The age-herald., 1900-12-15
Eight-Hour Work Day.


 Eioht-Hour Work Day.
 A resolution demanding that eight hours constitute a days work was discussed at considerable length and finally referred back to the locals for their action. The resolution will be reported to the conven- tion in June at the time the annual con tract with the coal operators is to be made. The resolution is as follows:
 Whereas, We, the miners of Alabama, believe that should enjoy the same privileges our brothers in the Northern and Western states, and, knowing that 1t would be a great help to the miners and the United Mine Workers of America in Dis trict No. 20 to have the eight-hour work day and two-week pays; therefore, be it
 Resolved, That these measures be brought before this convention, and that this body demand and cause to be enforced in District No. 20, United Mine Workers of America, the eight-hour work day and the two-week pay"
 Endorsement of St. Vincent's.
 A resolution endorsing the St. Vincent's Hospital and pledging the support of the United Mine Workers in Alabama to that institution was adopted. It was as follows: 'Be 1t resolved, that the miners of the Alabama District recognize the good inten- tions of the Sisters of Charity in establish ing the St. Vincents Hospital in Birming- ham, whose services the miners are liable to require at any time.
 "Resolved further, that though we are prohibited as a district organization from taking definite action, it is recommended by this committee that where practicable all locals make arrangements for regular appropriations so as to secure such asss- tance at the big hospital as occasion may demand"
 Other Matters.
 Father O'Reilly was in the hall and the convention invited him to make an address. He responded to the invitation by giving a brief history of the hospital and the good it would accomplish.
 Dr. w. R. Pettifield, president of the local negro bank, addressed the convention in tine interest of the Old Folk and Orphans Home, which the colored people are build ing in this city.
 The strike at Blossburg was brought to the attention of the convention, and sev- eral of the delegates discussed the situa- ton at that place. The matter was re- ferred to the executive board. which will meet at 9:3O o'clock this morning to take some action. It is stated that the United Mine Workers at Blossburg struck because of the employment in the mine at that place of two negroes, who had some time since endeavored to import negro miners for the western mines during the strike in Kansas last summer
 All of the delegates to the convention re- turned to their homes yesterday afternoon. The convention is said to have been one of the best and most successful ever held by istrict No. 20.
 Printers Strike Endorsed.
 The following resolution was adopted:
 "Whereas This body has cognizance of the fact that Birmingham Typographical Union No. 104 has ordered the job printers of the city on strike on account of the pro- prietors' refusal to grant a fair increase of wages to meet the advanced demand in the price of provisions, rent and other ex- penseS; and
 "Whereas, Five shops in the city, viz, Roberts & Son, Dispatch Printing Com pany Leslie Publishing Company, City Pa per Company and the American Newspa- per Union, have seen fit to run counter to the aforesaid union, and have endeavored and partially succeeded in filling some of the places of union men with scabs im- ported from various sections of the coun- tsy; and
 '.Whereas, Said strike if lost would be serious blow to organized labor in the gouth, and especially in this district; there fore be it
 Resolved That we hereby heartily en- dorse the action of Birmingham Typo graphical Union Mo- 104 in their fight for fair wages and promise them our moral and financial support in all their loyal &C., tiOnS"