March 21, 1880

  • New York Times reports that Napoleon J. Haines, a builder medium-priced pianos, president of Dime Savings Bank, and the vice-president of the “United Piano Manufacturers”, deserts the organization, makes a deal with his workers and allows them to return to the factory.
  • William Steinway tells in his interview to New York Times correspondent: “It is my intention, so far as wages are concerned, to do what is right after my men return, but they must come to the shop first. I think the agreement between the employers and their men shows that the workingmen’s organization is not very strong, as the men agreed to return without asking the consent of the union.”