Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-01
400, 900 WORKERS
DISCARD TOOLS IN
LABOR CONFLICT
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mon!ng both Jewell and Heaiy be-
fore the board. Dir. HeaIy arrived
just before the close of the session.
but Mr.. Jewell was not found. and II
was said that he had left the civ
until after the hour set for the walk
out OF his men tomorrow
In contrast to the complete failure
10 throttle The shipments strike. tho
labor boards inquiry met with
marked success in the case of the
maintenance of-way employees and
me contract cases OF the twenty
'"''" railroads., also cited to appear
at today's inquiry.
Ronds TO Cancel Contracts.
TWetve railroad representatives
turned the session into a testimonial
meeting as tEey arose, one after IN
other and announced their wi,,,rn
ness TO cancel all existing contracts
Tor the performance OF railroads.
work by outside firms. Practically
all maintained il was their legal
right TO contract such work. but e.
| pressed a desire 10 comply with the
boards rulings. H. thereby, the strike
| crisis might be relieved.
lhree other union heads. in add-
ton to President Cradle. OF the
gave assurance to the board that.
| although their unions were taking.
strike votes. no call to quit work
would be issued Immediately
Inc announced delay of the main
tenance- strike call. which
had been expected tonight from the
headauarters in Detroit. came after
lengthy discussion between Mr..
Cradle and Chairman Hooper Mr..
[ Cradle told tho hoar6 th,,
half OF the ?2S.ooo votes had already
been canvassed. the results thus
Tar showing big majority" in favor
OF strike.
states Workcrs' Grievances.
The employees grievances he ex
piained. included the $4,000 600 pay
cut which goes into effect under a
BOARD decision tomorrow: the con-
tracing Of track labor and removal
/ or the eisht-hour day through sew
eral rules changes recently issued
by the labor board. II the men
could have some assurance OF re-
nearing on these grievances. Mr..
cradle said, he volunteered TO use
MS influence" 20 prevent strike.
The power TO sanction walkout.
the union chief declared. lies in his
executive committee OF hve men
meeting OF that committee will he
held in Chicago July 3, Mr.. Grable
sa!d. and n, tina; time a thorough re-
consideration of the situation Will
be made.
Touching on the wage cut Mr.
Cradle declared that the cost OF liv-
ms, as shown by government statis-
ties had actually risen in the face
81 the impending wage cut Chair
man Hooper Immediately agreed that
Whenever facts warranted the board
would readily consider wages in the
lish, OF changing conditions Main
~ upon this assurance OF renewed
consideration or his mems wages Mr..
Cradle agreed that no strike call
would be issued tonight. and that his
own efforts would be directed to-
wards avcrting strike
Trains To Continue to Run.
The trains will continue 10 run,
strike or no strike" railway execu-
tlves united in declaring tonight
after the efforts OF the United States
Railroad Labor Board 10 halt a
strike Of 400 900 shopmen set for
tomorrow had met with apparent fall
ure
Neither the maintenance -of-way
employees, who also have been tax
ing strike vote, but who have de-
clded not 10 walk out tomorrow. nor
tHt Sh'P crafts mccnanlci, VINO arc
scheduled 10 throw down their tools
al 10 O'Clock. have anything to do
with tie actual operation OF the
trains. the railway managers ex-
plaIned
That work. il was explained Il.
carried OUT by the big four" brother
hoods. whose international presidents
issued orders yesterday that their
members should continue 70 carry
out their usual duties. Irrespective
OF any strike action on the part OF
the other unions. The maintenance
of'"ay men comprise the track re-
pair gangs and other semiskilIed
labor. The shop crafts workers. Who
are more vital 10 the efficient opera
ton OF a road, maze repairs on ro!l-
inG stock
Srmy's Tag Day Nets $1,000.