Ogden Standard-Examiner | 1927-10-03 | Page 1 | Unions Open Convention

UNIONS OPEN CONVENTION Injunctions and Higher Wages Among Chief Subjects LOS ANGELES Oct 3 my aly By The Associated Press The The Boulder can can- canyon canyon canyon yon dam project on the Colorado riv riv- river river nv- nv nver er was brought before the American Federation F of Labor national conven conven- convention convention convention tion at its opening here today by Governor C. C C. C Young of California He urged the delegates to tell their communities of the need of such a project to ensure the growth of the Pacific northwest and the prosperity of labor The convention was formally open open- opened opened opened ed at noon by President Green who mentioned court injunctions against labor higher wages shorter shor r hours and better conditions of employment as important matters to be discussed and acted ac d upon by the convention The court injunction as used against labor would be examined and legis legis- legislation lation to remedy It would be recommended recommended mended to congress the federation f edera president declared stressing that we weare weare weare are on the threshold of an Important convention con The federation will 11 con con- continue continue continue to advocate te higher wages and exercise the economic power to obtain them