The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-06-14

being made daily to the existing num-
Der of unions affiliated with the Amer
lean Federation of Labor in This and
all other states of the Union the as
surance of new era in the economic
and social conditions attending Amer
lean life, we urge on all self-respecting
workers everywhere the necessity i'm
posed on them, in the promotion of the
| welfare of themselves and their chill
dren, to ally themselves with the cause
of union labor, conscious that in no
other way can they contribute as sue
cessfully to their own well-being and
to the endearing gain of the American
| Commonwealth.
The Minnesota State Federation of
| Labor hereby expresses its thanks to
Governor Lind and Van SAINT for their
generous recognition of the rights of
labor in their appointment of union
men to the office Of State Labor Com
missioner, and hereby direct the at
tention of the general public as we'll
as the attention of the great body Of
our people to the able and conscien-
tious administration Of that office by
| ~
who, by his diligence, tact and ability
wisely used to forward the interests
of organized labor, and of the state
alike, has reflected new luster on
great office.
| A resolution favoring the passage of
a law to turn over. to firemen's relief
associations the 2 per cent on premt-
ums paid to the state by insurance
companies. The firemen at present
receive only 1 per cent.
| A resolution favoring amendment Of
the primary election law to have
names Of all candidates at municipal
elections printed on one ballot, with
out any political resignation after the
| names.
! A resolution demanding state law
be enacted to compel steaming and
cleaning of flour sacks before they are
used second time.
! A resolution favoring passage of
law creating public employment bu-
reaus under the control of the state;
and providing for appointment of
committee of five to work for SUCH
law.
| A resolution protesting against the
passage by congress of law changing
the statute relating to beer stamps.
| A resolution pledging all affiliated
unionists to ask for the union card
when hiring machinist for any pur-
pose.
A resolution demanding that the
state legislature pass a law to compel
railroad companies to abolish the So
called personal record" system.
| A resolution protesting against judi
cial misuse Of the injunction laws and
demanding amendment Of said laws
| so they cannot be used to unjustly de-
prive any citizen of his liberty.
A resolution indorsing the propasad
Eight-Hour League convention TO pe
held at Minneapolis Sept. % to rs, and
naming the president and. secretary
treasurer as delegates to same.
A resolution Endorsing a boycott on
Radiant Home heaters and ranges un-
til such time as the manufacturers
concede the demands Of the molders
of Erie, Pa - IT, .-.< n -,
A resolution favoring admission OF
team owners as members OF unions
and endorsing the Team Owners union
label.
A resolution favoring passage Of a
bill to increase, the! fine for keeping
stores opens on; Sunday from . maxi
mum fine OF SO to a minimum of $50.
A resolution indorsing the strike Of
the Minneapolis bakers and protesting
against use OF anon-union bread.
A resolution pledging moral support
to an effort Ia establish q servant ier Girls
hotne Or club room II Minneapolis BY