Boys at Hemingray strike for higher wages

[Trade Journal]

Publication: National Glass Budget

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

GENERAL GLASS NOTES.

During the earlier part of last week the boys employed at the Hemingray Glass Works, Muncie, Ind., struck for an advance of 15 cents per day. The were receiving $3.50 per week, or 60 cents per day, and the strike was instituted for the purpose of compelling the firm to increase their wages to 75 cents per day, or $4.50 per week. After remaining out one week they returned to work on Tuesday last at the old rate of wages. The factory will continue operation throughout the summer.

Keywords:	Hemingray
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Researcher:	Bob Stahr
Date completed:	February 19, 2008 by: Bob Stahr;