The wageworker., 1910-01-01

throughout the United States and
Canada at the close of a momentous
two days conference. The decision to
battle long and hard against the stand
taken by the steel corporation in its
policy of "open shop" was reached by
the labor conferees only after hours OF
debate and deal Of trouble. The
grievances of organized labor against
the steel corporation as set forth in
the resolution have been forwarded to
President Taft and the United States
senate and house of representatives.
The governors of the states i'll which
the United States Steel corporation
owns plants or has interests also will
receive copies of the resolution. The
resolution deals principally with the
low wages paid the men in the employ
of the steel corporation, the hours of
work, and the general condition of op-
preston under which the corporation
is alleged to hold it's employees.
Boston.-The board on wages for
1910 at the Charlestown navy yard
reported recently. Wage increases
are given the boilermakers, copper
smiths, die sinkers, both house and
ship joiners, ordnancemen, wiremen,
painters, shipfitters and varnishers
and polishers. A new rating of tool
dresser was established with a rate
for first class of 1886 a day. No
reductions were made. The men whose
wages were not increased will be
given the opportunity, if they desire,
to protest to the navy department,
through the commandant, up to De
cember 81.
Bradford, Pa.-Oficial announce
ment was made here that the 60 hand
blown glass plants of the country will
in few days apply for articles of in
corporation under the laws of this
state for company to be known as
the Imperial Window Glass Company
of the United States. The new concern
will be capitalized at $1O,O0O,O0O. One
of the articles of Incorporation will
provide for an immediate increase of
five to ten per cent. in the wages of
the hand-blown glassmakers of the
United States. This order will affect
about 5000 men.
Detroit, Mich.-In regard to a report
emanating from Lansing. Mich, that
the Michigan Central railroad had in
creased the wages of its trainmen and
telegraph operators, General Superin-
tendent S. w. Brown of the Michigan
Central said ''The conductors and
brakemen were given an increase of
approximately Is per cent. several
weeks ago. The negotiations with the
men extended till nearly the last of
October, but the increase was made
effective October L."
New York.-Miss Anne Morgan,
daughter of J. P. Morgan, is an appli-
cant for membership in the Woman's
Trade Union league and when her
name has been approved she will be-
come regular member, paying one
dollar year. which is the fee. This
is the league to which the striking
shirtwaist makers belong and the ap-
plication for membership means that
tempt the girls are making for their
own betterment. ....
st. Paul, Minn.-After Is days Of
negotiating between the Switchmen's
Union of North America and the joint
committee of railroad managers, rep
| resenting IS railroads of the north
west strike involving 1900 switch
men became effective. The men are
employed by the various railroads
running west and north of st. Paul
| from Lake Superior to the Pacific
| coast.
Paris. France.-An Anglo-French
treaty is being concluded which pro-
vides for equal treatment in respect
| to compensation for injuries to citi-
| zens of one country working In the
other. It does not apply to employees
who have worked only six months in
| one country, or persons engaged in
| transport service, whose business
headquarters are in the other country.
Boston.-A special meeting of Bos-
ton Coremakers' union has been called
to consider whether 1t will admit to
membership the women employed in
the core making shops of Greater Bos-
| ton, or contest with the proprietors
| over the propriety of their employ
ment in this arduous laboring work.
| Charleston, S. C.-The commercial
telegraphers' organization is actively
engaged in organization work, the
southeastern states being the principal
field of activity. New unions have
been formed in this city, Columbia, S.
c., and Augusta, Ga.
Cincinnati.-Thimas Fisher, sixth
vice-president of the International
Brotherhood of Painters, Paperhangers
and Decorators, was found dead in his
room at private boarding house.
Death was due to natural causes.
Boston.-The Maine Central rail-
road has adopted new scales and
working rules for its engineers, fire.
men, operators and station agents.
Many betterments are granted, espe-
cially for additional compensation for
| extra duties.
Chicago.-Steps are being taken by
! interested members of some of the
railway organizations to obtain a thor
! ough organization of all lines of work
| men in the railway yard service