Montana labor news., 1951-02-08
Cascade County
Trades and
Labor Assembly
Meeting OF February ,. 1881.

O w l. VI w iesiNN'N
Roll call OF Officers showed all
Officers present.
The minutes OF the previous meet
ing were read and approved
COMMUNICATIONS
From the American Federation
asking that Central Labor Unions
appoint committees on education.
On motion the Assembly is to
furnish the \. +. l.. information on
education activity locally.
From the Cascade County Legs
lativc Committee notes on the State
Legislature.
On motion a committee was or
dercd appointed to ontaci the City
Council to oppose II. b. 80, 40. Al.
and ~. Ray Graham, Austin Thorn
pson. John Dusak. Walter David
son and Lester Newman appointed
on il.
From Cox. Conner acknowledge
ing receipt OF resolution relating IN
liquor statesmen. File.
From Representative Norhy ack-
n~owlcdging our letters opposing 4
general sales tax. Placed in File.
From Representative Anderson
acknowledging our letters express
ing opposition to II. b. 10 relating
to plumbing codes and that he sup
port libcralizing the unemployment
act and the workmen's c%ompcnsa-
ton bill. Filed.
FlAn Representative D'Ewart and
Senators Murray and Ecton ack-
nowlcdging our resolution concern
ing equality OF sacrifice during a
val effort. Filed.
From a. ]. White, Helena Justice
OF the Peace, asking that we con
tact our legislators expressing op-
position to House Bill "a WHICH
would do away with the Justice OF
the Peace Courts and make a small
claims court. On motion our KEEP
rescntativcs are to be advised OF
Labor's opposition TO this bill.
From Governor Bonner acknow-
lodging our recommendation OF
Walter Banka for membership on
the State Fish and Game Commits
sion. Filed.
From Lieutenant Governor Can
non acknowledging our letters eN-
pressing opposition to House BIS
80, 40, Al and AZ. Placed on File.
The following bills were allowed
and ordered paid:
Workmcn's Compensation-S2.5O.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
AND COMMITTEES
Ray Graham reported progress ior
the CITY and School Election Com
mittce.
Austin Thompson reported tfat
Union label poster will be furnished
for the Union by the Transfers.
ROLL CALL AND REPORT
OF DELEGATES
Ray Graham reporting Tor tn'
Smcltermcn that it seems that n. .
81 will pass the House
Austin Thompson reporting 10
thc Transfers that the voters o
Great Falls will have a chance t
vote on the retention of the meri
system for City Garbage Employ
ces. Ii will be necessary to vo'
against the ordinance to retain IN
merit system. The merit system !
favored BY the City Employees.
B. |. Stcinmctz reported that tn
Butte situation in regard to motto
picture operators has been cleare
IN with increases for the operator
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
On motion matter OF iull pc
capita payment OF dues will be cor
sidered at the February 10 meetli
OF the Assembly.
Austin Thompson reported that !
agreement has been reached WIN u
Coon Creamery in Bozeman.
Fred Smith was elected TO Il
Executive Board by a unanimo'
ballot cast by the Secretary.
On motion our Legislators a
to be written asking tor hearinl
on all unemployment compcnsati'
bills.
On motion a letter was order
written the Federal Communicate
Commission expressing OPPOSITE
70 the sale Of Radio Station MI
to the Fairmont Corporation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Matter OF full per capita PAYNE
Of dues will be considered at
February 10 meeting.
Adjournment at 1925 T. NJ
Iohn Evanko, Jr., Secretary.