The Labor enquirer., 1883-03-31

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largely and to such terrible purpose
Pierre Eropotkine in San Francisco
Truth.
Noble '.9I.'"
If there is one union more than
another in connection with tie Inter-
national Typographical Union that de-
serves a conspicuous place in the honor
roll Of the craft, that union is No. 81 Of
Toronto, Although at time like the
present, when trouble is in anticipation,
there is considerable diversity of opinion
as to matters of detail, yet the caImness
Of deHberation and sterling adhesion to
union principles eyinced by members Of
81 on this occasion, and indeed upon all
occasions, is worthy Of all praise
| At meeting of the union held two
weeks ago, it was resolved to increase
the scale of wages about 10 per cent,
and circulars were at once issued, with
the seal of the union affixed, and sent to
the various employers drawing attention
to the fact, and intimating that the new
scale was to take effect on and after
Saturday last and a reply stating what
each would do with regard thereto was
requested by that date
On Saturday evening a special meeting
was held for the purpose Of receiving
reports from the various Offices This
meeting was not only largely attended
but the utmost unanimity and good feel
| inc prevailed as we'll Favorable answers
we're given by offices aggregating over
two hundred and twenty men; those
declining to grant the slight increase
asked for employ about fifty all told.
These men were instructed to remain
out until the Offices in question accoded
( to the demand The warm and generous
manner in which the question as to ways
and means for supporting the men on
strike was dealt with, made us proud Of
the privilege of being one Of the mem
hers of 81. We're those employers who
refused to concede the increase asked for
only present at the meeting, when the
motion was made to a8sesS each working
member a certain amount for the purpose
Of sustaining the men on strike, We feel
they would think twice before seeking
struggle with the printers union. The
enthusiasm and determination eyinced
left no room for doubt as to the ultimate
result Of this fight for what is unque8-
tionably but a simple act of justice.
The weekly payments to au-both mar
ried men and singIe-are amply provided
for, and without seeking eytraneous aid.
Our union is ready, willing, and able to
support the men on strike all summer if
necessary, and the sooner the employers
referred to recognize this tact the better
for their own interests.
Great credit is due 20 the various Off
GERS of the union for the tact and judg-
ment displayed on this occasion. We
are under obligation also to several
gentlemen outside the ranksof the craft
for their kind and effective efforts in
bringing about an amicabIe understand
ing in places where, under other circum-
stances, difficulties were anticipated. At
the proper time, no doubt, the union
will not forget to acknowledge in
becoming manner their appreciation
of these valuable services.
We do not anticipate that the men
now on strike Will continue so very long,
as they comprise, as a rule, the very best
lob printers in, our city, and the employ
ers will hardly jeopardize their business
for the sake of doing" their late en-