The Washington times., 1894-09-30
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At the regular meeting Of the Federation
last Tuesday night, representatives from
twenty-five organizations responded at roll
call. President Spohn presided. In addition
to the regular delegates a number Of ex-dele-
gates and visiting members were present.
Ex-President Whitemore, who has been alb
sent from the city for some time, was also
present and was warmly greeted. The first
business Of the evening was that of reports Of
standing and special committees. The com
mittee on future contracts stated that the
case OF the contractor whose name appears
on the unfair list and who was reported as
about 10 secure certain work which rightfully
belonged to union men, had been duly inves-
tigated The owner Of the houses had told
the committee that the matter was in the
hands OF his architect. Il was also learned
that the general contract had been given 10 n
boss carpenter, who was also waited on, and
the state OF affairs explained. At the re-
quest OF the committee the case was referred
to the Bricklayers' Union.
The committee further reported that in the
case of Mr.. Christian Schneiner. who was
about TO build. that the committee had waited
on that gentleman and had been assured by
him that strictly union men would only be
employed.
The committee on the Dunlop case reported
progress.
Inc committee appointed to wait on the
Commissioners also reported progress. The
chairman OF the committee stated that the
communication Of the Federation requesting
that practical brickiayer be appointed on
the STAFF Of the building inspector had been
presented 10 the Commissioners and hear
ing had been promised them for Wednesday
The committee also reported that in addi-
ton to the request of the Federation, they
had the prepared resolution adopted al the
al
ing on the same question, which would also
be presented.
The committee to investigate the charge
that the wages of employees in the navy yard
were not in accordance with the law. which
requires that the same rate of wages be paid
in the yard as is paid for corresponding work
on the outside, reported that they found that
the charge as TO the bricklayers was sus-
tanned. In the case of unlicensed engineers
working IN the yard, they were not ready to
make a final report.
proposition was received from a firm
whose name appears on the unfair list asking
what was required of the firm so that the
matter could be amicably settled This case
was referred TO the organization that had re-
quested the firm TO be placed on the list.
Another firm requested information as to
the reason Of their name appearing on the
list and if there was nothing against them
why not take it of. The Federation after
some debate decided that while there was
nothing local against the firm, still there was
a national grievance against them, therefore
il was decided not TO make any change in
the list in their case.
1t was reported that il had been alleged
that the brickwork on the new Stumph build
ing would be given 10 non-unlon employer.
Delegates from the carpenters stated that in
their belief the report was groUndless.
and the speakers seemed to be in a position
to prove their assertions.
The BARRIERS complained that the Commits
sioners had not issued the order to Major
Moore, Is requested by the Federation, rela-
tiye TO The closing of barber shops on Sun
days. The matter was laid over for one
week, so as TO give ample time for reply from
the Commissioners.
Motion was made TO place Goode. the brick
layer. on the unfair list. but was finally re-
ferred TO a committee TO investigate.
Delegates reported that a prominent firm
Of bricl1layers. who seemed TO be getting a
large share Of government patronage in the
way OF contracts Tor public buildings. were
aliens. A committee was appointed to in
vestigare. and if the charges are found as re-
ported. the Secretary of the Treasury and the
District Commissioners will be promptly mott
fed.
Delegates from Excelsior Assembly re-
ported that in the opinion OF that assembly il
was inadyisable 10 continue the Labor Day
conference, and that when called together
again it should be under the auspices of the
Central labor bodies.
Bakers aud Confeetioners' Union dele
gates reported continued violation OF the
agreement between prominent baker and the
bakers organization by importing non-union
labor. While the imported labor might be
willing to join the unions here, still the bakers
fail to see the justice in bringing men here.
forcing union men ont of employment and
then censuring the union for not admitting
them into the union, when, by that act. the
union forces their own members on the
street.
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY.
The disagreeable weather of last Thursday