Evening journal., 1918-03-07
some pullman MEN
JOIN LABOR UNION
Workers Take Step Upon
Invitation OF Central
Body Speakers
UPHoLSTkRERS
STICK TO JOB

Men employed at the plant Of the
Pullman Company who walked out on
Monday bccause OF dissatisfaction over
conditions under which they were
working, held a mass meeting yester-
day TO consider orgapization. me
gathering was TO have been held IN the
Central Labor Unions headquarters,
but 50 may men were present that
the meeting adjourned to lrish-Ameri-
can Hall
Officers Of the Central Labor Union
called the meeting to order, and John
G.. Saylor, secretary Of the Central
Body, acted as temporary chairman.
Later 10 the meeting the work was
turned over to the temporary officers
elected by the Pullman employees.
Mr.. Saylor called attention TO the fact
that the Central Labor Union stood for
organization, and stated that If the Pull
man men would become a part Of the
recognized labor movement by joining
the local unions Of their respective call
tings. the support OF the entire labor
movement OF Wilmington and vicinity
would be at the command Of the pull
man wOrkmcn.
James O'Kane. chairman of the organi-
zation committee Of the Central Labor
Union. also advised 100 per cent. or
ganization. stating that Labor today was
being recognized as the main support OF
the Government.
William h. Seward. president Of th'
Central Labor Union explained to th'
workmen that when they became
part OF tho labor movement, the,
would see the great benefits Of ben.
uniouized, adding that the unions mou'
IS Unity Of Purpose for ihe Brother
hood Of Man
John IT. Hickey, American Fedora
tion Of Labor organizer for Delaware
said: 81 am here to help you men hel
yourselves. The American Federatlo
Of Labor and the Central Labor Unio
can only help those who desire TO hel
themselves. You want TO pecoIne
part of organized labor. Join your OF
ganizstion, whether you are a carper
Ter, paintef, plumber steam ltte
electrician, patternmaker, canine
maker or a worker IN any olner trad
Those OF YOU who work at trades NJ
, mentioned in this summary VIII ,
amalgamated into a Federal Union a
rectly chartered by the American rec
Grafton Of Labor"
Following Mr.. Hickey's address, con
mlttees Of all the branches Of worl
men circulated application blanks Il
. membership in labor organizations an
as a direct result the entire body
Pullman wOrkmen designated It's intei
tion Of becoming unionized.
The temporary officers OF the Pul
man men who conducted the meellI
were extended a vote OF confidence
IA fffnn
handled transactions with the ohlcia
OF the Pullman Company, the centI
Labor Union. and all who aided in u
work Of perfecting the organization
The men OF the various branches
work at tho plant then recited M
grievances. which were enumerated
the committee The main bone OF ca
tention. of course. it was pointed OF
was the card system. A committee
fye men was appointed 20 act with "
officers OF the Central Labor Jni'
the ioint committee being designated
work toward the end Of presenting
side OF the wOrkmen TO Governm'
authorities other grievances were d
cussed and placed in the charge OF
committee, to present TO the aulho
ties.
Tine cOlNIllllft nA t4' NtittiN- 90
tand the Central Labor Union VIII
on behalf of The men and VIII pres
It's report at the next meeting OF
Pullman workers which is 10 pc y
AZ the Irlsh-American Hall al o'cl'
tomorrow morning. Organizers OF
various crafts will be in attendance
was stated by the committee, to aid
workmen In becoming members OF
organization Of their craft
BY direction Of the Central La
Union officials. by authorization Of
c. l.. l.. meeting OF Tuesday event
the members Of the Upholsterers
Trimmers' Union. which is an am
tlon OF the C.. 4. L. were instruc
TO stay at their work until notified
their international and the c. l..
officers.