The San Francisco call., 1908-03-22
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ers local No l5. IN
Roesch han Wednesday night the union
6d0pted a series OF resolutions pre-
scented by arthur EIken. who was vice
president OF local No when il ANAL
EsmaIe6 with electrical mechanics No.
q and became part Of the new local.
No lS.
Ire resolutions denounce an anony-
plous circular issued for the purubse OF
saving the seeds Of dissension and de-
struction among the members OF the
International brotherhood OF electrical
workers in this Jurisdiction. through
malicious insiuuations and false accu-
sations against the grand president.
frank J. McNulIy. They commend
the grand president and express full
and complete confidence in his ability.
Integrity and honesty for. as chief
executive Of the great international
body OF the international brotherhood
of electrical workers. he came 10 this
coast and in his Official capacity
worked energeticsily and tndefatigabIy,
displaying the endurance, skill and
TACT necessary 10 uatsngle the deplor-
able skeins. heal the breach and rescue
from the chssm OF ruin the ones. grand
local OF the International brotherhood
- electrical workers OF san Francisco.
thst hac been plunged into the vortex
ot destruction through the tmbecile and
treacherous action Of one whose duty
Z was. above ali others. 70 guard the
interests OF the organized electrical
workers of san Francisco-Thfrd Grand
Vice President Il ;. Sullivan. whose
Official connection with the grand broth
erhood OF electrical workers, as its rep
resentsrive on this coast, has been the
greatest drawback and the greatest
cetrinent 10 The progress OF our trade
as organized. intelligent artisans" The
resolutions conclude by denouncing the
circular aud the vicious schemers who
inspired IT, and who are circulating the
3nsioious message. fraught with the ser
eenL breath. as consplrstors IN the
pay Of the enemy. and as cowardly
traitors who seek the destruction OF
me grand brotherhood OF electrical
workers Tor filthy lucre and paltry pay,
OF IL VagUe hope 70 satisfy some per-
sonsl political ambition
Cleve L Dam sent z communication
70 the building trades council Thurs
Gay night in which he advocated the
enactment OF 3 law that should pro-
vide for compensation 70 men IL in
1urec while in the employ Of any one
and benefits 10 the heirs in case Of
death He called attention in the com
nunication 70 the fact that there is
before congress z bin 10 that effect
but said that Il applied only 10 men
employed On railroads The council IN
ooused the proposition and decided 10
refer the matter TO its executive and
lsw and legislative committees. with
Instructions 10 have e bfll drawn I'D in
accordance with the suggestion and
patterned after the English law, which
hss been IN operation for z number Of
years and has proved OF great benefit
70 the working people.
The council was addressed by Frank
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ternsrionsl brotherhood OF electrical
workers, on unioaisu, during which he
explained the conditions that led I'D 10
The settlement OF the trouble between
the inside electricians IN this city.
The death OF George Greve, for years
business agent for the bridge and
structural tron workers union. by
fal while 81 work in the Emporium
building, was formally announced The
council adopted resolutions Of sym
pathE and ordered q copy sent 10
tireves mother. who lives in Kansas
city.
A letter 10 The Cali from Spokane,
wash, dated March II. says.
Organized labor VII lay every brick. stone
end Tie, drive every nal sno weld the paint
wotk On structure costing $4,000. 10 be
erected II Spokane this spring for the Home
Business and professional men and members
= the various unions a Spokane are 70 raise
he fund needed 70 erect The building snd fur
ris1 y ron ce--zr 70 garret- kFsrF abe booied
nan n Spokane WI Be invited 70 contribute one
days Tork OF is equivalent II cash, while the
600 club, q which Arthur " Jones. s1
cf6cisl q The cigar makers union, Is secretary.
u1de-zkes 70 subscribe 4 dollar for every one
rstsec hF TIE unions and business men
re pro5ossl 10 donsfe day's WORK cane
frcn z z Eerusnson- secretary CT the stone
,rnzsoas' International union No. 4 Of spokane.
r-~ IL 81 m ~ q
and other trades and labor unions, Including
Fece-zl union No. 1854
Tie Eone fox ne Fr1eocless is az instiru-
uo- for which the Tcrk-nguen Of Spokane
sre wiling &c donate their services or money
i Is fo- ne benefit Of their children also to-
widows AID orphans who are unable 10 support
orpasns q Tie wealthy are not likely 70 need
working nan. who depends upon his labor for
tie support Of himself and his family, tie IL
s1ruuo1 makes direct appeal
The board OF directors OF the musl-
clans mutual protective union decided
II It's last meeting 10 open its ses-
sions AZ II o'clock IN the forenoon The
work OF the board has increased 10
such q degree OF late that i may have
70 meet twice instead Of once q week
The board suspended Thomas Low
ans ST. for neglect 70 pay hne OF
SIS imposed on him March 3. V. Paris
vas re11stEteo 70 membership r r.
Lee and Nita Wanda were admitted TO
membership by Imitation frankie Tice
q Portland Ore. was admitted on
transfer card. Several applications
were presented and turned over 10 the
committee on investigation
The san Francisco labor council has
received a letter from Samuel Com
re-s. president Of the American fedora
ton Of labor. informing Il that at q
conference n Washington with repre-
Eentstives from FIVE local labor orgeni-
cations. namely the typographical union.
boot and shoe workers, cigar makers.
united hstters and united garment
workers. he was authorized 10 CON-
rnunicete with the international
unions. state federations Of labor. cen
trsl bodies. organizers and the labor
press. urging that IN view Of recent
court decisions a special and continued
EFFORT be made 70 create greater de-
mand for union labor and union labor
products.
Al the last meeting OF woman's
auxiliary No. IS 70 the San Francisco
typographical union. held at the home