The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-02-04
THE CENTRAL
LABOR COUNCIL
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1921.

Nlcc-IfeSluenJ TOIlSOH CdlleU lIle
meeting to order at 8 p. M.
Credentials were presented by c..
f. Goldthorpe of the Theatrical
Stage Employees and Moving Picture
Operators; Frank Briggs and Fred
Stone of the Railway Car Men. The
credentials were accepted and the
delegates seated.
On request of the Building Trades
Council and Plumbers Union, Mr..
Plamback was placed on the unfair
list.
A motion was adopted instructing
the secretary to write to the Sno-
homish county representatives and
senators demanding that they vote
against the bill providing for con-
soldation of the industrial depart
ments framed on the recommended
tions of the industrial code commits
sion.
A plan for safety campaign in Sc
attic was received from the Seattle
Central Labor Council Among other
hings the plan provides for the
Elimination of carelessness. Referred
committee comprising Dele
ates Higgins, Wefferling and
Locke.
Committee Reports.
The Workers College reported an
,ttendance of about $50 last Thurs
,ay night. On next Thursday night
he subject taken up will be "Mod-
rn Day Economics"
The committee appointed on ar
angements for the st. John Tucker
ecture reported that all was in read
ness.
Bro. F. E. Craig reported that he
,ad received $17710 in cash and
lad disbursed $171.80, leaving
alance of $3.50, for the relief Of the
rs 1913 sacks of potatoes and other
egetables and had distributed 116
acks, leaving II sacks on hand.
here was received from Mr.. Deer
lg's dances $114.30 in six weeks.
he secretary was instructed to
rite letter to Mr.. Deering ex-
ressing the Councils appreciation
f his generosity.
The Irish committee reported prog
ess and was continued
The committee on the Farrell meat
larket was given further time
Reports by Unions.
The Butchers reported a good
aeeting and that they would hold
special to assess their members
per capita for the benefit of their
'wn unemployed.
The Structural Iron Workers re-
orted that there is no work in their
me at present.
The Printers had large attend
nee at which was considered the
OBJ scale.
The Teamsters had a good meet
lg and donated $3.45 cents for pay
'ent of labor jury.
The Railway Car Men had good
Meeting. They listened to a report
y Bro. Percy Tyler who had re-
urned from st. Paul where he at
ended the meeting of the gievance
ommittee of the Great Northern
ystem. The Great Northern "bunch"
the only one which has stood pat
m wages and working conditions.
fhis report brought forth discus
ion which gave the Council some
seful information.
The Building Laborers reported
iaving little trouble with one of
heir members who was charged
With scabbing on the job. His fail
re to attend meeting held to con-
,ider his case resulted in the union
assessing a fine of $25 against him.
The Auto Drivers reported a good
Meeting and that their members
we're still driving.
A motion was passed instructing
he legislative committee to draft
resolutions covering the subject of
high rents.
A current report that the Laun-
Try Workers were forced against
heir will to accept lower wages was
lenied. They agreed to accept so
Der cent of the net earnings of the
company until the latter had got
EN- over past embarrassing troubles.
The Council adjourned