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Editorial
June 4, 1947
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The editorial contrasts U.S. criticism of anti-strike laws as fascist with a British Labor MP's proposal to ban all strikes, arguing they harm workers more, from labor's own ruling party.
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Here in America the proposal of national legislation to outlaw strikes imperiling public health and safety has been hailed in some quarters as the beginning of American fascism, a ruthless device of big business to destroy all labor unions, and a killing blow at the rights of man.
Over in England Alfred Edwards, a Labor member of Parliament, has called for legislation to abolish the strike weapon -- not just strikes that threaten public health and safety, but all strikes. His reason is that a strike "penalizes every one of the workers more than the employer at whom it is aimed."
Mr. Edwards, let us repeat, is a member of England's ruling party, labor's own party, which is pledged to advance labor's cause.
Here in America the proposal of national legislation to outlaw strikes imperiling public health and safety has been hailed in some quarters as the beginning of American fascism, a ruthless device of big business to destroy all labor unions, and a killing blow at the rights of man.
Over in England Alfred Edwards, a Labor member of Parliament, has called for legislation to abolish the strike weapon -- not just strikes that threaten public health and safety, but all strikes. His reason is that a strike "penalizes every one of the workers more than the employer at whom it is aimed."
Mr. Edwards, let us repeat, is a member of England's ruling party, labor's own party, which is pledged to advance labor's cause.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Labor Strikes
Strike Legislation
England Labor Party
American Fascism Accusation
Worker Penalties
What entities or persons were involved?
Alfred Edwards
Labor Party (England)
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
British Labor Mp's Call To Abolish All Strikes
Stance / Tone
Comparative Irony Highlighting Labor Policy Differences Between America And England
Key Figures
Alfred Edwards
Labor Party (England)
Key Arguments
American Anti Strike Legislation Seen As Fascism And Attack On Unions
English Labor Mp Proposes Banning All Strikes Because They Penalize Workers More Than Employers
Edwards Is From The Ruling Labor Party Pledged To Advance Labor's Cause