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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 2 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 2 |
18 stories matching begin
- The Manufacturer's Trap
A labor paper exposes the duplicitous correspondence of a prominent industrialist plotting to break union agreements.
- The Tyranny of the Injunction
An editorial critique of the judiciary's increasing reliance on court orders to break labor strikes and circumvent legislative power.
- A 1909 Newspaper Campaign Against Japanese Immigrants
A local labor newspaper warns that the white working class of Everett faces the same economic ruin as San Francisco due to competition from Japanese laborers.
- The Great Everett Fire Scare of 1909
Eight suspicious fires in one night set the city into a panic, sparking rumors of professional arsonists.
- The Streetcar Strike Was Only the Beginning
After forcing the Stone-Webster corporation to yield, Everett’s organized labor sets its sights on public control of utilities.
- A Year of Struggle and Solidarity
Reflecting on the industrial battles of 1909-1910, Everett's union leaders recount the switchmen's strike and the ongoing fight for the eight-hour day.
- A Landmark Victory for Free Speech and Labor
The Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss contempt charges against three labor leaders marks a turning point for the rights of workers to boycott and organize.
- The Struggle for Labor's Voice in Olympia
A scathing critique of Washington's 1909 legislative session, highlighting failures in labor protection and the growing influence of corporate lobbyists.
- Deforestation and the Cost of Disaster
An editorial reflection on Everett’s regional flooding, linking unchecked industrial logging to the destruction of homes and property.
- The Closure of the Free Employment Bureau
Everett’s decision to shutter its city-run employment office leaves unemployed laborers at the mercy of predatory agencies.
- The Organizing Power of Everett’s Women
Rose B. Moore reflects on a summer of mobilizing union women and shares a vision for the future of social labor.
- Why Do We Pity the Rich Criminal?
An editorial questioning the double standard applied to wealthy fraudster C. D. Hillman compared to the swift punishment of the poor.
- A Three-Cornered Fight for City Hall
Political tensions are brewing in Everett as observers predict a 'red-hot' municipal election involving business interests, Bill Gillespie, and a rising Socialist movement.
- The Labor Journal Backs H.W. North for Mayor
Everett’s labor organ weighs in on the upcoming mayoral race, emphasizing the need for a candidate free from 'entangling alliances.'
- Everett's Economy Drive — While the City Kept Paying Boston for Its Water
As officials cut six policemen to save money, the Labor Journal asked the obvious question: why pay a private company three times what publicly owned Bellingham pays for water and lights?
- Leap Year Revelry at the Labor Temple
Everett's Labor Temple packed out for a night of dancing, leap-year traditions, and a kitchen crew of men learning to appreciate the daily routine of a housewife.
- The Hidden Costs of Industrial Labor
A national health report links high mortality rates in the 'dusty trades' to tuberculosis, fueling labor's push for safer conditions.
- The Union Dowry
To combat criticism that unions discouraged matrimony, the Women's Trade Union League begins offering cash incentives to members who marry.