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Show THE SEARCHLIGHT Labor Condemns Copper Agitation The entire labor movement of Utah voiced its emphatic disapproval of the attempt of Utah Copper Company to use its company union to disturb production in an essential war industry. The AFL and the CIO both indicated they would urge their membership at the mills, and at Bingham, to stay on the job regardless of District 2 Deplores Move It has been the policy of the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers since December 7, 1941, that wage issues or working conditions should and will be handled by the duly authorized government agencies and we are proud of the record that has been attained by our organization in view of the fact that there has been no strike in our jurisdiction that would impede the war effort. We are proud of the fact that the Government recently made this statement: ‘‘The Un- whether Doug Moffat actually instigated a strike. | Prevailing labor opinion indicated that even though union men were always reluctant to pass through any picket line, there would be no hesitation in the Copper case inasmuch as a “‘strike’’ initiated by Utah Copper Company would in effect be a lockout—the Copper Company striking against the Government. ion is a responsible organization and is answerable to its membership for their efforts in the war program.”’ deplore the fact that some people We working in such a vital industry as production of copper would even attempt to create a situation whereby there would be an interruption in the flow of this vital metal. We depend on the members of the Interna- tional Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers to remember their pledge to the Government of a free people and see that there is no stoppage of work in this vital war plant. —Dan Edwards, Pres. Dist. 2, IUMM & SW. A. F. of L. Unions Express Views The Utah Metal Trades meeting held on March threatened strike at the Council, in their 24, discussed the Magna and Arthur Mills of the Utah Copper Co., by the Independent Association of Mill Workers, which organization has been ordered dissolved by the NLRB on the ground that it is company dominated. Representatives of the International Association of Machinists Lodge 1261 were present at the meeting and gave a comprehensive report concerning the anti-union activities of the company over many years, which refused to recognize the Machinists Union even after the United States Supreme Court held that all Railway operating and maintenance personnel were covered by the terms of the Railway Retirement Act and the Railroad Labor Act. As a result of the discussion, the following resolution was passed by the Council and en- dorsed bor: by the Utah State Federation of La- ‘“Whereas, it is our belief that the contemplated strike promulgated and sponsored by the Utah Copper Company in an effort to perpetuate an organization that has been ordered disestablished by an impartial governmental department, and Whereas, copper is a very critical war metal, and ‘‘Whereas, action of the kind contemplated would involve many loyal members of the A. F. of L., who would not be given an opportunity to voice their opinions in this matter, and ‘“Whereas, all legitimate recognized labor unions in the United States have pledged a ‘no strike policy’ during the present emergency, and — ‘“Whereas, we have used every legitimate means, even in the instant case, to avoid any stoppage of work, by continuing all members in employment, therefore, (Continued on following page) |