The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-06-25

tons. The railroad companies refused.
Each and all Of these demands were
refused refu by the railroad companies, and
over, period of eighteen days, the
overburdened workmen were compelled
to strike. They ceased work at 6
oclock on the evening of November
April, 1910: Then vote was taken
which resulted in calling off the strike.
Credit Where 1t Is Due.
TOO much credit cannot be given
PRESIDENT F. T. HaWley and his assist
ants. who handled this affair. 1t was
tie, and I am of the opinion that if
the men had not shown weakness in
the middle Of the controversy, the
strike would have ended in a triumph
their ranks, and when their officials
had the trouble on the verge of
settlement. the men in open meetings
would rise to. their feet and declare
In the next three or four days they
would return to work at their old jobs.
The OFFICIALS of the railroad companies
heard Of these declarations Immediate
and although they were inclined to
settle after hearing the sentiments Of
some of the switchmen, they fatty
refused to have anything further to
union.
I regret to say. also, that some of
the men made good their threats anu,
d inG,tr ret ot n, to work But to the ma
the greatest praise for the Loyal ana
manly manner in which they remained
out in behalf of the organization. The
have been, and I, myself, know that a
Tot OF hardships were endured by many
OF the truly loyal members of the Or
Eanization. These were intensified by
to receive financial assistance and got
desert the ranks W
The Leather Workers Strike.
The Leather Workers strike was
over the United States and covering
Canada, also. This craft contains the
most underpafd mechanics belonging
to any labor organization in existence;
and while the employers have rnaue
stubborn fight against its members, it
is gratifying to note that the latter
are gradually winning the battle, sign
ing up shop after shop in different
parts OF the country
What the St. Paul Bakers Asked.
The Bakers union of ST. Paul asked
only for a reduction Of one hour in the
work Of the night shift. The men on
and asked that the number be 1euueeo
to nine without any change in wages
This was refused at first BY the master
bakers, but before the expiration Of
three signed up on the terms demanded
by the men and the workmen in these
three shops were forced to strike. The
three establishments which held out
were the st. Paul Bread company, the
Anton Gleissner bakery and the Abram
son Baking company. The last named
mas since accepted the terms Of the
men and become thoroughly union
Bread Company Refused Arbitration.
In. a vigorous effort to bring about
a settlement with the St: Paul Bread
IF the sas nassp
Board. This the company refused to
even consider, thereby showing an
utter absence of all disposition on its
part to be Just; fair or reasonable;
to submit the differences between It
and ITS employees to arbitration was
a5G
messed IN our state. The workmen
period of labor, such as is enjoyed by
And as the work they were engaged tesi
IN had to be performed at night, and
kept them employed for longer time
d daan ~ most o;t, Workmen have. either by
OF unusual hardship.
Under the circumstances their de-
mand was far from being excessive
or at all out Of the way, but on the
contrary, was very moderate and
shouid have been granted without OBJ
position by this company, as it was
In the case of many other establish
ments. Yet here was a large indus
trial institution, dependent for its pat
ronage on the adherents and friends
OF organized labor to considers
extent; which proclaimed its purpose
to still WELD the slave-drtver's lash. II
1T could, at this advanced time in the
worlds history and the present broad
and elevated state Of public sentiment
against oppressive hours Of labor. The
action OF this company is deserving
of the severest condemnation from ali.
1a1r-m1nded persons: -
feel 1T my duty, as it is a pleasure
to me, to again call your attention to
tne trade untonists Of the city Of Du-
ruin: All OF you must remember dis {
tinctly the terrible battle waged
against the union workmen Of that,
Of organized labor there. In that con-
test the enemies Of union labor were
inspired and backed up, If I am relf-
ably INFORMED. by one Of the greatest
corporations on the face of the earth.
c na5fE Paying az oa visit to that City re-
I am highly gratified to report to YOU
that the labor organizations In Du-
luth, since going through that battle.
are now In a better condition than they
were before. 49, ~
! cite this fact to you under the
who thus confronted and confounded
one OF the worst attacks upon our
movement Of which we have lrnnwI-
edge; are entitled to all the credit that