Evening journal., 1919-02-19
LABOR OPPOSES
wage REDUCTION
Central Body Thinks Such
:. a Move Would Be
= Unwise
WANT EMPLOYMENT
BUREAU CONTINUED

Reduction IN wages at this time was
opposed by members OF the Central
Labor Onion at their meeting last night
when reports were received from one
Of the locals affiliated with the union
that a strike, Affecting several hundred
men and women. has been called In a
local plant because Of wage reductions.
Reference was also made 10 the fact
that several government officials had
opposed reductions IN wages.
4 letter vas received from the Street
and Sewer Department regarding the
sites for the proposed public comforts
and Indorslng the locations submitted
BY The Central body. A copy OF the let
Ter from City Council TO the Street and
Sewer Directors was also received.
wherein Council took n action on a
letter from the directors In reference 10
erecting these stations. simply receiv-
ing and Ming the communication from
the Street and Sewer Department.
The legislative committee reported al
length on several measures now pend
ing al Dover. among which was the
proposed amendments 10 the work
mons compensation law which has
been introduced as Joint bin OF the
Chamber Of comerce and the Central
Labor Union. Endorsement was also
gwen the substitute for House Bill No.
10i. regarding changes In the present
child labor law.
The following committee was named
10 visit City Council to place before
that body the matter OF erecting ner-
manent public comfort stations In vari-
Gus sections OF the city Joseph Har-
rington. H. A. W. Behen, James Kane,
John Haney and Morris Zebley. The
secretary was instructed 10 inform |
Council that the committee desired 10
confer with the committee OF the whole |
ct their meeting on February 26. one
week from tonight. A letter was also
directed to be sent 10 the Park Com
mlssioners concerning the provisions
for public comforts In the new park. TO
be laid out on the old Court House
square.
Much discussion was heard last even
ing In reference to the vocational train
Inc program 10 this city and flnal re-
Fort from all affiliated locals Is ex-
peeled at the next meeting.
Believing that the United States En-
ploymcnt Service Is just as essential or
even more so In peace times as In war
stress. the organization adopted the fol-
lowing resolution. appealing 10 Con-
eness to grant the appropriation ask
ed for by the Department OF Labor for
the continuance OF the work:
Whereas. The Tn ted states Depart
ment-of Labor IS now asking Congress
for an appropriation TO continue the
splendid services that have been rem
Iared TO labor and employment by the
'Cntcd states Employment Service. one
Of the divisions Of the department; and
Whereas. the Central Labor Union OF
wilmington and vicinity. which repre-
sents fully nfteen thousand workers
md their families appreciates fully
nst the United States Employment I
service has performed a highly success
ul Job, cirtually operating the machine '
sAile erecting II; therefore. be lt Ne
Resolved, That the Central Labos
mon goes on record as favoring the
continuation OF The Employment Ser
ice OF the Department Of Labor, TO-
Ne feel that through the elimination OF
employment activities on the part OF
private labor agents and contact agents
whose only Interest in the past has
been to m ilet money from both EN-.
ployers and employees. is proof conclu
sive that there Is an absolute need for