Report Of Proceedings Of The 1st Annual Convention Of The American Federation Of Labor PDF Download

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 Excerpt: ...in the opinion of the delegates of labor unions here assembled the Rest day should be 2ealously guarded against the encroachment of those who live upon the labor of others. That as the masses of mankind are dispossessed of wealth and opportunity, it is the duty of all who seek the best interest of humanity to unite upon those measures that will secure an equitable distribution of wealth in the processes of its production, so that the treasures of art, music, science and mechanics, and the opportunities of travel shall be the inheritance of all, and the Rest day of humanity be devoted to its highest possible use. RESOLVED, That a xopy of these resolutions be forwarded to the Sabbath Union. Adopted. Report of Committee on Law. On resolution No. 1, committee report favorable to strike out Sec. i of Art. 8 in constitution: as follows--Section 1. The Executive Council shall have the power and are directed to levy a strike assessment of two cents per member on the ist of January, 1891, on all National and International bodies under the jurisdiction of the Federation. Adopted. Resolution by Delegate De Veaux, on National Guard Militia, Committee report unfavorable. Moved to non.concur with tae report. Motion lost and report of committee adopted. An amendment to add a new section to Art. 10 of the constitution was under consideration when the hour of 12 arrived, and a recess was taken until 2 o'clock P. M. FIFTH DAY--Afternoon Session. Friday, Dec. 18, 1891. Convention called to order, with President Gompers in the chair. On roll call all members were present. Delegate Dold asked unanimous consent to make a motion. Request granted. Moved that an evening session be held in order that delegates may visit the mines. I1elcgate Owen Miller raised the point of order that...