Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
IN LABOR CIRCLES.
Movements Among Electrical Work.
ers, Carpenters and Laundry Girls.


ers, Carpenters and Laundry Girls.
Ever since the fact was announced in
The Star, about a week since. that there
is a possibility that the National Brother
hood of Electrical Workers will hold their
coming biennial convention, which takes
place this fall, in Washington, President
John NJ. Berger of Local Union, No.. &C. of
Electrical Workers of Washington, has
been iidustriously engaged in working up
the matter, and, in response to letters sent
to local unions in fifty-four cities and
towns, and representing the majority of
the unions in the brotherhood, setting forth
the advantages Of having the convention
here, he has received already so many
favorable replies that, as he said today, he
believes that to Washington will be ac-
corded the honor he is SO earnestly seeking
Tor her All the letters received SO far by
Mr.. Berger state that the unions sending
them have voted unanimously in favor of
washington, and have so notified the
grand secretary-treasurer. Mr.. ]. T. Kelly,
at st. Louis, who will report the fact to
the executive board, which has control Of
the matter.
Carpenters Union.
The regular weekly meeting of Carpen-
tiers Union, No. l, was held last night at
NO. 4l9 10th street northwest. President A.
b. Manuel occupied the chair. The at
tendance, considering the extremely warm
weather which prevailed, was good, and
much business of Importance to the men,
pers was transacted. The subject of con-
sohdatlng the various societies of carpen-
tefs ana Joiners, as is now being agita ted
by some Of the leaders Of the craft, was
brought up, but nothing definite was done
IN the matter. The fear was expressed that
II only one union was formed. the body
would become too large for the accomplish
ment or prompt and successful work. but as
the advocates of consolidation are not
welded to the idea of having but one union
and are understood to bea willing to consent
to two, If the majority of the members
think that the more desirable arrangement,
.nere VIII probably be no difficulty on that
Women ms orgnnization.
The movement to form the girls employed
in the various laundries in Washington
into society to be affiliated with organized
labor is. it Is understood progressing IA
Vorably, and from the present outlook
meeting with this end In view will soon be
held. Ihe.u of Plasterers' Hall. corner of
pennsylvania avenue and AZ street, has
been rendered by those having charge Of
1t to the promoters of the enterprise as a
place In which to complete an organization
and 1t is probable the offer will be accepted.
1t Is understood that If invited to do SO
Mr. w. H. G. Simmons. master workman
OF District Assembly No. &C., knights of
Labor. will attend the first meeting and
give the ladies the benefit Of his advice and
experience as an organizer and also explain
to those present The advantages to be de-
rived from being affiliated with the men,
bers of the societies belonging to the va
rious organized labor unions. The propo-
sition to organize for protection against
further entertainments, as is being done
through cutting of rates at some of the
Chinese laundries here, Is heartily Endorsed
by many of those who are affected by the
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