A SOLDIER'S PAY
PROPOSALS BY AMERICAN LABOUR PARTY. A resolution introduced before three departments of the American Federation of Labour, all branches of which gathered as Los Angeles last September for its national convention, proposed in part that officers and men employed in all branches of military service bo awarded remuneration proportionate to that received by civilians. The resolution, which was introduced at meetings of the metal trades, building trades, and union labels departments, also proposed that the Government declaro all naval bases and arsenals permanent, and keep them in good repair. William Green, president of the federation, appearing before eacli of the department meetings, emphasised the need of further organisation and education to extend (lie power and influence of organised labour. The iive-day week was mentioned by Mr. Green as another objective oi: the , federation programme. j A contest of five years' standing in the American Federation of Labour I was settled when 450,000 members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America made application and were permitted to rejoin tho building trades department of the organisation.
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Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 5, 7 January 1928, Page 22
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180A SOLDIER'S PAY Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 5, 7 January 1928, Page 22
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