The Washington times., 1923-04-03
LIGHTS AND
CARS Arr:
SAT-:
More Than $50 Out, With
Ranks Increasing Painters
Win Some Demands.

Although the ranks Of striking
electrical workers Of the District
are hourly swelling, assurance
was given today by union officials
that the powerhouses of the city
will not be affected. Scores of
names were added to the striking
members register at Musicians
Hall, the headuarters of the local,
this morning.
B. A. OIeary, business agent
Of local union No. 26, Inter-
national Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, estimated the number
now out at about 160. Fifty shops
are affected by the walkout, and
O'Leary predicted that many
more would be involved before the
close Of the day.
Make Plans 1t Session.
Following the registering Of the
names, a business meeting, which
members only were permitted to at
tend, was held, but what transpired
was not divulged. O'Leary said he
would withhold any information re-
garding the strike from the public
until the local unions plans are
made.
OF the $50 painters who laid aside
their brushes yesterday, about $50
still remain out. 1t was said today
about 100 returned to work this
morning because their demands had
been met. They are employed by
corporations or real estate enter
prises which are not affiliated with
the Master Painters Association.
An official Of the painters union
said today that cit is reported that
we are going to hold a meeting for
the purpose of arbitrating." He de-
MED this and added I'VE have moth
ing to arbitrate; we have laid our
cards on the table, and everyone
knows where we stand" Determi.
nation In holding out for their de-
mands is expressed by large ma
Jority OF the striking painters, and
the officials indicate a similar atti-
tude.
Declares Agreement Violated.
The painters are asking for 50
instead Of So a day and forty.four-
hour week, and the electrical work
ers are making similar demand.
A. III. McGhan, general secretary OF
the International Master Painters
Association, said that the employers
are willing to grant the extra dollar,
but will fatty refuse to do SO until
the men give sixty days notice
which, he said, was part of the agree
ment between the two organizations.
I'VE shall never get anywhere"
McGhan said, "if the men come out
overnight and make demands upon
employers. The agreements made
between the association and the local
union were to stabilize things and
to work out plans methodically.
ut must be understood that we
are not against the union and are
willing to grant the extra compen-
sation, but the men must live up
to any agreements that are drawn
up between our organization and
theirs.
ut was agred that in the event
the men sought extra compensation
sixty days notice must be given,
and at the expiration of that time,
If the association felt so disposed, the
request would be granted. The
men have broken faith with US and
we intend to remain steadfast."
Business Managers Statement.
Harry Bouie. business manager
~ IhS local union, SalO LnaL not
% per cent OF the Washington
membership is out, and that many
are expected to return to work in
cases where the employers are not
members of the Master Painters
association and are willing to grant
the extra dollar. He said that the
local union has not broken faith
with the association.
Coming on the heels Of the paint.
ers' strike, it became known that
electricians in the District are ask
Ing for increased pay. :. Approx
mately 100 workers are affected.
In severai quarters news of the
action OF the painters and elec-
trlclans caused regret The city
is printing itself for the great CON
vention of the Shriners and the
assistance of both classes of
workers Is urgently needed. It is
the desire Of most citizens of the
District to have the city In the
cleanest and most beautiful condi-
ION when the great army of
Shriners come trooping in next
June.