Workmen's advocate., 1888-06-02


 All the members were present at the last session of the National Executive Board, held May 26. The demonds ' of Pittsburg Union, 21, were endorsed, as were those of Akron Union, 70. One hundred dollars were appropriated to Philadelphia Union, 35, for agitation purposes, upon recommendation of the National Secretary. A committee from Newark Union, ,, were present in behalf of d scheme for day work. The Secre- tary was instructed to confer with the union in the premises. Union 9, of Gin ciunati, sent a protest against the re- fusal of Union 3S to issue travelling card to member now in Cincinnati. The Secretary was instructed to call the attention of both unions to the provi- sions made in the constitution, and the penalties for violation. The regular re- port of the San Francisco unions shows that they are fast becoming strong and increasing in membership. All assess ment money now on hand was ordered sent to the Pacific Coast. It was also ordered that the California unions shall pay the assessments, the same as other unions. Grand Rapids Union, 51, sent a favorable report, and requested that the name of w. J. lleighton be placed on the black book; but as no reasons were given it was referred back to the union. Adolf SChafraneck was placed | on the black list at the request of Union 22, for proper reasons. The Board of Appeals reported in favor of erasing he name of k. Jung from the black book; ! the report was sustained and his name erased. NJ. Horn, a member of St. Louis | Union. l5, protested against a statement l in the Bdccher/rHHHg, but an investl- ! 4ation proved the editor correct and 1 Brother Horn wrong; so the editor was sustained. A report from Union 6, Mil waukee, announced a victory, having made all but six or eight shops union shops Nearly one hundred members were admitted within one week. Last Saturday was the first day that the jour neymeu bakers were given a day of rest, and hereafter fresh bread on Sun day morning will be thing of the past in Milwaukee. Pittshurg Union, 7, complained that the k. of l.. were again trying to break up the union. A certain Mmzouborg seems to be paid to do this work; he k Master Workman" of a ! Wuuld-be Bakers Assembly of Pitts burg The bakers were sold out by Master Workman named J. Evans some two years ago, and withdrew from the order. Since then they were pre- scented with bill of Si00 for dues which l they did not owe, and refused to be l hlackmailed The National Union will stand by the pittshurg union, and action was taken at once to stop the out l rage.
 The following unions failed to send their monthly report for three months: Rochester, 36; Albany, 46; East Saginaw, l 50; Paterson, 55; Providence, 63; San 1 Diego, 6S; New York, B. The Secre- tary was instructed to notify these unions that they comply with the con stitution or be dealt with accordingly. | Unions 64, New York. and 3s, Bridge 1 port. were suspended. Members wish | ing to remain in the National Union can do so without extra pay within four weeks from date of suspension. The Secretary was instructed to send official notice to all local unions through the 1 official journals that unless they comply 1 with the constitution and bylaws, they will pay the penalty. A communica- tlon from Fort Wayne stated that Il union had been formed there, and q charter will be applied for next week. The Conference Committee of New York and vicinity reported that they we've permanently organized, and that their next meeting would take place at 263 Rowery. June 8. The next meeting of the National Executive Board will take place at the Labor Lyceum, a5 East Fourth street, Saturday, June 9.
 AUG. DELABAE, Nut. See.