OF [For convenience the abstract of these minutes is not necessarily published in the order in which the business was transacted.] DENVER, COLO., July 6-9, 1908. Executive Council called to order July 6 at 10 o'clock. Present on roll call: Gompers, Duncan, Mitchell, O'Connell, Morris, Lennon, and Morrison. President Gompers and Vice-President Duncan were appointed to visit Hon C. W. Haskell, Governor of Colorado, Chairman of the Democratic platform committee, for the purpose of arranging a hearing for the members of the E. C. before that committee in the matter of Labor's demands sought to be incorporated in the Democratic platform. It was decided that the sessions of the E. C. should be held from 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m., and 8 to 10 p. m. The E. C. decided to submit a statement of Labor's demands to the platform committee of the Democratic party and request that it be incorporated in the platform. (See page 601, August issue of AMERICAN FEDERATIONIST for exact context of demands submitted.) On the complaint of local No. 18 of the Jewelry Workers' International Union that their present affiliation is unsatisfactory to their membership, it was decided that EL the subject-matter be referred to President Gompers for further correspondence and effort of adjustment. On a communication received from Organizer James Leonard relative to the Louisiana State Federation of Labor, it was moved and adopted that if application for charter is received from the Louisiana State Federation of Labor that it be submitted to the E. C. for consideration and action. The majority and minority reports of the committees appointed by the Central Trades and Labor Council of New Orleans, in the brewery workers-teamsters' controversy, received the attention of the E. C., and it was moved and adopted that, in view of the fact that the matter is in process of adjustment, that no action be taken at this time. On the request for the endorsement of the Gunning system of display advertising, it was moved and adopted that it be referred to the label committee. The minutes of the Union Label Conference were submitted to the E. C. and it was decided that no action was necessary. The controversy between the boilermakers and the San Francisco Labor Council was considered, and it was moved and adopted that same be referred to Vice-President Valentine for investigation when he reaches San Francisco, and endeavor to bring about an adjustment. On the application of the Barber Shop Porters and Bathhouse Employes' Union, No. 11963, of San Francisco, for the endorsement of their new scale of wages, it was moved and adopted that it be referred to Vice-President Valentine for investigation when he reaches San Francisco, with the understanding that the scale will be indorsed if he reports in favor of it. The communication from Toronto asking for information in regard to a charter for marine captains and mates was referred to Secretary Morrison for further correspondence with the longshoremen and seamen, and report to the next meeting of the E. C. The application for charter of the Jewish Newspaper Writers' Union of New York City, was referred to President Gompers for investigation and report to the next meeting of the E. C. On the application for charter from the Hard Lime Bridge and Curb Stone Cutters' Union of Louisville, Ky., which application is protested by the Journey men Stone Cutters' Union, unless they relinquish jurisdiction over bridge stone cutters, it was moved and adopted that it be referred to Secretary Morrison for an effort to bring about an adjustment in regard to the question of jurisdiction. President Gompers and Vice-President Duncan made an oral report in regard to their visit to Governor Haskell, chairman of the committee on platform, and stated that a hearing would be granted by the committee on platform to the members of the E C. for the purpose of submitting the propositions they desired incorporated in the Democratic platform. On motion it was decided that all members of the E. C. appear before the committee on platform. President Gompers read an editorial that would appear in the August number of the AMERICAN FEDERATIONIST, Setting forth the position of the A. F. of L. on the issuance of injunctions in labor disputes. On motion, it was ordered printed for distribution to the delegates to the Democratic convention and the officers of international organizations, central bodies, and labor press. President Franklin, of the boilermakers, appeared in regard to their local No. 205. of San Francisco, withdrawing from the brotherhood and joining the dual national. No action was taken on this matter, inasmuch as it had already been referred to Vice-President Valentine for investigation and effort at adjustment. It was moved and adopted that the subject of the promotion of industrial education be made a special order for the afternoon of the first day of the next meeting of the E. C. On the communication from Organizer C. W. Woodman, stating that the national convention of the farmers would be held in Fort Worth, beginning September 1, it was moved and adopted that President Gompers be instructed to attend the farmers' couvention, together with such other member or members of the E. C. or other representatives of organized labor as he might select to go with him. The E. C. recommended that all organizers of the A. F. of L. observe Labor Day by devoting same to the discussion of the rights and interests of organized labor. In the controversy between the Wood, Wire, and Metal Lathers versus the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers it was moved and adopted that the subject-matter be reported to the Denver convention, with recommendation that it be referred to the Building Trades Department of the A. F. of L. for adjustment. The report of President Gompers, as submitted to the E. C. at the Chicago meeting, was then taken up, discussed, and approved. President Gmpers reported that a charter had been issued to the Metal Trades Department on the same conditions as to the Building Trades Department. Action on the old age pension report was laid over until the next meeting. In the matter of securing suitable headquarters for the A. F. of L., President Gompers reported that be consulted an architect, but that the architect was unable to furnish report in time for this meeting of the E. C. After considérable di-cussion it was decided that President Gompers should draft a proposition in relation to the erection of a building and submit it to the E. C. at the next meeting. On the application of the lithographic helpers for charter the following resolution was adopted: "hesolved, That a charter be issued to the applicants upon the basis of the agreement reached at New York, by the subcommittee of the E. C. of the A. F. of L., the representatives of the organization applying for a charter and the Lithographers International Protective and Beneficial Association of the United States and Canada, and that when any plan for the amalgamation of the organizations in interest has been proposed or perfected, and these terms have been approved by the E. C. of the A. F. of L., the charter herein provided may be withdrawn." On the matter of the marble workers' controversy in New York, locals of the International Union versus the Empire Marble Workers' Independent Union, as reported in President Gompers' report to the Chicago meeting, on motion the matter was referred to President Gompers and Vice-President Duncan. In the controversy between the plumbers and steam fitters, it was decided that President Gompers and VicePresident Duncan be a subcommittee to decide jurisdiction lines betweeen these two organizations. The communication from Secretary Roswell D. Tompkins, secretary of the Central Association Building Trades of New York, containing a legal opinion, with his arguments thereon, by Edward J. Gavegan, attorney for that body, in relation to an anti-injunction law, with the request that the same be considered and presented to the resolution committee of the Democratic party, was submitted to the E. C. It was moved and adopted that reply be made stating that the matter was received too late for consideration in relation to the Democratic convention, but when there is a question of enacting laws voicing Labor's demands, care will be taken to have them drafted to meet constitutional requirements A communication was read from Secretary Dyche, of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, protesting against the suspended locals of this international being represented in the Central Federated Union of New York. It was moved and adopted that Organizer Ford be instructed to enforce his award in this controversy, and if unsuccessful, that in 30 days the Central Federated Union of New York City be instructed to enforce the constitution of the A. F. of L. and unseat the delegates of these local unions. A hearing was had on the matter of the W. R. Thomp son Company's suit against the officers of the A. F. of L. Attorneyohen and George A. Hally discussed the present status of the case. It was decided that President Gompers and Secretary Morrison arrange with Attorney Cohen as counsel for the members of the E. C. and that they advise the officers of the international unions in interest to take such action as may be necessary to protect their local union or unions and the members thereof. 2. Intl spinners, tax, a, m, j. Brushmakers intl union, tax, june... Travelers goods and leather novelty workers, intl union of A, tax, a, m, j...... United broof leatherworkers on horse goods, tax, m, a, m Trades and labor assem, O'Fallon, Ill, tax, a, m, j Trades council, Beloit, Wis, tax, o, n, d, '07, Trades assem, Logansport, Ind, tax, m, a, m Federal labor 125 9, tax, a, m, $1.20; df, $4.20 Fruit and vegetable packers 12622, tax, m, J. Stenographers, typewriters, bookkeepers, Federal labor 12680, sup.... Central trades and labor council, Kingston, Metal trades dept of A F of L, sup. 3. Icemens prot 9254, tax, a, m, j, $7.20; d f, $7.20; sup, 60c..... Packers prot 12547, tax, apr. $1.20; d f, $1.20.. Firemens asso 12270, tax, june, $5, d f, $5.. Egg inspectors 8343, tax, a, m, j, $2.25; d f, $2.25. Soft beer bottlers and peddlers 8934, tax, apr, 75c; d f, 75c.... Decorators, costumers, and badge makers, $33 00 1 67 7 80 60 00 250 5 CO 250 2.50 500 8.40 3 50 16 40 4 50 2 80 1 60 1 60 4.20 1 50 3.00 5 00 15 00 Railroad helpers and laborers 12263, tax, june. $1.15; df, $1.15 2 30 Laborers prot. 9523, tax, a, m, $1.20; d f. $1.20.. Trades council. Marinette and Menominee, Mich, tax, feb, '08, to and inc! jan. '09.. Horse nailmakers 10953, tax, june, $2.70; d f, $2.70 2.40 Federal labor 11478, tax, july. $4; d f, $1 Federal labor 6697 tax, july, $3.60; d f. $3.60.. Federal labor 8002, tax, m. j. $5; d f, $6 Federal labor 12644, tax, june, $3.35: d f, $3.35 Federal labor 11045, tax, m, j, j, $3.30; df, $3.30. 3 00 8.00 7 20 12.00 6 70 6 60 10 00 540 Porters prot 12029, tax, may, $1.55; d f, $1.55... Bootblacks prot 10175, tax, may, $2.80; d f, $2.80 Interlocking switch and signalmen 11867, tax, june, $2 65; df, $2.65. Journeymen stonecutters asso of N A, tax, june Intl bro of stationary firemen, tax, apr.... Intl union of elevator constructors, tax. m, j Sailmakers 11775, tax, a, m, J, $5.75; d f, $6.75; sup. $1.50. Laborers prot 9549, tax, a, m, J. $2.80; d f, $2.80; sup, 50c Ladies straw and felt hat workers 12675, sup.. Trades and labor council, Edwardsville, Ill, Federal labor 12544, tax, m, j. j. $1.05: d f, $1.05 Federal labor 9461, tax, m, j. $i; d f, $ Federal labor 8060, tax, july, $3.75: df, 83 75.. Tin, steel, iron, and granite ware workers 10943, tax, july, $1.50; d f, $1.50... Egg inspectors 11254, tax, june, $14.75; d f, $14 75 2 10 10 00 7 50 9 00 29 50 5 30 42 50 85.00 25 49 Curbstone cutters, setters, and sidewalk layers 9186, tax, a, m, $5; d f. $5 Laborers prot 9558, tax, june, $2; d f. $2 10 00 4.00 Street, sewer and gen excavating laborers 116 3, tax, m, j, $i; d f, si 10 00 1500 6 10 Marine sack, sewers, and carg repairers 12617, tax, june, $1 50; d f, $1.50 Florists and gardeners 10726, tax, m, j,$2; d f, $2 3 00 4.00 125 100 Laborers prot 8219, tax, june, $1.50; d f. $1.50 Tobacco strippers 12046, tax, m, j, $14; df, $14 Public school teachers asso 10303, tax, a, m, J, $5.10; d f, $5.10 Hair spinners 10399, tax, july, $1 25: d f. $1.25 Machinists helpers and truckmen 12623, tax, June, 50c; d f, 50c 3.00 28 00 10 20 2.50 1.00 2 Federal labor 12706, sup 10 00 Pearl workers 12497, tax, june, $4.50; d f, $4.50; Van Cleave assess, $1.98 10 98 Icemens prot 12288, tax, june, 35c; d f, 35c.. Cigarmakers intl union of A, tax, f, m, a Wood, wire, and metal lathers intl, tax, july 70 613 00 30 00 Federal labor 8786, tax, apr. $1.50; d f, $1.50... Federal labor 9435, tax, july, $1.25; d f, $1 25... Federal labor 8785, tax, a, m, $1.60; d r, $1.60.. Ropemakers and helpers 12319, tax, June, $2.80; d f, $280.... 8. Federal labor 7426, tax, m. j,j, $1.05; d f, $1.05 Saw workers 12423, tax, may, $1.75; df, $1.75 Lamp workers 12618, tax, june, $2.30; d f, $2.30 Artesian well drillers and levermen 10344, tax, july, $2; d f, $2... Intl bro of maintenance of way employes, tax, june Central labor union, Norwalk, Ohio, tax, f, m, a...... Trades and labor council, Memphis, Tenn, tax, feb, '08, to and incl jan, '09 Trades and labor council, Niagara Falls, N Y, tax, m, a, m Paving cutters union of US of A and Can, sup..... United trades and labor assem, Oswego, N Y, sup 9. Federal labor 12102, tax, june, $i; d f. §i... Federal labor 10279, tax, june, $1.90; d f, $1.90 Federal labor 12018, tax, July. $; df, S. Federal labor 8306, tax, july. $1.45; d f. $1.45.. Water works employes 12336, tax, July, $3.50; d f, $3.50 $2.10 75 50 250 10 00 50 35 5.00 10 00 3.80 4.00 2.90 7:00 Horse nail workers 10582, tax, july, $1.20; df, $1.20. 2.40 960 dr. $1.70 Stenographers asso 12380, tax, july, 35c; d f, 340 (Bricklayers union) 12695, Obrera de albaniles, sup Mosaic workers 12510, tax, j, j, 70c; d f, 70c... Navy yard clerks and draftsmen 12327, tax, june, $7.35; d f, $7.35 1 40 TO 8. Small ware enamelers 12659, tax, july, $1.25; d f, $1.25; sup, 50c... 3 00 Central labor union, Lebanon, Pa, tax, a, m. J....... 2.50 Federal labor 12514, tax, june, $1.10; d f, $1.10 Federal labor 11345, tax, a, m, j, $10.55; d f, 2 20 Central labor union, White River Junction, Vt, tax, a, m. j 150 $10.55 21 10 Railroad machinists helpers 12585, tax, june, Central labor union, Woonsocket, RI, tax, J. j. a 250 85c; df, 85c 170 Trades and labor council, Jacksonville, Fla, 10 00 500 2 60 Upholsterers intl union of N A, tax, a, m,j.. 42 00 $5 00 3 50 2 50 MAIN OFFICE INDEPENDENT SALT CO. 2 to 24 Taylor St. Borough of Brooklyn, City of New York 549 to 559 Smith Street, Brooklyn Telephone Call, 640 Hamilton 9. Trades council, Anniston, Ala, tax, a, s, o, WAREHOUSES: 332 East 103d Street Telephone Call, 1136-79th St. Amal wood workers intl union of A, tax, 37 50 Federal labor union 12679, tax, july, $2.75; a, m.... 5 50 Mineral water workers 12674, sup... 16 00 10. Amal glass workers intl asso of A, tax, a, m, j.. Federal labor union 12558, tax, june, 35c; d f, 70 The commercial telegraphers union of A, tax, o, n, d, '07.. 16 58 45 00 Federal labor union 12522 tax, July, $2; d f, 4.00 Intl printing pressmen and assistants union of N A, tax, m, a, m Federal labor union 7479, tax, July, $2.50; d f, 5 00 255 00 Machinists helpers 12550, tax, july, 55c; df, Bakery and confectionery workers intl union of A, tax, a, m,j.. 55c.... 1 10 129 00 5 00 a, m, j.... 2.50 Central trades and labor council, Du Bois, 2.50 Trades and labor council, Fond-du-lac, Wis, tax, m, a, m.... 2.50 Telephone operators 12601, tax, july, 80c; df, 80c. 60 11. Federal labor union 12642, tax, a, m,J, J, $1.70; Federal labor 11722, tax, m, J, $2 05; d f, $2,05 Federal labor 10977, tax, a, m, j, $1.50; df, Laborers prot 12649, tax, may, $2.50; d f, $2.50 Federal labor union 8620, tax, july, 85c; df, 85c.... 9.00 1 70 3.40 4 10 5.00 1 10 3.00 5.00 Cloth and stock workers 10184, tax, m, J, $3.50; Machinists helpers 12606, tax, june, $1; df, Laborers prot 8856, tax, july, 50c; df, 50c. Tobacco strippers 9608, tax, june, $5; d f, 85... Railway machinists helpers 12548, tax, june, Intl typographical union, tax, june.... Machinists helpers 9713, sup Tobacco stripers 12 46, sup. Suspendermakers 9560, tax, m, j, $10; d f, Womans union label league 36, sup.. 14. Trades assem, Ennis, Tex, tax, f, m, a, m, Inti union of slate workers, tax, june... 7. 00 2.00 1.00 250 6 50 10 00 3.00 7.00 214 94 17 00 4.00 18 00 50 25 36 00 50 5 00 12 00 5.00 5 00 3 51 4.40 1 30 Federal labor 8139, tax, June, $2.10; d f, $2.10.. 4 20 4 80 10 00 10 00 $1.30.... 2 60 10 00 Trades and labor council, Port Huron, Federal labor union 12681, tax, june, $3.75; d f, $3.75; sup, $1 8 50 Tobacco strippers de despalilladoras 12502, 6 00 Federal labor union 12699, sup 5 00 House movers 12685, tax june, $1.05; df, $1 05 2 10 1 80 13. Trades council. Tulsa, Okla, tax, m. j, J.. 2.50 Trades and labor assem, New Athens, Ill, tax, a, m, j. Spring and pocket knife makers 12272, tax, 210 Central trades and labor council, Gulfport, 55c 1 10 Badge, banner, and regalia makers 12249, tax. j, j. a....... 2 50 Central labor union, Winston-Salem, N C, Federal labor 12652, tax, june, $2.40; d f, $2.40; 3.00 5 15 tax, m, j. j.......... 2.50 Labor and trades assem, Litchfield, Ill, tax, Soda and mineral water bottlers 10333, tax, 9 50 2.00 3.40 2.00 1.90 3.00 3. 20 |