Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16

Albany. n. Y: Frank Ryan. Chicago;
James Hannahan. Chicago. ana I. l-eps'
New Jersey vice presidents. 1T was oe-
cided to hold the next annual convention
in Denver, Col, next November
The constitution was also adopted, ana
is in substance. as follows: The name
shall be the Building Trades Deoartmeht
of the American Federation OF LABOR, ana
the membership be confined 10 f"lioliii
and international building trades organl-
cations affiliated with the American red
Grafton of Labor.
Object of Society.
The object shall be 10 encourage the
formation of local organizations of build
ing workmen, to adjust trade disputes TO
create a more harmonious feeling between
employer and employe and to issue char-
tiers to councils.
The annual convention is to be held the
first Monday in May. Special conventions
NAV be called by the president should
majority of the affiliated national and m
ternationaI organizations SO request Inc
basis of representation in the conventions
shall be: From national or international.
unions of less than 1000 members. one
delegate: 1900 or more. two delegates;
nut or more. three delegates; 1860 Or
more. four delegates; $1,000 or more. hVe
delegates.
Two provisions relate to the question of
good standing" and the following SIX TO
officers and meetings of the executive
courcl.
The revenue for the support of the de-
partment shall be derived from an inita-
ton fee on the national or international
unions Of 500 each, the sale OF 'su3ones
and by a per capita tax OF one-cuarter
of l per cent per member per month upon
members of all affiliated national ard In
tcrnational organizations, and the sale OF
charters and supplies to local and state
councils the cost of the same to be $40
to each organization
Salaries and Allowances.
The president shall receive as compensa-
ton a salary of $500 per year; the sec
retary-treasurer shall receive as com0en-
sation salary of So.cOo per year; the ex-
ccutive council shall receive for each
meeting and for all other work required
of them and done under orders Of the
president. as compensation. 81 per day.
The above officers shall receive transDOr-
tatiOn charges and be allowed $50 ser
day for hotel and incidental expenses.
Each affiliated organization shall be re-
urlired to submit written statement COW
ering the extent and character of its
trade jurisdiction. and encroachment by
other trades will not be cOuntenanced or
tolerated. Conflict of jurisdiction shall
be settled in confidence.
The following committees, consisting of
five members each. shall be appointed by
the president: Rules and order of business,
report of president. report of secretary
treasurer. resolutions. laws. organization,
adjustment, local and state organizations.
The president shall direct the chief
executive officers of three national or
international unions, at least ten DAYS
previous to the holding of the annual
convention. to appoint one delegate each
from their respective delegations-elect.
who shall compose the auditing COM
mittee. This committee shall audit the
accounts of the department for the pre-
ceding twelve months, and report upon
credentials Immediately upon the open
being of the convention.
Close Communion
None other than members OF bona
fide trade union shall be permitted 10
address the convention or read papers
therein. except by a tWo-thlrds vote of
the convention.
No grievance shall be considered by
any convention that has been decided
by a previous convention. except upon
the recommendation of the executive
council nor shall any grievance he con-
sidered where the parties thereto have
not previously held conference and
attempted to adjust the same themselves.
Each organization affiliated with a local
courcil shall be held responsible for the
organization which fails or refuses TO
dis cipline its members for violations of
the working rules of the council shall
be dealt with in accordance with the
laws. All local councils shall adopt a
quarterly working card of uniform char
acler. which shalfObe carried by all af-
filiated members. and no other card shall
b. recognized by the affiliated trades on
any jon or building where they are en-
ployed. The usual local officers are pro-
video for.
No local council shall reject an appi-
cation for membership by a local union.
chartered by a national or international
OF ga MIA ton affiliated with this depart
ment. The eligibility of all delegates
whose credentials have been presented to
the local councils shall be determined by
the local council in accordance with Its
laws. This department grants full au-
tonomy to all local councils in the gov
errment of their local affairs in con-
fOrmity with the laws of this department
Strike-ordering Power.
All demands for increased wage or re-
duction of hours must be submitted to
the local council and receive it's approval.
and under no consideration shall local
union or unions of any organization at
fliated with this department be allowed to
begin strikes without the local council
consent.
state or province may form state building
| trades councils in the United states OF
| Canada. with power to make their own
laws in conformity with the laws of the
depa rtment.- Amendments to constitution
can be made only by majority vote during
| the annual conventions.
|,
Needham Debating Team Chosen
The Needham Debating Society OF
George WASHINGTON University has elected
the following officers for the second Sc
| mester: John Jensen. president: Harry III.
| Pierce, vice president: p. j. Altizer. sec