New-York tribune., 1907-08-12
with good wages and full protection to competent
operators who apply at once 10

with good wages and full protectlon 10 coiil'9'0'
operators who apply at once TO
He also made the following statement:
while daanIx, rerrettine the situation. feel
that our operators in abandoning their posts were
unmindful needless of their duty 10 the pupiic
ard the company and guilty OF most unWarIaiiteu
ac+io, We shall take a firm stand in dealing
with the situation You authorized 10 ADVISE
managers at the following points: where stIlke
conditions prevaiI. to say to our loyal men VINO
stand by us IN our difficulties that all operators
will be paid their regular salaries as a ponuS anu
their services at the key VIII pe coriputeu ds eA,I
on the basis of seven hours per oaS vi HisI ~ - 81.
where YOU deem it wise to do so you may also
furnish free meals and lodgings until we return 10
our normal condition
for an overtime at their regular rate of pay Chiefs
or sub-chiefs who work at the Key VIII pe sl.eh
tbair rac1Ilar salary as bonus and receive extra
for all time worked the highest rating Tor oper
ators. - .-,,s
also wish TO impress upon you that you snould
afford our people every protection and comfort
w Canan general superintendent of the
Chicago Postal Office, has sent out the Iolo"
inc letter to the employees of the company III
Chicago. ST. Louis. Kansas City and other clties
Now that the officers of the union. to which
large number of our employees members, nave
declared a strike. 1 feel it my duty to can your
attention to the seriousness of the leaving OF Al
employment by which many OF our men nave oeeI
able TO earn good living for their tamlles anu
Themselves for years under good conditions ana
pleasant surroundings. ,.
Co where YOU may. better quarters and fairer
treatment cannot be found This l say without
fear of being contradicted by any man VINO mas
done his part as he should in the Chicago once
There is. and robaby always will be- malcon. aeon
tents and strife makers among our employees ever
ready to find fault with those holding higher posi-
tions and making mountains out OF mole mis-
II is against this class that want TO warn any
man with family parent or others dependent
upon him for support. Agitators with waggins
tongues cause to leave positions out they Iais
to provide food and shelter for their faIlies ana
nine times ont of ten the agitators hold some union
position drawing both salary and expense money
out of the fund which you have contriouteo
a part. -, o+
only Furnished you with steady employment al as
remunerative wages as it could aftord TO- oua W.
has provided a way to help along all or those
who have given faithful service for reasonable
number of years. should accident or illness uill.e
you for further service. Can you allofd 10 si'' f
this insurance? | think not.
While the company desires your services ana Is
willing pay the highest market price Tor @ tneli
yet you are not bound to worh TOT 1t d u1S i0'ie
than you wish
Look on the other side. The union officials "horn
you are paying command you to give up your pc
sitiou vfthou. being able to assure you anything
in return. and you bound to obey because Oh
holdins card in the union. In plain words. you
are no. FREQ TO exercise your Judgment, but you
are a slave TO the union, and being led by H.
know positively that the majority OF our realiy
good do not want to quit work anu VIII Wv
so only because they men of their word no
one adn1ires a man whose word IS good as his
bond more Than do, but do counsel you TO give
this very serious matter due deli6eraton ana urge
quietly at home before it is too late and then X
you reach the decision that you are about to take
the wrong step. resign from the union. as you nave
a perfect right TO do. and continue your connection
with the company. -
Particular points to be borne in mind are as foi-
lows: -.
Are you at an age where you can afford 20 start
anew?
Could you possibly expect 10 earn as mucn money
in any vocation you are nov receiving even II
you should experience trouble In securing CHI
pIoyrnent. which YOU cannot hope to ma reaoilS
DO you realize that length of previous service
Will not be considered should you secure re-eihploS
rnent in this company's service?
Remember that but twenty-eght Postal men had
ANYTHING TO do with the decision TO present the nh
reasona BILE unwarranted and utterly inconsistent
schedule and that but few Of these have ianlules
derendent upon their labor The fact that almost
our entire force remained away from the meeuhe
at which the schedule voted upon inuiCates
there are few responsible telegraphers IN ihNof
of IL.
It is TO be regretted that those In command or
the union are misleading you as 10 the increase OF
the conpany's rates in giving you 10 understand
that they were general throughout the country
which they were not. These same persons are
rnagnifving insignificant grievances which rehI'y
amount TO nothing until they look TO you Ike ehor-
nous propostiohs
In conclusion l assure you the Postal Iees'
Gable Company Will stand by those who stand oE
,,U n0f Weld :ota to union pressure