The Washington times., 1906-08-21
Central Labor Union
Adopts Resolution to
Submit Ultimatum.
ONLY UNION WORKMEN
viii Demand From Con-
tractors Strictly Closed
Shop.

The Central Labor Union dele
gates last night, by a rising vote,
adopted a ringing resolution pro
testing against the open shop and
commencing the action of the build
ing trades in their fight to resist
the efforts of the employers TO es-
tablish the open shop. The reso-
luton was presented by Delegate
spohn from the Bricklayers' Union
just after the call for new business.
The reading of the resolution was
listened to with marked attention
and the sentiments expressed were
Rpplauded.
The resolution is not long, but
contains in condensed form the
feelings Of the building trades
against the open shop policy which
the Master Plumbers Association
and other employers wish to estab-
lish In this city. 1t is as follows:
Resolution Of Protest.
THE local building trades are now
engaged in resisting the insidious ef-
forts of, employers To obtain tho open
shop in this city. and have observed
the result OF the lockout Of the jour
neymen plumbers by the Master
Plumbers Association 70 attain that
end namely. the importation of unre-
liable, inefficient scabs and strike
breakers. who have been substituted
for efficient Industrious. honest resi-
dent mechanics. who for six months
have been idle. During this period tn-
ferlor plumbing work has been done.
which is not only a gross injustice 20
the property owner, but is a hideous
menace 70 the health and lives OF our
people.
Resolved. That the Central Labor
Union commend the action Of the build
sng trades in opposing such conditions
tho inevitable result OF tho open
shop-and hereby pledge these trades
moral and financial support
Resolved, That the contract commit
tee OF this body be directed to submit
10 the master builders associations.
real estate agencies. and others having
contracts to let. the proposition that in
the future. from September ]. 1906
they require sub-contractOrs TO employ
union worNmen under said contract
Committee to Devise Plans.
Immediately Delegate Mccarthy Of
fered the following resolution as a
companion to Delegate SpOhns;
Resolved. That a committee com
posed OF one member from each or
ganiZatiOn affiliated with the Central
Labor Union Do appointed for the pur-
pose Of devising ways and means 10
render financial and other necessary as
EistanCe to all organizations OF the Cen
traI Labor Union whose members are
out on strike or lockout, and all or
ganizations not affiliated be invited TO
send a representative to the confer
ence.'
This resolution was likewise well re-
ceived. Il was decided 10 hold the con-
ference on Thursday evening or this
week az the headquarters Of the Central
Labor Union so as TO lose no time, but
be prepared 10 make the fight
Vice President John COlpOise, who
presided at the meeting in the absence
Of President Adams appointed the com
mittee, selecting ono member from each
organization affiliated Those not pres
ent who We're placed on the committee
viii be notified by the secretary today
so that at Thursday nights meeting
there viii be a fun conference, thus pre-
venting any delay in formulating a plan
10 raise funds.
Painters Pledge Cooperation.
The announcement was made that at
the last regular meeting OF the Paint
ers' Union a resolution was adopted
pledglug the painters not to work on
any building where non-union plumbers
are employed This now makes practi-
cally every building trade In the city
with the plumbers in their fight against
the open shop
The statement was made from the
plumbers last night that they expected
an early settlement of their differences
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