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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 3 |
| 1911 | 2 |
| 1912 | 2 |
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- The Struggle for Dignity in Old Age
An editorial reflection on the cruelty of industrial labor and the call for systemic justice for elderly workers.
- The Mystery of the Counterfeit Dollar
A single bill makes its way through the local economy, settling debts until it hits the bank, a counterfeit, and finally, the collection plate.
- Wage Theft on the Rails
Great Northern laborers quit and waited days for owed pay; Prosecutor Bell's push brought only calls for haste.
- An Empty Hall for the Labor Movement
A call for unity in Everett’s political organizing goes largely unanswered by local union delegates.
- The Pride of the Union City
Eight years after its dedication, the Everett Labor Temple stands as a monument to local union solidarity and the struggle for a space of their own.
- Everett Labor Leaders Organize Against 'Fake' Union Labels
Amidst an ongoing strike, the local Trades Council urges members to vet their hats and local restaurants to ensure they are supporting legitimate union-made goods.
- The Human Cost of Industry
Reflecting on four months of Washington’s landmark workmen’s compensation law, the Journal argues that safety, not just payout, must be the priority.
- The Price of Patriotism: Why Congress Ignores Its Own Workers
The Everett Labor Journal skewers federal lawmakers for posturing over international crises while blocking life-saving safety legislation for American laborers.
- The Solidarity of the Everett Teamsters
A local union steps in to provide a dignified burial for a brother who died in poverty, proving that labor organization offers more than just strike activity.
- The Open Shop Battle for the New High School
Everett labor unions organize a public mass meeting to protest a city high school contract being awarded to an 'open shop' contractor.
- Ending the Corporate Bias Against Married Workers
A new state law finally forces employers to pay damages to the families of single men killed on the job, ending a decade of discriminatory hiring practices.
- Governor Hay Wants to Appoint, Not Elect, Washington's Officers—This Labor Editor Says No
A proposal to make state offices appointive sparks a fierce defense of the direct primary and the people's right to choose their own officials.