Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-10

The creating of a new central body to
take the place Of the old Structural Trades
Alliance was the result of their labors
THE new alliance will hold it's first regu-
lar meeting in the Tile Layers Hall
next Tuesday evening This organization
promises to be the most successful of Its
kind ever formed in this city, as the diff
ferent trades are working In the greatest
harmony"
The following reports have been submit
ted to the headquarters of the American
Federation of Labor in this city by the in.
Bill Posters. William ]. Murray: There
is an ever-increasing demand for union
bill posters and bilers and our organiza-
ton is in a fourishing condition.
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, J.
J. Mcnamara: Trade fair, and owing to
our union agitation conditions are steadily
improving. We oppose the open shop pol
Icy advocated by the National Electors
account Of the open shop. new union
was organized in Muncie, Ind, recently.
We paid out $3.50 for death benefits dur
ing the past month.
Cement Workers, Henry Ulner: Mem
bers of our trade have steady employment
throughout the country. In Granite CITY,
ILL.,. the men secured their demands with
out any trouble. The A. F. of L. organ
izers in the various localities are working
energetically to organize new locals. Re
inforced concrete building is on the boom.
We have formed new unions in Washing
ton, D. c.. and Ironton. Ohio.
Cigarmakers; G. w. Perkins At t, this Is
pending for increase in wages and better
conditions. Two strikes have been sue
cessful and one was recently compromised.
New unions were formed in Porto Rico and
New York.
Elevator Constructors William Young:
We are extending our organization and
membership wherever possible New
unions have been recently formed in Con-
nellsville Ind. and Jacksonville, Ohio. In
creased wages have been obtained in St.
Louis and ST. Joseph, Mo-, and Burlington,
Iowa. San Francisco union secured increase
in wages with eight-hour day. We are
steadily increasing our membership.
Glass Workers. William Figolah: We are
endeavoring to have the per capita tax in
creased to 10 cents month In order to
enable US to put another organizer In the
field. The proposition Is now before our
members. We are steadily increasing our
membership. Employment Is fairly steady
for our members.
Knife Grinders. John F. Gleason: Trade
conditions good. Wages remain about the
same. In Bay State Mass. our men are
on strike in one shop in sympathy with the
polishers. We expended 500 in death bene-
fits during the month.
Lathers. Ralph Brandt: Nearly all OF
our unions have secured increased wages
this spring, amounting to Is and 20 per cent
About 90 per cent of our members are
working the eight-hour day. Trade condi-
tons good and still improving. New unions
have been formed in Portland, Me; Bel
bingham. Wash: New Castle. Pa; Harris
burg. H.: Gary, Ind; Chico, Cal; Spring
field, Ohio. and South Bend Ind
Lobster Fishermen, James B. Webster
Our trade in good shape and employment
is steady. We have no changes in wages
to report. Our membership is steadily in
creaSing.
Machine Printers and Color Mixers,
Charles McCrory: Trade excellent. All
members are well employed. We have
nothing new to report as regards condi-
lions because we have made agreements
for two years through a conference between
the manufacturers and our committee.
Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen,
Homer D. Call: We are pushing the work
of organizat ton in the western cities. Have
no strikes or other troubles to report at
this writing. Conditions are good and i'm
proving In some localities our members
have secured reduction in hours and In
creased wages. New unions have been or
ganized in Illinois, Montana, Wisconsin,
Colorado. Ohio and New York.
Slate and Tile Roofers. William NJ.
Clark: The past few months have been
dull In our industry. However, prospects
are fair for Improvement. In Boston ana
Brockton, Mass, we have secured an IN =
crease of so cents a day In wages. we
paid SO in death benefits during the
nIonth.
conditions throughout Pennsylvania dis
trict fair and in many instances increased
wages have been secured. We expect to
thoroughly organize Virginia and Maine
and will try to get the slate soarstone
workers of Virginia and Vermont in line.
Stationary Flremen. c. l.. Shamp: We
are steadily increasing our membership.
New unions have been organized in the
following cities: Niagara Falls. n. y;
Rumford Falls. Me-: Adams, Gardner
North Adams and Lynn, Mass. Belle
hampton, Wash; Granite City. Ill; VIII
der. VT. and Savannah, Ga. Because of
thorough organization we find 1t much
easier to secure improved conditions. This
year we have had less trouble than ever
before So far IA men have received the
eight hour day where they formerly
worked twelve hours a day. We have
strike in San Francisco, Cal, :or the
shorter workday.
Tile Layers, James P. Reynolds: We
have won strikes in Cincinnati and To-
ronto for increased wages and union shop
after a few days cessation Of work.
Trade fair and conditions steadily i'm
proving, owing to the agitation of our
members A new union was formed in
Los Angeles, Cal
Watchcase Engravers, George Weld
man: Trade monditions are improving.
We are actively working to organize our
craft thoroughly. In some cases it IS
difficult to get the men in line for fear
Of discharge.