Statement showing number of labor disputes handled by the Department of Labor through its commissioners of conciliation from July 1, 1918, to June 30, 1919-Continued." Molders, core makers, and laborers, Belle Strike: Cigar makers, American Tobacco Co. Firefighters, Jacksonville, Fla.. Leather workers, American Hide & Leather Employees, American Cutlery Co., Chi- Strike: Hod carriers employed by Contractor's Controversy: Shoe workers, Bradley-Metcalf Lockout: Firemen, Central Power Co., Newark, Strike: 1 Company refused commissioner's services. official, which was done. Commissioner advised strikers to meet with company 2 Case will be referred to Federal Labor administrator, Judge Alschuler. Union committee decided to postpone their demands and promise to notify the Department in case drastic action is contemplated. Commissioner's services not required. International Union does not approve of the controversy. Some of the men are working elsewhere. Commissioner will try to have the remaining men employed by company. Five of the eight firms agreed to conditions. The other three were unable to be adjusted. Agreement broken by five firms. Shoe salesmen now organized and will outline a campaign to bring about desired relief. Referred to Inspection and Investigation Service. Statement showing number of labor disputes handled by the Department of Labor through its commissioners of conciliation from July 1, 1918, to June 30, 1919-Continued." All crafts, Willys-Overland Co., Toledo, Building trades, Lawrence, Mass.. Lockout: All crafts, Carpenter Steel Co., Strike: Laborers, Edward A. Wehr, Tyrone, Controversy: Bricklayers, Johnstown, Pa.. Strike: Street-railway employees, Pittsburgh, Threatened strike: Electrical workers, Cleve- Controversy: Carpenters' District Council and Carpenter Contractors' Association, Cleveland, Ohio. Strike: Northwestern Barbed Wire Co., Sterling, O. F. Nelson........... scale men, and laborers, Cleveland Union Stockyards Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Threatened strike: Electrical workers, Mu- Controversy: Boilermakers, Quartermaster's Strike: Plasterers on construction of Treasury J. B. Colpoys... Employees, Crescent Forge & Shovel Co., Strike: Building trades, Sioux City, Iowa.... Strike: 5 3 Adjusted. 240 Do. A. L. Faulkner.. C. T. Connell.. E. E. Greenawalt...... J. B. Lennon, W. H. Rodgers, O. F. Nelson. ....do.. J. Purcell... J. J. Barrett. 35 64 Adjusted. 1 Discharged men all working for other firms at present time. Company is hiring and will hire all old employees who apply individually. Refuses to deal with them as an organization. Employer willing to pay established wage for similar work in district. Men would consider nothing less than 40 cents per hour, which did not appear to be justified by a comparison of wages paid at Tyrone. Adjusted before commissioner's arrival. Statement showing number of labor disputes handled by the Department of Labor through its commissioners of conciliation from July 1, 1918, to June 30, 1919-Continued. 1 Because employees will not grant 90 days' time to make necessary changes company has decided to dismantle plant and discontinue activities in Shamokin. Commissioner held conferences and Sample, organizer, was to notify commissioner if needed. Commissioner was not notified so case is closed. 3 Some have returned to work and others have secured work elsewhere. All suggestions and offers of commissioner were rejected. Company refused to take up matter with commissioner. Statement showing number of labor disputes handled by the Department of Labor through its commissioners of conciliation from July 1, 1918, to June 30, 1919-Continued. Bakery employees, Bromm Baking Co., Carpenters, bricklayers, and plumbers Lockout: Paper makers, Rock Falls Box Machinists, Schroeder Headlight & Gen- Flour mill workers, Marshall Milling Co., Bakers, Seattle, Wash.... Haskell & Barker Car Co., Michigan City, Threatened strike: All employees, Seattle Threatened strike: Mississippi Pearl Button Strike: Shirt cutters, shirt manufacturing in- Strike: Electrical workers and associated em- Basket makers, Burlington Willow Ware Threatened strike: Lumber workers, Tatum Controversy: Pattern makers, American Ra- Threatened strike: Butterine workers, J. F. Iron molders, Hyde Windlass Co., Bath, Machinists, specialists, American Car & Controversy: Building trades, Syracuse, N. Y. Leather workers, Benjamin N. Moore & Threatened strike: Flour mill workers, Eagle Controversy: Tailors, Quartermaster's De- J. L. Hughes.................. partment of Schuylkill Arsenal, Philadel phia, Pa. Lockout: Employees, Mead & Johnson Co., F. J. Rhode........ 1 Mea who went on strike now employed by another firm. * Emplovers refused to meet with commissioner and employees' representatives. Business agent who had called strike removed from office and expelled from organization, Large number of strikers returned to work and company had all the help required. Company agreed to take back all strikers, except 2, establish shop committees, 8-hour day, and union wages. Commissioner has never been notified of employees' acceptance of terms. • Matter taken up with Quartermaster's Department of Army. 6 Company takes position that there is no trouble and refuses to meet anyone. Statement showing number of labor disputes handled by the Department of Labor through its commissioners of conciliation from July 1, 1918, to June 30, 1919-Continued." 1 Discharge dispute settled, but could do nothing as to prices. 3 Settled before commissioner's arrival. 4 Case is being taken up with Navy Department. State mediator handling case and commissioner not needed at present |