When was it published?

June 17, 1901 in The Wilmington Daily Republican

Domestic News June 17, 1901 Event 1 of 2

The Wilmington Daily Republican

Q: What keywords are associated?

New Orleans Strike, Street Railway, Union Recognition, Wage Increase, Work Hours

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware

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What is this article about?

Threatened strike by 2000 street railway employees seeking union recognition, higher wages from 13½ to 20 cents per hour, and reduction of workday from 12-14 to 10 hours.

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By the threatened strike of the 2000 street railway employes in New Orleans, La., it is likely to tie up the electric lines in that city. The men want the recognition of the Union, 20 cents an hour instead of 13½ cents an hour, now being paid them. Ten hours to constitute a working day, instead of 12 and 14 hours they are compelled to put in. It is a pity their grievances cannot be adjusted satisfactorily to all concerned.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic Riot Or Protest

What keywords are associated?

New Orleans Strike Street Railway Union Recognition Wage Increase Work Hours

Where did it happen?

New Orleans, La.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New Orleans, La.

Outcome

likely to tie up electric lines; grievances include lack of union recognition, current 13½ cents per hour wage, and 12-14 hour workdays; demands are 20 cents per hour and 10-hour day; adjustment hoped but not occurring.

Event Details

Threatened strike by 2000 street railway employees seeking union recognition, higher wages from 13½ to 20 cents per hour, and reduction of workday from 12-14 to 10 hours.