Bulletin Volume 224 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... International Molders Union of America and two local iron molders unions, which members were not made parties by name or in the names of representatives. It was held that in such cases any persons who have actual knowledge may be punished for contempt consisting of violation of the injunction. ' The facts of the industrial dispute are then outlined. The complaint alleges that previous to October 31, 1913, the firm had con ducted its business of manufacturing locks as an open shop, employing both union and nonunion molders, about 60 in number. Conspiracy to unionize the foundry, threats to bring about a strike, and the causing of the strike on November 12, 1913, are alleged, also picketing, threats and violence after the strike began, and damage to the extent of $10,000; and that an action at law would not bring adequate relief on account of the insolvency of the defendants. The acts forbidden by the injunction granted by the circuit court are enumerated. As to the objection to the injunction on the ground that its terms were too broad and on other grounds, it was held that the points named could not be raised at this stage in the proceedings, Judge Morris, who delivered the opinion, saying: It is earnestly contended by appellants that the decision of the court is contrary to law and unsupported by sufficient evidence. They rely especiall on Karges Furniture Co. 'v. Amalgamated, etc., Union (.1905), 165 nd. 421, 75 N. E. 877 Bul. No. 63, p. 564, and claim that under that decision laborers have a right to combine and strike and picket the employer s factory even though damage does result to the employer, provided that peaceable means only are used, and force, intimidation, fraud, and malice are absent, where, as here, ...