May Day Strikes

Chicago, April 27. - Five unions in the building trades have declared in lavor of a general strike on May 1. They are: The Derrick Men's union. Bridge and Structural Iron Workers', Journeymen Plumbers' Protective association. Junior Steamfltters' union, Hod Carriers' and Building Laborers. The officials of the Building Trades council believe the several grievances will be settled in favor of the workmen without much difficulty. The Derriek Men's union decided to demand a restoration of wagres paid two years ago. The organization controls the handling of all stom set by the Cut Stone Contractors' association and has the support of the naw Building Trades counoil as well as the Building Material Men's council. The bosses' organization is said to be firm in its intention to resist the advancs.