The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-21
In the World
Of Labor.

into the oystermens strike will meet at
Labor Temple Sunday afternoon at
o'clock. A full attendance is desired, as
matters OF great Importance are TO be
considered.
The stone cutters met Thursday even
ing and had q well attended meeting.
This union has made rapid strides the
past years and Is at present in a flourish
ing condition.
Local union. 224. Journeymen BARRIERS.
met this week. and the order is prosper
Gus. At their next regular meeting they
will elect officers. and will hold their
annual ball on New Years night in Mu-
sic hall.
The regular meeting OF the Building
Trades section OF the Central Trades and
Labor union will be held on Monday even
ing at Labor Temple and on account of
the amount OF work that is 60 be done
every member is expected TO be pres
ent.
The Saengerfest OF the Allied Printing
trades this week was attended by one OF
the largest gatherings of the season, and
everything TO contribute to a good time.
AS IS his generous custom. Mr. A. r.
Magee donated box OF nice cigars.
The plasterers of Boston have had their
pay raised to so cents per hour.
The Team Drivers local installed 3s
more applicants this week with about the
same number to act upon at the next
meeting, Sunday afternoon at o'clock
I'm their hall on South Main street.
The Freight Handlers union met this
week at Labor Temple and had an en-
joyable gathering. Speeches were made
by j. Frank Davis and Alderman-elect
Sheahan and refreshments were served.
This local promises 10 be one OF the
largest i'm the city
The Oystermen's Protective union met
several times during the week and there
Is no abatement in their demand. Neith-
er side has given In and the oystermen
state that they have not lost a man who
is considered a first class opener. There
has been a special committee appolnted
from the G. l.. u. 10 investigate this mat
ter and the three dealers precipitating
the strike have been placed on the unfair
list as TO all goods either in the shell or
opened.
The Laundrymen's union elected offi-
GERS this week. n. B. Johnson was chos-
on president. and William IT, Barnet re-
cording secretary. The next meeting will
be held Dec. 70, at Aliens laundry, ~
Pine street
The Plumbers local last evening held n
very spirited meeting which was largely
attended. Their president, Frank Merri-
weather, has had the misfortune to be-
come almost totally blind.
The carpenters and joiners OF Woon-
socket have been having trouble lately,
so SAYS their president. George Grand
champ, but this week their financial sec
retary resigned and Joseph Bergeron was
elected in his place. All is quiet now
and several applications have been re-
ceived.
There is strong talk OF another union
OF carpenters and joiners being formed
In Providence. IL seems that by so doing
this craft can be made 10 grow faster.
There has been some misunderstanding
lately here and by forming another union
this matter can be adjusted.
The Building Laborers local met this
week and they have very strong union.
But even they are having hard luck, their
many members hardly knowing where
they belong.
The Iron Molders' local. No. al. met
Thursday evening and IL was one OF the
largest meetings OF the season. Five ap-
plications were read. They elected their
officers for tho ensuing year and the in
stallation will take place at the next
regular meeting. Business Agent II. Il.
Bryant has recovered from a severe ILL
ness.
The electrical workers held their regu-
lar meeting this week and transacted con-
siderable business The most important
measure was in regard TO scale OF prices
for journeymen and helpers. Six candi-
dates were installed and there annual
bah will be held Dec Slst in Labor Tenn
pie.
Mr.. John Barrett who was a delegate
TO the Painters and Decorators conven-
tion. has returned home and reports that
their convention was a complete success.
The union Is now the third largest labor
organization in the country. The annual
ball OF the local here. will take place in
Oriental half, Jan Is
The German brewers will meet Sunday
morning and business of great importance
is to receive attention. All members are
expected 20 be present.
The special committee appointed by
the G. l.. T. meet at Labor Temple sun
day afternoon at o'clock
The Rhode Island Central Trades and
Labor union will meet next Friday night.
and a full attendance is desired as lot
Of business OF the utmost importance is
to be brought before that body.
The next organization that Is TO be
formed will be all OF the rubber workers
and II is expected TO prove a largo one in
point of membership.