St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-28

The consideration of the revised con-
stitulion and bylaws, rs reported by
the committee, was special order Tor
last Thursdays meeting of the trades
assembly, and occupied the attention of
the delegates for the greater part of the
evening. Among the changes made
was one providing for Statistician.
whose duty il shall be to collect from all
the organizations affiliated With the
trades assembly such information as
will enable him to report at the first
meeting OF each month 10 the assembly
the number of members in each organ
izatlon. state of trade, general condition
of the members, prospects OF the organ
iZation and such nlIer matters rs will
enable the assembly to assist IN
strengthening and building up those
organizations who need encouragement
and assistance. Another in refere nee
10 arbitration is as follows:
But in no case shall any assistance,
financially or otherwise. be rendered To
any organization on strike unless they
previously offered 10 arbitrate and failed
10 secure II.
The clause prohibiting the discussion
of the merits OF dement's of any po-
litical party Or association" gave rise to
An interesting debate, but was finally
allowed to stand after inserting the
word religious" before the word '-asSo-
clatlon."
These are the only changes of any
consequence. This constitution must
be ratified by two-thirdS OF the organi-
cations affiliated with the assembly be-
fore being effective.
The following is the preamble as
adopted last Friday:
Whereas. The history of the wage
wnrkers of this and all other countries
has been but the record OF constant
struggle and misery; and,
Whereas, Their troubles have arisen
almost entirely from lack of unity and
confidence in each other; and.
Whereas, Recognizing That unity.
guided by intelligence, is a source of
strength that can withstand all attacks,
and that by intelligent organization we
acquire the dicipline which enables us
10 act together, concentrate our strength,
and direct our efforts toward the de-
sired end, wiz, unilyl and also acquire
the patience that enables US TO wait for
the results;
Therefore. for the purpose of promoi-
ing unity of sentiment and action among
the wageworkerS of the city aud join
ing them closely together Tor mutual
protection, SO that each and every mem-
Der of the several labor ORGANIZATIONS
may be benefited thereby, the Trades
and Labor Assembly OF ST. Paul has
been organized and declares that its
objects are:
Section l. To endeavor to perfect the
organization OF ali wage workers and all
who perform physical and mental labor
for living.
Sec. p The reduction of the hours of
labor TO eight hour, per day.
Sec. 5. The substitution of arbitration
for strikes when practicable.
See. 4. To oppose any corporation Cor
individually that may refuse To give prop
errecognition to the reasonable demands
vi its employees.
Sec. ). TO secure for both sexes equal
Ply for equal Worh.
Sec. 6. To encourage the establish
ment OF cooperative induStrieS-pr0-
ductiye and disirbutiye.
And this organization demands of the
state Legislature:
Sec. I. We demand the enactment of
law That convict or reformatOry labor
shall not be let for less than the average
rate of wages paid to free labor, and
will do all III our power to secure the
election of men i'll The legislative de-
partments of the city. county and state
that are known 10 be III favor of and will
pledge themselves to vote for all laws
that will accomplish the greatest good
for the masses of the people.
Sec. s. That the state furnish all
school supplies.
See. 9. The prohibition of the en-
ployment of children under fourteen
years of age in stores. workshops, mines
and factories. and The appointment of
factory inspectors.
Sec. 10. The enactment of law max
ing employers liable for injuries Sus-
tanned by employees through the negl:-
gcnce of fellow servants.
Sec. II. The enactment of law free
from technicalities giving mechanics
and laborers first lien Oh the products
Of their labors, TO the full eX tent of
their wages.
Sec. y. We demand the continu.
ance of the state bureau Of lab or sta
tiSticS.
Sec. Is. a law to prohibit the letting
by contract Of state. municipal or county
work.