Press department and now we are agreeing to four and onefourth hours for a turn's work in the Press, Punch Tumber and Stemware, Iron Mould, Unlimited Paste Mould, caster place on lime glass tubing and chemical wares made unlimited, and at the same time reducing the hours of labor in the Cutting department from 55 to 50, to take effect October 1, we believe that our members should support this proposition by an overwhelming vote. Therefore, we are submitting this proposition to all departments of our Organization, except the Mould Making, insofar as it is of a general nature presented by the convention and we ask the members of all departments, except the Mould Making department, to vote on the following question: Are you in favor of the proposition as agreed to at the conference? Answer "Yes," or "No," within 20 days, giving the number of votes cast. All departments, except the Mould Making branch, shall vote on this proposition. The proposition was adopted by a vote of 2,326 yeas to 107 nays. The last provision in the Rochester convention resolution declared that, in the event of the employers rejecting our proposition and no settlement on the subject was effected, we should give the employers 60 days' notice that it was our intention to put the resolution into effect. Fortunately, we secured an agreement which was ratified. by an overwhelming majority of our membership. "Sixty days" from the conference date certainly would have been a bad time for a general strike to enforce the adopting of that resolution. In less than 20 days' time from the adjournment of the conference, trade in many localities commenced to feel the effect of bad times, and employers commenced a division of work. Some concerns temporarily closed their factories and others did not commence the season's work. A general strike under such circumstances would have been a calamity and we were fortunate to reach such a mutual agreement. Disputes Adjusted. In harmony with the rules printed in our various lists we succeeded in adjusting an enormous number of disputes at various factories. The system in vogue affords us an excellent opportunity of presenting our grievances and enables us to settle controversies, over the classification of articles and interpretations of our rules and in establishing lists on new articles that, could hardly be accomplished in any other manner. We do not always reach a conclusion entirely satisfactory, neither do the employers, as they frequently become offended over decisions rendered; yet, when the entire matter is considered and the many settlements reached on articles that could not be adjusted at home, are considered, I believe that we have accomplished wonderful results. Clear the Lists. Many of our controversies with employers are due to the fact that one side or the other fails to understand the list or rule, and owing to that fact much time and money are unnecessarily wasted. We should exercise our very best efforts to clear every ambiguous rule and item in the list where there is cause for a misunderstanding, in order to avert annoyance due to a wrong impression. If there are any rules, or items, in your respective department list that are liable to misconstruction, I advise that you submit such recommendations as you believe will enable all concerned to quickly comprehend the matter. Punch Tumbler and Stem Ware Department. The plain straight stem list as printed on Page 6 of the punch tumbler list has been a source of considerable contention, and open to as many constructions almost as there are items in the list. The numbers contained therein were the old Rochester Tumbler Company numbers and later adopted by the Monongah Glass Company at Fairmont, W. Va., except that, a great many of the numbers in that list are obsolete and not made by any concern. The fact that the plain straight stem articles were listed by numbers and those numbers are known only to a few men employed where these numbers were made was the cause of different moves prevailing on the recognized articles in different localities, and with a view of having a uniform list I arranged a conference of workers and manufacturers interested and they met in Pittsburg, Pa., April 22, 1915, and agreed to the following list to replace the present list on Page 6. We are hopeful that this new list will be so clear that i will enable any of our workmen engaged on this line of ware to understand it, and we hope that all members making plain straight stem ware will observe this change and strictly comply with the conference agreement. PLAIN STRAIGHT STEM OR CAST STEM LIST Pittsburg, Pa., April 22, 1915. Report of Committee on Plain Straight Stems. A single shop shall consist of one blower, $2.00; one stem maker, $2.50; two boys and a "dummy" or three boys and no "dummy." Pilsener or Weiss Beer, 6 to 7 oz., inc....... 165 175 150 130 ...... 220 235 NOTE. Saucer-footed sherbets and sundae moves to be 10 per cent less than plain feet above listed. Drop Stems, Tool-Made Stems and Fancy Stems. All articles made with drop, tool-made or fancy stems not specified above are to be made at a move 10 per cent less than the moves set on plain straight stems. This list goes into effect immediately and takes the place of the items listed on Page 6 of the Punch Tumbler list. Investigation. On Page 19 of Circular 14 under Pull Stem Wares. The present list on Page 7. I believe, should be modified. This list may have been satisfactory when there were only one or two shops making pull stem wares in the entire country, but this branch of the business has grown considerably and there should be a graduated list for these articles. I do not believe our men should make the same numbers of a 6-oz. article as they do of a 1-oz, article, and they should not make the same move of an 11-oz. as they make of a 6-oz. You will note the list reads: "All sherbets up to and including 6-oz., move 370." I urgently advise that the Punch Tumbler and Stem Ware Committee appoint a sub-committee to draft a graduated list on this line of ware. The capacity of champagnes should be inserted as well as the capacity and dimensions of a deep large fruit bowl in order that these items will be clearly understood. Iron Mould Department. We are very glad to report that a sub-committee composed of Charles Grant of Local Union No. 36, F. H. Cupps of Local Union No. 80, Thomas Quinlivan of Local Union No. 52, representing the workers, and Messrs. Voitle, McCreary and Reardon, representing the manufacturers, have agreed to the following list on iron mould balls, pendants, stalactites and bowls, and the definitions as contained herein. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE Appointed on Iron Mould Balls, Fancy or Odd-Shaped Balls, Pendants, Stalactites and Bowls. 1. Strike out stalactite and ball list and odd-shaped ball foot note under ball list and insert the following, stalactites or pendants and balls: 3. Stalactites or pendants shall be made at the average measurement; at the same number per turn as balls of corresponding sizes. Definition of Stalactites or Pendants. 4. Any article plain or figured closed at one end that comes to a point or is round on the point, regardless as to whether its height exceeds its diameter or the diameter is greater than its height is a stalactite or pendant. Similar to Gleason-Tiebout Company's Nos. 5727, 5797, 5723, 5528 and 5671; Consolidated Glass Company's Nos. 1423 and 1437; Pittsburg Lamp, Brass and Glass Company's Nos. 685, 704 and 747; Phoenix Glass Company's Nos. 1776, 8160, 10318 and 10350. With exceptions noted below. Stalactite-shaped inverted globes, round, squat or flat balls, shall be governed by the largest dimensions. Definition of Bowls. 5. Any plain or figured article closed at one end 10-inch or larger in diameter, whether round bottom or coming to a point, whose fitter measurement is not more than two inches |