Montana labor news., 1935-12-05
OWNERS
MUST GET PROPER
UNION CLEARANCE

The technical procedure OF the labor
unions in relation to repairs on pro-
Iperty should be explained to the pro-
penty owners, real-estate dealers and
tenants, according to the opinion OF
the chairman Of some Of the leading
committees OF the Central Labor Bod
Confusion has arisen due to an a [
parent lack OF knowledge as to h s
the unions junction in regards to v q
may or may not be done by wa v
repairs and alterations to buildings
problems arising out OF the depr
and attempted violations of uniot S
incident to the distress that he n
caused in recent years, has become so
numerous that a full description Of un-
ion regulations should clarity the scope
OF action allowed where changes in the
structure OF the property are contem-
plated.
Certain things should be born in
mind; where property II them
selves desire to have members Of their
family assist in any changes in the pro-
perty, they must get a permit from
the union under whose jurisdiction the
work lies. For instance if a repair job
OF plastering is needed, the plasterers
union should be interviewed in regard
to securing a permit and also in ascer-
tanning just how far the work can pro-
gress under the permit and under other
rules. The same would be true if the
repairs came under the jurisdiction OF
the carpenters or plumbers or any OF
the other building craftsmen.
Real-estate firms should also take
notice when they are acting as agents
OF properties and who have tenants in
the building, that these tenants are not
permitted to make any changes or to
make additions or alterations to the
equipment OF the property unless the
union under, whose jurisdiction it falls,
is first consulted. Some Of the real
estate firms have been guilty Of allow
ing their tenants considerable latitude
in this matter.
The unions want to be fair and rea-
sonable and do not want to embarrass
Ieither the tenants or firms. The best
way for them to be in the clear, is to
seek the officers of the unions and try
to secure a clearance to do the work
The officers of the council have given
notice that |henceforth excuses of part
les who are charged with violations
will not be accepted, where they plead
ignorance of rules. Most of the ad-
dresses Of the Building Trades Unions
are printed in the Montana Labor New,
and also the addresses and officers Of
the Building Trades Council so that
with very little effort, proper informa-
ton can be secured.
This article should not be construed
as meaning that the permits are going
to be granted. This is strictly up tc
the Building Trades unions whether the
permit will be granted or not. 1t may
be that in the judgment of these or
EXAMINATIONS the permits or clearance!
should not be granted and that the
work should proceed under the regular
rules of the organizations and be per
formed by the craftsmen of the Build
ing Trades at the regular wage seized
ules. The prime purpose OF this notice
to the public is that any one contem-
plating work on their property, should
before they even commence the work
get in communication with the Build
ing Trade under whose jurisdiction the
work will be done.
Under the Smith Hughes Program
in adult education the classes OF desc
engineering will start at the High
School, December 80.
While most OF the classes will BIZ
comprised of union men whose occu-
pation is correlated to diesel engin.
eering, the studies are designed to also
Include contractors who use this type
of equipment and the engineering stat
of the city and county governments.
According to Ed Duncan, chairman
Iof the education committee, consider
able interest is being manifested in tn,
course. A full complement Of students
has been assured.
The Trades and Labor Council adopt
ed the new wage scale and working
agreements Of the Bakers Union which
Twas submitted last Tuesday.
President Erler explained the rela
tion Of the labor movement to the an
nual Presidents ball. He stated tina
1.-The policy Of the Trades and Labo.
lCouncil was not to actively participate
in this social function but that it wa.
%optional with the individual unions a
to whether they would be participant
in the affair. The Central Labor Bodl
is neutral but friendly.
No report is forthcoming ia date ii
regard to the rate Of pay to be allow
ed on the Works Progress. The un
ions are asking for a 72c scale for com
|mon labor. A survey has been conduct
ed by the State Administrators offic,
in Silver Bow County in regards tt
scales of wages of all types Of work.
Tom Davis, the Regional Director o
the Works Progress Administration j
doing all that he can to assist the un
ions in their efforts to secure the Y,
scale.
Easton, Pa,-(AFLNS).-Judge r
&c. Stewart issued an injunction aske,
by the Pennsylvania Power & Ligh
leo n~revanfin0 the cit,y ~ pa4b1abao