Wedge by Cohen Drives AFL Split Proposals
The Chicago Federation of Labor unanimously backs a general strike to block wartime mobilization in case of war with Soviet Russia. Lodge 113 Machinists under G. T. Franckel sent the copy to central bodies nationwide as “rebel” factions push toward disaffiliation from the AFL. Sammy Gompers explains the stance amid fears of broader disruption and upcoming Machinists conventions in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. of L
Chicago Federation of Labor
Soviet Russia
Lodge 113
The
Machinists Union
G. T. Franckel
District 8
United States
Sammy Gompers
Chicago
Machinists
Rochester N. Y
Spirit of Unity Grows by J Macaulay Ontario
The article argues for global workers unity amid European turmoil. It praises British worker solidarity and the new Council of Action while urging formation of the One Big Union to supersede craft unions. It condemns master class chaos and promotes Marxist class solidarity and worldwide worker action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Macaulay
Ontario
Europe
Great Britain
Council of Action
France
Poland
Republic of
Russia
U. S
Goode
Wien
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Maurice Cohen
International Association
American Federation of Labor
West
Middlewest
Gompers
Workers OF the World, Unite