- Having been refused the additional 10%, the “Pianomakers Union” calls for a new strike, and for 25% raise. This time the union decides that the strike should be selective, targeting only two companies: Steinway & Sons, as the piano manufacturing industry leader, and the recently formed Decker Brothers. Most likely this tactic is aimed to split the “United Piano Manufacturers”, making the majority of them ignore the needs of the minority being attacked by the strike.
- William Steinway’s diary: “Meeting of the manufacturers society in the eve. resolve not to allow a solitary workmen belonging to the workmen’s association, to work. Notify our dealers of the strike by circular.” Clearly, the manufacturers do not fall into the trap set by the union, understanding correctly that should the strike at two selected companies be successful, a citywide strike would immediately follow.