The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1906-12-22
4 NEW EMPLOYING
PRINTERS UNION
Master Printers of New York and
Chicago Form an Organization
To Recognize Unions.
Action Taken Which Sounds
Death Kneu of the United
Typothetae Of America.

A new organization of master print
ers has been formed along lines oppo-
site to those Of the United Typothetae
! of America. The new association is
known as the Employing Printers
League Of America and was project
| ed in New York by Putnam Drew. A
branch has already been established
in Chicago.
1t is understood that the new Or
ganization will endeavor to promote
harmonious relations with the unions
of the trade, as differing from the
policy of the now almost defunct
Typothetae, which degenerated into
union-busting organization.
1t was originally intended to form
an association of master printers
which would endeavor to eradicate
some Of the evils existing in the trade
and take no notice of the labor ques-
ton. but after the movement had OBJ
tanned some Roadway, it became ap-
parent that an organization which did
not deal with the relations between
the employers and the unions could
not hope for continued existence.
The following circular letter sent
out by Mr.. Drew, outlines the ground
which will be covered by the new
league:
EMPLOYING PRINTERS LEAGUE
OF AMERICA
New York Branch
The fact that the Typothetae has
unequ1vocally declared for the open
shop and a severance of any connec-
ton or recognition Of union usages
and rules, leaves the remaining en-
ployers without any means of concili-
alton or arbitration with the existing
unions; and as it must be admitted
that unions have to be reckoned with,
1t has been very necessary to form an
association which would become a
medium Of negotiation as between
these bodies and the employers.
In view Of the above conditions the
writer has been urged to take up the
matter, and, II possible, form such an
organization with practically nominal
dues.
Among the advantages it Is evident
that any dispute arising between en-
ployers and employees, either as in
d1v1duals or in the broader sphere OF
wages and shop rules, could be talked
II |
atfected and have the authorization OF
representative organizations.
One thing that may be said regard
ing the utility of such a league is
that the unions connected with the
printing business have been UNIVERSAL
~ correct in maintaining the integrity
OF any agreement entered into, and
also that the present condition leaves
the unions without any authorized in
| formation as to the condition anG
needs OF the employer for mutual ben.
efit
If you favor the idea Of such ar
organization will you drop me a line
letting me know your feeling in thu
2 matter and perhaps we can arrang,
time and place for a general con.
q ference leading to definite results. M,
Judgment Is, from what have learn.
+ ed, that the heads of 100 differen
q establishments here in New York cit,
,. would at once Join such a league.
= For number of years was secre
a tary of the New York Master Print
O ers' Association, and have retained m,
n interest in all matters pertaining t.
= the printing industry. I know tina
such a league would be heartily ap
proved by Typographical Union No. 6
i for they now feel the lack Of adequat
+. means for general consultation Will
their employers.
Z There can be no question but tina
an organization fromed along the line
= laid down by Mr. Drew will meet witt
a the approval and corporation Of
q large majority Of the employing print
ers Of this country. There Is nee,
for such an organization. It woul
l. make for better prices for the pro
d duct Of the printing offices; it woul,