The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-06-20

The regular meeting Of the Trades Assem-
bly, was held in their hall, 2S7 Randolph
street, on Monday evening, June 18th. The
meeting was called to order by the president,
Mr.. O'Connell.
After the roll cali, the minutes of the
preceding meeting were read and approved.
Mr.. Cameron, from the special committee
appointed TO act in concert with the movers
Of the Polytechnic Institute, reported pro-
gress.
Mr.. Malouey, from the Puddlers' Union,
reported that although one firm had acceded
to the scale, the other firms had refused, and
the matter was laid over for further action.
Mr.. Wsbber, from the shipcarpenters, re-
ported trade little dull.
Mr.. Mulraney, from the bricklayers, re-
ported that their union hal carried their
point, and at present all was very pleasant.
Mr. Palmer, after having attempted to get
men from the east without success, admitted
that be was willing to pay the price asked
for competent workmen, which admission
was ali that was ASKED by the brickIayers,
and consequently none but union men went
to work on his building. Also, that the
Washington street tunnel was now being
worked BY union men. On the whole the
BrickIRyers' Union and the bosses
were now in harmony, and the different
structures were to be pushed forward with
renewed vigor, and with watehful care that
the buildings now being built by them should
bear the unmistakabls marks Of good work
men. A-N s
Mr.. Fyfe, from the Typographical Union,
reported that trade was about as usual, with,
il anything, more men than labor.
Mr.. Tomlinson, from the house carpen-
tiers, reported that trade was dull, conse-
quently the union was not very buoyant.
Mr.. Ouckes, from the Coopers' Union, re-
ported trade almost stagnant, yet, while
there was life there was hope.
The several reports were accepted.
Mr.. Tomlinson spoke 10 regard to the low
state Of his unions funds, and wanted their
per capita taken out Of the SO they gave to
help the CoOpers when on a strike.
Mr. Ozier moved to lay the matter over,
as his colleague, Mr.. Graham, who was able
to give facts and figures in regard to that
matter, was not present.
Mr.. Overacker, from the Coopers' Union,
moved that an assessment Of So. 20 be levied
On the Bricklayers', Typographical, and two
others, in order TO make up vRe $50 adj
vanced by the Assembly TO the Coopers.
Mr.. Massie, from the Typographical Union,
moved to lay that motion on the table, con-
tending that we were simply delegates from
our onions, without the privilege OF ASSESS
ing any fines or taxes without their consent.
During the discussion which ensued, Mr..
Graham, the colleague Of Mr.. 0zier, read .
statement showing that if each union had
paid 81 20, the deficiency would be made up.
After further discussion INDUCED 10 by
Messrs. Cameron, Fyfe, Tomlinson and
ethers, 1t was moved and seconded, as an
amendment to Mr. 0Veracker's motion, that
all unions who have contributed the sum Of
$40 to aid the Coopers, be accredited on
their per capita tax all over the sum of 81.
Carried.
Mr.. Ozier, from the Shipcarpenters' and
CaulkeIs', reported that committee from
his union had reported unfavorablY upon
having grand mass meeting on the 4th Of
July.
Mr.. 0'Connell, from the Bricklayers, re-
ported that his union were very anxious ia
have a mass meeting of all trades unions
and said that if the Trades Assembly failed
to take active measures to further such :
project, his union would proceed in the mat
ter upon their own responsibility.
After hearing reports from other unions
il was moved and seconded that the Assem-
bly, lay the matter indefinitely on the table
Carried.
The Treasurer presented bill Of 50 for
book that be was ordered at the last meet
ing to procure, which was ordered TO b,
paid.
Mr. Cameron called the attention Of tn
Assembly to a communication which be hat
received from the President Of the Labo
Congress, who wished to learn what act. n
ifany, the labor party were to take in h
coming Presidential campaign.
A discussion eusued. participated in b,
Messrs. TOmlinson, Graham, Cameron AM
Massie, and without taking action. the AZ
sembfy adjourned.
P. 81. MAsslr. Sec.