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July 17, 1925
Twin City Review
Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois
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In Worcester, Mass., on July 13, the central labor union opposes the state minimum wage board, calling it a haven for 'lame ducks' and ineffective in enforcing awards, urging its abolition amid poor worker conditions.
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State Wage Board Opposed By Labor
Worcester, Mass., July 13.—The central labor union has declared that the state minimum wage board is a haven for 'lame ducks' and should be abolished. The state federation of labor convention will be urged to take the same position.
Under the law, the board must make public the names of firms that violate its awards. Recently a Boston newspaper refused to publish names and the court upheld this action. The board has made no other attempt to give publicity to violators of its awards and the system of 'public opinion,' upon which the minimum wage law rests, has collapsed.
Delegates to the central labor union declared that the board members are more interested in their 'soft snaps,' than in the workers' welfare, and that infractions of their orders are general throughout the state while thousands of young girls are working under deplorable conditions.
Other delegates charged the commission with inaction, and lack of initiative and judgment.
When the law was passed, it was supposed to be the last word in social legislation.
Worcester, Mass., July 13.—The central labor union has declared that the state minimum wage board is a haven for 'lame ducks' and should be abolished. The state federation of labor convention will be urged to take the same position.
Under the law, the board must make public the names of firms that violate its awards. Recently a Boston newspaper refused to publish names and the court upheld this action. The board has made no other attempt to give publicity to violators of its awards and the system of 'public opinion,' upon which the minimum wage law rests, has collapsed.
Delegates to the central labor union declared that the board members are more interested in their 'soft snaps,' than in the workers' welfare, and that infractions of their orders are general throughout the state while thousands of young girls are working under deplorable conditions.
Other delegates charged the commission with inaction, and lack of initiative and judgment.
When the law was passed, it was supposed to be the last word in social legislation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Labor Union Opposition
Minimum Wage Board
Worker Conditions
Wage Law Violations
State Federation Labor
Where did it happen?
Worcester, Mass.
Story Details
Location
Worcester, Mass.
Event Date
July 13
Story Details
The central labor union declares the state minimum wage board a haven for 'lame ducks' and ineffective, with widespread violations and poor conditions for young girls; urges abolition and criticizes board inaction.