'With Albert Thomas, the French labor leader, in London. Mr. Gompers was recently honored by a great gathering in Chicago, including governors of a dozen states, who expressed the country's appreciation of his work in Europe to consolidate the labor parties in whole-hearted support of the war to crush German autocracy.'
'Notice! United Mine Workers of America Headquarters of Local Union 2999. We ask all men that are looking for work to stay away from Wendel as this Co. is unfair with the U. M. W. of A.;
Women Working in Garden at Barrack Village Near Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
1926
Description:
During Unionization of Coal Company workers, miners' families were evicted from Company owned houses. The Union supplied building material and land and the miners plus others constructed temporary barracks until the labor trouble was settled. Beside the barracks, there was room for small garden plots and here they are shown working in them. See New York Times Sunday Sept. 5th Picture Section.
Sign reads, 'We ar on strike against a reductions in wages. And for an American standard of living. Fill your tank with unionism and step on the gas. We stand for organized labor. If a man owns his own soul, he will "dig" union price coal.'