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Show UTAH LABOR NEWS. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, NOVEMBER 19, 1937. POLITICAL OUTLOOK I (Continued from page 1) ed, in addition to some 30 others who won places for city or town councils, school directors, auditors and the like. In Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, the Democratic ticket, en- dorsed by Philip Murray, chairman of the Steel Workers Organizing and actively supported by all C. I. 0. unions, swept all I strength in its first test against the combined influence of massed wealth and an entrenched political machine. Labor in Michigan is Prepared to expand the sphere of LABOR ON ITS FORWARD MARCH (Continued from page 4) f1 future. Htsburgh, the election was BROOKLYN HOSPITAL SIGNS a dlstinct triumph for labor. In PACT WITH C. I. 0. UNION smallcr communities a, kos$ throughout the country, labor was NEW YRK (UNS)-T- he sign successful in electing its repro- ing of an agreement with the sentatives to political office. Crown Heights Hospital, Inc., a ' or 8 Ion-- l artisan League will private institution in JJrooklyn, has now devote its attention to prepbeen hailed as the opening of a aration for the 1938 campaign. new era in the relations between The of Mayor Fiorello hospital employes and administraII. LaGuardia in New York, fusion tions, by the Association of IIos candidate backed by the American I pit'afand MedicafmpFoyeV, (T I. who won over his I Qt jocaj industrial union No. 413. vote majority, and many political I Laor This s eremJa V PriVflte hospital writers and commentators attrib- ,0PP0n)?t a New York to recognize the ute his victory to the endorsement Mn and active support of the S.W.O.C. 'yas. aeclaimed by New York C. 1.- rights of its employes to bargain as an outstanding vieC. I. 0. Ilurgesses Elected collectively, the C. I. 0. union says. , I .r? vief?delui1I0n mavemen I The contract, covering all profes- Two of the most satisfying of power. sjonai anj clerical tories for the C. I. 0. here were ivia labor employes in the our r Elected Assemblymen in towns the mill of for $60 a month hospital, provides registered is the expression of minimum pay and a 5 Clairton and Duquesne. There John wur,.;T per cent people toward i increase for aii those earning more iCvf Mullen, president of the S. W. 0. C. i than the minimum. lodge in Clairton, was elected y I u3 Mayor, and Elmer J. Maloy, presi- Nurses, laboratory technicians rl; y 2Vri I and clerica.1 employes will be em- dent of the S. W. 6. C. lodge in Duquesne, Mayor of that city. PnrttrHmrn Plo)cd through the union accord- n yu Both men were active in crack- - 4. e f ILSneJ ing to further terms of the conArbitration machinery bind- tract. ing the solid wall of employer op- - r.1Ia CaP & Workers M,lhnery C. to the I. 0. here, and u c position ing on both parties is set up and strikes and picketing are played leading rolls in guiding lockouts, T Tj fn TCSSfS vw company unions to the S. W. 0. C. York prohibited during the period of the A the City elect,ed tow Union forces in Aliquippa also grcement I won a tig victory with the election 1 endorsed were als0 s th of George L. Keifer as burgess N. Y. POSTAL LOCAL and the winning of the entire C. I. FOR STRIKE VOTE ASKS rru of Cornelius D. alctl ticket including three for hls fourth term as councilmen. NEW YORK (UNS) The NaKeifer, who ranScully also incumbent office of the American Radio tional Republican against the Mnwan SSnVm ronaivnI A HfiO trnfac 5Hlded by C I. 0. l6&U6rS i" n on 1 ,4? w p ed I orkers Organizina mmfttee postal Telegraph company ! fen- Even more important were the dl Postal ln Telegraph. mayoralty election in the indus- Republicans Routed Mervyn Rathbome, president of trial centers of Clairton and Du- . In Ambridge, Burgess P. J. Caul quesne, where two S. W. O. C. I ae " sald the request I or the referendum would be tak-strowon leaders won to over with their 1,915 1,243, Republican C. I. 0. support, and in opponents. John J. Mullen was I an under advisement by the Na Homestead, Republican candidates elected mayor at Clairton, and I tI0aal Executive Committee, Tat executive board of the New were defeated after an uninter-- 1 Elmer J. Maloy at Duquesne. Can-- 1 I ork Postal local, which repre-Joh- n won backed 45 of didates also rupted reign years. Burgess by labor, sents 2600 employes m the city, Cananaugh, notorious anti- - office in Aliquippa, Ambridge, New labor politician, w5s defeated by Kensington, Port Vue and other I also sent copies of its resolution I or a strike vote to the the Democratic progressive candi- - western Pennsylvania towns. forty A. R. T- - A. Postal and Telegraph locals scat- Akron Detroit Elections date John J. McLean. I tered the United G. L. throughout H. Patterson, Although Judge George Although en-States, 1 nominee sevwas his Democratic for for Lysle mayor enth consecutive term as Republic- - dorsed by labor, was defeated in I In his letter to Rathbome, Louis an mayor of McKeesport, U. S. Akron, Ohio, four candidates back-- 1 Siebenberg, chairman of the New Steel dominated town, in Port Vue, ed by Labors League j York local, explained that the com-acro- ss the Monongahela river from won seats on the city council. Lee I panys employes were no longer McKeesport, Steve Kiki, financial I D. Schroy, incumbent, was support-- 1 I ready to continue working 48 toforces in 54 hours weekly for wages rangsecretary of McKeesport Tin Plate ed by all the anti-labthe city and state, including the I ing from $14 to $17 per week. He lodge of the S. W. 0. C. was elecKushted councilman, and George Republican Steel Corporation and II said that clerks were receiving I aries as low as $11.50 per week member of the grievance com- - the big rubber companies. mittee of the same lodge, was elec- - I In Canton, Mayor James Sec-- 1 and messengers averaged $7. I combe defeated the Democratic I ted squire. candidate backed by C. I. 0. and I BAY STATE C. I. O. UNIONS 40 C. I. 0. Candidates Won In New Kensington, home of A. F. of L. unions by 24,079 to I TO HOLD CONVENTION I thousands of workers in the big 11,239. I Mellon-controllIn spite of the defeat of Patrick I BOSTON (UNS) A convention aluminum works H. OBrien, supported by labor for I of C. I. 0. unions in Massachusetts along the Allegheny river, Dick I Reeser, Democratic candidate far mayor of Detroit, leaders of the will open the evening of Novem-maywas elected with the sup- - United Automobile Workers de-- 1 ber 19 with a rally at which prom-po- rt of the C. I. 0. and the Cen- - dared that the municipal elections inent C. I. 0. leaders will speak, tral Labor Union, sweeping out the were a triumphant demonstration including John Brophy, director. Republican administration for the of labors power as a mass political All labor unions in the state inter-fir- st factor. To poll more than 150,000 ested in a united labor movement time in 23 years. A similar picture can be found in its very first political campaign, have been invited to send frater-i- n a score of other industrial town3 it was pointed out, was a big vie- - nal delegates, according to Michael throughout western Pennsylvania, tory for labor. Richard W. victories were won by C. ing was elected by approximately We Highly Recommend in Arnold, Brack- - 260,000 to 154,000. candidates I. 0. Maurice counsel the for Glass Sugar, enridge, Donora, Farrell, BLUE POINT port, and numerous other industrial United Automobile Workers, reand Richard ceived 145,101 votes, centers. WHITAKERS All in all, the complete tabula Frankensteen, assistant president HAND MADE tion shows victories for 40 C. I. 0.- - of the U. A. W., received 141,325. and eleventh tenth a in candidates among AND finishing nearly supported score of western Pennsylvania I the 18 candidates for common CUBAN KING I council. Those receiving the nine cities and towns. elected. were highest CIGARS LEWIS POINTS OUT The ONLY Union GAINS WON BY LABOR Ogdonelle Are you sure this Made Cigars on This Market ELECTIONS RECENT IN suit wont shrink if it gets wet? Cigar Makers Bernstein Mine friendt, effery Local 224 Union WASHINGTON (UNS) Labor fire company in this city has made distinct progress in the No- squirted vater on dot suit. vember 2 election, John L. Lewis chairman of Labors League, declared in a statement We Extend Good, Wishes and Appreciation to Labor evaluating the results of labors activities in the political campaign. The accomplishment of the HEADQUARTERS FOR SAFETY APPLIAmerican Labor Party in New ANCES AND FIRST AID EQUIPMENT York is outstanding, he said. In its labor demonstrated Detroit, Mr. Miner and Mr. Prospector, when in Salt Lake Stop in and pick up that Protective Hat you have been putting off purchasing for so long. Welcome, Labor HOLCOMB SAFETY CLOTHING SAFETY FIRST SHOES AND BOOTS For Your Thanksgiving PROTECTIVE HATS AND HELMETS ' See RESPIRATORS, INHALERS AND GAS MASKS ALL TYPES OF INDUSTRIAL AND WELDING GOGGLES One article or a thousand can be obtained immediately Everything and anything in the line of Appliances for accident prevention is now available. Order by mail, telephone or visit our store, when in the city. Get Your Boots Before Winter Comes M. L. 616 Peter P. Haubrer, S. W. 0. C. com- th0Se eleC' nm0ng ted to the I ?' state. It is estimated that some 500 delegates, representing about 120,-00- 0 members of C. I. 0. unions in Massachusetts, will attend the con vention. The sessions will continue for two or three days, beginning the morning of Nov. 20, and will be held at the Hotel Bradford. Best Wishes to Labor Buyers - - Sellers Used New Scrap What You Dont See Ask For PEPPERS METAL STEEL CITY C. I. O. 401 W. 9th So. Was. 6816 Pa. (UNS PITTSBURGH, Salt Lake City, Utah The Steel City Industrial Union Council of the C. I. 0. was formed at a conference here attended by some 350 delegates from 32 na- JIItIIIIIIIIII!lllllllllll!IIIIIIilllIIIII!ll tional unions affiliated to the ComBest Wishes to Labor mittee for Industrial Organization. The new council represents a total local membership of 150,000. Patrick Fagan, president of District 5, United Mine Workers, and chairman of the Central Labor 1 1 New and Used Motors and Best Wishes to Our Labor Transformers Friends ELECTRIC co- For Your Thanksgiving Shopping See Our Specials IIUBER BROS. 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MacDonald, secretary-treasure- r of I. 0. unions, to consolidate gains the Steel Workers Organizing made thus far, and to coordinate Committee, was chosen as temthe work of the C. I. 0. in the porary secretary. ng on Page a HJmmorni IPipodlimsTt 5i? HJmnira IFamranHnes AMERICAN PACKING & PROVISION COMPANY OGDEN SALT LAKE CITY 5 |