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Editorial
September 29, 1938
The Potters Herald
East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Editorial uses metaphor of hitch-hikers to criticize non-union workers as free riders benefiting from union-negotiated higher wages, better conditions, and shorter hours without paying dues, attending meetings, or striking.
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NON-UNION HITCH-HIKER
Small boys hanging on the rear end of street cars and automobiles are much like non-union men riding along at the expense of union men.
The union scale fixes the rate for all in many an industry. The non-union man is nothing but a hitch-hiker, riding on union gasoline at the expense of those who keep unions going, paying dues and attending meetings-and going on strike when necessary.
There goes the non-union worker, hitch hiking his way along to higher wages, better working conditions and shorter hours, free to desert and run away when any effort is required to maintain the benefits he gets.
Small boys hanging on the rear end of street cars and automobiles are much like non-union men riding along at the expense of union men.
The union scale fixes the rate for all in many an industry. The non-union man is nothing but a hitch-hiker, riding on union gasoline at the expense of those who keep unions going, paying dues and attending meetings-and going on strike when necessary.
There goes the non-union worker, hitch hiking his way along to higher wages, better working conditions and shorter hours, free to desert and run away when any effort is required to maintain the benefits he gets.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
What keywords are associated?
Non Union Hitch Hiker
Union Benefits
Labor Conditions
Free Riding
Worker Dues
What entities or persons were involved?
Non Union Men
Union Men
Unions
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Non Union Workers As Hitch Hikers On Union Benefits
Stance / Tone
Pro Union, Critical Of Non Union Free Riders
Key Figures
Non Union Men
Union Men
Unions
Key Arguments
Non Union Workers Benefit From Union Fixed Wage Scales Without Contributing
They Ride At The Expense Of Union Members Who Pay Dues And Strike
Non Union Workers Can Desert When Effort Is Needed To Maintain Benefits