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Political Platform of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor, 1910.

  • 1. Repeal of the act establishing the State Constabulary

  • 2. The modification of police powers of cities and boroughs, now exercised to destroy the right of free speech, free press and free public assemblage.

  • 3. Elimination of injunction abuses in labor disputes.

  • 4. Amendment to the Constitution, providing that United States Senators shall be elected by a direct vote of the people.

  • 5. Passage of amendments to the State Constitution that will bring about Direct Legislation, viz., the "Initiative" which will enable the people to propose any desired law; the "Referendum" which will permit the submission of laws to the people at the polls for approval or rejection.

  • 6. Abolition of child labor

  • 7. Laws governing health and working conditions, in Mines, Mills, Factories and Workshops.

  • 8. The general establishment of the eight hour day.

  • 9.The selection of the Chief Factory Inspector and the head of the Bureau of Mines by direct vote of the people.

  • 10. Imprisonment and disfranchisement for vote buyers and vote sellers.

  • 11. Abolishment of the practice of assisting voters at the polls, except in the case of actual physical disability.

  • 12. Equal and just taxation for all, special privileges to none.

  • 13. Ultimate public ownership and operation of all public utilities and natural monopolies."




  • Credit: Federation of Labor
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