Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-09
OHIOLABOR GIVEN
VOICEN WARPLAN
GOVERNOR cox INVITES
UNION MEN TO ACT.
Industrial Problems and Selection of
Workers in War Service to Be
Part of the Duties Assigned
to Labor Representatives.
Especial Correspondence1

DAYTON, Ohio, June 5.-Following
the meeting held at Columbus two
weeks ago in response to Governor
Cox's call TO consider war problems
and at which were represented en-
ployers and employees, together with
representatives of chamber of COM
merce, etc, Secretary-Tr Don
nelly of the Ohio State Federation of
Labor, has been endeavoring to cry
stallize some. of the sentiments ex-
pressed at that meeting into estab-
lished policies of action upon the part
of the state, employers and employees.
Representative Labor Men
1t is pleasing to announce that sue
cess has crowned these efforts. At
meeting held in Dayton, Saturday of
last week, with Governor Cox, Thomas
J. Duffy of the industrial commission;
Chairman F. c. Croxton of the labor
division. Ohio branch council of ma
tional defense, and Thomas J. DON
nelly, John J. Quinlivan and o. B.
Chapman, representing the Ohio State
Federation of Labor; John P, Frey,
Iron Molders international Union;
James Wilson, Pattern Makers League
of North America: Charles r. Ather-
ton. International Union of Metal Pol
ishers and Buffers, and Charles II.
Wirmel. Engineers Union No. IS. the
advisability and justice of giving labor
adequate representation upon the Gre
alton of a subcommittee of nine men,
bers from the council of defense to
handle industrial disputes, was pre-
sented to Governor Cox. After many
phases of the industrial situation had
been discussed. together with the prob
lem Of exemptions from military serv-
ice. Governor Cox agreed with labor
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tion.
Cooperation Of Effort.
This is in perfect accord with the
policy enunciated by the American
| Federation Of Labor. and Ohio is one
Of the first states to have its governor
take action along these lines. The
greatest amount Of cooperation on
| the part of all classes in Ohio for
the successful prosecution of the war
should result, industrial disturbances
be almost eliminated, and justice done
the workers, while dealing fairly with
employers.
The following statement issued to
the press Saturday by Secretary
Treasurer Donnelly. Immediately upon
the conclusion of the conference, sets
forth very clearly the purposes of the
meeting. and what labor will receive
| in the way of representation at the
hands of Governor Cox.
To Assure n Square Deal.
I'VE came here for the purpose of
giving aid to the scientific assembly
of the industrial strength of the state.
Labor recognizes that in this time Of
stress a great responsibility falls on
il because of the important part it
plays in production. 1t is our wish
that labor's policies be so made and
maintained as TO assure a square deal
to the country and a square deal TO
workers. so that the fullest degree of
cooperation can be secured. The gov
ernor has given his assurance that on
the war council labor will be adequate
" represented, and that n sub-com-
mittee will be appointed therefrom
with. equal representation as between
labor and employers, for the purpose
of considering all industrial problems
arising from the condition of war. We
have been given to understand, also,
by the governor that in the large in
dustrial centers labor will be given a
membership on the call to the colors'
boards. Altogether, we are greatly
pleased with the governmental attitude
and we purpose giving our strength
and our patriotism in support of. IT"