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Show t UTAH LABOR NEWS, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, JULY 9. 1937. LEAGUE OF UTAH REELECTED RONACCI STATE CHAIRMAN NON-PARTISA- N I LABOR ON ITS To 9thnj,a10lo"1 wlSeton,JarcI I The convention was attended by accredited delegates from every state irj the union. Pennsylvania had 37 delegates, largest number of any state. New York was next with 35. Utah, Idaho, Nevada and New Mexico had one delegate each. The delegates were given an opportunity to contact senators and congressmen from their respective states and urge them to support the President's proposal for the reform of the supreme court. Mr. Loftis said that Major George L. Berry, president of the National league, in his keynote address to the delegates pointed out how the Labors League had helped to bring forth the landslide reelection for the President last November. Major Berry had informed the delegates we have many genuine that friends in congress, both in the senate and the house, but there are others who could not be counted upon." Major Berry had claimed that inthe depression was a man-mad- e stitution, and not ordained by God. In discussion of the Constitution he had said that that great document was made for the laboring man as well as for the rich man, and that the supreme court should give laborers an even break with the of this nation. Mr. Loftis said that inspiring addresses were delivered by Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin, and Edward F. McGrady, A assistant secretary of labor. also was from received message Postmaster General James A. Far ley. James Kennedy, lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, occupied the platform, and participated in the proceedings of the splendid (Continued from Tage 1) the people of this state and this na-- 1 their best intelligence in the inter cst of the people. tton The poverty, hunger, children I have, and all members of ormisery gjavjng jn he sweat-shopganized labor have a high regard Und woe that American workers for churches and church leaders and their loved ones have suffered who are devoting their time for in the years gone by have been the the the spiritual welfare of human be- result of greed and avidity ofindiand wealth of seekers selfish ings; but I cannot resist the temp- vidual power. The labor movetation to express my resentment of ment is opposed to these practices, the statement credited to a leader of the dominant church of Utah, and, if I understand the teachings as reported in the daily papers, re of Jesus, the Christ, the church and who profess to preach garding labor unions. I think the its leaders, above all other organizaChrist, and was statement out of place. There is less coercion tions in civilized society, should be labor in labor unions than there is in the foremost in encouraging men unions in all working uplifting church. I am sure of that. to and to level women and a higher I feel most of the church mem- economic freedom." bers do not agree with their lead Workers Movement ers who defend exploiters of labor. Varro memare members Jones, C. I. 0. organizer Many church bers of labor unions and when the for Utah, in a short talk said that church officials strike at labor he can see in the Labor's unions they strike at their own League a real movement for me members. It appears to that independent political action for all the statement is plain ignorance of workers who believe in true democthe principles and aims of labor racy and American principles of union movement, and it is the duty government. E. A. Mitchell of Provo discussed of the church members who are also loyal members of the labor the educational side of labor's I am glad we movement to inform these misin- political movement. n formed leaders and put them right. have the Labors to into action," he League ready go No Apologies to Offer I will give my best in supsaid. A member of a labor union need port of the League program and not feel ashamed of his affiliation for its extension and progress. with the labor movement. Our national and interna-nationState, movement has done more than any conditions are such, as I other movement under the canopy view is a urgent of heaven to save the men, women need them, that there the for organization Leagues and children from economic slav- and activity being greatly broadery. ened and intensified NOW. Never In our own country it was the before in American history has the organized labor movement who condition been so crucial for labor brought about the establishment of as it is today. It is only through the free public schools so that the organization and education that we children of the humblest Americans are fitted for intelligent action in convention. may receive education and be bet the Aonomic, social and political Praises Senator Thomas ter fitted to take their places in field. If labor is going to have its The Utah delegate called on the American industry, business, just part in the affairs of our state Utah congressional representatives agriculture, and if you and 'nation we must learn and un- and was well received. Mr. Loftis please, in the pulpits of the Amer derstand fundamentals pertaining complimented Senator Elbert D ican churches. to economic, social and political Thomas and Representatives Abe No class of citizenship is more problems." Murdock and J. W. Robinson for loyal to American democracy and Results Are Evident the splendid work they are doing its instittuions than are the memin support of the New Deal. Albert vice Roberts They of Helper, bers of organized labor. This I are for the people of Utah and of M. W. U. district 22, president will say without fear of successful of A., said that he believes in in- America, he said. contradiction. ' Senator King," Mr. Loftis said, political action by labor. The foundation of our labor telligent claimed friendship for the laborI have always insisted that polimovement is based upon the Dec- tics is one arm of an American ing man, as he always does, but we laration of Independence of our worker that he cannot very well never find him in support of meas founding fathers. Religious free- - get along without. The sooner the ures that would be of benefit to dom is one of the cardinal princi I worker learns to use intelligently the workers, farmers, and small pies of our movement. Our mem his political arm the sooner he will business men and professional bers are free to serve their God ac- have a in the af- men." respected place The national convention was a cording to dictates of their con- fairs of government in our state science. Our movement teaches and nation. wonderful success, Mr. Loftis conrespect for church and to organizMr. Roberts promised his sup- tinued. Much good was done, and ed society. Our members may befor the port League. it is up to us to uphold the prolong to the church of their own The results of the Leagues won- - gram of the Labors choosing. derful work' during the campaign League, which has a national conWe believe in free speech, and last year are evident. We can feel nection of which we can be proud. free untrammeled press to tell, the proud of the results. By all means, We dont want any more of the truth as the truth is. We believe we must organize every community I Hardings, Coolidges and Hoovers to in the ballot for every American m our state for independent politi- I strip our beloved country of its citizen and we urge the member- cal action. wealth. Harding gave away the ship of the labor movement to Loftis Reports Teapot dome, Coolidge loaned all make use of the ballot according to Mr. Loftis gave a splendid re- - the Federal reserve bank money to stock brokers to gamble away the citizens birthright and average I , heritage, Hoover permitted the flooding of the country with 25 billions of dollars of worthless bonds, Congratulations and Best Wishes to the which were wished on the widows, orphans and those working people UTAH LABOR NEWS who had saved something for a rainy day. Then we must not forOn Its Anniversary get Hoovers moratorium of foreign debts, the bank failures, and the starving millions. We do not want any more of that in America. We want a New Deal. The Labors n League Is our own organization' in support of the New Deal. It is our political arm that) will watch and guard our rights in Secretary of State our government. Let us stick with it and thus bring about conditions citizen r rTTVTTTTT in our nation so that every may enjoy government of the people, by the people and for the peo-- 1 s, Non-Partis- Non-Partis- an Non-Partisa- an capi-italis- ts al pro-fessio- nf Non-Partis- an Non-Partis- an I E. E. MON SON Non-Partisa- J pie. May I extend my best wishes to The Utah Labor News on the beginning of its eighth year of existence for continued success in the educational work it has carried on in behalf of the American principles of government and pro- tection of Labor, Agriculture and those other things that have a tendency to create better homes and loyal American citizenship. gates for their unanimous reelection of him as state secretary of the League. He said: I was not a candidate for reelection, but you did not give me an opportunity to decline. So that you may understand, I will say that regardless of the whisperers and spleen peddlers, I never have been a candidate for any political office nor for any office in a labor union or in this League. I was pres-- 1 ident of the state federation of labor for six terms, but I will say without fear of successful contradiction, that I never was a candi- date for that office and never solicited any one to nominate me nor Non-Partis- Yours truly, HENRY H. BLOOD Governor. Thanks the Delegates Mr. Thompson thanked the dele- an vote for me. Now that you have drafted me into this office I am willing to do (Continued on page 5) I FORWARD MARCH (Continued from page 3) to take immediate action came at the close of the speech of John exBrophy, C. I. 0. director, who of the and plans plained the aims C. I. 0. to the convention at great He was questioned for length. several hours from the floor by the intensely interested delegates. The recommendation passed by Rethe convention read in part: Federasolved that the Maritime tion convention go on record as recommending that each organization affiliated to the Maritime Federation take a referendum ballot of their membership on the matter of affiliating with the C. I. 0. as soon as possible, according to the rules of each organization." Lynn, Mass.; Cleveland, Ohio; and New Kensington, Pa. The union vote in Bridgeport was a major victory not only for G. E. employes, but also for the cause of unionism throughout New England," said James B. Carey, president of the U. E. & R. W. Open Shop Front Broken Union leaders expressed confidence that the open shop front of reactionary Connecticut employers has now been broken down and that sweeping union victories throughout the state will follow. Organized only eight months ago, Local 203 of the U. E. & R. W. won 2790 votes in an election of G. E. employes at the Bridgeport shops supervised by the National Labor Relations Board on June 9. The G. E. Industrial Union, an independent organization, believed by the C. I. 0. group to be company-sponsorereceived 1991 votes. Of the 4848 votes cast, altogether, 43 were blank, 23 void, and DIE CASTING WORKERS one challenged. The plant, which TAKEN INTO C. I. O. employs about 5000 workers, manThe ufactures radios and household ap(U N S) WASHINGTON, National Die Casting Workers pliances. The U. E. & R. W. has announced League has been accepted into af- that locals of G. E. employes are filiation with the Committee for Pittsfield, organized in Industrial Organization, with the being and N. J. At G. Bloomfield, Mass., provision that if an industrial E. and in Erie, Philadelphia plants union inclusive of all metal work- -' it already has rapidly-growin- g Pa., from should ers eventually emerge the present C. I. 0. organization locals. drives, this union will become a LABORS ENEMY part of it. NO. 1 ROARS AT Formerly an independent union SENATE HEARINGS never affiliated to the American Federation of Labor, the League Tom WASHINGTON (UNS) has organized plants in the commercial die casting field in New Girdler, president of Republic Steel, dubbed enemy No. 1 of organized York, New Jersey and Ohio. labor, shouted wrathfully at Senators and brushed away reporters BRIDGEPORT VICTORY who tried to question him, at the SPURS ON GENERAL hearings of the Senate Postoffice ELECTRICAL DRIVE Committee where he was called for questioning. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (UNS) When Senator Guffey, of PennLeaders of the United Electrical sylvania, asked Girdler if it was and Radio Workers, C. I. 0. union, true that he resigned from the jubilant over the big union victory Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporawon recently at the Bridgeport confition because he had General Electric plant, have dential information topeddled another steel spurred up the drive to unionize all labors enemy company, organized the G. E. shops in the country. No. 1 roared that it was a lie. Bridgeport brings to six the G. Questioned as to why he had reE. plants where the U. E. &. R. W. to sign a contract with his fused is the recognized collective bargaining agency. The others are at Sche- employes, Girdler informed (Continued on Page 5) nectady, N. Y.; Ft. Wayne, Ind.; .1. 9. .T. J. .T. J J. J. J. J. .w. J .w. J.J.J. TTTTTTTTTTTTtTTtTTTttTTTtTtTTTTTTtTTTTTtTTTT" AaEkaZbjXaiIa W w w w W. W W w.. fcW. w. w. d, .W. .w Greetings . . . On its eighth anniversary the Democratic Na- tional Committee extends its greetings to the Utah Labor News and wishes it continued success in advocacy of the New Deal and more abundant life for the American people. We express our appreciation for the excellent contribution the Utah Labor News has given in campaigns to elect and reelect Franklin D. Roosevelt to the presidency of the United States, and for the continued support of the Presidents policies and the New Deal program. We can recount with pride and satisfaction the many beneficial results secured for wage workers, agriculture, business and industry through the peerless leadership and courageous statesmanship of our President We can unitedly join in acclaiming the accomplishments of the New Deal program, and we look forward hopefully to still greater achievements under the gallant leadership of our President, and the progressive Democratic party. I Sincerely yours, Democratic National Committee By A. & BROWN, National Committeeman for Utah. |