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November 9, 1946
The Union Times
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
The American Baseball Guild accuses New York City's major baseball clubs (Giants, Yankees, Dodgers) of 'company unionism' and violating state labor laws by interfering with players' rights to unionize. Hearing set for Nov. 1.
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Owners'
Tactics
Are Condemned
By Players Guild
"Company
Unionism"
Is
Charge
Filed Against
Three Managements
New York (LPA)—All three of New York City's major baseball clubs were flatly accused of "company unionism" here last week by the American Baseball Guild, first trade union in the history of the pastime.
The Giants, Yankees and Dodgers managements were charged with violation of the State Labor Relations law by the ABG at a preliminary hearing of the state Labor Relations Board. ABG Organizer Robert Murphy declared that the three clubs "have interfered with. restrained and coerced the players in their rights to form, join or assist the American Baseball Guild or any other labor organization."
Formation of players' committees by the major leagues last summer violated the state's Little Wagner Act" prohibiting company unionism, he contended. "The clubs thru these committees told players what organizations to join and formulated plans for a company-dominated union.
Murphy's action, coupled with announcement that organizing work would definitely be pushed, proved that club owners had not succeeded in burying the Guild with epithets and intimidation as they tried last summer. The hearing here is slated to continue on Nov. 1.
Tactics
Are Condemned
By Players Guild
"Company
Unionism"
Is
Charge
Filed Against
Three Managements
New York (LPA)—All three of New York City's major baseball clubs were flatly accused of "company unionism" here last week by the American Baseball Guild, first trade union in the history of the pastime.
The Giants, Yankees and Dodgers managements were charged with violation of the State Labor Relations law by the ABG at a preliminary hearing of the state Labor Relations Board. ABG Organizer Robert Murphy declared that the three clubs "have interfered with. restrained and coerced the players in their rights to form, join or assist the American Baseball Guild or any other labor organization."
Formation of players' committees by the major leagues last summer violated the state's Little Wagner Act" prohibiting company unionism, he contended. "The clubs thru these committees told players what organizations to join and formulated plans for a company-dominated union.
Murphy's action, coupled with announcement that organizing work would definitely be pushed, proved that club owners had not succeeded in burying the Guild with epithets and intimidation as they tried last summer. The hearing here is slated to continue on Nov. 1.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Baseball Guild
Company Unionism
Labor Violation
Players Committees
State Labor Board
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Murphy
American Baseball Guild
Giants Management
Yankees Management
Dodgers Management
Where did it happen?
New York City
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert Murphy
American Baseball Guild
Giants Management
Yankees Management
Dodgers Management
Location
New York City
Event Date
Last Week; Last Summer; Nov. 1
Story Details
The American Baseball Guild charges New York baseball clubs with company unionism and labor law violations for interfering with players' union rights via formed committees, at a state board hearing.