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April 28, 1902
Waterbury Democrat
Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
The state executive board of the Carpenters and Joiners' union met in New Britain on April 28 to prepare for impending strikes in Bridgeport, Hartford, and other areas on May 1 if wage demands are unmet, planning to transfer strikers to cities needing help.
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READY TO HANDLE STRIKES.
New Britain, April 28.—The state executive board of the Carpenters and Joiners' union met here yesterday and prepared for the handling of the strikes which are promised in several towns and cities on Thursday, May 1, unless the demands of the journeymen for higher wages shall have been met before that time. It is reported that strikes will occur in Bridgeport and Hartford and the state board has arranged to transfer the strikers to other cities where more help is required as soon as the strike is declared.
New Britain, April 28.—The state executive board of the Carpenters and Joiners' union met here yesterday and prepared for the handling of the strikes which are promised in several towns and cities on Thursday, May 1, unless the demands of the journeymen for higher wages shall have been met before that time. It is reported that strikes will occur in Bridgeport and Hartford and the state board has arranged to transfer the strikers to other cities where more help is required as soon as the strike is declared.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Carpenters Union
Labor Strikes
Higher Wages
New Britain
Bridgeport
Hartford
What entities or persons were involved?
State Executive Board Of The Carpenters And Joiners' Union
Where did it happen?
New Britain, Bridgeport, Hartford
Story Details
Key Persons
State Executive Board Of The Carpenters And Joiners' Union
Location
New Britain, Bridgeport, Hartford
Event Date
April 28; May 1
Story Details
Union board meets to organize response to threatened strikes over wage demands, planning striker transfers.