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  1. Everett Labor Leaders Organize Bellingham Trades

    Local union activists Jim Ballew and Dave Watt travel to Bellingham to help workers there establish their own Building Trades Council.

    Apr 29, 1909The Labor JournalBellingham, Whatcom CountyWork & Pay

  2. Everett’s Organized Labor Defies the Panic

    Despite the financial turmoil of 1907-1908, local unions report strength and steady growth, proving their resilience against employer attempts to drive down wages.

    Sep 3, 1909The Labor JournalEverett, Snohomish CountyWork & Pay

  3. 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.

    Feb 9, 1912The Labor JournalEverett, Snohomish CountyWork & Pay

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