Rise of Agricultural Unionism in England and Scotland
The piece traces the 1913 to 1917 growth of agricultural labor unions in Great Britain, led by the Workers' Union and the Agricultural Laborers' Union. It notes rapid farm laborer organizing, a shift toward land nationalization, and closer cooperation between farm workers and tenant farmers against landlord dominance. It highlights a 50 shilling minimum weekly wage and a 48 hour week as aims, plus the drive to align rural unions with the broader labor movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Lotland
England
Wales
Great
Firitain
Scotland
Lahore
Austral
Workers’ Union
Waters
Isbor
Shipart
George Dallas
Lnhorers Wordil
Workers’ Union" Link
Ite
Wnit
Agricultural Workers’ Union
Teyoii
Agricultural Laborers’ Union
Norfolk
Nurain
New England
Aleepavin
Porto Rico labor and self determination debate questioned
A lengthy analysis by Joseph Mareva of the United States Employment Service highlights harsh Porto Rican labor conditions under American rule. It notes high land ownership concentration, low wages, long hours, and widespread malnutrition among workers and children, arguing for improved rights and amnesty for political prisoners in the broader context of imperial labor policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
India
Joseph Mareva
United States Employment Service
Syas
Martens
Porto Rico
Leas
Porto Nico
United States
Spain
France
Atlerenna
Fone
Portolj Rico
Ropa
Mike
Omps
Mr. Marcus
Europe
Asia
West
Prisoners differ ab to amnesty in Prague report
Reports from Prague in April 1944 say the new national assembly in Czechoslovakia will have about 120 Socialists and 83 others among 200 seats. Agrarians Democrats and other parties form a diverse bloc with scattered loyalties, amid a disputed party alignment after a dedicational shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Sew
National Assembly
Garman Je
Clements, Agrarians
Newepausia
Deavenworth
Tha
Leavenworth
Larkin Defends Himself On Trial In New York City
The piece portrays Jim Larkin acting alone in a New York court, challenging the jury, judges, and constitutional notions as he defends his stance in a class struggle style. It notes the diverse juror backgrounds and Larkin’s confrontational method, plus a London update on the Triple Industrial Alliance conference and ongoing wage negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Larkin
New York City
Third International
Jim Larkin
Iriah
Treland
Gou d
Peppe
Urs
Larkin
Gitlow
Winnitzky
The Two Radicals In A Log Cabin Debate
A long excerpt unfolds the clash between Rudolph and Collins, two radical thinkers in a log cabin. They spar over what constitutes a proletarian, the value of patriotism, and the nature of working class unity. Their temperaments clash like diamond and charcoal as they debate class consciousness, gender, labor, and national identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph
Karl
Colting
Hnd
Collins
Seldor
Tev
Jove James
United States
Billyunday
Paul
Apollos
Wilson
Roosevelt
Debs
Haywood
Tiven
Russia
Ier
Ard Rudolph
Scott
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Felix Morley
Scott Nearing
The
Federated Press
Tatler
Arminesty
Madison Hicks
Ticks
Sugerman
Ceoh
Weeks
Lowers
Voice of Labor
London
Harry Goeling
Robert Williams
Transport Workers
Herbert Smith
Frank Hodges
William Cramp
Williams
Crisia
Slavia Moesels
Atako
Gallown
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