The wageworker., 1910-02-05

At its meeting last Friday night the
Central Labor Union got down to busi-
ness, and after amending the constitu-
ton so as to provide for a more
equitable system Of dues. proceeded to
take a hand In some important civic
matters.
Heretofore the dues to the central
body have been 81 a month for unions
having less than twenty-five members,
and $3.50 for unions having twenty
five or more. This was not equitable.
as several small unions were paying
considerably more per capita than the
larger unions. Hereafter the dues
will be $3.50 a monoth per union and
9 cents per capita. Every time del
egate Is present 25 cents of the dues
are remitted. Thus, II all three dele
gates OF a union are present at both
meetings in the month, the union Is
rebated the $50 dues and pays only
the cents per capita. 1t is be-
Heved-and hoped-that this system
will result in a larger attendance.
A committee consisting Of Kelsey.
Coffey and Maupin was appointed to
prepare revised version of the con.
stitution and bylaws.
The delegates also took cognizance
of the meat strike" by adopting the
following resolutions:
Whereas, Unlawful trusts and COM
bines have secured practically absolute
control of the food products of the
country and the distribution thereof
thereby enabling them to exact exor
btant prices from the people; and
Whereas, There is now manifest
upon the part of the people disposi-
tion to resent these exorbitant de-
mands by what is in effect boycott
of certain trust-controlled products
notably the meal supply of the coun-
try, but which Is in fact merely pro-
cess of pinching the belly to make up
tor the results of not properly using
the franchise; therefore be it
Resolved, By Lincoln Central Labor
Union, representing the allied trades
union OF Lincoln, that we are in hearty
sympathy with any movement calcu-
lated TO prevent further extortion by
trusts and combines, and ready at any
time to join hands with fellow work
ers elsewhere to boycott those who
deal unjustly.
Resolved, That we recommend In all
kindness and fraternal spirit the neces-
sity Of informing ourselves more fully
before exercising the franchise. and
use the boycott of the ballot against
the aforesaid trusts and combines.
Resolved, That copies of this reso-
luton be sent to sister bodies in Ne
oraska. Iowa, Missouri and Kansas,
and that a copy be furnished to the
official organ OF the American FEEDER
alton of Labor.
The following resolutions demanding
an amendment to the homestead laws
We're adopted:
Whereas, The present homestead
laws are antiquated. preventing by
their harsh and unreasoning terms
many deserving people from securing
possession Of lands now vacant. and
Whereas, Avenues of employment In
the congested centers of trade are
constantly narrowing. making the
struggle for existence more intense
each year; therefore be it
Resolved, BY Lincoln Central Labor
Union, representing the allied trades
unions of Lincoln and vicinity that
We demand of our representatives and
senators in congress a modification of
the homestead entry laws; first, to do
away with the present demoralizing
and unjust lottery plan of distribu.
ton; and second, to provide for joint
homestead entry making it possible
for two persons not owning land to
file upon homestead. only one being
required to live thereon. the other be
ing permitted to remain where en-
ployment may be secured and wages
earned to help improve the land. the
homestead later to be divided between
the two and patents issued seperate
ly. Such an amendment to the home
stead laws would be of real benefit tc
people now landless. relieve the con
gestion in the large cities, settle uE
more rapidly fertile lands now vacant
develop our common country and in
ure to the good of all the people
Resolved. That this body call upon
the friends of labor everywhere to
join with it in demanding of congress
the amendments herein mentioned. Be
1t further
Resolved. That this resolution bt
spread upon the minutes of this body
and copies thereof be furnished the
press of the city.