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Show UTAH LABOR NEWS, SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. SEPTEMBER LABOR DAY MESSAGE ernments are united in this effort than in the League of Nations or any other International undertaking in history; considerably over 90 per cent of the population of the world is represented in the International Labor Organization, and in its permanent and continuous machinery, with a permanent office in Geneva, where over 400 international officials collect data and report continuously on records in over thirty languages pertaining to uniform minimum labor standards for protective labor legislation in all countries to promote social justice, human rights, industrial peace and prosperity. 8. That there are three institutions in America which must stand for all people, regardless of color or conditions or economic position, namely, the Church, the public school and the court. The Church must insist that while modern social and economic Isms may be religious, Christianity is not any one of them. Christianity is a religion, and that the religion of Jesus Christ, a religion with an in dividual message and a social mission in terms of the Spirit and not of systems. 9. That conditions present make it imperative that the Christian ideal for society as well as the individual should be set forth in full assurance that in it alone can the wisdom and power be found which will lead to the better social order for which we all pray the Kingdom of God. T. GUTHRIE SPEERS, Chairman. (Continued from Page 2) for the ommon good. (Minutes of the General Assembly for 1932.) ventures of and secular politics 5. For the recognition and economic enterprise are among the maintenance of the rights of free of leadobligations spiritual major ership. The Church, however, must speech,as free assembly, and a free guaranteed by the Constdeal with ends, rather than means press in the leadership that it is offering itution; the encouragement of unthe modem world. It is now ob- fettered interchange of mind with vious that the future of the social nund, as essential to the continuorder may be profoundly enriched ing discovery of truth and the dissemination of knowledge. (Genby a vital religion. It is equally eral Assembly Minutes for 1932.) true that the future of religion C. For the inviolability of may be richly advanced bv a valid both in letter and in The agreements, future of Amersocial order. since faith is the founspirit, and the good of future the ican religion American social order are more in- dation of social and industrial staand progress. (Minutes of timately interlocked than many, in bility the General Acssembly for 1920.) the facile modernism of their The Church also declares: thinking, have been inclined to he 1. Its unalterable purpose to lieve. Quite apart from any direct and pray not only for adework concern with the secular issue; of national recovery, spiritual leader quate unemployment itlief but for the abolition of unemployment so ship cannot effectively safeguard and stimulate the spiritual inter that all who are able to work shall ests of which it is, in a special be given opportunity for sense, protector and promoter duction employment in the proand distribution of useful without entering wisely and effec- -. goods, the business of into leading tively Social Insurance the organization of our political, 2. In favor of social insurance social, and economic forces into social soundness. against social hazards, illness and old age, and that we express our Social Justice In such a challenging situation earnest hope that adequate measthe Church surely cannot be silent ures may be formulated and efor indifferent. It must insist that fected by appropriate Federal and our must Christianity pass State agencies in order that proindividual experience to visions against Ihese risks may through social vision, social justice and so- be spread and the intolerable burcial service and be made real and dens now resting upon those who effective in politics, industry, ed- are least able to bear them can be ucation, national and international speedily lightened. 3. Its obligation in this induslife if we are to have a Christian nation and a Christian world. The trial crisis to find a better techjohn McDowell, Church must lead the way In mak- nique of social change in terms of Secretary. instead of barbaric Attest: ing trial of the Spirit of Christ, moral force not only in private life but in the methods of violence. Joseph A. Vance, President. 4. Its acceptance of responsibilsocial order and in world politics. H. N. Morse, Clerk. Let others voice special interests, ity to keep open the freedom of Approved by the Board of Naif they will. The Church of Christ discussion which will enable us to tional our an solve Missions, April 25, 1935. problems appeal by mind voice the of Christ must to reason than rather might. on all and matters fully frankly economic insecurity is pertaining to social and industrial one5. of That most the harassing features First Cosmetic Workers relations. To this end the Presby modern While tne Chrislife. of reafS. A. terian church in the U. no authorized Union in U. S. Founded Church has tian deliverances: firms its previous 1. For the assumption by indus- remedy to offer in terms of techit is under inescapable ob By A. F. of L. News Service try of the burdens entailed by in nique, of to the the urgency keep ligation Indianapolis, Ind. Adolph Fritz, dustrial acidents, disease and before the constantly problem in secretary of the Indiana State Fed death, and for the training of who make of statesmen the minds eration of Labor, installed here the continued workers for projured confirst Cosmetic Workers' Union in duction and (Gerferal our laws and the leaders who trol industry. the United States under the FedAssembly Minutes for 1920.) 6. That the crntinuiAg evil cf eral local charter No. 20051, AmerRight to Organize child labor, especially at a time ican Federation. of Labor. 2. For the right of both em when many millions of adults are The Indianapolis Central Labor ployers and employees to unite in is a disgrace to our Union recognized delegates from unemployed, choosown of their organizations Christian civilization and an lm the newjocal and endorsed the ing and to bargain collectively for hindrance to recovery of American Chemical and Cosmetics their own best interests. (General portant and industrial prosperity. Manufacturing, Inc., where the new social Assembly Minutes for 1933.) has been partial- union members are employed for child labor While 3. For a worthy and just return only temporar- being the first and only cosmetic perhaps though ly, to every man according to his concode regula- manufacturer in the United States abolished through ily, tribution to the common welfare, its con- to sign a union agreement and a national on tions scale, and for a social order in which no in unincrease even and tinuance line put out an original union-mad- e man shall live on the fruits of anthose in or occupations regulated of cosmetics. other mans labor and no man to state and local regRolland E. Friedman, sales exeshall be denied the fruits of his subject only is proof positive that we cutive for the new concern, said ulations The laborer Is worthy own labor. on the part the plant has a capacity for proof his hire. Worthiness of return must have joint powers and local governState of Federal, to$3,500,000 worth of cosmetducing for honest work is measured evil effec- - ics this deal to with ments annually with prospects of exday, first of all by the standard do its proper must each and which is of a living wage, by thirty workers now jeiy, achieve real success in this panding the. to a peak of three hunemployed meant a wage adequate to main part the to which All our employes dred, adding: tain the worker and his family in belated reform social andschools the churches, are of members the enable newly formed health and honor, and to him to dispense with the subsidi- agencies have given for many Cosmetic Workers Union. The sue hsplendid support. company has arranged for all ary earnings of his children upAs-to years Cooperation workers to participate in the prothe age of sixteen. (General 7. That the membership of the fits of the concern. sembly Minutes for 1920.) 4. For practical application of United States in the International offers a great acknowledged Christian principles Labor organization international real for to the acquisition and use of opportunity a of to cooperation, wealth; subordination of profit the creative and cooperative spirit; character, in one of the greatest observance of such social plans humanitarian institutions periiaps and control as are involved in the since the foundation of Christian- economic process which operates ity itself. More nations and govself-respecti- ng self-suppo- rt. - j 3. 1935, Progress and Prospects of Union Label Activities in Ulaii Thousands of Loyal Trade Unions and Womens' Auxiliary Members, Friends and Sympathizers, Support Worthy Cause; High Officials Praise Results Attained. AssociaG. Cluff, International By M. L. IIAMSON, Chairman, Union Label Committee, tion of Machinists No. 1497; F. M. Utah State Federation of Labor Eatchel, Oil Field, Gas Well and Refinery Workers No, 28G; Mrs. A. J. Perkes, Womans auxiliary No. At the conclusion of another 16 to Typographical Union No. year of Union Label activity in 115; Ed Schmidt, Salt Lake BrewUtah it seems appropriate and nec- ery, Flour, Cereal and Soft Drink essary to make a report of the Workers No. 64; Ferdy Judd, Unitprogress made since the last an- ed Mine Workers No. G511 of nual convention of the Utah State Sweet Mine; Mrs. E. B. Kelsey, Federation of Labor and the pros- Womens auxiliary to Street Carpects for the coming year. In case men No. 382. there are some doubting Thomases The committee is grateful for in the trade union movement, I am the splendid support given it from quoting some opinions from higher-- hundreds of other Union Label ups regarding the work our boosters, and uses this means of committee has been doing. extending thanks. You may judge from the followFirst of all you may be interested in knowing the personnel of the ing opinions as to whether or not committee. Key men and women in our committee has been successful various parts of the state, whom I and have had the cooperation of knew would shoulder this respon- high officials and Union Label adsibility and carry on this important vocates throughout the nation: William Green, president, A. F. undertaking, were chosen by me. Your letter of June 12 They have responded loyally and I of L. them this booklet for The Union Label Blue with praise loyalty. They are: Mrs. Ora Mae Bennie, Iark Book is received. I am very deepCity Women's auxiliary; R. Palu-s- ly impressed with the general apof this Moving Picture Operators No. pearance and make-u- p I congratulate you and 250; Charles A. Nelson, Brigham booklet. City Federal Union No. 19288; those associated with you on the Harry S. Goudie, Salt Lake Street fine work you have done. I am Carmen No. 382; Thomas R. Fad-di- s, sure it will be helpful in acquaintSalt Lake Electricians No. 354; ing the members of organized laGordon Smith, United Mine Work- bor with union-mad- e goods in Utah ers No. 58G1, Kenilworth; O. G. and will stimulate their purchase. I. M. Ornbum, Secretary, Union Spencer, Brigham City Federal Union No. 19288; Roscoe E. Wil- Label Trades Department, A. F. of liamson, Salt Lake Postal Clerks L. Congratulations upon your No. 6; F. J. Baker, Tooele Smelter-men- s success in being able to finance the Union No. 55; J. A. McQuil- printing of 10,000 booklets for the lan, Park City Mine and Mill guidance of trade unionists and Workers No. 99; Herbert W. Loom- their friends. Your work is most I am getting reports is, Salt Lake Cigarmakers No. 224; effective. Wilford Hansen, Monroe Federal daily from Utah, and many inquirUnion No. 19457; Arthur Child, ies as to where Union Label mer-- ( Salt Lake Bricklayers No. 1; C. Continued on page 4) o, Free Delivery from 7 to Real Service and a Square Deal 6 LUES CASH COAL BY SACK, TON, QUARTER OR HALF TON KINDLING, BLOCKS AND. LOGS Phone Was. 3917 ' ' ' : "138 East 8th South" Greetings to all Labor COMMISSIONER JToIhiini KintEglht Announces His Candidacy to Succeed Himself As City Commissioner PRIMARY ELECTION OCTOBER 22 GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 5 (Paid Political Advertisement) I non-politic- al American Salt Lake City, Utah Greetings to United Mine Workers of America and other Organized Labor HEEIOEY & COMPANY Purchasers of Gold, Silver, Lead and Copper Ore, and Smelter Products Ventilation, Electric Haulage and Mining Appliances ORE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Salt Lake City Dooly Building To All Labor, Best Wishes Seventh Floor, McCornick Bldg. Consign all ore shipments to : American Smelting & Refining Co. Ship Lead Ores to Murray Plant, Murray, Utah Ship Copper and Siliceous Ores to Garfield Plant, Garfield, Utah. 9 Geo. O. 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