Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 November 1901 — GLASSWORKERS FORM A UNION. [ARTICLE]

GLASSWORKERS FORM A UNION.

“Snappers” Complete National Organization in Fonr Days’ Session. The organization of the Window Glass Snappers’ Association of America was completed at Muncie, after a four days' session, Muncie was selected as national headquarters. Several States were represented. It was decided not to adopt American Federation of Labor rules, but to become associated in the near future with the Knights of Labor, which controls several branches of the Window Glass Workers. For the present the organization will be independent Officers elected are as follows: President—Delphos Battles, Findlay, Ohio. Vice-President—D. A. Peterson, Shirley. Secretary—Claude E. Robie, Arcadia. Treasurer—Edward Greer, Findlay. Trustee —Charles Brpwn, Eaton; Chas. Eller and Fred Cannada, Muncie. The meeting decided to ask a raise of price for some kinds of work. No trouble is anticipated, and the men will go to work with thousands of other glass workers.