The San Francisco call., 1906-07-07
EDITED BY o. NJ. BOYLE.


A communication from President
Sompers OF the American Federation
OF Labor was read at last nights meet
ing OF the Labor Council in reference
70 Mixers Union having its headouar-
ters and holding its meetings In a sa-
loon. The president Of the federation
condemned in sIrong terms such con-
ouct on the part Of a labor organiza-
ton and called on the council to inves-
usate the matter and If found as re-
ported 10 Insist that the offending local
Immediately change its quarters.
ne Cloakmakers reported that
business was slowly improving.
The delegation from the Brewery
Workmen stated that many of the
members are being employed and that
business is more brisk.
The delegate from Electrical Work
ers Union No. l51 stated that the San
francisco Gas and Electrical Company
hao signed the unions agreement to
run for two years
IN conjunction with Labor Commits
s-oner Stafford. Secretary McCabe
reported that he called on the rehabil-
ltauon committee and read the resolu-
Ilons passed by the Labor Council ask
ing the committee TO help those who
own lots 70 rebuild homes so as TO re-
AeVe the congestion in the camps. The
matter was also taken before the
nuance complittee, the members OF
which thought favorably OF the propo-
sition and stated that they would
suggest to the rehabilitation committee
that such lot owners as wished to re-
build should be advanced 33 Is per
cent Of the cost OF a building whose
total value shall not be more than
$500.
The organizing committees sugses-
tion that the Press Feeders Union dele
cation be given seats in the council
was concurred in by the council.
The delegates from the Piano. Organ
and Musical Instrument Makers Union
were seated.
Michael Casey Of the Teamsters'
Union had some comments to make
on the street committee Of the Super
visors. He has been opposing the
many spur-track privileges which have
been granted since the fire.
The trouble between the journeymen
plumbers and Master Plumbers As
sOciation over the demands of the
Journeymen for an increase OF wages
from IS to $6 is still on. The master
plumbers met last night at Page and
Cough streets and decided TO remain
? frm IN the stand taken in regard 10
ninety days notice Of a demond for
an increase in wages.
In this they are stiu supported by
the Building Trades Council. The
masters VIII meet again Sunday after
noon. when President James Britt and
J. Il Firman, who have been attend
ing convention at Atlantic City, N
J.. viii be in attendance
The executive committee of the
journeymen plumbers met yesterday
afternoon, but nothing of Importance
was done. The committee simply an
nounces that IL has made its demand
for an increase in wages and proposes
70 get it.
Walters Union No. 80 met Thurs
day afternoon at headquarters. 1895
Scott street Those members who have
orders for working outfits must pre-
sent them by July Is or they will be-
come void. The monthly working out
ton is gold and black More help cen
be furnished when the outfits are Sc
cured. Business is reported brisk
Reinstatement and the initiation fee
has been reduced TO S2.75 until Oc-
tober J. Many members are joining at
each meeting. The dues will be raised
70 IS cents after January l.
II is reported that many restaurant
proprieuOrs are taking advantage Of
the prevailing conditions and do not
wish 10 pay union wages or keep union
hours. While landlords are raising
rents and merchants are increasing the
wfthstanding their agreement not TO
do so. this union has not contemplated
any raise in the price Of labor The
. Walters Union at its next meeting
VIII adopt resolutions condemning this
policy on the part OF landlords ard
merchants. If continued 1t will have
tendency to force up wages. Or
ganized labor wishes to live up to its
agreement and be fair. The so-called
cash houses. which are so only in
name, are not paying regular union
wages. The union proposes 20 take
steps in this matter and regulate the
wage scale. The scale that prevailed
before the fire is not being paid and
the organizations affected do not look
upon this with favor. Organizei Ia
Dor VIII be asked TO lend its assist
ance in correcting this abuse The
matter viii be discussed further at the
next meeting Of the union.
no labor union is doing more prac-
tical work for its members who suf-
fered by the great fire thaa Bartend-
ers' League No. Al If a member is
married and needs supplies he is for
nished them. The unmarried members
are not overlooked. II is safe to say
that there is no fraternal organization
which is doing more good work in re-
lieving distress than the labor unions,
and the bartenders stand well up in
front in these organizations
Cooks Union No. A met Thursday
night and Installed officers. First Vice
President OF the International w E.
Horne Officiated Charles F. Fleisch-
mann was unanimously indorsed as
special international organizer for the
Pacific Coast. Frank Holt was unani-
mously indorsed for international au-
ditor. The continuation OF the uni
versal working button Will be the su;,-
3ect for discussion at the next meet
ing. Secretary Balslow is reported I'M
proving In health at the German Hos
pitaL The following resolution was
passed:
Whereas, Immediately after the
great calamity that befen OUT city
our international secretary. ]. L Sui
livan. promptly issued an appeal for
cid from all our afiIiate1 locals; and
Whereas. Our international execu-
tive board voted Us $4,000 from the in
ternational defense fun1: and
Where's. The general executive
board showed its wisdom by sencirg
". e. Horne, first vice president OF