New York State Board of Mediation and Arbitration Glove Manufacturers' Association
of Fulton, New York on Microfilm, 1914
Collection Number: 5100 mf
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
New York State Board of Mediation and Arbitration Glove Manufacturers' Association
of Fulton, New York on Microfilm, 1914
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5100 mf
Abstract:
Transcript of testimony and decision of the Board concerning the Glove Cutters' strike
at Gloversville and Johnstown, NY.
Creator:
New York State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Quanitities:
0.11 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English
At the request of the Commissioner of Labor the New York State Board of Mediation
and Arbitration convened in Gloversville on October 5, 1914 to attempt to settle the
glove cutters strike which had idled 1500 men in 150 plants. Members of the Board
included Mr. William C, Rogers, chief mediator; Mr. James C. McManus; and Mr. P.S.
Downey.
On August 21, 1914 the glove cutters held a mass meeting in which they voted to ask
the Glove Manufacturers Association for an increase of 25 cents per dozen on men's
and boys' gloves and 20 cents per dozen on ladies' gloves. The glove cutters were
earning an average of $13.30 per week and had not had an increase in wages for 17
years. The glove cutters struck when the manufacturers turned down the request for
an increase. Since glove making was the only industry in Fulton County the Board was
instructed to investigate the situation. During the course of the strike several employers
settled with their employees for 15 cents a dozen, and the Board recommended that
the strikers return to work and continue negotiations for an increase of not less
than 15 cents. The Board's proposals were turned down by the men.
On August 21, 1914 the glove cutters held a mass meeting in which they voted to ask
the Glove Manufacturers Association for an increase of 25 cents per dozen on men's
and boys' gloves and 20 cents per dozen on ladies' gloves. The glove cutters were
earning an average of $13.30 per week and had not had an increase in wages for 17
years. The glove cutters struck when the manufacturers turned down the request for
an increase. Since glove making was the only industry in Fulton County the Board was
instructed to investigate the situation. During the course of the strike several employers
settled with their employees for 15 cents a dozen, and the Board recommended that
the strikers return to work and continue negotiations for an increase of not less
than 15 cents. The Board's proposals were turned down by the men.
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New York State Board of Mediation and Arbitration Glove Manufacturers' Association
of Fulton, New York on Microfilm #5100 mf. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation
and Archives, Cornell University Library.
Names:
New York (State). Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Subjects:
Glove industry -- New York (State) -- Johnstown
Glove industry -- New York (State) -- Gloversville
Wages -- Glove industry -- New York (State) -- Johnstown
Wages -- Glove industry -- New York (State) -- Gloversville
Strikes and lockouts -- Glove industry -- New York (State) -- Johnstown
Strikes and lockouts -- Glove industry -- New York (State) -- Gloversville
Glove industry -- Employees
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One volume of testimony and decisions
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N.Y.S. Board of Mediation and Arbitration, Glove Cutters Strike in Gloversville &
Johnstown
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Scope and Contents
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