The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-11-02
TRADES IND LABOR
. ASSEMBLY MEETING.
Large Attendance of Delegates
J.. Present and Much Bust
T.: ness Transacted. Nj ::
Reports From All Sources
= Show Cause to be IN Flour
ishing Condition. 81: :: =:

r The trades union movement pro-.
ceeds along the even tenor of its way,
doing Gods work in the world, unaf-
fected by any of those financial COM.
motions that now seem to agitate the
stock gambling centres. q i sf SO =
The trades assembly meetings: are
open to the public, and one can spend
a very profitable hour in witnessing
the very businesslike methods by
which these industrial workers dispose
of all matters requiring consideration
at their hands 49, i. RI: :.r... (.
Imbued with the spirit Of fraternal-
ism, which is distinguishing feature
of the trades union movement, the as
sembly, as we'll as the local unions,
take a lively interest in, and keeps in
close touch with, the doing and
achievements of the brethren in other
cities.
Across the Bay.
Secretary Peters as fraternal dele
gate to the Superior assembly, gave
account Of a recent visit to that or
ganization, and reported it 70 be in a
prosperous condition numerically and
financially.
Striking Teleeraphers.
Delegate Brierton Of the Telegraph
er's union was accorded the privilege
of the floor, and he explained the
strike situation fully, as it now exists.
Among other things he said in sub
stance, that it was difficult for per-
sons not conversant with the facts to
have anything like a realizing sense of
the lasting effects consequent upon
| the issue between the telegraphers and
the companies.
The present strike was not hastily
prectpitated, nor was it occasioned by
| few weeks or months Of injustice
| and oppression. It is the result of
years Of wrongs so merciless and. ex-
asperating in their nature and motive
That to endure them longer would be
crime against every instinct Of hui
manity
Explaining the situation as it now
exists Mr.. Brierton declared that the
strike was won three weeks ago, when
the operators demonstrated their abil-
ity to maintain their position in def
nitely If need be. He showed how the
companies were driven to the etxerem-
ity of circulating false reports to hood
wink: the public relative to strike con-
ditions. Reports to the effect that the
men were going back to work were
all wrong. The men will stand by
their colors until victory is won.
Mr. Brterton's remarks ELECTED much
applause and at their conclusion a mo-.
! ton was unanimously adopted, In
structing the delegates to use their
good offices in their respective unions
to- render moral ana hnancjal-aid to
the Telegram piers. r.. =. =....,.
j, =, The ship Carpenters.
The committee heretofore appointed
to confer with and adjust certain mat
ters. In difference between the ship
| and dock carpenters and the owners Of
| the yard, reported progress, and were
| continued with instructions to ascer-
tain: and compare notes, relative to the
| rule which obtains at other ship ards
along the great lakes.
Profitable Pavilion.
The union labor pavilion located at
Fa1rmont park has been a profitable
| undertaking for the labor organiza-
tions. The pavilion is paid for and
| there Is good surplus remaining.
A0SoAuOo OCAA46 uSc0 Luz Tie AdOOr
Day celebration, which was wholly
under the management Of the trades
| unions, the labor pavilion is used dur
ing the summer by other organiza-
| lions which lease it for certain even
fngs or afternoons. From this source
the pavilion association mas reaped
quite a harvest. Faixmont Park is
getting to be more and more favorite
picnic ground, and the popularity OF
| the pavilion increases likewise. E..
Labor Day COMMITTEES.
! A resolution was unanimously adopt
ed requesting the Labor Day commits
| tee to make full detailed report of
| the event.
typographical Circular.
:. Delegate Barron Of the topographic
cal union distributed number of little
booklets among the members of the
| assembly, which he asked them to,use
for the furtherance of the cause Of the
printers in their fight against the typo
thetae. The book contains slips with
a place for the bearers name, and on
the opposite side a. list Of the union
printing shops in Duluth. Unionists
are to sign their names to these slips
and distribute them among the mer-
chants with whom they do business;
: at the same time asking them to pa
! tronize the union shops. $3.50, ~.