Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-04-21
J0URNEYMEN BAKERS
NATIONAL UNION.
OPTICAL
OFFICE NATL SECRETARY,
100 William ST, New York


At the last regular meeting of the Ma
tional Executive held last Saturday, the
Secretary was instructed toaasign Chart
er No. q TO the new union of American
bakers. \ report from Chicago said
that the boss bakers had all the officers of
Union - arrested, but they were out on
5000 bail each. The probability is that
Chicago bakers will have general strike
in few days. The bosses have formed
a union and expect To hold their mem
bers by evying fine of $40 on any of
their members who hire any but scabs
from their own sCab bureau. All the
bakers unions will act together against
the aggressivencss of the bosses.
Union 81, of San Francisco. reports
that the endeavor of the bosses, 10y en-
gaging men ON private contract, TO break
up their employment regulations was in
vain, rs the Union took a firm stand,
and won the battle. They ask the Na-
tional Executive to assist in the orgmi-
zation Of the Pacific Coast, and steps to
that end were taken.
A communication from the Bohemian
Cooperative Bakery, New York, was re
ceived, which complains that sad bakery
is not recognized by Union No -, and
asks that il be endorsed by the National
Executive. who decided, however, that
they could under no circumstances Off
cially endorse such an undertaking, as
experience has shown that under the
present social system such efforts Of Il
few individuals are either total failures
or they are the means of enrichinga Il few
individuals most interested, who We're
induced to invest most Of their ii ne, en-
ergy and capital in conducting their pri-
vate affairs.
Union &, Milwaukee, requested the
services Of good speaker to assist in
thoroughly organizing their Union,
which was granted,
Union |, New York, requested that
the following be entered on the black
book for scabbing: Anton Kirschbaum,
Charles Beck, John Gmthncr, Charles
Gunthner, Charles Schwartzloh, George
8orneman and Rudolph Schwartz. The
| request was granted,
Union 35, Philadelphia, was on motion
instructed to send the National Execu
tive a complete report of the situation
with financial statement.
Mr.. Block reported that the Bill whicl
| the National Executive presented to tn,
Legislature at Albany would probably
not pass, as he had received cOmmuni.
cation from member of the House that
the butchers and others would be affected
| by it; that it should be so amended as tC
exclude all but bakers. The National
Executive decided, however, to leave
the bill as it is, us they desired other
| trades to receive the benefit of Sunday
closing rs much AZ their own craft,
The reports Of all the local unions
show that they have decided to line
members who drink scab beer.
Union |, New York, reported that
they had elected Aug. DeIabar as dele
gate to the Central Labor Union. Also
that they will hold their joint meeting
April 81, at Everett Hall, Fourth street
near Bowery, for the purpose OF electinl
officers and for agitation,
Union -, New York reported the cN
pulsion OF jos. Makleith.
Union 4, Boston, reports that all the
employees Of former scab shop joined
the Union. They also wish the New
York Unions to keep their eyes open fol
"A certain scab, p. Illius.
Union G3, Providence, held asuccessfu
mass meeting March 81.
Union 30, Syracuse, reports victory
Some four weeks ago II. Davis saw fl
to make some cast iron shop rules whicl
the men refused to obey, and u lockout
was the result. The men invoked the
aid Of st. Boycott, and he made such ;
clean sweep that the boss surrendered
paid Sl5 fine for each of his non,unior
employees. and pledged himself to run ;
strict union bakery hereafter.
Union 40, Chicago, has made the fol
lowing demands: Abolishing boarding
and lodging with the employers; ten
hours to constitute days work, and sil
days instead Of seven to constitute !
week; refusing to transfer flour and 9th
er articles to the warehouses. For th
purpose of laying their grievance plainl.
before the people they have issued loca
bakers Journal, a well-edted and gotten
mp sheet.
As whole. there is success along tn
line, and the unions are gaining /
strength AUG. DELABAR, Nat. See.
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