Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-09
Heavy Drain on United Mine
Workers Of America Prin-
clpal Reason for CapituIa-
ton of Labor.
WAGE REDUCTION OF
10 PER CENT ACCEPTED
J. f. WeIborn, President of
Colorado Fuel and Iron Co.,
Says Chances for Employ
ment Are Not Good.

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Denver, Dec s.--The Colorado coal
strike was tonight called off. effective
December 10. This action was taken
by the convention OF District Is OF
the United Mine Workers of America
by q unanimous vote late tonight af-
ter an all day session and ratiflcs the
report Of the International executive
board. Introduced today. recommend
Ing the termination OF the strike
Tho action OF tho convention car
rics a Recommendation of further ef-
forts to unioniae the mines OF Colo
RADIO, and pledge to reduce the wage
scale In the nnionized mines 70 the
level OF the scale paid by the large
companies. This reduction amounts to
10 per cent.
Tho final vote was taken on mo-
ton to adopt resolution introduced
By select committee. This commit
tee was'appolntcd after n report from
the international executive committee
of the United Mine Workers.
finances Play Important Part.
Resolutions had been presented.
recommending that the strike be
called off. The decision of the inter-
national board was explained to dele
gates as having been based on the f.
nancial condition Of the union and
the fact that President Wilson re-
Gently appointed a commission TO
which the miners may be able to refer
their differences with their employ
ers.
The night session of the ccnven-
ton was taken up with a vigorous
debate which ragged principally around
the subject of future union mid for
the strikers and their women and
children. No definite assurance was
given on behalf Of the international
organization. but 1t was stated that
as much financial support ms possible
would be afforded.
The resolutions adopted by the con-
vention follows:
Resolutions Adopted.
we. your committee on policy ap-
prove and ratify the action of the in
executive hoard In regard /
to the Colorado strike.
I'VE also recommend that IL. after !
by the authorized rep- |
of the organization. II Is
found that striker he blackllsted |
because of his activity In the strike, !
hat nc be rendered assistance by the !,
organization.
1--WE also recommend that we ex- I
end the very best legal aid to our
brothers who have been or
nay be falsely accused of crime on
recount of their activity in the strike
ind make every endeayor TO secure
heir early acquittal and release.
Discuss Wage Scale.
I'VE also recommend that the In
ernationaI and district representa-
ives Of the organization be empow-
red 10 carry out the understanding
lad with the Independent operators
n regard To the Trinidad wage scale.
This understanding was to the effect
hat II we could not force the big
to pay the advance we de-
that we would not expect the
mail companies, that have recognize
d our union. to pay the same.
in conclusion. We wish TO express
in the international or
of the United Mine worlt-
RS OF America for their generous and
oval support of our strike. and We
wish tn commend the international
,fficers and district officials who
ave worked so Loyalty and jealousy
or our cause.
TO Continue Unionizing.
Eve further advise that on Thurs
Law. December 10. the strike be Of
iclally terminated on the basis sub
nitted in the resolution adopted by
he International executive board and
hat all strikers apply for their form
r positions in the mines on that day.
1--WE also recommend that the eff
orts to thoroughly organize the state
Il Colorado be continued. and that
very mine worker In the state be
.dvised OF his right to belong to the
rnitcd Mine Workers OF America, as
provided by the laws of the state OF
Colorado.
WILLIAM c. GILBERT,
ORCHARD DONALD,
THOMAS HOWELL,
IN. II. vAsoUEz,
..W. n. b. SLOAN,
ID. ]. REESE.
WILLIAM KISSEIL-s
Comment by Welborn.
]. II. welborn. president of the Col
RADIO Fuel & Iron CO.. upon learning
+ the termination of the Colorado
oais strike tonight. said;
II do not care to gloat over the
esult. There is one unfortunate fea-
ue Of the present situation and that
! that owing to dull business. It will
e a long time before we can give
he men employment. The situation
the strikers serves to IL
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