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There seems a possibility of the engineers' strike being brought to a
close.

The employers have agreed to meet the representatives of the strikers
and talk matters over with them, provided they will promise that the
subject of the eight-hour working day shall not be brought into the
discussion.

As this was one of the great objects of the strike, it seemed at first
as if it would be impossible for the masters and men to come to an
understanding.

It has been reported, however, that the strikers have agreed to withdraw
their demand for an eight-hour day and that the meeting will take place.

One of the great societies of engineers is, however, holding out for the
eight-hour day, and as this society includes the master-workmen of the
trade, the end of the strike may still be far off.

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While we are on the subject of strikes it may interest you to hear of a
decision that has just been given in a lawsuit between a laborer and a
labor union.

The workingman, who was an engineer, did not belong to any union, and
did not wish to join one. The union, however, wished him to become one