The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-21
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LabOr Editor, NeWs-bemocrut.
Plumbers Local 2S, Labor Temple.
Iron Structure Workers, Labor Temple.
Union Label League. Labor Temple.
Carpenters District Council, Labor Tenn
pie.
Linemen's Local 20s at i54 weybosset
street
A labor organization which does not
take into account the current OF the times
must needs outlive it's usefulness and per-
ish. Step by step, therefore. trade union
must follow the trend of progress. The
modern system OF production brings the
different categories OF producers into
closer contact with each other. and as said
system Is being more and more developed
this contact will become closer. IL Is,
therefore desirable and necessary that all
organizations within given branch OF In
dustry should Join hands in their common
cause. The economically stronger and
more progressive worker should take good
care not TO look down with derision on the
weaker one, for often he will find himself
powerIess without the assistance of the
latter he should do all he can TO raise
the weaker brother TO his own level, that
he may have him for brave and valua-
BILE ally.
MARBLE WORKERS.
The executive board OF the Marble
Workers of Providence Local No. 30 met
last evening 10 Room 3D. Labor Temple.
and put them in shape for the officers to
make their reports at the next night of
meeting, the first Thursday In July, when
the election OF officers takes place. This
will be summons meeting.
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL.
Nearly all the accredited delegates TO
the Building Trades Council met In Room
y last evening for the transaction OF the
regular business. The minutes OF last
meeting were approved as read. President
Coleman was In the chair. Delegates were
admitted from the Carpenters. Steamfit-
ters and Lathers. The list OF all firms un-
fair to union labor in the city will be fur
nished on the next quarters working
card This list comprises all trades In the
city.
i The Plumbers reported that their strike
was practically settled and they have OBJ
tained the increase asked for OF s4 per
day of eight hours.
The Tinsmiths also report their trouble
with the firms employing cornice makers
as practically settled. Next Thursday
evening a special meeting will be held TO
decide upon the committee for Labor Day.
,. w. Wall OF the Massachusetts, state
branch OF the American Federation OF
Labor addressed the meeting on behalf of
the Tobacco Workers.
WHY ORGANIZATION PAYS.
Trades unions are organized for the ad-
vancement OF the cause OF Labor. So long
as organized labor is not able to enforce
Its demands by reason Of the lack of
strength. Just so long is there need OF
greater organizations and improved meth
DDS TO strengthen the unions and make
their systems more perfect
What better evidence do we want that
organization Is the first and most i'm
portant essential to the protection OF the
rights of labor than Is found in the eff
forts OF the enemies OF organized labor to
crush the unions which the workers have
formed? Time and present conditions tell
US that the organization of the workers
must be strengthened. so that IL can take
care OF their interests and II must be un-
flied so that II can exert its power and
influence for the good of all.
INSURANCE AGENTS MEET.
The Providence branch of the John Han
cock Life Insurance agents had a we'll at
tended meeting in No. 2 hall, Labor Tenn
pie, last evening and some important
business was transacted. The agents have
decided to apply for affiliation with the
Central Labor body and after the branch
is recognized every member will be fur
nished with a union card, which will be
shown when asked for. Business Agent
Murray reported that he had added so
per cent OF the insurance agents of Fall
River to the branch in that city. In New
Bedford where he organized a new branch
for membership. The John Hancock COM
pany have made some concessions TO the
men, but have refused to restore all the
old conditions as they claim 10 do so
would prevent them from competing IA
vorably with other companies. The agents
claim that they do not want to embar-
rass the company but want the best terms
obtainable.
IRON MOLDERS.
Local Al the International MOlderS'
Union OF America held its regular meet
Ing last evening in the large hall, Labor
Temple. Much regular routine business
was transacted Four candidates were in
itiated and six applications received.
John j. Coughlln and T. c. Mahon were
selected as delegates TO attend the execu-
tive board of the New England confer
ence of iron molders, which meets at New
Haven for three days session July z, S.
Q. After attending this conference the
delegates will proceed to Philadelphia to
attend the International convention which
will be held in that city on July Is. 10, 20
and 21st.
Reports of the delegates to the Central
Labor body were accepted. The report of
the sick committee that all sick brothers
had been afforded relief was also accept
ed. The lodges finances are In a flourish
Ing condition and the local Is in good
shape In every way.
GENERAL TRANSFERS.
Owing to a mistake In the wording OF
the postal card sent to each member for
them to attend a special meeting which
should have been held last night. the card
read fourth Thursday instead OF the third
Thursday, consequently no meeting was
held. The secretary received three appli-
cations for membership during the week.
These members will be initiated next
Thursday evening. when the nomination
Of officers will take place.
CARPENTERS AGAINST OPEN SHOP.
The New England convention OF car
penters' unions yesterday concluded it's
three days session New Britain, Conn.,.
was selected for the place OF holding the
convention next year. Resolutions were