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Show UTAH LABOR NEWS. SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. SEPTEMBER Page 6 AUTO UNION HAS OVER 400,000 England-Japan-S., is, to all intents and purposes, dead. Japan and England are building ships on a vast scale, and the U. S. has announced that she will mount guns, banned by the treaty, on now in the two super construction. of process It Js forecast that the Navy Department will request a still bigger appropriation from the next congress. U. DUES RAYING MEMBERS 10-in- ch (Continued from page 1) A resolution demanding the reincreased had union the of ship lease of Tom Mooney and Warren the at from the 30,000 reported was passed, and $1000 last Bend convention Pilings year, South to 400,000 today, a record which contribution to the defense fund no union in the country has equal- was voted. Frank 1. Walsh, New ed in so short a time, they assert-ed- . York attorney, gave the history of the framing of the two labor lead ers Roosevelt from Telegram I. L. G. W. President Talks John Brophy, C. I. O. director, in David Dubinsky, president of a message to the delegates on the the Ladies Garment International evening the convention opened, ovation when received an Workers, with said that agreements already he He and addressed convention. the Motors General with signed in stressed of the the need three" of two the big unity Chrysler, motor companies, it would only be labor movement, but said that a question of time before Ford also peace cannot come at the sacrifice of principle." would be signed up. The I. L. (. W. also used to be from President A telegram ltoosevelt read at the convention, accused of illegal stoppages," Du brought delegates to their feet binsky said, just as the automobile cheering, stamping and whistling. union is now, but the charge is no Will you please extend my longer made against the ladies It is not because greetings to the members of the garment union. have union we of of the Workers changed. It United Automobile America and extend my good is because the employers have wishes for a successful conven- learned not to provoke us to illegal stoppages," Dubinsky declared. tion," the telegram read. men-of-w- ar LABOR ON ITS FORWARD MARCH (Continued from page 5) The above is food for thought for C. I. O. members in Utah who have listened to the statement of Attorney P. M. Peterson, president of the Utah State Federation of Labor, when he said that the dele- gates sent by C. I. O. unions to the Brigham City convention of the federation will be seated. Evidently the tall and lanky legal light of the Utah federation is ignorant of what has happened in the past five months in some 21 state federations when their conventions seated delegates from C. I. O. unions. The District 22 officials of the U. M. W. of A. in issuing orders for local unions to refrain paying per capita to State federations of Utah and Wyoming made a wise move and set an example that be followed by all C. I. 0. whether the public will accept should unions. higher prices with equanimity in It seems folly for the C. I. 0. a few lines, such as meats, higher to affiliates money to organiprices have resulted in decreased zations who pay would spend it for sales. However, most businesses the C. I. 0. propaganda against have no choice in the matter operating expenses have risen so organization campaigns. materially that it is necessary to A. F. OF I BOYCOTT consistently raise prices to avoid IGNORED losses. Other business news of interest: Wash. (UNS) The CONSTRUCTION: The long an- A. SEATTLE, F. of L. boycott against C. I. 0. ticipated boom in home building lumber received a serious setback seems to be underway. Residential construction during the first half of the year was 42 per cent ahead STATE FAIR TO of the same period last year. The OPEN SEPT. 25 steady upsurge in rentals, plus a in rent houses of for deficiency With the annual Utah State Fair many cities, is an important factor. RAILROADS: Will probably be- less than a month away it may be safely predicted that the gin buying new equipnent on a now 1937 event will go down in hisinhas soon. scale Traffic big creased so rapidly that a number tory as setting new records for exof lines fear that their facilities hibits, entertainment features, and will be inadequate for fall and all the other varied phases that go to make the fair the climaxed winter freight. RETAILING: A big fall season phase of statewide activities. September 25 to October 2 is anticipated, perhaps the beat eight days in all are the dates for since 1930. Department stores in this exhibit . of the are most sections stocking heavily. Beehive states achievewidespread AND LIGHT: Electric POWER, ments. That be will glorious they e output recently hit an in point of variety, scope and days Result is that high pak. major number displays has been evipublic service companies are stead- denced o' in the applications for ily increasing generating capacity, i line with their policy of always space and entries already received. view of the increased demands being ahead of demand. Fall and forIn space fair official unite in winter power use will undoubtedUtah agriculturists, liveurging ly set more records. stock growers, industrialists, the WAGES: Continue to rise slowwomen of the and members state, ly. Employment during the sum- of clubs and Future Farmers when seasonal adjustment is mer, of to America file their chapters made, was at a good level. There entries at earliest the possible have been fewer 'labor troubles minute. say that all space is lately, and it would seem that the certain toThey be earlier than allotted unions are slowing down on direct behooves and those that usual it action tactics, in order not to no lose to exhibits tipie alienate public sympathy. In spite planning of the progress of reemployment, in completing arrangements for government relief rolls are still al- displays. The annual fair premium book most as big as ever. reveals cash premiums in the several departments totaling approxiThe way the international win blows is indicated by the proposa mately $25,000. Several agriculand livestock .associations that the President be authoried t tural have offered special awards, as lend a number of decommissione The have various manufacturers. World War destroyers to Soutl list of club and F. F. A. awards American countries. These de are especially attractive. stroyers would be kept in good op County agricultural and hortierating condition, could be 1m cultural exhibits promise to eclipse mediately recalled by the Unitei those of former fairs. The Utah States if needed by us. Manufacturers Association anIt is unthinkable that the U. S nounces that already practically 75 plans a war of aggression. N per cent of the exhibit space in country desires peace more. But the manufacturers building has at the same time, the outlook r been allotted. Entertainment feaworld affairs is so grave that w tures are including a arranged, are expanding our military re rodeo as the main feature of the sources on an unprecedented peace grandstand show. time scale. The annual fair horse and dog The old naval treaty betwee show will, as usual, be outstanding The mining exhibits attractions. will show this phase of Utah .inWELCOME, LABOR dustry at its best. Several bands will provide music daily, with many special events on tap to add M. M. BYWATER to the interest always found in Optometrist the myriad of displays of Utah Salt Lake City Optometric products. The 1937 fair will, in brief, give Clinic every visitor a closeup view of Utah farmers, livestock and what Superior Quality Service" growers, manufacturers, home, industry workers, artists, and others Eyes Tested - Glasses Fitted have accomplished during the past year. It will be an event long to 1st South and Main be remembered one not to be 303 McCornick Bldg. W. 8375 missed by anyone interested in Utah and her citizens. Wholesale Prices, Raw Materials Rise Upward Prices continue to rise. During the first half of this year, according to a Business Week survey, wholesale prices were 9 per cent higher than in 193G. Raw materials were up 14 per cent. Farm products were 18 per cent more. Food increased 6 per cent. The general cost of living was 5 per cent greater. One of the few manufactured articles whose price had not been generally advanced, .was the automobile. Car makers always dread a price increase because, they think, it will result in a lareg number of motorists driving their old cars a few months longer, and so reduce sales. And the business Is so highly competitive today, es0 price pecially in the is loth to maker field, that every take the step and charge more for his cars. A short time ago, however, definite signs appeared that the motor industry is at last falling in line with the general upward price trend. Ford announced price increases of from $15 to $35 on his line of cars. General Motors followed suit almost immediately, with increase starting at $35 in the Chevrolet, and ranging to $100 on the relatively high-pricA number of Cadillac. Chrysler cars likewise were given higher price tags. It is believed that the entire industry will soop fall in line, from necessity, wV this policy, though some mo9 may defer price boosts upl th0 alL 1938 models come out.10 enthe Even so, it is doubtful tire additional expeje in manufacturing operations experienced by otor maker? this year caused by higher material and labor prices will be parsed on to the public. Chances &se that around half of the increase will be added to the selling price of the cars and the rest absorbed by the companies, which will then show a smaller profit per unit and will depend on $600-$1,00- low-pric- ed ed - great sales. Higher car prices are of importance as a sign of the times in the last two years, there have been steady, continuous increases in he cost of practically everything, with the exception of the rates of certain service industries. Big worry to businessmen is Welcome , Labor s IN SALT LAKE CITY Its the CULLEN HOTEL its Renewed Refurnished Redecorated Stockmens Headquarters" 33 W. 2nd So. Was. 14 fifty-seven- th all-tim- 4-- H . 4-- H 10, 1937. when Grays Harbor carpenters an- ple, international president. nounced through their union that He expressed the hope that tho would not refuse to work on they overwhelming majority for the C. I. 0. products. union would result in a signed agreement with the Goodyear Co. At present its relations with the U. R. W. are controlled by a signed memorandum issued after the sucNEW YORK (UNS) The list cessful 1936 strike. of A. F. of L. shoe workers locals swinging over to the C. I. 0. Unit- FIFTH AVE. BUS EMPLOYES ed Shoe Workers union is growing RATIFY C. I. O. CONTRACT rapidly. In Jersey City, 35 members of the Boot and Shoe WorkNEW YORK (UNS) The con-traers local voted to transfer to the between the Transport WorkC. I. 0., and in Iassaic, N. J., 800 ers Union, C. I. O. affiliate, and slipper workers will be represented the Fifth Avenue Coach Company, by the United Shoe Workers as which controls most of the surface the result of a Labor Board elec- transportation in Manhattan, was tion. ratified by 1200 cheering employes of the company at a mass meeting. 3309 NEW YORK The agreement calls for wage BARBERS LEAVE increases ranging from 6 to 29 A. F. I FOR C. I. O. per cent, paid vacations, time and a. half for overtime, and a closed NEW YORK (UNS Seven shop. All employes not members locals of the Journeymen Barbers of the union must join within 30 International union, A. F. of L., days or be dropped from the paywith more than 3500 members, roll. have voted for affiliation with the C. I. O. Application for a C. I. O. DAVIS, PIIO-C- . I. 0. HEAD charter was approved by Allan S. OF TEACHERS Haywood, regional C. I. 0. director, under the name of the Barbers and MADISON, Wis. (UNS) ProJerome Davis of New Haven, fessor Culturists Union. One of Beauty the locals is a beauticians group. Conn., C. I. 0. advocate, was rePrior to the voting, the Barbers elected president of the American Joint Board turned down an offer Federation of Teachers at the anof $1200 a month from the A. F. nual convention meeting here, deof L. international for an organiz- feating Charles B. Stillman or F. of L. leader. Chicago, pro-ing campaign here. The convention voted 285 to 227 John Tartamella, former A. F. of L. international representative in favor of a referendum of the for Greater New York, was named question of joining the C. I. O. director of the new union by the That the sentiment of the delejoint board. gates was strongly in favor of the Committee for Industrial OrganiCity Drive Launched A drive to unionize the citys zation was indicated in the re45,000 barbers and beauticians in port of the affiliations committee. about 20,000 shops will be launched The majority report which prounder the direction of the C. I. 0. posed that a referendum on the The new group will start with 24 question of joining the C. I. O. be paid organizers to bring union con- held after February 1, 1938, atditions to all the shops. The lead- tacked the A. F. of L. for suspenders expect to gain enough follow- ing C. I. O. .unions and asked the ing nationally to call a convention convention to refuse to pay the and establish the union as an in- per capita tax proposed at the A. F. of L. Cincinnati conference. ternational in the near future. The committee split 13 to 8 on WEST VIRGINIA F. OF L. the report, the minority A. F. of L. REFUSES TO OUST C. I. 0. group drawing up a separate report asking that action on joining PARKERSBURG, W.Va.(UNS) the C. I. O. be deferred until after The West Virginia Federation of the next convention at the earliest, Labor voted unanimously at its and urging the A. F. of L. execuannual convention to disobey or- tive council to unify all genuine ders of William Green, A. F. of L. labor organizations. The convention voted to raise a president, to expel all C. I. O. unions. Passing; of the resolution $25,000 organization fund for putwas greeted with cheers by the ting on an extensive drive for new 600 delegates. members and formation of addiJohn T. Easton, State Federa- tional locals by assessing the memtion head, said that if the order bership one dollar apiece. had been obeyed, not enough local unions would have been left to BUFFALO MEAT PACKERS TO VOTE ON C. I. O. UNION pour water out of a boot. Such action would divide the A BUFFALO, N. Y. (UNS) workers in the Mountain State and Labor Board election has been give our enemies the ammunition ordered at three Buffalo meat to divide us further," the federa(Continued on page 7) tion declared. Green announced at the executive council in session at Atlantic WELCOME, LABOR City that steps would be taken to revoke the federations, charter if Hot Buttered it did not comply with his order SHOE WORKERS LEAVE A. F. OF L. ct RE-ELECT- 3 A. at once. POPCORN RUBBER WORKERS WIN GOODYEAR ELECTION C. I. O. UnAKRON, Ohio (UNS) daunted by a bitter campaign of misrepresentation and abuse, workers of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company voted almost three-to-ofor the United Rubber Workers of America, C. I. 0. affiliate, in an election held by the National Labor Relations Board. The official vote was 8464 to 3193, with 11,702 casting ballots out of 13,021 eligible to vote. This is another victory for the Candy Corn Cheez Com Peanut Brittle . Popcorn Balls , FAMOUS FROM COAST TO COAST ne C. I. O. in its battle to free American labor," declared S. H. Dalrym- - Manufactured in Sugarhouse by the NU-CRIS- P PRODUCT CO. 1027 E. 21st South Hy. 308 Follow the Arrow BEST WISHES TO LABOR Phone Wasatch 6433 Night Phone Hyland 7943 BASIC FOODS CLINIC 304-- 5 Templeton Bldg. Salt Lake City, Utah Dr. II. W. Pyott, Chiropractor Best Wishes to Labor SUNRAE FOR SUNNY HOMES Winter and Heating Problems Are Not Far Away. 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