The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-03-15
TRADES COUNCIL


dentials from the Tailors and was
seated in place of Brother Carl
Christianson.
On request of the Butchers the
Quality Market, 18th and Broadway,
was taken off the unfair list.
On request of the Teamsters, c.
A. Worth and C. J. Witt were taken
off the unfair list.
A communication was received
from the Rev. Sydney Strong of
Seattle, Chairman of State Com
mittee to assist in carrying out
recent legislation regarding the dis
positions of war prisoners, fathered
by President Wilson and approved
by the officers of the A. F. of l..
The law provides for more efficient
ly utilizing prisonres and compen-
sating them for their labor. Mr..
Strong requests that the Council
appoint a committeeman for Sno-
homish County. The request in the
letter was complied with and Pres
ident Vingen was elected to serve
on the committee.
The Seattle Bakery and Confec-
tionery Workers sent in note re-
minding the Council that they were
still striking against and boycotting
unfair houses. The following are
the unfair concerns: Pacific Coast
Biscuit Co., Partisan Candy Co., Koe-
mig Candy Co., Imperial Candy Co.,
Emery Candy Co., Wallace Candy
Co., and Sanitary Candy Kitchen.
The Council endorsed the action
of its officers in sending a night
letter to Governor Lister endorsing
Judge Guy C. Alston for appoint
ment to fill the vacancy on the Su-
preme bench caused by the death
of Justice Morris.
The committee on organization re-
ported on the good progress made
by the Railway Clerks. This union
has started out with bright pros
poets. The Railway Clerks will give
social with good eats and dancing
at the Labor Temple on the night
of the 25th. Members and their
friends and their wives and invited
guests will be present.
A motion prevailed to elect three
voluntary organizers to work under
credentials from the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. Fred X. Over
man, Wilbert Pilon and James Bal
lew were elected.
Reports of Unions
The BARRIERS had an interesting
meeting at which they raised their
scale and shortened their hours.
Hours now are $50 a. m. to p.
m. Open until 8 p. m. on Satur-
days.
The Butchers and Electrical Work
ers reported good meetings.
The Boilermakers had good
meeting. Three applications.
The Machinists had good meet
ing. There were four limitations
and eight applications. The men,
bership is growing so rapidly that
larger hall is contemplated.
The Molders held meetings We'd
nesday and Saturday of last week
and last Monday. They report six
Withdrawals and one reinstatement.
The Shingleweavers reported one
mill running and fourteen down.
The Timberworkers reported
fine meeting, which was addressed
by organizer C. o. Young and Bro.
Durie of Eureka, California.
The Label League reported a fine
meeting. There were five initia-
tions. Attention was called to the
DANCE to be held at the Red Mems
Hall next TUESDAY night, the 10th
under the direction of the Label
League. Don't forget it. Tickets
75c, ladies free.
The Hod Carriers and Building
Laborers reported new scale to
take effect the 1st of May. 1t
raises the present scale of $3.50 to
$3.50 up to $3.50 to $500.
Delegates were directed to inform
their locals that C. w. Knapp, Gus
todian of the Labor Temple wishes
the house and telephone numbers
of the presidents, secretaries and
business agents of the several un-
ions, to the end that he may keep
in closer touch with employers and
employees.
A vote of thanks was given the
Pastime Amusement Parlors for the
presentation of a box of "Wm.
Blackman" cigars. a
| Organizer c. o. Young made
short talk replete with good advice
drawn from his experiences of more
than fourteen years in the field as
A. F. of L. Organizer. He didn't
give the delegates any honey or soft