The Connecticut labor news., 1923-06-08
FIRST DAY (Morning Session)

The 38th annual convention of the Connecticut Federation of Labor was called to order at 9 AS a. m., on June 4, at the Hotel Garde, in New Haven. The assembled delegates were greeted by President Patrick F. O'Meara, after which the president instructed the secre- tary to read the call for the convention. In accordance with the policy adopted by President OMeara. the Rev. Oscar E. Maurer of Center church, New Haven, and the Rev. Martin F. Doran of St. Francis church. New Haven, de- livered invocations in the order named.
 In connection with the opening cere- monies, President O'Meara introduced Mayor David E. FitzGerald, who he de- scribed as ''son of a wage earner. " Mayor FitzGerald among many other complimentary things said: Organized labor today has assumed position which is for the benefit, if conducted properly, of the state, nation and individual"
 Rev. Dr. Maurer spoke interestingly of the relations of labor and the clergy, ing to abide by the interests of organized labor.
 Father Doran urged the delegates to renew their energies and keep up the activity which Is bringing prosperity to the workingman.
 President Ornburn of the New Haven Trades Council extended a glowing welcome to each and every one of the delegates. He requested them to make themselves at home" explaining that 1t was the aim of the committee in charge to make accommodations as comfortable as possible.
 After moving that a rising vote of thanks be extended to the two clergymen, and Mayor FitzGerald, Secretary Orn- burn read the committee appointments.
 Afternoon Session
 The afternoon session was called to order at 12 :35 and the distribution com mittee made its reports. It was voted that the report of Mr. Ornburn, who is secretary of the State Federation, be accepted as read and referred to the committee on officers reports. The secretary then submitted his supplement ary report The following resolutions were read:
 No. l. That the executive board of the state branch of the A. F. of L., do all in their power this year to organize the Metal Trades Crafts in the city ot New Britain and all inside workers in all crafts. No. 2 The convention of the Connect1- cut Federation of Labor shall be held the first Monday in June at such place as the preceding convention shall designate. Amended to strike out the words st Monday in June" and insert first Tues day after the first Monday in Septem- ber."
 No. 3. Resolved, That this, 18th con vention, pledges its support to aid the Street Railway Mems Union in their effort to organize street car men 100 per cent.
 No. 4. That the delegates pledge full support to the Bakers International Union.
 And so ended the first day.
 SECON DDAY (Morning Session) Secretary Ornburn called for the re- ports from the delegates from various cities. General Secretary John J. Manning of the Label Trades depart rnent described the purpose of the Union Label Trades, stating that 1t was for a purpose similar to those of the building trades, metal trades and central bodies. The convention adjourned at II 10.
 Afternoon Session
 Resolutions were introduced at the start of the afternoon session as follows:
 No. 5. That the executive board in vestigate the safety of motion picture booths and if in their opinion, the exani- nation by the state police is not strict
 
 with the heads of said department.
 No. 6. That the Federation go on record as endorsing the health program drawn up by the Workers Health Bureau of New York. No. 7. That the Brewery Workers Local, No. s, cali upon the. A. F. of l.. to take the necessary action towards bringing about the. required solidarity within the ranks of organized labor.
 T1o+ %Ia it's policy of aiding the International Garment Workers Union wherever and whenever it can.
 No 9. That the convention go on record as opposing the sweat shop No. 10. That the convention go or record as endorsing and approving the efforts of the Federation to obtain the 48 hour law for women workers.
 No II. That the Federation do all IT it's power to have a law passed calling for the licensing of all plumbers in Con- necticut after they have passed an exami- nation.
 No 12. To go on record as favoring legal holiday on election day.
 No B. To amend Article 5, Sec ton 8.
 No IA That the executive council shall designate a place holding the con- vention should the preceding convention fail to.
 No. 15 That the Federation pledge its fullest cooperation to the disabled veterans of the World War and the U. $ Veterans Bureau.
 President O'Meara called for the re port of the committee on officers reports The treasurer's report was accepted a: read and referred to the officers com mittee Hugh J. Glover of the Unitet Matters of North America, was intro duced and addressed the delegates.
 Nominations of officers were mex called for The slate of officers for l92'