The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-21
THE FIELD
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OF LABOR

Engineers, Weybossst street
Tailors. Labor Temple
UNIONS FOR LABEL LEAGUE
The first step in the formation Of
union label league since the efforts of
last spring were taken To-Day when tile
notice OF a general meeting was sent 10
all the unions asking them 10 be present
and to take part.
BY the announcement the general meet
ing will be held on September q at Labor
Temple and large number OF the union
lists are expected to be on hand.
The letter sent out is as follows:
Dear Sir and Brother
AT a joint meeting OF special commit
tee from Providence Typographical
Union, No. SS: The Cigars Makers union,
No TO- and Providence Lithographers as
ISOLATION. held in Labor Temple, August
a. It was decided, that the formation or
General League composed Of delegates
from all labor organizations would accom-
plish more effective work. at a less cost.
than II left TO each organization to oper-
ate alone.
IL was resolved TO hold a general meet
ing, in Labor Temple on September Il.
at s o'clock p. m, when suggestions ana
plans for the establishment OF the league
on a solid working basis will be submit
ted TO the delegates.
The expense TO each organization will be
a moderate monthly assessment which
will enable the league to make one Jf the
most vigorous campaigns for the Union
| label ever attempted before in this city
IL is proposed TO appeal to all union
men and workmen as TO the value OF
union made goods and to the benefits of
unionism I'm general
IL was resolved TO ask your organization
| To appoint three earnest workers as dele
gates and instruct them TO attend this
meeting and repor: TO your executive
board all proceedings for your approval.
so that the League may be established
firmly at an early date.
Trusting you will give this matter care
full consideration. We remain,
Fraternally yours.
p. L. MURTHA,
Int Assn Lithographers;
JAS A. DEBELL,
Ifes. Cigar Makers Union;
J. S. HOULE.
ec Label Com. OF Prov Typo Union.
ELECTRICAL WORKERS FINES.
At the meeting OF the Electrical Work.
ers fast evening, IL was voted to fne all
the members who did not turn out for
the parade on Labor day:
Along with the report OF the Labor DAY
committee and the action just noted, the
union discussed the kind OF uniforms
that would be worn on that day by the
craft, and the possibility or securing
band. 1t was decided that there would
be no band for the body, but that at least
100 of the men would be In line.
The membership committee presented
the names OF two candidates for initias
ton and they were obligated.
The next matter talked over was the
ball game between the union and the
linemen for next Saturday, and IL was
voted that IL the game was not ended by
the time 80 runs were scored against the
would give the game to the linemen and
call II off.
Routine matters occupied the time for
the remainder OF the meeting
CLERKS WILL PARADE.
Last evening there was a special meet
ing OF the retail clerks held at the rooms
of the union, at which time II was voted
that all the members turn out for the
parade. and that those who did not turn
out would be subject to a fine.
committee of four, consisting OF
Messrs. Garden, Cullen, Nathans snS
Schrieber was appointed to make the
necessary arrangements for the parade,
and to report at the meeting next week.
The clerks after discussing the matter
voted not to hire band this time. but
IL arrangements could be made to put
the money into a suitable float.
OLNEYVILLE PAINTERS TO
PARADE.
There was a large attendance at the
meeting of local 692 of the Painters last
ber of the members were on hand.
The membership committee showed
mat II had been busy during the week,
when IL presented the names OF six can
didates for initiation. After investigate
these were admitted and several appli-
ca tions were filed away.
h.. m "A In aNrRatff fea
there was every good reason for expect
ing that within the next few weeks the
union would grow greatly In numbers and
that every member would be OF the valued
kind and hard worker for the good OF
the union
The delegates to the building trades
conncil-made a report on the work of
the past week and representatives from
local l95 were on hand 10 address the
meeting and to exchange sentiments
Several communications asking for in
structions as TO methods OF becoming
members We're talked over after which
the time was devoted TO general business.
TEN NEW MEMBERS FOR CAR
PENTERS
At the meeting OF the Carpenters union
last evening one OF the most important
bits of business disposed Of was the ini-
tiation OF 10 new members and the receipt
OF eight applications
The union also received n check from
the international calling for 500 death
benefit which Is 10 be paid to the widow
OF the late Bro owen Ginchrlst The
check was ordered turned over to the
widow.
A committee was then appointed TO
bring In at the next meeting N possible
provision for national apprenticeship
system 80 that the union might discuss
~ and recommend II at the next conven-
tion, which IL to be held at Niagara
Falls
one OF the members was reported sick
and committee appointed to look after
him
The question OF filling the office OF first
vice-president was Their taken up and
Bro Robert Mcleod was chosen
IL was then announced that the next
meeting would be n call session at which
time the final preparations for Labor day
would be announced and the committee
would make Il known whore the uniforms
could be secured The new badges will
also be on sale at that time
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