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Editorial
April 23, 1949
The Northwest Times
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
Editorial critiques the unchecked power of labor leaders to call indiscriminate strikes, exemplified by miners' losses, and urges balanced labor legislation to protect workers from internal irresponsibility while safeguarding national interests.
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Protect Worker:
THE WEAPON of indiscriminate
strikes is one
which labor leaders
alone control. Neither government
nor
management
possess
such
a
power. The rank and file of labor,
too because of their organization
are subject to the orders of those
leaders. Many labor leaders recog-
nize this situation and act in a far-
sighted manner. However, the sel-
fish actions of any one leader casts
unfavorable reflections on the whole
movement
No more loyal group of American
citizens exist than the miners them-
selves. It is sad irony these people
should suffer the brunt of the strike.
According to the Associated Press,
they will lose about $68 million in
wages during the two weeks layoff.
This means $68 million in food
clothing, and other essentials must
be forfeited to the whims of one
leader who was elected by workers
to safeguard their interests
This points up sharply the need
for adequate labor legislation. With-
out violating the rights of labor,
we must draw clearly the line where
those rights end and national res-
ponsibility
begins.
The
average
worker has everything to gain in
such legislation. Labor must be ac-
corded
complete
protection from
irresponsibility - found within its
own leadership, or elsewhere.
THE WEAPON of indiscriminate
strikes is one
which labor leaders
alone control. Neither government
nor
management
possess
such
a
power. The rank and file of labor,
too because of their organization
are subject to the orders of those
leaders. Many labor leaders recog-
nize this situation and act in a far-
sighted manner. However, the sel-
fish actions of any one leader casts
unfavorable reflections on the whole
movement
No more loyal group of American
citizens exist than the miners them-
selves. It is sad irony these people
should suffer the brunt of the strike.
According to the Associated Press,
they will lose about $68 million in
wages during the two weeks layoff.
This means $68 million in food
clothing, and other essentials must
be forfeited to the whims of one
leader who was elected by workers
to safeguard their interests
This points up sharply the need
for adequate labor legislation. With-
out violating the rights of labor,
we must draw clearly the line where
those rights end and national res-
ponsibility
begins.
The
average
worker has everything to gain in
such legislation. Labor must be ac-
corded
complete
protection from
irresponsibility - found within its
own leadership, or elsewhere.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
Labor Strikes
Indiscriminate Strikes
Labor Leaders
Miners
Labor Legislation
Worker Protection
National Responsibility
What entities or persons were involved?
Labor Leaders
Miners
Associated Press
Government
Management
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Need For Labor Legislation To Curb Irresponsible Strikes
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Selfish Labor Leaders, Supportive Of Protective Legislation
Key Figures
Labor Leaders
Miners
Associated Press
Government
Management
Key Arguments
Labor Leaders Alone Control Indiscriminate Strikes, Unlike Government Or Management.
Rank And File Workers Are Subject To Leaders' Orders.
Selfish Actions By One Leader Harm The Entire Labor Movement.
Miners, Loyal Citizens, Suffer Most From Strikes, Losing $68 Million In Wages.
Strikes Forfeit Workers' Essentials To Leaders' Whims.
Adequate Labor Legislation Needed To Define Where Labor Rights End And National Responsibility Begins.
Such Laws Protect Average Workers From Irresponsibility Within Leadership Or Elsewhere, Without Violating Labor Rights.