The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-07-19
not received the support of union men,
and therefore does not attend the meet
ipgs, although we assisted them in
abolishing free shine stands, as re-

abolishing free shine stands, as re-
quested.
The printers have procured an in
crease of wages in some departments.
The sheet metal workers were on
hour day with increased wages, which
they are now enjoying. They have one
unfair shop, Ketchum, West Duluth.
The steamfitters are we'll Organized; !;
have received an increase in wages,
and with the plumbers hope some time
to be able to report that the Duluth
Plumbing CO. is fair. This union is
always represented at the central bod
les. -
The bridge and structural iron work.
ers have formed local union, known
as the Duluth Superior local. They
have upwards of sixty members and
have affiliated with the Duluth Build
ing Trades council and the Superior
Trades assembly.
The General Wagon Drivers union,
of ninety members, organized in May,
has secured increased wages by 12h
per cent The Team Drivers union
also organized in May, now has 120
members and is affiliated WITH the as
sembly. Both these unions have pro-
cured charters from the Team Drivers
International union and have a certi
ficate of affiliation from the State Fed
Grafton of Labor.
The amendment creating a Union
Label League has been adopted and
ratified by every union that has report
ed so far. Many unions have not re-
ported. l desire that delegates will
report the action taken by their unions
at once.
The assembly has procured char
ter from the American Federation of
Labor, which, neatly framed, stands
out prominently on the walls of our
hall.
We have not been required to appeal
to any organization or party for finan-
cial aid on behalf Of any union or men,
ber, but on the other hand, nave often
assisted those who have applied to us
for aid, and I hope that l voice the
sentiment Of the assembly when I re-
peat that lit is more blessed to give
than to receive"
The new tax code, which threatened
to work a hardship on the overtaxed
wage worker at the head of the lakes,
was, by our aid, defeated without the
assistance Of unions in other parts Of
the. state or the State Federation of
Labor.
The Tenth avenue west viaduct will
be found to be an advantage to the
workmen employed on the bay front.
now that it is ready for use. The as
sembly has, on several occasions, assist
ed in getting the desired result, and I
think, had it not been for the untiring
efforts Of the city council committee
the bridge would still be an aerial one.
It was built by members Of the Bridge
Il Ina:x XarlssrA. srnton. ..s,.
The Free labor I13ureau has this
term improved IN efficiency, but yet
does not receive the support it deserves
from the employers of labor.
The City Council has shown itself In
favor Of union labor principles by
deciding that union men only shall be
employed in decorating the offices in
the City Hall.
The repair work done by the School
Board is often done by union men. The
Building Committee has inserted
union clause known as the Hugo
clause" in the painting contract, and
I hope the school board directors will
endorse their action.
l desire that the Assembly instruct
the president to appoint committee Of
five to prepare prospectus for a
union labor temple, to be built sub
scribed for and owned solely by union
men in an incorporated company. If
1000 members could subscribe SIS each,
100000 would be acquired, which would
pay for temple that would be stand
ing monument to organized labor.