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October 15, 1925
The Daily Worker
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In New York City on Oct. 13, the Amalgamated Food Workers plan to organize over 20,000 unorganized bakers across 157 plants amid a $400M bread merger, aiming for wage increases via referendum.
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Bread Trust to Meet
Amalgamated Union's
Organization Drive
NEW YORK CITY, Oct. 13.—As a corollary to the recent $400,000,000 bread merger, plans are being drawn up to organize all the unorganized bakers in this city. The drive will be conducted by the Amalgamated Food Workers.
According to August Burkhardt, general secretary and treasurer of the Amalgamated, there are over 20,000 bakers unorganized in this city and 157 plants where these workers are employed.
Following a referendum of all locals an effort will be made to bring about an increase in wages.
Amalgamated Union's
Organization Drive
NEW YORK CITY, Oct. 13.—As a corollary to the recent $400,000,000 bread merger, plans are being drawn up to organize all the unorganized bakers in this city. The drive will be conducted by the Amalgamated Food Workers.
According to August Burkhardt, general secretary and treasurer of the Amalgamated, there are over 20,000 bakers unorganized in this city and 157 plants where these workers are employed.
Following a referendum of all locals an effort will be made to bring about an increase in wages.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Bread Trust
Union Organization
Bakers
Wage Increase
New York City
What entities or persons were involved?
August Burkhardt
Where did it happen?
New York City
Story Details
Key Persons
August Burkhardt
Location
New York City
Event Date
Oct. 13.
Story Details
Plans are being drawn up to organize over 20,000 unorganized bakers in 157 plants in New York City by the Amalgamated Food Workers, following a $400,000,000 bread merger, with efforts to increase wages after a referendum.