Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-07-16
POSTMEN HOLD
CONVENTION HERE.
Retirement Legislation.
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Retirement Legislation.
WHEREAS, the question OF superan-
nuation in the ranks Of Postal workers
Is still unsolved and that there are
many aged and disabled workers among
RESOLVED, that the Minnesota State
Association of Letter Carriers in con-
vention assembled at Wi1lmar July 18th
tional officers to do all in their power
to induce Congress to enact into law an
equitable retirement law and that said
law be supported entirely by the Gov
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Conversational Resolution.
WHEREAS, all letter carriers of the
State Of Minnesota are most grateful
to the 65th Congress for the passage Of
time of its passage seemed adequate.
Particularly do we appreciate the sup
port. of this much needed law given by
the representatives from our own state.
RESOLVED. by the Minnesota State
vention assembled that we extend our
representatives in Congress who sup
ported this measure and particularly
Representative Stevenson,
Equipments for Mounted Carriers.
WHEREAS, the equipment of mount
ed carriers has increased tremendous
ly in recent years, therefor be it
RESOLVED, that the Minnesota State
Association Of Letter Carriers in con-
vention assembled at Willmar July 18th
and 18th strongly favor the idea of the
Government owning, and keeping in re-
pair all such equipment.
Mr.. Fred II. Truax.
WHEREAS, the letter carriers of the
honored during the past four years by
| the most efficient services rendered by
| our most distinguished brother, Fred
| Executive Board of the National Associ-
| alton of Letter Carriers. He has ever
| shown kindly interest in the affairs Of
noting the good and welfare Of all in
| volved have been tireless. His volun-
| tary retirement as member of the
Council of Administration is occasion
letter carriers of the State Of Mime
| sofa, therefor be it
RESOLVED, that the Minnesota State
Association Of Letter Carriers in con-
and 18th extend their most sincere and
heartfelt thanks to Brother Truax for
his splendid record as a member of the
Executive Board, that we wish him all
success in his new field of endeavor,
| that while we part with him reluctant
| ly and deeply regret losing him from
our midst, we rejoice and are happy. in
| the fact that he is making good in his
present position.
| Endorsement Of Mr.. NJ. z. Donahue.
| WHEREAS, the retirement of Broth
er Truax our state loses representation
in the official. family of the National
Association Of Letter Carriers. We
feel that Minnesota. is entitled to a
place on the Executive Board Of our
National Organization, therefor be it
Salary Legislation.
! WHEREAS, the salaries now paid let
ter carriers of the United States have
| become shamefully inadequate to meet
the constantly increased cost Of living
WHEREAS, the workers in the Post
al Service have for years had to NEE
a most difficult problem because Of a
Ing cost Of the necessaries Of life. f.
provide decent living has become out
of the question. This condition cannot
continue: All other workers in the land
increases in wages to enable them to
tio9s The Federal Var dabsr Boar I'd
minimum salary on which family can
live z dseent1 4 therefor be it 1,nnoso+o
State Association of Letter Carriers in
convention assembled at Willmar, July
18th and 18th respectfully petition the
18Th fhT0agh our aena AS
present Redistribution law so that ou1
minimum wage be at least 100000 per
annum, that said increase be made re.
with railroad and other employees I'm.
der Government regulation. and be ii
RESOLVED, That a copy of this res.
olution be sent to both United States
Senators and all Representatives from
the State Of Minnesota, that copy
Office Committee of the Senate and the
House of Representatives and a copy
to the Postal Record for publication.
A. Hours Per Week.
WHEREAS. A hours per week is fast
becoming standard for all labor
throughout the country, therefore be II
RESOLVED, that the Minnesota State
Association Of Letter Carriers In con;
and 18th, go on record as favoring such
arrangement for all letter carriers Of
the United States.
Bond Premiums.
| WHEREAS, letter carriers are oblig
ed to pay the premium on their bonds
This burden should be borne by the
Government instead of the employee
therefor be 1t
that will give the letter carriers thei1
bonds free Of cost to them.
Substitute Carriers.
WHEREAS, the present status Of thu
substitute letter carriers is most de-
plorable and tends to keep desirable mer
from entering the service, therefor be +
RESOLVED, that the Minnesota State
Association of Letter Carriers in con
yention assembled at Willmar, Jul,
change that will. make the position
more attractive, and that the period o,
substitution be counted in determining
salary when promoted to the regular
force, and that a definite salary be es