The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13

The Central Trades and Labor Assembly
of Indianapolis, at a meeting held on last
Monday evening, passed the following pre-
amble and resolutions
Whereas, We as the representatives of Organized
labor in convention here assembled, consider it
among our first duties 10 urge upon our law
brosdest protection and most earnest efforts of
announcement TO the interests and welfare of the
industrial masses: asserting the fact that labor is
or nation, we claim that laws should
De 80 framed as to assist aud promote
cially of every mechanical branch of industry:
and, believing that certain reforms are not only
necessary, but vital in Importance to the healthy
Resolved. By the Central Trades and Labor As
sembly OF the City OF indianapolis, representing
ing people of this community, That the Commit
tee on Legislation are hereby instructed TO take
such steps and adopt such measures as viii bring
present Legislature the necessities and urgencies
demanding relief in legislative enactment.
Resolved. That the present system of contract
labor, as conducted in our State Prisons and Re-
formatory Institutions, is not only unjust unfair
and oppressive in lis competition with honest
mechanical industries, but is alike Injurious TO
the honest and fair dealing manufacturers, aud
demands such reform as snail place the cneaDly
hired convict beyond the power OF competition
tons
Resolved That we favor the prohibition OF the
employment of children under fourteen years of
age in mines, workshops and factories ana urge
in Ihis regard as have proved salutary and bene-
fetal in Otaer States Of the Union.
solved, That we favor the abrogation of all
Ia that 90 not bear equally upon capital and
is cor; the removal of unjust technicalities, de-
LAYS and Determinations in the administration OF
~ uce and for the adoption of such measures as
viii provide for the health and safety of those en-
eeged IN mining manufacturing and building
pursuits.
Resolved. That we favor the passage OF such
laws as shall compel corporations, companies and
other employers TO pay their employees weekly, in
full-in cash or currency instead of promissory
orders-for labor performed during the preceding
week.
Resolved, That laws should be so framed as TO
secure to the euploye, well as the employer,
payment for work done By first lien upon their
Resolved, That we favor the enactmentlof such
laws as shall secure to every child the benefit of
at least common school education, and 10
further this end we favOps such compulsory meas
ures as will force parents or guardians 70 avail
themselves OF such facilities as viii furnish :.
number Of months in each year to each child
under the age or fourteen years for its education
Resolved. That We favor the enactment OF such
laws as will legally reduce the bous of
ns men IRst they haVe m SSe @.
for social intercourse and intellectual i'm
provement. and be better enabled to reap st least
portion of the advantages and profits conferred
by the laoor.ssving machinery which their brains
have created.
Resolved, That we favor the enactment of such
law will enforce the inspection of all stationary
ana other engines, and soall enforce the guidance
and superintendence OF al engines into the hands
OF competent ana experienced workmen. lawfully
LICENSED. upon proper examination, TO take charge
Resolved, That our Legislative Committee urge
upon the attention of the present Legislature the
necessities OF relief for the grievances complained
of, express the hope that they will early take
such measures as will conform to the wants OF the
working and laboring masses of the entire State.
and IS are being secured Dy similar legislation in
other States OF the Union.
SAM l. LEFFINGwELI, President.
THOMAS E. ASH. Recording Secretary.