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Unionism Address Draws Noted Labor Leaders In Waterloo
In Waterloo a Central Labor Union report notes strikes and union growth during 1941 2 150 city workers hold memberships across trades with new locals and a re located labor temple. Strikes affected Illinois Central shop workers moulders electrical workers painters and mill workers with resolutions and wage discussions shaping the year. Prominent speakers include A L Urick M F Ryan J Ryan James Pacquin Albert Tinz Rev J Doolittle and others from Des Moines Sioux City Kansas City Des Moines and Chicago. Officers include W Taylor Ora Parker R R Reet and Pullen with C W Guy succeeding F Mitchell as secretary of the Boilermakers.
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Waterloo
Labor
State of Laws
Ye City
Linois Central
Malleble Iron Works
Ieir
Federal Bar Union
Walkut
Nauman Co
Central Labor Thien
W Taylor
Ora Parker
R. R. Reet
Pullen
State Federation
C. W. Guy
F. Mitchell
Boilermakers’ Union