When was it published?

July 23, 1906 in The Spokane Press

Domestic News July 23, 1906

The Spokane Press

Q: What keywords are associated?

American Federation Of Labor, Labor Politics, Union Circulars, Spokane Unions

Spokane, Spokane County, Washington

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What is this article about?

The American Federation of Labor announced entry into politics for labor rights, issuing a circular to unions to engage politically; international and Spokane unions followed with similar instructions.

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The declaration of the American Federation of Labor that it would enter politics to secure recognition for labor and laws for the relief and protection of the working class has resulted in the issuance of a circular to all affiliated unions instructing them to take an active interest in politics. Several of the international unions have already instructed their membership along the lines outlined by the federation, some of the Spokane unions having received circular letters of this nature lately.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

American Federation Of Labor Labor Politics Union Circulars Spokane Unions

Domestic News Details

Outcome

issuance of circular to affiliated unions and instructions from international unions to their membership to engage in politics.

Event Details

The American Federation of Labor declared it would enter politics to secure labor recognition and protective laws, leading to a circular instructing affiliated unions to take active interest in politics. Several international unions issued similar instructions, with some Spokane unions receiving such circulars lately.