American Labor Today by Hulet M Wells
An analysis of the American labor movement noting its large size yet weak revolutionary spirit. The author argues the AFL remains typical, with a minority of radical unions like the IWW, and stresses education as the key to revitalizing revolutionary activity within organized labor. The piece laments middle class ideology and the capitalist press influence on workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Workers of the World
American Federation of Labor
United States
Amsterdam
Department of Jupiter
America
Wclal
The Economics of the Dual Union Question
A lengthy examination of dual unionism and its place in the American labor movement. It argues progressives favor working within existing unions, critiques isolationist tactics, and clarifies definitions through examples such as the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union and parallel unions driven by discontent in official ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Labor Movement
United States
American Federation of Labor
Third International
Revolutionista
A. F. of L
M J. Loks
Mmet
Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union
Unite Garment Workers Union
Fouter
Diwiin
Vital Union
Ite
H Tabor
New Yard Mews
Vacations Mark Howat Trial Draws Miners to Columbus
In Columbus miners gathered for the trial of Alexander Howat, president of District 14 UMWA. Miners are housed in tents and have taken “vacations” during proceedings, halting mine operations. Howat's lawyers, led by J I Sheppard, aim to show the Industrial Court Act was politically driven, not about industrial peace, with witnesses including state figures and former senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Kaflans
Alexander Howat
United Mine Workers of America
Howat
Pittsburg
Union of Frontenac
J. I. Sheppard
Fort Scott
Howat i
R. A. Burth
Thestate Supreme Court
W.L. Huggins
Industrial Court
W. P. Lambertson
Kansas House
Henry J. Allen
Haywoi to Return to States and to the Author Incarceration
A brief report notes Haywoi plans a return to the states and discusses a related incarceration case involving the author. The item highlights legal proceedings and potential implications for the individuals involved.
400000 Employed In York Face Unemployment Wave
Four thousand workers in York City are jobless according to a coordinating committee on unemployment. The figure equals 19 of the citys workforce and highlights a widening job crisis in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York City
Report Belayed By The Lyington Office
The Lyinton office delays a weekly report and notes the delay affects the forthcoming issue. A Denver Harrison case is mentioned as causing the hold up, with plans to publish next week once ready.
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L. Denver Harrison
Ween
British miners end historic strike with settlement
The British coal strike ends after agreements among mine owners miners and government. Miners drop wage pool demands but gain profits share and a 20 percent next year and a half wage rise. Government provides a 10,000,600 pound subsidy to restart the industry under a new system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triple Alliance
Triumph for Russia Ends Trials Amid Victory Halo
A terse row from Edward J Irvine describes Russia’s relief after its trials and the defeat of most enemies, portraying the nation as now able to live in clover with a halo about its head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Edward J, Irvine
Socialist Party Fusion Debate Splits at Milwaukee Convention
Hillquit steers the Socialist Party between conservatism and radicalism as Dan Hoan pushes for fusion with the Non Partisan League. The convention debates general strikes and labor alliance, with Hillquit proposing a cautious survey of allied groups to preserve party autonomy. The fusion motion passes amid warnings of political horse trading and eventual alignment risk.
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Hillquit
Socialist Party
Milwaukee
Hill Quit
Dan Hoan
America
Berger
Hoan
Engdahl
Workers of Milwaukee
S. P
Labor
U. S
8. P
Seawarth
LW. W
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