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Story November 13, 1933

The Daily Worker

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

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Glove workers' strike resists employer and police intimidation. Leaders like Solomon protected by strikers; union reps withdraw but rank-and-file hold firm. Employers use thugs, detectives, and injunction attempts, but workers and wives picket heroically. Directed by Aaron, opposed by union president Paxton.

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the chief of police to take Solomon for a "ride" on Friday, Oct. 20. Their plan was stopped by the determination of the strikers who voted at two mass meetings that the chief of police and the Mayor would be held personally responsible for the safety of their leader. However, he succeeded in misleading some of the leaders and strikers into believing that if the representatives of the N. T. W. I. U. would leave, the employers would settle. The representatives of the N. T. W. I. U. withdrew and explained to the workers that they were not willing to give the employers an excuse for not settling the strike. They warned the workers, however, to be on their guard. To the disappointment of the employers and the N. R. A. strikebreaker, they could not break the strike even after the experienced leaders and advisors withdrew. The developed leadership of the rank and file is carrying on a heroic struggle. The workers are being terrorized. This "John the owner" with the "on big happy family" has sworn in 15 new thugs as deputies. workers were slugged but they resisted heroically. The strikers also foiled an attempt of the employers to take out an injunction against them. The wives of the strikers have also become active in the strike, and are picketing the houses of the employer. Mr. Rothschild who applied for the injunction. They even picket his club when he is there. Now, "John the owner" imported a bloody gang of Burns detectives to fight against the strikers, but the ranks of the workers are solid. Mr. Albert Aaron (who is president of the Glove Manufacturers Association) directs the bloody fight against the strikers and their families. But Mr. Paxton, the president of the Union who is also on the local N. R. A. Board, is mum

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Heroic Act

What themes does it cover?

Bravery Heroism Justice Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Labor Strike Workers Resistance Employer Violence Picketing Union Withdrawal Thugs Deputies Injunction Attempt

What entities or persons were involved?

Solomon Chief Of Police Mayor Mr. Rothschild "John The Owner" Mr. Albert Aaron Mr. Paxton

Story Details

Key Persons

Solomon Chief Of Police Mayor Mr. Rothschild "John The Owner" Mr. Albert Aaron Mr. Paxton

Event Date

Friday, Oct. 20

Story Details

Employers and police attempt to abduct strike leader Solomon but are deterred by strikers. Union reps withdraw after deception but warn workers. Rank-and-file resist terror, thugs, injunctions, and Burns detectives. Strikers' wives picket employers. Aaron leads opposition; Paxton silent.

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