Hemingray Glass Company

THE BOYS STRIKE

AT HEMINGRAYS

Entire Day Force Went Out

This Morning, Demanding

Wage Increase.

MANY DEPARTMENTS

Of the Plant Are Idle as a Result --

Night Force Will Refuse to Return

to Work Unless the Increase is

Granted - The Management Refuses

the Demand.

The force of boys employed at the Hemingray Glass Works went out on a strike at 10 o'clock this morning and a half hour later the works were practically idle. The strikers are the pressers' attendants, etc. The number out is 62. An equal number is employed at night and they have signified their intention of going out to-night, unless the firm recognizes the increase in wages asked.

The idle workers are receiving, it is said, 80 cents and 90 cents per day. They ask for an increase of ten cents, making the wages 90 cents and one dollar per day. This morning a committee waited upon the management and was soon informed that the demand would not be granted. The strike resulted, the boys going to their various homes.

The boys struck twice last May. The first demand for increased wages was successful, they asking for an increase of ten percent. A short time later they asked for another increase of twelve cents. This was refused and after some time they resumed work. They claim, however, that they will not return to work this time unless the increase is granted. They claim their work justifies them in asking for the increase, and they believe they should have it. The management is of the opinion that the boys are receiving a sufficient amount for their labor; hence the refusal. If the night crew of boys fails to return to work, the plant will remain idle, unless a sufficient force of men and boys can be procured to fill the strikers places. This is not believed probable by the boys who are out.

They are quiet about the strike. After being refused, they left the company's property and retired to their homes. This afternoon they met and held a conference, deciding to remain idle. The night force they claim, will join them tonight, and they believe the management will grant the increase. The management on the other hand, is determined apparently in its refusal, and the claim is made that the increase will not be granted.