Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 February 1902 — OPPOSE MINERS’ DEMANDS. [ARTICLE]

OPPOSE MINERS’ DEMANDS.

Bitter Struggle Between Employer* end Men Is Now Predicted, The miners’ conference has made the following demands: That there be a general advance of 10 per cent in present prices. That an absolute run of mine system be adopted for all mines in competitive flelds. That there be a uniform scale for all outside day labor and eight hours to constitute a day’s work. That there be a straight differential of seven cents a ton between pick and machine mining. That all drivers’ wages be advanced to $2.25 a day and 10 per cent added. That no clause be inserted in any contract or joint agreement requiring the employes to purchase powder from employer. That the check system be adopted and agreed to by all competitive districts. The operators do not intend to yield to the miners’ demands. One of the most bitterly contested conventions on record is predicted.