New-York tribune., 1880-04-06
MORE DEMANDS FOR HIGHER WJGES

ITpon the arrival of the steamship Gcrmanic Of
the White Star Line, yesterday morning, the Union
'lonpshoremen demanded the discharge of Twelve
non-union men who are paid by the week. The de-
Inand was not complied with, and the Union men
refused to work. The crew of the Gc1nanic was
occupied all 1ay assisting the halldlul ol hoh-niilo
men to discharge the cargo.
The United Order of American Carpenters, The
Amaganatcd Society OF Carpenters ana J"inrrS
and the Journeyncn Carpenters Association united
Yesterday morning in II demand for an advance of
wages from So 80 to So 90 day. They were joined
i'm this demand by large number OF carpenters who
do NOT belong to any society Anticipating some
trouble in carrying their point, and IN preparation
for strike POSSIBLY Of scv9r %GcEs dm'rn tf
No 147 West Thirty SccOnd-st., ana appointed
Central Committee to direct the movement for
higher wages 1t was reported to this committee
Yesterday that about twonty four employers, had
Srantcd the advance demanded. The only large
firm which refused TO acccde to the demand was
reported to he J. G.. Hoe IL Co., which cnploysab
15O mon Alout dozen employers who work only
n few men each refused TO grant an advance until
o meeting of the assOcIati0n 10 whch tney belong
The ease with which they carried their point was
somewhat of surprise 10 the men. and III consc-
quence there WAS great rejoicing at the rooms 0l
4 demand was made last week by many brick
LAYERS for an advance from So 30 10 ~ % day,
and the increase was granted. Yesterday the re-
manning bricklayers oil newborn maze similar IL
dcmand which was granted except III few IN
stances T. s.. Higgins 81 Co. compromised with
their striking carpet-wcayeIs yesterday, granting
ing night work. ,,o,-. -.
has existed between himself and his cmployea since
the lockout ofpiano-makers was begun. ly taking
them back without conditions and promising to pay
am advance of 10 per cent in wages. This action
completes the victory Of the Piano lierS Union
Hazeton Bros have given their caSe-inakcrs an adj
vance of 10 per cent and all the rest of their en-
ployGs an increase of 10 per cent LIGHT d Ernst
have added 10 per cent to the pay of their en-
nloy1s The Executive Committee Of the Piano
makers Union meets nightly to receive the sub
scription lists sent ont when the lockout began.
They received over 5000 Sunday and . large sum
last evening. The concert at Irving Hall Sunday
evening, which was arranged some weeks ago IN
mid of fhc piancmakers and cabinetmakers, netted
about $500 which will be applied To the support of
such workmen on strike as may be deemed worthy
Of help. =, -,., -, .
after April l2 10 member shall work for less than
~. so a day The Union of RO0fers and Galvanized
Iron Workers met last evening at No. 253 AvenueA.
This Union had served notice on employers that on
Nav an advance from So 30 to 80 for outside
men and from 81 % to So 80 for inside men would
he demanded. Yesterday an invitation was received
from the employers to a cOnfereDceOn the subject of
wages. 1t was stated to TRIBUNE reporter ut the
,naetng last evening" that the expectation is that
the advance will be granted without strike. Tho