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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 15 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 9 |
51 stories matching action
- Everett Labor Council Takes Stand Against Elks Lodge
Local unions clash with the fraternal organization over the hiring of an 'unfair contractor' for their new building project.
- The Labor Movement's Internal Conflict
An AFL organizer condemns 'direct action' agitators, arguing that evolutionary methods are the only path to lasting worker success.
- Snohomish Farmers Mobilize Against Japanese Land Leases
The Snohomish County Grange pledges to stop leasing agricultural land to Japanese and Chinese farmers, signaling a rising wave of exclusionary organization.
- Retail Clerks Demand 6:00 PM Closing Time
Unionized clerks in Everett are threatening action against merchants who refuse to close their stores by 6:00 PM on weekdays.
- Labor Presses for Political Independence
Delegates at the National Women's Trade Union League call for a new labor-based political party to challenge privileged interests.
- Why Everett Labor Boycotted the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
Local union leaders refused to celebrate Seattle's massive world's fair, citing a long history of anti-labor practices by the contractors who built it.
- Brewery Workers Strike in Everett
A labor dispute over wages at the Van Valey Bottling Works leads to an order for local drivers to cease work.
- Safety Concerns Raised at the Rose Theatre
The Everett Trades Council takes action to protect theatergoers, demanding the city inspector review inadequate fire exits.
- The French Laundry Placed on 'Unfair' List
A multi-month dispute between the engineers' union and the local laundry service ends with a formal boycott by the Everett Trades Council.
- The Moral Case for Unions
A defense of organized labor’s role in society, citing the need for collective bargaining to counter corporate power.
- The Union Dowry
To combat criticism that unions discouraged matrimony, the Women's Trade Union League begins offering cash incentives to members who marry.
- The Unspoken Code of the Union Card
When a worker breaks his word to an employer, he does more than lose a job—he tarnishes the reputation of every laborer in the city.
- The Farmer-Labor Political Alliance
A leading local voice calls for a unified front between Everett's agrarian and industrial workers to counter corporate dominance and secure economic reform.
- The Switchmen’s Strike Remains Unbroken
Local union leaders condemn the 'treachery' of trainmen who crossed picket lines during the ongoing regional railway strike.
- The Dirty Truth Behind Everett’s Kitchens
The Civic League exposes unsanitary conditions in local hotels and cafes, sparking a call for strict health inspections and public accountability.
- An Empty Hall for the Labor Movement
A call for unity in Everett’s political organizing goes largely unanswered by local union delegates.
- Everett's Organized Labor Takes a Stand on Plumbing and Politics
The Everett Trades Council maneuvers to secure a union-backed plumbing inspector and coordinates a new central body for local unions.
- The Lawyer Problem in Government
An editorial critique arguing that the dominance of legal professionals in government stifles social progress and protects vested corporate interests.
- Everett Electrical Workers Walk Out
After months of failed negotiations with Stone & Webster management, union electricians strike for higher wages and a recognized collective bargaining agreement.
- The French Laundry Showdown
A bitter labor dispute over an engineer's credentials at the French Laundry reveals the intense struggle for union recognition in 1912 Everett.
- Everett Council Takes First Step Toward Public Water
Everett's City Council moves toward municipal ownership of its water system with a $350,000 bond proposal.
- A United Front for Labor
The Western Federation of Miners moves to rejoin the American Federation of Labor, signaling a critical shift in the power of organized mining interests.
- Organized Labor Declares Boycott on Local Business
The Everett Trades Council hits the streets with new labor actions against local firms, including a real estate agent and a meat packing plant.
- Labor Solidarity vs. International Orders
Everett unionists protest the Brick and Stone Masons International for forcing members to work on an 'unfair' job site.
- The Congressman Who Stood by Labor
Miles Poindexter earns the endorsement of the Washington State Federation of Labor for his voting record on safety, eight-hour days, and shielding unions from anti-trust prosecution.