Collective labor agreements--Mining industry

Seth Low writes to President Roosevelt about the anthracite situation. He writes that the operators believe that they have won public sentiment. Low hopes that Roosevelt will use his influence to promote arbitration between the two parties. Low favors arbitration instead of war and compares the labor situation to the United States’ position in the Philippines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-28

Creator(s)

Low, Seth, 1850-1916

Seth Low provides Theodore Roosevelt with a summary of the negotiations with coal miners. Low states unionization could probably be avoided if wages are increased.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-24

Creator(s)

Low, Seth, 1850-1916