Evening star., 1925-07-21
BUREAU IS PRAISED
BY PLATE PRINTERS
Union Representatives From
United States and Canada
Are in Session Here.

mDrovement in working conditions
At the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing was lauded by Thomas J.
McQuade. chairman Of the executive
committee OF the Washington Plate
Printers Union. II the thirtv-third
annual convention today OF the
international Plate Printers and Die
Stampers Union OF North America,
in session at the Shoreham Hotel.
Mr. McQuade pointed out that the
bureau is now faced with halcyon
period and more work than ever he
fore in its history. assuring employ
ment for the currency producers
throughout the year. He touched on
the unsatisfactory conditions in the
past which caused furlough of the
workers for three and four days a
month due to the shortage Of work.
Reform Brings Big Saving.
Reforms instituted at the bureau
under the regime of Director Alvin W.
Hall also were described by Mr.. Nc
Quade He referred especially TO the
creation of reserve stock of 40 MIL
lion sheets of paper. which will he
allowed to age properly before il is
printed. thereby preventing green
or uncured currency from being put
into circulation. This will result in
a great 50 wing to the Government, he
declared. because il will result in the
preservatio of the life Of the cur
rency.
Virtual lly the entire session this
morning was taken up with the re
ports of the various officers. As dele
gate to the American Federation of
La bor convention in FL Paso last Octo-
her. Mr. McQuade reported on its pro
ceedinss and told of legislation af-
fecting bureau and other Federal EN-
ployes. which Congress failed to enact
at it's last session. Among these
measures were the civil service re-
tirement law and the bill providing q
half a day on Saturday for Fedora
employees throughout the year.
Walter A. Burke of Boston, inter
national president of the union out
| lined its achievements during the year,
| nd James f. Goodyear Of Philadel-
pha. secretary, reported that the or
zaniza tions tree sury is in an excel
I lent condition. Working conditions for
plate printers in Canada were explain
| ed by r. j. Lane. the unions delegate
| to the Canadian labor and trade con
| sress.
! Canada Represented.
! Forty delegates from the United
/ States and Canada are attending the
! convention. They represent virtually
! all the plate printers who make cur
! rent. stocks bonds and high grade
stationery in this country and Can
/ ada.
| varied program Of entertainment
| nd sightseeing expeditions has been
| aimed for the delegates One feature
will be an inspection tour Of the Bu-
| reau of Printing and Engra wing tomor
row afternoon. which will be preceded
/ by lunch at The plant. Atterward the
| delegates will go TO Arlington Gene
! terY and place a wreath on the tomb
! of the Unknown Soldier.
! William Green, president of the
1 American Federation of Labor. and
Frank Morrison. secretary. are ex-
! pected to accompany the delegates TO
Arlington.
! Working conditions AT the bureau
also PLAYED an important part in the
| first days session of the convention
YESTERDAY Frank J. Coleman, secre-
| tary of the local Plate Printers Union.
| declared that peace has taken up
| permanent abode in the bureau and
| the relations between the employees
and officials are unusually cordial.
Welcomed by Fenning.
! Rev John N. Mcnamara Of St.
! Gabriers Church opened the cohven-
! ton with an Invocation. Commission
| er Frederick A. Fennina welcomed
. the delegates and handed them the
keys to the city. The delegates then
| sang America" and in Difference To
the Canadian representative sank
God Save the King" Secretary
| Morrison of the American Federation
of Labor reviewed the history Of the
organization Speeches also were
made by Director Hall of the bureau.
John J. Deviny and Clark r. Long.
assistant directors. and John Man
ming. secretary of the label trades
department of the American Fedora
tion of La Dor. The session was closed
with the singing Of the national an
them