The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-09-07
MEETING OF THE
TRADES COUNCIL

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After reading the minutes of the
previous meeting, the Boise Trades &
Labor Council in regular session last
evening accepted the credentials of
Ed Price and A. c. Boot, delegates
from the local Typographical union.
Mr.. Boot being present was obligated.
A communication from the Colo
rado State Federation of Labor noti-
lied the council that the Merchants
Biscuit Co, were unfair and requested
that members be governed according
/ ly. The Central Labor Union of
Lancaster, Pennsylvania also stated
that cigars made by Otto Eisenlohr
& Bros, were unfair and that their
popular brand is the "Cinco." They
also asked the council for financial
aid which was given.
The following kilograms which
were received by Secretary r. C.
Bailey, OF the Trades Council, dur
ing the crisis OF the Tarinmens con-
troversy are self explanatory:
Washington, D. c. Aug. 80, 1916.
R. c. Badley:
The situation regarding efforts of
railroad men to enforce eight hour
workday is being placed in critical
position by Labor's powerful oppo-
nents. Won't you telegraph imme-
diately to both your United States
Senators and to your Congressman
now at Washington, ID. c. insisting
upon eight hour workday at present
compensation and in your telegram
emphatically protest against enact
ment of any law imposing upon
Americas workers involuntary servi-
tude even for a day, please have la
Dor and other friends in your COM
munity send similar kilograms
SAMUEL GOMPERS,
President American Federation of
Labor.
Acting upon President Gompers
request Secretary Bailey sent tele-
grams to the Idaho Congressional
delegation and received the following
replies
Washington, D. c., Sept /, 1916
MR.. R. c. BADLEY:
Secretary Boise Trades and Labor
Council Boise, Idaho.
By large majority we passed the
eight hour bill in the house today
no attempt will be made by this con-
gress to compel involuntary service.
ROBERT NJ. McCRACKEN.
Washington, D. c., Sept. l, 1916.
r. c. BADLEY:
Secretary Boise Trades Union,
Boise, Idaho.
] am unalterably opposed to a law
providing for compulsory arbitration,
| am in favor OF an eight hour day
but the bill as presented does not
provide for an eight hour day but for
ten hour days pay for eight hours
work cannot vote for it in that
form, ] could not look my constitu-
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cowardly and dishonorable an act, you
must bear in mind that | represent all
the people OF my state and this added
expense will be put upon the people
generally in the way of rates and
thereby add to the cost of living |
cannot vote to put it on them with
out any evidence or facts furnished as
to its justice and without those who
must ultimately pay it having an OPP
portunity to be heard; there are in
dustries in our state crippled and Lam
gushing because freight rates are al
ready so high farmers, fruit growers,
stoekmen and business men generally
have right to be represented and
heard before a still greater burden is
put upon them, the bill provides only
for a part of the men employed in
railway service. | am not willing to
discriminate. am anxious to serve
those who labor but want to do it
in a fair and honorable fashion and
with due consideration for the rights
of all concerned
VIM. T. BORAH
There was practically the same ex-
change of kilograms between Secre-
tary Spangenberg. Of the State Fed
Grafton Of Labor and the State dele
CATION. A
A partial report Of the Labor Day
committee was read and approved,
which proved the celebration had
been financial success Further time
twas granted the committee to make a
complete report
z. +. Cation, President Of the State
Federation Of Labor, reported on his
trip 10 Pocatello, where he was the
chief speaker on Labor Day He
stated the celebration was great
success and that city IS booming right
lalong.