- The strike begins. In an unprecedented move, even though only Steinway & Sons and Decker Brothers’ workers are on strike, the “United Piano Manufacturers” lock out all the piano manufacturing workers citywide and close their factories – a bold attempt to destroy the union.
- The “United Piano Manufacturers”, consisting now of 24 members, meets to discuss the strike. William Steinway suggests that the manufacturers should offer the workers 10% increase that was promised several months ago, but his proposal is voted down, 20 / 4. The bosses resolve to stand firmly against any demand for pay raise, and collect from the members 20 dollars per worker per company, a cash bond to be forfeited, should any member of the “United Piano Manufacturers” decide to settle with their workers without the approval of the Committee of the bosses. William Steinway, Albert Weber and Frederick Hazleton hold the funds. The manufacturers also vote to require every worker to sign a pledge not to join any union.