labor
California State Federation of Labor
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New Jersey
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New York City
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Americanization Committee
Lonnard Spencer
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Spencer
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Stock Yard
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Sky
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Thomas BE
Wilson
Nathan B. Bigbie
Dino Bonard
Milan
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National Safety Council
Universal Safety
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Italy
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