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Domestic News
July 21, 1915
The Ogden Standard
Ogden, Weber County, Utah
What is this article about?
New York clothing workers' strike ended July 21 with 12-15% wage raise agreement until Nov. 1916, brokered by Mayor Mitchell's arbitration board; 13,000 of 21,000 strikers returned to work.
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CLOTHING STRIKE IS CALLED OFF
Mayor Mitchel's Board of Arbitration Instrumental in Bringing About Settlement.
New York, July 21.—Announcement was made today by Jacob Panken, attorney for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, that 13 of the 21,000 members of the union who went on strike last week returned to work today in accordance with an agreement reached late yesterday with the manufacturers by which an advance of from 12 to 15 per cent in wages was made.
The others will return as soon as some necessary formalities are concluded.
The new agreement will continue in force until November 1, 1916. Members of Mayor Mitchell's board of arbitration were instrumental in bringing about the settlement.
Mayor Mitchel's Board of Arbitration Instrumental in Bringing About Settlement.
New York, July 21.—Announcement was made today by Jacob Panken, attorney for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, that 13 of the 21,000 members of the union who went on strike last week returned to work today in accordance with an agreement reached late yesterday with the manufacturers by which an advance of from 12 to 15 per cent in wages was made.
The others will return as soon as some necessary formalities are concluded.
The new agreement will continue in force until November 1, 1916. Members of Mayor Mitchell's board of arbitration were instrumental in bringing about the settlement.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Clothing Strike
Wage Increase
Arbitration Settlement
New York Union
What entities or persons were involved?
Jacob Panken
Mayor Mitchel
Mayor Mitchell
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
July 21
Key Persons
Jacob Panken
Mayor Mitchel
Mayor Mitchell
Outcome
13 of the 21,000 striking members returned to work; others to follow after formalities; agreement provides 12 to 15 per cent wage advance until november 1, 1916
Event Details
Announcement by Jacob Panken that 13 of 21,000 union members who struck last week returned to work per agreement with manufacturers; settlement reached late yesterday with wage advance; Mayor Mitchell's board of arbitration instrumental