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Letter to Editor
March 9, 1933
The Daily Worker
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Workers at Budds Plant in Philadelphia report slave-like conditions, earning $8 for 44 hours and $16.58 for 70 hours, with harsh treatment and fear of firing. They contribute to the Daily Worker and urge organization against bosses, hailing the Third International.
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$8.00 FOR 44 HOURS:
$16.58 FOR 70 HOURS
PHILADELPHIA. Pa.-In Budds
Plant the workers are working just
like slaves. We cannot say a word
because they fire us. I worked 70
hours and got $16.58 pay. My friend
worked 44 hours and got $8.00 pay
working from 7:30 a. m. to 9 p. m.
The bosses treat us like dogs.
We contribute to help the Daily
Worker and do our best to organize
for it. In the future we hope the
workers will join with us so we can
fight against the bosses.
Long live the Third International.
-A.
$16.58 FOR 70 HOURS
PHILADELPHIA. Pa.-In Budds
Plant the workers are working just
like slaves. We cannot say a word
because they fire us. I worked 70
hours and got $16.58 pay. My friend
worked 44 hours and got $8.00 pay
working from 7:30 a. m. to 9 p. m.
The bosses treat us like dogs.
We contribute to help the Daily
Worker and do our best to organize
for it. In the future we hope the
workers will join with us so we can
fight against the bosses.
Long live the Third International.
-A.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Emotional
Social Critique
What themes does it cover?
Social Issues
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Low Wages
Long Hours
Worker Exploitation
Budds Plant
Third International
Daily Worker
Labor Organization
What entities or persons were involved?
A.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
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Main Argument
workers at budds plant in philadelphia are treated like slaves with low pay for long hours and face firing if they complain; they call for workers to join in organizing against the bosses to fight exploitation.
Notable Details
Worked 70 Hours For $16.58
Worked 44 Hours For $8.00
Contribute To Daily Worker
Long Live The Third International