United labor bulletin., 1910-11-24

Philadelphia.-Cons on ele-
vators and repairs was stopped In
many buildings here. when 200 en-
ployees of the Otis Elevator company.
all members of the International
Union OF Elevator Constructors, went
on strike as the result of an order Is
sued from the executive board Of the
union In New York. The strike orig
mated in Chicago over Jurisdiction be-
tween unions There are said to be
no grievances against the company
here and, according to an officer of the
Otis company, the men have asked
neither for an increase of wages or
shorter hours. The Otis company has
signed agreements with the interna-
tional union In ten cities for a term
Of three years, and its officers assert
the general strike of constructors en-
ployed by the company in this city be-
gan II months ago. growing out OF
a demand for recognition by the
union.
London. Eng. = The members Of
the Iron Molders' Union of Eng
land have Just entered into IN
Acknowledgement in Germany, Aus
tria. Norway, Sweden. Denmark
and Scotland. to exchange work
ing cards and extend each other
moral support in time of need. One
effect Of the International alliance will
be to restrict the sphere of strike
breakers. 1t will also tend to over
come radical prejudices and religious
differences.
Adelaide, Victoria.-One of the first
results Of the recent labor victory In
Australia is the decision of the victo-
rian government to retain the owner
ship Of the coal fields of the province
and operate them for use instead of
profit- An eight-hour day is establish
ed for the miners. no person being
permitted to work more than 48 hours
in one week below the ground. The
state will use the coal for its own
railroad system and will sell the sur
plus for manufacturing and domestic
purposes-
London, Eng.-British labor leaders
are communicating with colonial lead
ers with view to arranging a special
conference Of representatives of the
various labor parties of the empire to
be held in London in 1911. about the
time Of the colonial conference. The
idea Is to discuss the possibility Of
joint action between parties ON all mat
ters affecting the interests Of workers
IL the empire.
Washington-Large numbers Of
Malays now compete with the whites
in all parts Of Cape Province, South
Africa, as skilled mechanics at lower
wages The shoemaking and tailoring
trades are for the most part in the
hands Of Malays. Bricklayers' labor
ers are also colored men. So also are
numerous harness makers. bricklay-
ers and plasterers-
| Paris. France.-It Is understood that
the new cabinet. although 1t does not
oppose the principle OF trades union
ism, will propose law for enactment
declaring strikes by employees In the
public service and by state employees
to be illegal and providing a penalty
for persons engaged in such move
ments-
Chicago.-The international union
executive board has taken up the
grievance of Boston hoisting and port
able engineers union with big fire.
prooflng company over the manning OF
some of Its hoisting apparatus. The
same condition exists in New York
and this city, it is stated
Boston--Metropolit water works
union has again taken up the matter
of discrimination In that department
in paying the new $2.25 day rate.
Some men got 1t, and others. doing
similar work. still receive the old 81
a-day rate. it is claimed.
Brussels. Belgium.-There are now
only $4,000 lacemakers in Belgium as
compared with 10000 in 1876. The
maximum wages paid to the most
skillful lacemakers never exceed 80
cents a day. and out Of $500 workers
only about 20 receive the maximum
Chicago.-In conformity with an
agreement made a year ago, the 10000
street car men of Chicago now receive
20 cents an hour This makes an In
crease Of from 40 to 20 per cent. for
the car men since 1902. Next year
so cents an hour will be the maximum.
London. !. situation in the South
Wales coal fields. where 10000 miners
are on strike because Of the employ
ment OF non-union men. has become
so threatening that the local authori-
ties have applied for the services of
British cavalry.
Observation-Disclosures helpers union
reports that practically every frm has
granted its desired raise Of rs cents
day. which makes the new rate $2.25
q day.
Glasgow. Scotland.-The engine
keepers who work in and about the
Scottish mines are agitating an eight
hour day and are threatening to
strike. Before doing so they wish to
afYiliate with the Scottish Miners Fed
Grafton and the federation is consider
ing the question.
New York.-During strike disorders
at the corner Of Seventy-ffth street
and Broadway Patrick F. Roach. an
American express helper. was wound
cd in the side by revolver bullet. A
priest administered the last rites Of
the church to the dying man on the
sidewalk.