The wageworker., 1909-12-25

luUIdHdp luu.-fAu CullOlAd tAloI
tells of flourishing condition of the
bridge and structural iron workers ap-
pears in the official journal of the In
ternational Association of Bridge and
Structural Iron Workers, the Bridge
mems Magazine. 1t sets forth that re-
ports received at headquarters are,
as rule, very encouraging, and that
in most localities work is plentiful,
all hands are employed, and in some
instances men are in demand. Under
such conditions it goes without say
ing that the time is opportune to ad
vance the interests of the organiza-
ton to increase our membership, to
lay aside funds for future contin-
gencies, and to gather together un-
der the banner of the international
association all, or nearly all, the COM
petent worknen who are now outside
the fold. Since the last issue of the
magazine two new local unions have
been organized. One, of inside men,
at st. Louis, Mo-, the other at San An
tonic, Tex. Arrangements are under
way whereby it is expected that ad-
dlt1onal organizations will be added to
the roster of the international asso-
| citation in the very near future"
New York.-An important feature of
| the convention of the International
Seamen's Union of America, held in
| New York city during the first week
in December, was monster mass
meeting to be held on the 9Th, at
which Samuel Gompers, president of
the American Federation of Labor,
| presided. Among the speakers were
/ nd -
international union; Victor Olander,,
general secretary of the Lake Sea-
mems union, and Joseph H. Wilson,
president of the Sailors and Fire
mems National Union of Great Britain.
Memphis, Tenn.-The plan OF en-
ploying doctor on a sort of COM
munity scheme has been adopted by
members of the Carpenters union,
and is spoken of very highly by its
promoters. Members of this craft
have obtained the services of physi-
clan, and each pays a nominal sum a
month, sick or well, which guarantees
medical attention to the members of
his family. Many members have OBJ
tanned pass books in the new plan,
and it is expected to prove very popu-
lar with the carpenters.
Chicago.-There is no danger of an
extension of the strike of the Switch
mems union to Chicago until after ne
gotiations have been held between the
local grievance committee of the union
and the general managers conference
committee. This was admitted by To-
cal leaders of the switchmen, who
added that no strike vote has been
taken by the members of Chicago
lodges. Until such a vote is taken,
they said, threats of strike are
without foundation.
BOstOn.-The railroad men of this
vincinity do not expect that there
will be any local end to the big
switchmen's strike now on in the
northwest. The railroad brother.
hoods have the country divided into
three great divisions, western south
: ern and eastern. Each acts as an in.
; dependent unit in nearly all scale
matters.
Boston.-The New Bedford and Fall
River textile councils are completing
the plans for the holding of meetings
l of representatives of all the textile or
= ganizations of the state in this city
= uuI1u6 Luc SOSSlOuS VI Tic l661SldIuTS
: SO as to act on all matters of concern
: to the unions and the measures which
+ they desire of the lawmakers.
New York.-Only 20 years old, Mat
thew Woll, president of the Interna
T tional Photo -Engravers' union, is prob
t ably the youngest international pres
r ident Working "at the bench" by
q day and studying at night, he put him
0 self through a considerable law course
Kansas City, Mo.-John T. Smith
| of the cigar makers is the labor mem
q Der of the public utility commission
of Kansas City. This commission il
e a standing body that deals with tele
phones, street railways, electric
/ lighting, etc. =
New York-A. Rosenberg, presiden
of the Garment Workers union, says
that in his line more men than wome1
are employed in the larger cities, bu
that in smaller places women ant
r girls do much the greater part of the
e work.
l. New York.-A plan has been ap
proved for organization among tn,
II 100000 commercial stenographers ant
e typists In the United States and Can
ada who would be eligible to join
e union.
), New York.-The recent Nationa
q Fraternal congress estimated that 5,
T. per cent. OF the death losses frog
& tuberculosis could be saved to tn,
2 various unions and fraternal organi
cations of the country.
l. Pittsburg, Pa.-Serious trouble Il
# feared at the plant of the Colonia
$ Steel Company in Monaco. Pa, wher'
= the strike situation Is still tense. Sa
l. looms are closed and the sale of weap
e ons has been prohibited. Deput,
, sheriffs are being sworn, and If thi
e force is found inadequate the Penn