New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-13
FEATURES OF THE LABOR QUESTION.


day on nearly all of the thirtyeght employers in this
city and Its viciny and presented the demands Tor
an increase of 10 per their wages and an in
crease to a minimum rate Of 81 65 for laborers and
helpers and reduction in the hours of labor. In
nearly every case the committee reported that the
demands either complied with or an answer was
promised at early date
tIs hardly probable that there will be O strike of
,arnishers ior a reduction in the hours of work and
tie regulation OF wages. Arrangements are being
made for conference with the bosses so that matters
can be satisfactorily and amicably settled;
In accordance with resolution recently passed Dy
the Central Council OF the Laoorers Union; Walking
De egate Hernon has been kept busy looking AFTER
Jobs where the nne-hour rule Is not enforced ana
VT ere the union rate of wages 81 80 day is not
maid He found the union rules being violated the
buldlnp in West ty-eighth-st by Contractor Brad
ley at Fifty-sxthst. and First-ave, by Contractor
Wilson, aud at fltiyhfth-st and East River by Con-
tractor DOnOhue "
About fifty BOYS employed in the hide dressing
establishment of j. B Rockwell Co.. at Flushing
and Classon Brooklyn struck yesterday Tor an
increase of 81 week 10 their wages when range iToh
50 to S.} 80 a week Abou: 400 men are employed IN
the factory and all threaten to strike unless TIE de-
mands are acceded 10. n,
Combs summer house in Dobbs Ferry struck TOR
higher wages yesterday. There are about 100 men
employed on this building. most of whom have been
working there all winter. The masons and Plasterers
have been paid S3 day and the laborers ~ oo lhey
have struck tor 50 30 and 81 70. j. Z. Wood is the
contractor and he that he VIII not pay the wages
asked even il he has to pay other men ~ day. tie
says he get plenty of men to work at the wages
The walters of the city forming Union No. had
special meeting At the Germania Assembly Rooms,
No 29l Bowery. last night when they adopted by-
laws and a constitution which provides for the benefit
the members their families in case OF SICKNESS or
DE-. w.
me Friendly Society of Operative Masons met last
night at No. 229 East Forty enthst. with r. j.
Farrell in the char After considerable discussion the
Society resolved adopting the same resolution as
the Bricklayers Union namely: That on ana after
Al ,lo ,,,ica bnurs hall he al
cents and that niue hours shall constitute days
work" /.
Among the protective unions recently organized Is
that of the Machine Paper Workers. body OF men
numbering IN New-YOr and Brooklyn, about ooo
Their work consists in cutting labels, show-cards
blank books stationery. etc. meeting OF the union
was held last night at lGrand Army Hall. Bedford
ave- and North Second-st Brooklyn
4 PATERSON MANUFACTURER TALKS PLAINLY
Among the manufacturers who have been
annoyed by the general strike Of dyers In Paterson
within the last few days Is william Strange head OF the
firm Of william Strange Co.. one OF tho largest six
manufacturing concerns In the country He had just
made an amicable agreement with his wcagers upon
schedule when Knight Of Labor entered his dyelne
shop snapped his finger, and all the dyers left work
Mr. Strange refused accede TO their schedule ana the
Divers remain out. Yesterday committee of the Knights
OF Labor cal led on Mr. Strange with view OF settling
the trouble Mr. Donohue said that the strike had not
been ordered by the Knghs M5range had replied that
tho knights had by their silence continued the strike
He said that had been outrageousy trcated by the
Knights and he proposed TO present his case TO the
public through the press aud the Knights could adopt
his plan let II alone. II they did not choose 70 90
what he going to propose he would weave down
the silk now on his looms and shut down his mills
The committee told Mr.. Strange that the dyers were
willing to come back. Mr. strange sternly said %
will not have them People who will In absence leave
their work at tue snap Of outsiders finger without
ssy ing what they Offering to srbtrate. cannot
work for me-"
Mr. strange's proposition calls for Board OF Arbtra'
ton SILK industry OF Paterson to consist OF hve
men from the employers and five from the employed
The right any manufacturer 10 employ or dschSrgo
such pet son, a. he chooses but II person
has rea believe he discharged for connrctoa
with the Knights Labor he Ia TO submit his comPht
to the Board There b. interference WIN tlo
employment or wages OF persons hired Dy the week
who are satisfied with their pay.