Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor CONCILIATION WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, APRIL 16 TO MAY 15, 1916 Source: Monthly Review of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Vol. 2, No. 6 (JUNE, 1916), pp. 12-13 Published by: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/41822994 . Accessed: 21/05/2014 02:56 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact [email protected]. . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to Monthly Review of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 194.29.185.178 on Wed, 21 May 2014 02:56:52 AM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
CONCILIATION WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, APRIL 16 TO MAY 15, 1916Source: Monthly Review of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Vol. 2, No. 6 (JUNE, 1916), pp.12-13Published by: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of LaborStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/41822994 .
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12 MONTHLY BEVIEW OF THE BUKEAU OF LABOE STATISTICS.
It is a blood poison, causing the formation of methemoglobin with the consequent
" internal suffocation." Poisoning may take place through the skin or the lungs. Usually
in industrial cases both portals of entry play a part. Exposure to the fumes need not be excessive or long-continued to
bring about serious symptoms in the susceptible. Young men are more susceptible than the old or middle aged,
blonds than dark-haired men, heavy drinkers than the temperate. Hot, humid weather, heated rooms, and poor ventilation are impor-
tant factors in the production of acute anilin poisoning. Early recognition of anilin poisoning is of prime importance so that
the sufferer may be withdrawn from the danger of further exposure to the poison.
Men working in anilin constantly seem to acquire a certain amount of tolerance to it; nevertheless, if the exposure is increased beyond the point of tolerance, there is apparently a cumulative effect, and symptoms of chronic poisoning result. After symptoms of poisoning have once manifested themselves, the patient is usually hypersensi- tive to the fumes.
The treatment consists in fresh air, oxygen, and heart stimulants, especially camphorated oil. Prevention of subsequent exposure is imperative.
CONCILIATION WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, APRIL 16 TO MAY 15, 1916.
On the authority contained in the organic act of the department to mediate in labor disputes and to appoint commissioners of con- ciliation in its discretion, the Secretary of Labor, through the com- missioners of conciliation, exercised his good offices in 39 labor dis- putes between April 16 and May 15, 1916.
The companies involved in these controversies, the number of employees affected, and the results secured, as far as available, are shown in the following statement:
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MONTHLY REVIEW OF THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS. 13
NUMBER OF LABOR DISPUTES HANDLED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, THROUGH ITS COMMISSIONERS OF CONCILIATION, APR. 16 TO MAY 15, 191ft.
Workman affected- Name. Result.
DIrect|y- directly.
J. B. Stetson Go., Philadelphia. Pa.- strike Pending. Building Material Teamsters, Cleveland. Ohio- conttoversy 742 30,000 Do. American Refractories Co.. Rockdale, 111.- strike 300 300 Do. Machinists, Syracuse. N. Y.- strike 2,500 700 Do. Machinists and Metal Polishers, Millers Falls. Mass.- strike 200 50 Adjusted. Washington Terminal Co., Washington, D. C. - controversy 425 Pending. Apperson Automobile Works, Kokomo, Ind.- lockout Do. Bufldine Trades, Joliet, 111.- strike 820 2,000 Do. Westingnouse employees, East Pittsburgh- strike 36,000 Do. Controversy between New York Boat Owners Association and Marine Engineers, New York 1,000 7,000 Adjusted. California Ship Building Co., Lone Beach , Cal.- controversy Pending. Western Maryland R.R.Co., Baltimore, Md.- controversy 451 Do. Pittsburgh Street Railway Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. - strike 3,000 3,000 Adjusted. Pittsburgh & Lake Erie K. R., Pittsburgh, Pa.- strike 4, 000 6, 000 Do. Allen Dyeing Co., Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 30 Pending. W. H. Burns Co., Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 20 Do. Electric Dye Works, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 12 Do. Fairhill Bleachery, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 12 Adjusted. Victor Dye Works, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 18 Pending. Ontario DyeingCo., Philadelphia. Pa.- strike 75 Do. Charlotte Dye Works, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 12 Do. Brehm A Stehle, Philadelphia. Pa.- strike ' 100 Do. Rainbow Dye Works, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike ' 24 Do. Red Star Dye Works, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 18 Do. Fairhill Dye Works, Philadelphia. Pa.- strike 14 Do. Hulton Dyeing & Finishing Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 150 Do. Oxford Dye Works, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 8 Do. Kensington Dye Works. Philadelphia, Pa.- strike CO Do. Angola Dyeing Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 20 Adjusted. Thos. Welnmann & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 12 Pending. American Dye Works, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 8 Do. Vienna Dye works, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike ! 45 Do. L. B. Luithlen Co., Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 1 30 Do. Thomas Dawson & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.- strike 12 Adjusted. Park Carpet Mills, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike ! 608 Do. Robert Meyer, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike ! 59 Do. Federal DyeingCo., Philadelphia, Pa.- strike I 260 Do. Caledonian Dye Works, Philadelphia, Pa.- strike ¡ 15 Do. New Y ork, N ew Haven & Hartford R . R .-controversy bet ween I Pending. company and clerks.
Adjustments have been effected in the following cases which were noted in the statement submitted April 15, 1916, and printed in the May issue of the Monthly Review:
Hancock Knitting Mills, Philadelphia. Cramp Ship Building Yards, Philadelphia. Chicago & Alton Railroad Co.
FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
During April, 1916, the Division of Information of the Bureau of Immigration of the Department of Labor placed 7,653 persons in employment as compared with 7,030 during March, 1916. As there were 13,498 applications for work, 57 per cent were placed in April as compared with 36 per cent for March. This is the largest proportion since May, 1915. The operations of the division by
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