The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-06-27
POSTAL COMPANY IS
/ ASKED TO HEAR men
LETTER TO NALLY FROM THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
PEACE MIGHT BE RESULT
Operators Allude to the Late John w.
Mackay's Fair Treatment and
Think Policy Should Be
ilafl Continued.

New York, June 26.-The executive
committee Of the Commercial Telegra-
piers union Tuesday addressed let
ter to General Manager Nally, of the
Postal Telegraph company, suggesting
that the grievances of the operators
be heard and considered by represen-
tatiyes of the company.
In the letter the committee indicates
a preference that the Postal officials
receive representative of the presi-
dent OF the Union, but states that If
this is not agreeable, employees of the
Postal, who are also members of the
unions executive board, will be dele
gates to meet their employers.
Take NaIIy to Task.
In the communication General Man
ager Nally is taken to task for state
ments purporting to have been made
by him to the effect that the strike in
San Francisco was called in violation
of the recent peace agreement be-
tween the telegraphers and the COM
panies. On this point the letter says:
We beg to state the telegraphers
made one agreement with the COM
pany you represent which covered
Chicago. That agreemens had been
violated in manner which indicates
that the disregard of agreements en-
tered into is on the other side. This
statement we are prepared to substan-
tiate by correspondence, printed rules
covering Chicago and a fair statement
concerning conditions now prevailing
there As
Former Petition Ignored.
Continuing the letter says:
I'VE petiNoned your company to be
heard on certain grievances, including
this breach of contract and the condi-
tions in San Francisco, and our Off
GERS went as far as possible to meet
you or any responsible representa-
tive OF the Postal Telegraph company,
but were ignored.
ITO say the telegraphers are sur
prised is putting it mildly. We are
aware the present company stands as
monument to the late lamented
great-hearted John w. Mackay, him
self a workman who knew the great
est asset any firm or corporation can
possibly have is the hearty coopera-
tion of the employe. He secured for
your company this cooperation to the
greatest extent ever brought about in
this or any country. We believe you
will not deny that your company is
enjoying from the telegraphers to-day
the highest class of work ever given
any telegraph company. Your wires
are worked to the highest capacity of
any company In the history of tele-
graph.
I'VE now respectfully represent
that we can point out numerous griev-
ances to yonr company which can be
adjusted with advantage to both COM
pany and employees. To adjust these
grievances will cost the Postal COM
pany nothing in dollars, because an
increase of good feeling between the
company and the telegraphers must
rebound to the advantage of both.
IF you wish to hear our grievances,
we shall be glad to meet you or any
responsible agent of the company at
any time or place convenient to your
self. II ysu do not wish to meet the
presidents representative or the board
in its entirety, we will delegate en-
ployes of tSe Postal company, mem
bers of the board, to meet you. We
trust you will do nothing to separate
your company from its best asset,
the cooperation of the telegraphers,
and we hope you will do your part to
bring about renewal of friendly feel
ing.
I'VE realize our responsibility as
telegraph men to the country, to cur
employers and to our union, and will
go any reasonable distance to adjust
our present grievances"