There is no question of higher wages or shorter hours. Certain mills which were acquired by the Trust have always been nonunion, and the men employed were required to sign an agreement not to join a union. 'The steelworkers' union, known as the Amalgamated Association, thought they saw an opportunity to increase their strength, They demanded the right to organise branches in every mill controlled bythe trust. Two conferences between the two sides hare been held and. agreement cetiid he reached. The Amal-gameted Association Jeaders say they Will hold out to the hitter and. The Trust says it will start its mills with non-union men. Already the price of finished steel products has advanced sharply.
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