The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-20
In the World
Of Labor.

The contest for the position OF marshal
OF the Labor Day parade gets more inter.
esting IL is rumorcd that the Hatter's
Union delegation is working quietly for
one Of their men FOR the position. rhe
rumor is based upon the fact that dele
gates Brickell, Basinett aud Bishon oe
the Carpenters were seen going down
Richmond street the other evening with
the Hatters' delegation. They were OBJ
served to enter a union hat factory and
come out with new hats These three
are a great team, and Buckley OF the Ma
chinists' is trying to get in with them.
Business agent Moore OF the AIachin-
lists Is about the busiest man In the state
Just now, and feels satisfied with the sit
uation OF affairs. Machinists will organize
union In Pawtucket Sunday next.
IL is expected that In the near future
that the bartenders will be organized.
Woonsocket is already in the ranks. and
the Boston bartenders are considering
ways and means to swoop down upon
Providence TO bring the local men into
line.
President Gompers OF the A. F.. OF l..
Is recovering from his recent illness; and
has promised to write an article for
Rhode Island Central Trades and
Labor Bay journal. upon industrial
Disputes and Voluntary or Compulsory
Arbitration"
The strike OF the steel workers Is being
watched with great interest by the trade
unionists In Rhode Island, and as the
steel workers are affiliated with the
American Federation OF Labor, IL makes
the contest more important TO all unions
here which are connected with the A Fl.
OF 1.-The steel workers have been through
some very big strikes in the past and are
well prepared TO hight keen battle to-
day.
Al the plumbers meeting last night the
election o officers took place. Every
tang was reported as progressing salts
factorily with employers, and both men
and masters were well satisfied with the
eight-hour work day.
AT the Labor Temple Thursday evening
joint meeting was held by the Master
Barber's association. The Journeymen
BARRIERS Union and the executive officers
OF the Central Trades and Labor Union
10 consider ways and means 10 prevent
Sunday shaving ~ barber shops.
The case that has been before the
courts and in which the jury disagreed
was. discussed I'm its various bearings.
and IL was decided 10 continue the pros
ecution OF all BARRIERS working on Sunday
III there is failure to convict. then the
union win appeal 10 the Legislature TO
pass law that will be effective In the
matter. The BARRIERS are determined TO
put stop 10 Sunday work
The Interpational Typographical Union
has voted and sent on sl750 10 the striking
machinists
The marine divers have organized on
the lakes. and win send an organizer TO
the Atlantic coast 10 organize the divers
on this coast
The Painters Union is 10 protest I'm the
Central Trades and Labor Union against
the members Of the Theatrical Employees
Union doing painting In the theatres.
They say let every man stand by his
trade and not do the work of>other me-
The stereotypers held their regular
meeting last night, and after the regular
business was transacted refreshments
were passed around. and partaken OF by
The members and few guests
The Building Laborcrs at their meeting
his week had crowded house. Abour
. new members were added 10 the roll
A committee was present from the Cen.
raj Trades and Labor Union getting in->
formation relating 90 the foreman on the
grounds of the state house, charging men
money before he gives them work
This foreman, il seems. is working for
sub-contractor, who halls from wor-
ester Mass The matter is going to be
placed before the chief contractor who Is
we'll known all over New England as a
'ery fair and Just employer
The committee feels sure that as soon
Is his attention Is called to the matter
he abuse will be stopped and the fore
nan discharged
The union voted 70 parade Labor Day
md committee was elected to procure
badges for the members and q banner.
The German Brewery Workers Union
viii hold "a flag dedication and picnic
saturday, Aug, Sd and Sunday Aug ith.
e Gariield Park, near the Narragansett
3rewing Co.'S brewery a street parade
viii be made on saturday
German and English speakers Will make
ddresses In a large tent which viii seat
900, electric lights win be provided by
he Narragansett Brewing COMPANY
Among the speakers will bc MIR Carey
ormer Socialist mayor Of the city of iIs-
erhill who is new q representative IN
he Aass-e4444satts House of Representa-
ives The event promises to be an un-
ualihed success.
Secretary Morrison OF the American
'ederation reports that the A. T. of l..
aS increased It's membership 800 600 since
lst January. Three internationaf six
tate. 6S centrais. and sos local and fed
raj unions have been granted charters
, the same period
The Steam and Gas Filters local union
providence has given up It's affliation
18th the United Association - Plumbers.
as Filters, Steam Filters and Steam Fit
'rs Helpers and affiliated with the Ma
onal Association or Steam and Hot
'ater Filters and Helpers. Their char
n was received and accepted this week
nd the members were obliga ted by Or
infzer Brophv OF Boston. who also In
allied the officers for the coming term
ational headquarters are In Chicago.
steps are being taken 70 organize
lrment workers unirn iu providoo,n