The evening times., 1898-12-07
DESIRES OF THE
LOCAL LABOR LEADERS
Resolutions to be Presented to the
National Convention Upon It's
Meeting I'm kansis CITY,

The program tor the national conven-
ton of the American Federation of La
Dor. which will convene in Kansas City.
Mo, on Monday next, contains list of
the subjects Which Will be considered.
Among them are'the following. presented
in the form of resolutions. offered for
adoption by the Central Labor Union of
this city:
Whereas thirty days leave of absence is granted
TO almost all employees OF the Government except
those employed in navy yards, gun factories,
naval stations, and arsenals of the Government;
and
Whereas bill will be presented to the Fifty
fifth Congress-short seSSion--which will grant to
these employees the same privileges enjoyed by
Others working for the Government; therefore
be it
Resolved. That the American Federation of La
bor in convention assembled, sympathize with all
employees of the Government who are not ac-
corded the privilege Of leave of absence; and
further
Resolved, That We give our hearty cooperation
10 this cause, and viii aid in securing this legi.-
lation where it is possible.
There is also a resolution authorizing
the adoption of a universal label which,
the President shall. when he deems it
necessary, cause TO be registered in
States, Territories and Provinces. where
thorized by law, and is enjoined to pre-
vent, either by resort to the courts or by
such other measures as may appear prac-
ticable the infringement count erfeiting
or forgery of the same.
The President it Is recommended shall
have the power to issue the universal la
bel to any affiliated international union.
national union, or local union having
neither national nor international or
ganiZation; and the secretary shall, upon
application, when the label Is so issued
furnish a cut of the said American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor, label in any desirable
size at cost. and, when it is desired, the
words Union Made may be placed eth
er on the inside or outside of the trian-
gle.
Another set of preambles and resolu-
tions to be offered is as follows:
Whereas by rider tackled on to an appropria-
tion bill some years ago the printers bookbind-
ers, and other skilled mechanics of the Govern
ment Printing Office OF the District of Columbia
had their wages reduced from 81 to So 20 per day
and have been striving from year to year, with
out success. to have them restored; and
Whereas there is now bill pending before Con-
gress, which, il passed, will restore the wages of
these employees; and,-
Whereas the Central Labor Union of the Dis
trict of Columbia by unanimous vote. instruct
ed their delegate to the American Federation OF
Labor convention to present a resolution request
ing their assistance in obtaining this legislation;
therefore, be it
Resolved That the American Federation of La
Dor in convention assembled, place itself on record
as favoring and indorsng the efforts of the
employees of the Government Printing Office in
the restoration of their wages from So 20 to 81
per day; and, be it further
Resolved That the officers Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor are hereby authorized to aid
and assist these employees in baving this legisla-
ton enacted.