EDITOR'S NOTE:-In the February, 1915, issue of the AMERICAN FederatIONIST, an error occurred in the report of the organizer in East St. Louis, Illinois, Mr. J. J. Smith. The report states that a lockout of the butcher workmen was satisfactorily settled through the efforts of the president of the central labor union. Credit for the adjustment of this difficulty belongs to Mrs. J. J. Smith, the president of the Women's Union Label League, who succeeded in bringing about a settlement after the employers had refused to deal with the officers of the local or the central body.

ARKANSAS

Fort Smith.-C. H. Miller:

The condition of organized labor is very fair; of unorganized labor, poor. Employment is steady in all crafts except the building trades. Laundry workers reduced hours and increased wages after a two weeks' campaign. The Women's Union Label League is co-operating with the organizing committee of the trades council. Very good work is being done for the union labels. A resolution has been presented to the city commissioners calling for the reduction in hours worked by city laborers from ten to eight. Since November, the following locals have been established in Fort Smith: Street railway employes, laundry workers, furniture factory finishers and wood workers, and motion picture machine operators and stage employes. In addition unions of retail clerks and bakers are being formed.

The condition of organized labor is considerably better than that of unorganized. Organized labor will elect a union man as city commissioner at the next city elections. A union label campaign has been started. Two new unions are under way.

Richmond.-W. M. Shade:

The central labor union has forced the observance of the eight-hour law on city work by calling to the attention of the city council the violations practiced by the Richmond Dredging Company. Our labor daily, the Richmond News, was nearly forced out of business by the employers' organization, but the union men came to the rescue with their own money and saved it. We hope to be successful in organizing a women's union label league. On the whole conditions are very good for the organized workers. Efforts are being made to organize the restaurant workers.

San Francisco.-John O. Walsh:

Organized labor is in fairly good condition, but unorganized labor is in poor condition. We have a very good union label league which is doing splendid

work for the labels. Drivers of sight-seeing automobiles have joined the chauffeurs' union, and the photographers are organizing.

San Mateo.-J. B. Falvey:

Organized labor is in excellent condition, doing everything possible to improve working and trade conditions. The unorganized workers are in bad shape. There has been some improvement in the state of employment since last month. The retail stores have changed the hour of closing ur Saturday from 10 p. m. to 8 p. m. The demand for union label goods is increasing and the printers are urging the use of their label on all public printing

CONNECTICUT

Shelton.-Wallace F. Patterson:

Crafts here are about 90 per cent organized, an all are in good condition. Persistent efforts are being made to organize the clerks and the butchers, the only callings of any considerable size which are still unorganized. We are trying to create a greater demand for union label goods among union members. The new plumbing inspector in Ansonia is a union man. The plumbers in Seymore are organizing.

Waterbury.-Louis J. Cote:

Business conditions are improving and employment is steadier, some of the factories are agair running full time. Wages for organized workers are much higher than for the unorganized. A bill is before the legislature requiring the use of the union label on state printing. The union labels are in demand. Efforts are being made to organize the retail clerks and the tailors.

Willimantic.-Fred J. Hill:

The condition of organized labor is fair; of unorganized, poor. Good work is being done for the union labels. A union plumber has been appointed plumbing inspector.

DELAWARE

Wilmington.-John H. Hickey:

The condition of organized labor is much improved, and is far superior to that of unorganized labor. Employment is fair for this time of the year. A compensation bill and a ten-hour day bill are before the state legislature. Very good work is being done for the union labels, an agent of the hatter having just made a visit here. A local of sheet metal workers has been organized with fifty members. Several new unions are under way.

FLORIDA

Miami.-B. Sutton:

All mechanical work here is done by union men, and all contracts call for union labor. Everything possible is done to advance the interest of the union labels.

GEORGIA

Atlanta.-S. B. Marks:

The Georgia Federation of Labor is conducting an employment bureau for the benefit of the farmers and the unemployed of the cities who care to work

Wages of organized workers are from 10 to 20 er cent higher than those of the unorganized Arkers. Employment has been slack but is owing some improvement. Good work is done or the union labels; all brooms in this district bear the label. A local union of grocery clerks has een chartered, and the harnessmakers have inreased their organization to the 100 per cent mark Herrin.-Hugh Willis:

All local crafts are affiliated to the central body. We have organized a union labor party and expect to put a full city ticket in the field in the spring. Work is slack at present in all trades. Our cooperative store is doing a good business. There is a persistent demand for the union labels.

Mount Morris.-U. B. Pittenger: The condition of organized labor is good, with plenty of work for all union men. The new fiveyear agreement secured by the printers provides for an increase of $3 a week to take effect at once, and a Turther increase of $1 at the expiration of eighteen months. The scale is now $21 a week for handmen, and $23 a week for machine operators; night men Work forty-six hours a week, and receive $1 more than the day scale. Labels are used on practically all local products.

Peoria-John M. Irish and J. W. Gentry:

Conditions for the organized workers are at least 30 per cent better than for the unorganized. While employment has been unsteady there is now considerable improvement. We have prevented city cials from installing a broom-making machine in the city workhouse.

Rock Island.-P. J. Carlson:

Wages, hours and working conditions of the oranized workers are good. Union shop conditions revail in the building trades and the building trades craftsmen are negotiating new agreements. There has been much unemployment, but union wage-scales have been maintained in spite of this condition, while the unorganized workers have been reduced in many instances. Lockouts are in progress At the Moline furniture factory and the Daven

port Linograph Company's plant. Two label committees are doing splendid work for all union labels, especially the broommakers' label. We are trying to secure amendments to the Iowa compensation act. The Tri-City Federation is inaugurating a labor forward movement to strengthen existing organizations and to organize the 10,000 men and women in the three cities who are still unorganized. West Frankfort.-C. W. Rodenbush:

Organized labor is in good condition and employment is fairly steady. We have a union labor ticket in the field for the coming election. A union of tailors has been formed and locals of meatcutters and blacksmiths are under way.

INDIANA

Anderson.-L. W. Belton:

The condition of organized labor is fair; of unorganized, not so good. Wages and working conditions of the organized workers are far in advance of those of the unorganized. Employment is becoming steadier and a good year for the building trades is expected. The eight-hour day prevails. Opposition to organization is manifested by the Merchants' Association and the Chamber of Commerce. There is a good demand for union label products.

Bedford. Samuel R. Stevens:

Organized labor is in fair condition and employment is steady. Planermen secured better wages and shorter hours as a result of a short strike. A movement to found a co-operative store is on foot. A union of diamond saw runners is under way.

Lafayette.-Norris Stone:

Organized labor is in very much better condition than the unorganized. Employment is steady except in the building trades, which have been dull on account of bad weather. New wage-scales for spring work are under consideration. The unions are advocating the establishment of a co-operative store. The membership of the women's union label league is increasing. Several important measures are before the legislature. The teamsters are organizing.

Richmond.-Ellsworth F. Bass:

Organized labor is in good condition and the union workers are pretty steadily employed. The molders in one shop are on strike and stage em

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ployes are locked out, but on the whole conditions are much more satisfactory than for unorganized labor. The shops are taking on more men. central council is backing the publication of The Labor Herald which is receiving hearty support. A union of blacksmiths is under way.

Rochester. Boyd B. Bidwell:

Organized labor generally is in good condition. Unorganized labor is in bad shape but prospects are good for better organization and improved conditions. Employment is steady.

South Bend.-Edward Gardner:

Organized labor is in fair shape and trade conditions are improving, but unorganized workers have been reduced in pay. The workmen's compensation act is sure of passage by the legislature. There is a good demand for union labels. The bakers are organizing.

Lowell.-Thomas F. McMahon:

Organization is not very general here, but the superior conditions of the organized over the unorganized workers should be a great inducement for more thorough organization. There is considerable unemployment at present. Through organized effort and the co-operation of the trades and labor council the employes of the Health Department have received 25 cents a day increase in wages. The labor forward movement is receiving the support of all locals. Good work is being done in the interest of the union labels. A new union has been formed in Maynard. In Lowell one new organization and the reorganization of another are under way, and efforts are being made to strengthen the movement in Lawrence and Fitchburg.

Lynn.-William A. Nealey:

The condition of organized labor is good; of unorganized, poor. The bartenders have submitted a new agreement to employers, but it has not yet been acted upon. The label committee of the central labor union is active in the interest of the union labels.

Middleboro.-Will S. Anderson:

Organized labor is in good condition and employment is fairly steady. The central labor union is actively promoting the interest of the union labels. Pittsfield-John B. Mickle:

Organized labor is in fairly good condition. Unorganized workers are working at greatly reduced rates because of business conditions and uncertain employment. The central labor union is trying to push the union labels. A building trades council and an electrical workers' union have been organized. Taunton.-Arthur J. Sample:

Organized workers are enjoying much better conditions than the unorganized. All work is being done on a short time basis. Committees from several of the local unions are working for the union labels.

MICHIGAN

Detroit.-David Thomas:

The condition of organized labor is fair; of unorganized, poor, with little chance of improvement Employment is steady except in the building trades The funds for the Labor Temple are growing A... union labels are being pushed.

MINNESOTA

International Falls.-H. B. Tohms:

The condition of organized labor is fair, but the unorganized workers are still suffering wage redu tions. We are experiencing some difficulties with some unfair shops, but expect to adjust them in a short time. The paper mills are running steadi.. but work is slack in the lumber industry.

Minneapolis.-John D. Chubbuck:

Local unions are all in good condition, and ow. to their union benefits, the organized workers are withstanding the present depression much bette than are the unorganized. Officers of the statt federation are working hard at the state capitol : the interest of labor legislation. The Minneap labor council is doing everything possible to pr mote the sale of union label goods. The freix: handlers have applied for a charter, and the ganization of several other crafts is under way. T: Northwestern Marble and Tile Company has be fined $1,000 for bringing a marble cutter here from Canada in violation of the contract labor law.

MISSISSIPPI

Meridian. Joseph W. Jones:

The Meridian central trades council is doing bett work now than at any other time in its history a we are going to make it the best trades council : the South. Two new locals, the house painters an the retail clerks, are now being formed, and there ar good prospects for the formation of three other loca in the near future. The retail clerks have made a excellent beginning and bid fair to be one of tr largest and strongest organizations in the city. Mos crafts are working short time but there is every : dication that business conditions will improve is short time.

MISSOURI

Joplin.-E. H. Lambert:

Organized labor is in much better condition th unorganized and employment is improving to ser extent. Several measures of interest to Labor & before the state legislature. Agitation in the intere: of the union labels continues. Efforts are being mad to organize the laundry workers and the retail clerk Kansas City.-John T. Smith:

Labor organizations held their own and took car of their members during the industrial depress from which we are now emerging. Business.com ditions and employment are improving all over to city and the future is more encouraging. Organiz workers are given the preference as new jobs a opened up. A compensation bill has been report: favorably by the Senate Committee and is not before the House. Open meetings are being held : boost union labels. Elevator constructors, offi building janitors and ice cream wagon drivers ar organizing.

St. Louis.-John J. Manson:

Conditions of organized labor are very good, circumstances considered, and the organized workers have a decided advantage over the unorganized. The bakers are on strike against the local plant of the bread trust. Tobacco workers are agitating for their label.

St. Joseph.-C. A. Bucklen:

Organized labor is steadily increasing and is in fair shape, with bright prospects for further improvements in the coming spring. In the metal trades most union men are working and trade is slowly picking up. Employment is steady. The Board of Public Works is considering letting us have one of the finest buildings in the city for a labor temple. The agitation for the union labels is continuous. The Engineers' Club is trying to secure changes in the boiler inspection ordinance, and committees of the locals have been appointed to fight them in the Council. A building trades council has been orinized, and we are working toward the organization of several new locals, but have done nothing definite yet.

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Billings.-H. W. Nelson:

Organized labor is in fair condition. We are making an effort to secure the passage of a compensation oil, and have succeeded in defeating an obnoxious constabulary bill. We are urging an increased demand for union label goods. The laundry workers have organized, and the re-organization of the cooks and waiters is urged.

Great Falls.-F. D. O'Brien:

Organized labor is in good condition. Workers in the miscellaneous trades are working steadily, with an eight-hour day and a scale of $3 per day. Unorganized workers are working nine hours for $2.25. The building trades have been on strike for three months against a reduction in wages. Chances for winning are favorable. Everything possible is done for the union labels. A local of garment workers has been formed.

Roundup.-W. H. Morgan:

There is little, if any, unorganized labor here, and organized labor is in excellent condition. Employment is not steady but improvements are expected for the summer. The use of the unions labels is urged.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Laconia.-Thomas F. Ford:

Continued label agitation is maintained. A general court now in session and the legislative committee of the state federation of labor are hard at work.

Manchester.-John J. Coyne:

Employment is fair for this time of the year. Hodcarriers and building laborers have increased in membership. Good work being done for the union label.

North Walpole.-Robert Howard:

Organized labor in Bellows Falls is in good condition; the unorganized are not so good. Wages are good at present. Good work is being done for the union label. Painters are discussing organization.

NEW JERSEY

Elizabeth.-John Keyes:

The condition of organized labor is much better than that of the unorganized. A union label committee is doing effective work. Some organization agitation is being conducted among the teamsters.

New Brunswick.-Walter Reynolds:

The condition of organized labor is good. The unorganized are accepting any conditions. We are agitating for the union label.

NEW YORK

Albany.-John J. Dillon:

The condition of organized labor is fair; that of the unorganized is bad. Officers are continually at work in the interest of the union label. Their efforts are being supplemented by the label league committees.

Gloversville.-Chauncy Thayer:

The condition of organized labor is good. Employment is steady. We are booming all labels. Bartenders organized the past month.

Hudson.-Albertis Nooney:

Members of organized labor are nearly all at work at prevailing wages. The unorganized are in bad shape. Employment is steady for union men. We are pushing the union label wherever possible. Ithaca.-William J. C. Wisman:

Good work is being done for the union label. Electrical workers and theatrical stage employes organized the past month.

Jamestown.-M. M. Gifford:

The condition of organized labor is fair; that of the unorganized poor. Employment has been dull but is improving. Painters have raised wages 50 cents per day without trouble. Building trades are well organized. The central labor council label committee is active.

Newburgh.-John Rothery:

Some unorganized workers in this city have accepted a reduction in wages, but union men are holding their own. If unionists can not get a raise they won't take a reduction. This is one good thing about organization. Employment has been poor of late, but business looks better every day here. I look for a big year for organization in this state. The central body is doing good work for the union label. Slate and tile roofers recently organized. Ogdensburg.-E. J. Emmert:

Employment is not very steady but is on the increase. There is an increased demand for the union label.

Schenectady.-John J. Henley:

The condition of organized labor is far in advance of the unorganized. Laundry workers have improved their conditions. A fine fraternal feeling is being developed among the various locals and the label is being continually urged.

Syracuse.-E. F. Carroll:

The condition of organized labor is fair. The unorganized have become completely demoralized. ¿ persistent agitation is being maintained for the union label. Moving picture operators have organized.

OHIO

Cleveland.-Michael Goldsmith:

Compared with the unorganized, the condition of organized labor is fine. We are doing everything possible for the union label. A city ordinance providing for the eight-hour day on all municipal work has been passed. Several unions are under way.

Massillon.-Joseph Bertels:

Organized labor is in fairly good condition. Iron, steel, and tin workers are on strike for the re-instatement of eleven men discharged for joining the recently formed union. Our label agitation is bringing results.

Middletown.-H. W. Naegele:

The condition of organized labor is good; that of the unorganized, unsettled. Organized labor is enjoying better conditions than ever before. The union label committee is working hard. Bartenders and sheet metal workers organized the past month. Wellsville.-Frank Smurthwaite:

The condition of organized labor is improving; unorganized is in state of fear and subjection. We have appointed a special committee in the interest of union made brooms. There is a good demand for the union label.

OKLAHOMA

Tulsa.-W. T. Maxwell:

Organized labor is in far better condition than unorganized. The railway hospital bill has been signed by the Governor and is now law. We are interesting a local organization of oil well drillers and tool dressers in the benefits of affiliation to the American Federation of Labor.

PENNSYLVANIA

Butler.-Earnest C. Faber:

The condition of the unorganized is not equal to that of the organized workers. The scales of many of our locals will expire April 1 and May 1. We are doing good work for the union label.

Beaver.-D. S. Leighty:

Organized labor is gaining in membership as well as can be expected. Some small improvements in wages and hours have been secured without strike. We are continually agitating for the union label. The hodcarriers are making good progress toward organization.

Oil City.-Robert J. Nugent:

Sheet metal workers have been put in fine shape the past month. Good work is being done for the union label. The molders' union is being strengthened and several organizations are under way.

Philadelphia.-W. J. Boyle:

The organized trades are holding their own. Other employment in many industries is below normal. Several concessions have been gained by the building trades unions without strike. Conditions enjoyed by organized workers are far superior to those of the unorganized. Bartenders, garment workers and cigarmakers are pushing their labels. Butcher workmen and meat cutters, wooden boat builders and iron ship builders are discussing organization. Unionists in this city and state are determined to secure an effective workmen's compensation law. The central labor union building trades council

and several individual unions of this city ha appointed legislative committees to attend the sessions of the legislature and work in the inter of the compensation law and, of course, of labor legislation.

Philadelphia.-Joseph M. Richie:

The carpenters, machinists, printers, bookbinde stationary engineers, bakers, bartenders and war: have an organizing campaign on at present. Ala forward committee is actively engaged creating agitation for bigger and better locals and operation with one another. Organized labor is much better condition than the unorganized. M-. cutters have organized the past month.

Wilkes-Barre.-John J. Yonhon:

In our locality much is being done for the mix on strike in eastern Ohio. We are continually u.. that the union label be patronized.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Florence.-S. H. C. Cole:

The railroad men are especially well organized this place. Organized labor secures better h and more pay than unorganized. We are d our utmost for the union label.

Spartanburg.-J. B. Woolbright:

Organized labor has better conditions than *:* unorganized. Improvements in wages and worst, conditions have been obtained without stra Unionists are demanding the label. A state plu ing law has been passed by the legislature. union of barbers is under way.

TEXAS

Brownwood.-C. A. Perkins:

Employment is steady except in building tr.......... and common labor. The state Senate has passe bill protecting wages of laborers on all contra We believe it will pass the House. A union painters and decorators was formed the past mont

Dallas.-Robert H. Campbell:

Plans for our $80,000 labor temple are progres nicely. Much stock is being subscribed for. Aix of jitney drivers and chauffeurs has been organ Differences between the typographical union an local newspaper were adjusted through arbitrat El Paso.-E. D. Skinner:

Employment conditions are improving and coming more steady. The union label league doing good work. A union of structural iron work is under way.

El Paso.-Charles H. Smith:

Employment conditions are improving and coming more steady. The union label league doing good work. A city ordinance has been pas creating a free employment bureau. Steamfit: have organized and a union of structural workers is under way.

Palestine.-Edward M. Ware:

The condition of organized labor is better th the unorganized. Employment is steady. label committee is active.