The San Francisco call., 1906-08-14


seven unions whose members are
working for the United Rail-
roads met yesterday afternoon al Sheet
Metal Workers Hall and drew up an
agreement which was sent to the
printer The entire matter has been
placed in the hands of COMMITTEES of
i've. which viii meet this afternoon at
fhe Laber Council rooms and the agree
pezt viii probably then be made
A telegrarp was received in this city
yesterday afternoon announcing that
Grand President F. ]. AIcNulty had re-
t1rneo from Europe and after spend
ing a few days in Philadelphia straight
sning cut some slight dificulty there,
would hasten on TO San Francisco. He
VIII probably be here in a week or so.
The new wage scale OF Walters
Onion No. 80 is being generally adopt
cd throughout the city by restaurant
Keepers. The first class cash houses
and hotels have already given union
,ceneitions The unions officials hope
lthat the cordial conditions now estsb-
lsheo with all the proprietors VIII con-
Onue permanently. AS non-union
walters are now profiting by the efforts
Of the union it is probable that almost
with the organization. The Initiation
and reinstatement fee will remain at
Sab until October l.
Leberers' Protective Union No. Ssl4
met in Sheet Metal Workers Hall Sun
day night and unanimously adopted the
Following resolution:
Whereas, "A report having gained cir
ouletion through the press that the
several departments Of our municipal
government are considering the matter
OF cprtailing expenses; and,
Whereas, Tt has been our experience
N the past that the first men to be
cropped from the city's pay roll were
aborers-theref0re be il
Resolved, That We are unalterably
an enforced holiday on the plea Of
shortage Of funds; and be 1t further
Resolved, That We instruct our busi-
ness agent to wait upon the various
commissions and serve them with
copy Of these resolutions.
Patrick Tierney. treasurer. was chos-
en- grand marshal by the union for the
Labor day parade and a committee was
appointed 10 secure a horse and the
proper paraphernalia. A union band
will precede the local A fine OF $3.50
viii be imposed on absentees. The
union has given orders for the pur-
chase Of g handsome silk American
flag, which viii be carried on Labor
day.
Organizer T. E. Zant appeared before
the union and made an interesting
speech on the advantages of trade
union organization. Thirty-flve candi-
dates were Initiated and fifteen appli
cations were received. The committee
on hail was given further time in
which 10 ME its report Owing TO the
rapid increase in membership il is
necessary to secure larger quarters
than most Of the halls in the city af-
ford. The business agent was request
ed 70 visit the several departments of
the city employing new men and to see
that each of the employees carry a card.
came up for second reading and after
being submitted TO the Building Trades
Council viii be voted upon
p Recording Secretary Luce of Mill
~rights' Union No. Io6 announces a
meeting Of the union tonight at $40
Golden Gate avenue. Hereafter meet
1ngs viii be held on alternate Tues
days. The secretary wishes the address
of every member Of the union
A. W. Merrill has been elected presi-
dent Of the Building Trades Council Of
Los Angeles. Merrill is one of the best
known union men in the southern me-
tFopolis. being president of the Steam
Filters Union and president and busi-
ness agent Of the Plumbers Union
prior TO the formation of the Steam
Filters. ". Cook Of the Tile Layers
Union was chosen vice president and
Richard Albright Of the Cement Work
ers' was elected recording secretary
snd made manager Of the free labor
bureau maintained by the Building
Trades Council of that city
Building Material Teamsters' Union
no. 2le met Saturday night in its hall
81 Fourteenth and Church streets.
There were eighty-three limitations end
the secretary has thirty applications for
mem bership on file Business Agent
waiter Durye.: reports business brisk
Branch No. Of the AmaIgamated So
ciety Of Carpenters and Joiners, which
was organized July 9, already has $50
. members on its rolls.
Varnishers' and Polishers' Union No.
l34 held q special meeting Saturday
night at $50 Church street, L. r. Max
rec in the chair. Five candidates were
obligated and several applications re-
ceived. The union elected l. R. Makree
marshal for the parade on Labor day.
Elaborated badges viii be worn by the
members in the parade. The orgsniza-
tion is making Arrangements TO give a
5ollihcation 10 its new members
The local butchers have received
word from Tonopah that the butchers
An that town are on strike. The jour
neynaen refuse 70 work on Sundays and
the proprietors insist that work be
done that Gay The employers state
that they have no'facilities for keeping
meat over from Saturdays. Journeymen
butchers are asked to remain away un-
iii the trouble is settled.
According 10 the monthly report re-
eeived by the American Federation OF
Labor advances in wages have been re-
ceived BY many tredes-unionists re-
Gently. Hours nave been lesseneo in
some cases, which is equivalent TO an
increase in wages. In addition TO i'm
proved wages. almost all organizations
renort numerical gains. The reports
come from national and international
bodies and are made by one OF the ofl-
eisls. The Wood, Wire and Metal Lath-
ers' international Union reports having
formed three new locals in and about
Pittsburg. Following are the more I'M
portant announcements:
Garment Workers, Henry Ullner-he-
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