New-York tribune., 1883-06-03
EFrECT OF THE IRON wORKERS vICToRY.

The success of tho iron workers has caused
considerable excitement and much JOY In labor circles
here The general opinion among the leading working
men the victory will give confidence 10 the work
ing and that 1t Is clear indication to employers
that 1t will be han useless TO attempt 10 cut wages
down below the present level. ). Strasser, a mem
Der OF the Arnalgamaed Trade and Labor Union. said
There Is doubt but 1t Is the greatest thing that
has happened IN long time for the labOring men, The
workers have OF the strongest organizations In
the country. An attempt was made to reduce their
wages and they resisted. 1t looked first though
they were 10 have long aud expensive struggle, but
their firm attitude and the evident justice OF their cause
averted the danger and they have gained their point
The effect will be marked among laboring people all
over the country The evident disposition on the part
of employers make attempt TO cut wages down this
summer will receive cheek, and so far as can see
there will further troubles this summer between
laborers and employers The men as rule are willing
10 work for the wages which being paid, but
any attempt at reduction would meet with determined
resistance
Robert Bssert. of the Central Labor Union, said 81
regard the OF the strike triumph for organ
lied labor and the effect will be most beneficial TO tho
cause of trades unionsm. have just received letter
from friend OF mine in Bellvlle Ill. asking me 10
make known the facts OF the dastardy and outrageous
murder of innocent people 10y the military In that place
matter up and let their condemnation OF this killing OF
their fellow-workers be known. The Central Labor
Union take III up 10
mass meeting OF delegates from all the trade and
labor organizations will be held tomorrow evening at
M 263 Bowery under the auspices OF the Brass Work
era IniOn the Amag gamated Trade and Labor Union.
the Central Labor Union and the Kngbts OF Labor Ii
will be the first time that the three latter organizations
have ever Joined together Joseph j. FDnery chairman
of the conference said 10 TRIBUNE reporter yesterday
Ibe OBJECT Of conference TO secure, II possible,
shorter hoors OF labor In this respect worse of
than the workngmen OF England There they work
only ffty-four week and In Australia the hours
of labor are only fortycght week, while we work sixty
hours and sometimes longer The tradesunionB In
this country have devoted all their energies the ad
vance OF wages. Despite their efforts the course OF
wages has steadily downward when the purchasing
mower of money Ia taken into consideration This move
nent Is an effort TO turn their energies Into another
channel where there Is chance OF accomplishing
real good 10 the workingman. L don't doubt, if
we meet with hearty cooperation from all interested,
that the movement will be successful. We do not pro-
pose TO strike in this matter II our objects possibly
be gained any other way. Several employers In my
trade the workers. have already given the half
holiday and others will doubtless follow suit"
"Ths short-hvur agitation has been carried with
member OF the Amalgimatcd Union. have very little
faith In any practical result from H. We peculiarly
Situated In this country. The immense influx OF foreign
workmen is effective check 10 all efforts 10 improve
the condition OF the working classes consider
doing good work If we prevent them from going back
ward organization will do all IL can, but don't
think mucL will be accomplished"
IL was reported yesterday ut the olce OF the Cigar
Makers International Union No 144 that the strike OF
in Hamilton. Ont, had ended III "a victory
for the strikers.