The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-11-15

seeks a charter as labor union from
the American federation of Labor. The
members would affiliate with the Chi
cago Federation Of Labor.
At an interesting session held yester-
day In Fullerton Hall, and after four
hours earnest deliberation, the large
corps Of instructors in the public
imously to appeal for recognition as q
la Dor union.
The movement which was COM
menced early in October by several
teachers we'll known for their interest
In the corporation tax fight, has been
strongly advocated since that time. 1t
was first discussed at meeting Of
the federation on October 1s, but the
the plan then evolved, and which sue.
ceeded yesterday, was kept a close
secret.
The teachers hope for material bene-
fits from this alliance. They would be-
come factor in the Chicago Fedora
ton Of Labor which now controls 20O,-
600 voters. BY securing the influence Of
this vote they see their fight for bet
ter conditions ably assisted.
Miss Jane Addams, who is an honorary
member of many labor unions in this
city, has been a strong advocate of the
plan Of unionizing the teachers, and
she made an address before the body
yesterday.
Will Undoubtedly Get Charter.
Leading officials Of the Chicago Fed
oro f;o,, of T,ohor h uA 1lrroA tho fna h.
ers to join with them. That they will
be organized without objection by the
American Federation Of Labor is not
doubted.
The teachers rallied to the support
Of the striking coal miners with funds
and with their influence, and their tele-
grams Of sympathy and congratulation
to President John Mitchell were re-
ceived with thanks by that official.
I Miss aMar9aret Haley. hha. dQs19h1x
leader In the tax crusade, ID L 6Sn1F1l
favorite among the labor unions. She
delivers addresses often at the import
ant meetings, and her advice has
always been received with favor. Dele
gates from the newly allied bodies
would no doubt prove great advan-
tage In the sessions Of the Federation
Of Labor.
The teachers feel at once that they
are closely allied with the laboring man
through the tuition Of his children.
Backed by the vote Of these men, T.
privilege which they have only hoped
to attain, they expect to revolutionize
the public school system The teach
ers in their discussion made clear the
point that they could benefit the gen.
eral public by this aff1liation, as we'll
as relieve their own distressing con-
ditions.
Teachers in the labor world is a.
new departure. 1t may prove the one
Innovation needed to combine more
closely the educational and industrial
worlds, a combination which the teach
ers declare would Withstand any oppos-
Ing force which the trusts and the arbi-
trary politically managed school boards
could conceive.
Miss Addams Explains.
Sharp and decisive were the talks
made for the proposition yesterday be-
fore the final vote was taken. Miss
Ella A. Rowe, who presided, urged the
movement in an earnest talk. Miss
Margaret Haley, who has enjoyed a
wide experience already in union work,
told of the benefits to be derived from
the support of 200, 600 voters and Miss
Adams made clear the exact plans Of
the union movement.
The hall was crowded and the ap-
plause which followed each argument
brought out fresh bursts Of favorab bic
sentiment. The news spread last night
and the labor leaders were pleased,
The teachers are anxious to have the
| movement spread outside Chicago.
1t is even proposed to urge the affili.
alton Of this character before the Ma
tional Educational Union. But that il
going outside Chicago. It is here that
the work is to be done. 1t is here that.
as the teachers declared, 1--WE are need
ed in the labor work to do a world of
good"
Everywhere the sentiment was favor
able to the proposed movement last
! night and the labor leaders were glad
to be quoted in it's favor.
TAIl0RS.