The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-08-15


Miller l.. Campbell delegate from
Railroad Employees Union, Pleasant
vile, N. j., was among the most progress
held the principles Of trade unionism
ON every hand. He stood up for the
organization that he represented and
its full share Of consideration. Space
will not allow us TO go into detail con
corning the various activities of these
delegates, but we can at least touch on
some of the things that were accom-
plished through united effort on their
part at this convention.
Garrett Rice, President Railroad
Coach and Car Cleaners and Station
Porters Local 1881, of Chicago, ILL.,,
is we'll known in the labor movement in
this section and his energetic work in
connection with the development of
Coach Cleaners Organizations through
ont the country has been the means of
bringing relief and hope TO thousands
of the people who follow this line of
work in order TO earn a livelihood.
w. NJ. Watson, delegate from the
Freight Handlers Union 1861, Tampa,
Fla, was present with his balmy dis
position and fluent talk TO report for
the people engaged in handling freight
in the land of continuous summer and
his journey TO the convention in the
interest of his organization will prove
of lasting benefit to those who felt that
Watson was the man 70 lay their claim
for economic advantages before this
body of progressive workers.
Jordan w. Chambers, delegate from
Railroad Coach Cleaners Local 1908,
st. Louis, Mo- is a man who has served
as business representative of his or
ganization and has always devoted his
entire time 10 endeavoring 20 create bet
ter conditions for those of his class who
are compelled 20 work in order 10 live
and 20 aid in making the burdens light
err for toiling humanity. Mr.. Chambers
is well respected in his community and
an able representative of his organiza
ton.
WIN. Il. Mckinnon, delegate from
Shipyard Laborers Local 1880, Balti-
more, Md, one of the men 20 bring the
shipyard laborers' case to the conven-
ton, and aid others in trying 20 better
the condition of wage earners in bring
ing the standard of living 10 a just
level, whereby all people engaged in
gainful occupations may enjoy reason
able degree Of comfort, was an en.hu-
siassic delegate in his effort to bring
about closer relation Of the delegates
in order 20 insure full cooperation and
greater possibilities in the labor prob
lens of the race. His motto is "Col
ored workers, organize" and in so do
ing demand recognition.
Oscar Williams, delegate from
Freight Handlers Union, Local 1913,
st. Louis, Mo-, was elected 10 represent
his organization by an overwhelming
majority, showing their confidence in
his ability as representative. His
fight for their permission 70 become
members of The Brotherhood of Railroad
Clerks or secure an international char
ter for their Local Unions carried CON
siderable weight and left an impression
on those who were keenly interested in
his earnest endeavor TO bring the wages
of the members Of his organization up
to just level where they could be real
Americans and not wage slaves depend
ing upon the good will of the employer
but relying on their united efforts TO
make necessary changes from time TO
time.
Arthur Herbert, delegate from Oyster