In the World of Labor Struggles
In the World of Labor Struggles Fur Union Demands End Of Abuses of Agreement flPHE associated fur manufac ' turer.s of Greater New York, Mnploying the bulk of 10,000 furriers in the trade,...
...Not that it is very important...
...We desire to inform you, therefore, that unless you will adhere strictly to the letter and spirit of the contract between us, we shall resort to all lawful means at our command to compel obedience to such agreement...
...Parrols with a repertoire "•ew-wllh alarm and point wllh-»rlde speeches, .lust the thing fur ban-gU'ts and conferences of Hie best minds...
...More than 2om00 people turned out last year...
...Silk Workers Reject "United Front" Offer At a well attended meeting of the general membership the Associated Silk Workers Local, Branch 11, of the American Federation of Silk Workers, a proposal of united front action made by a committee from the National Textile Work-era' Union was unanimously voted down...
...ami Irving Place...
...Munition and • Pf<'l>agaiiibi siilesnian Willi record in jonnei pre wnr periods, lust the uiiin g "present armament companies at all ¦^•s conference...
...Since the "National Awakening" t.einiHii ahipM have been ordered to tl% the flag of the National "Socialist" Party, a red flag with a black swastika in a white circle, in addition to the old monarchist flag restored at Hitler's orders...
...Surasky said the wages for men were recently reduced to $14 and $16 per week for from 50 to 60 hours of labor...
...as independent and benevolent organizations, can realize substantial profits by purchasing blocks of tickets printed in their own names...
...BOOST THE NEW LEADER I PERSONAL NOTICES Wanted...
...V» and No Publicity Agency...
...No reward...
...The ultimatum reads: "The Joint Council of the International Fur Workers' Union of New York calls upon your organi tation for an immediate observance of the provisions of our Collective agreement reached in January 1932 and terminating in January 1934...
...A deadlock now exists w>th neither side inclined to budge...
...tO WHOM ri' MAY CONCERN Pay no ?attention to reports that the Demo-Stlc Party has left my bed and board...
...He writes: "I think you comrades deserve a great deal . of credit for the fine paper you ' are publishing...
...I, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, are running u benefit dance for Wm...
...Under the heading "Capitalism on the Wane" the Machinists' Monthly Journal asks editorially: "Can there be any doubt that capitalism has almost, if not wholly, collapsed...
...The strikers, numberini ¦ about 65 men and women, are mem i bers of Local No...
...We request of you an early conference in order to take up with you matters of great concern to all fur workers for the improvement of their conditions...
...NEW HAVEN STRIKE NEW HAVEN.—Four garment shops were closed here as representatives of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America started a campaign to end sweatshop conditions in Connecticut...
...The entln j force of the Imperial Cloak Sho] . here struck against the low wage I which the company sought to im pose on their already poorly pai< workers...
...These societies have about 19,000 members and did a business of nearly 11,000,000 in 1332...
...Comldenee In the Democratic aiirl Republican parties...
...apply, any l.....,I line...
...I.lfe |Sb assured, iWANTKI...
...John Fitzpatrick, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor...
...Sounson, Frank Dooner and Bert Letches, (hot and badly wounded...
...The firm demanded a cut in wages and the right to reorganize, which meant the firing of those who insisted on union conditions...
...The industry is confronted by the impossible spectacle of bona fide furriers, who have given their lives to the industry, ruthlessly set aside while their places are taken by political adherents of a Communist clique whose rule of 'rule or ruin' has prostrated the industry...
...W.lliam C. Elliott, president of the I.A.T.8.E., wants film editors and cutters enrolled...
...In a statement addressed to the racketeering outlaw unions, Mr...
...In the meantime, a salary standard, which is the purpose for which the labor heads came east from the coast, has been shoved into the background...
...The consensus of opinion as expressed by the members was that past exprienrcs with our Communist fellow workers proved their InsVieerity in building up one big textile union...
...Leslie G. Goudie, president of the- International TeamsfoaV and...
...Eastern States Cooperative Movement Spreading The Eastern States Cooperative League, holding its 9th annual convention in Lawrence, Mass., is a federation of 40 consumers' cooperative societies in the New Englsnd states, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania...
...cussed by our members and the following is the conclusion arrived at by our local...
...LOST...
...In addition, the women were compelled to furnish the pins necessary in making the garments...
...According to a statement by B Surasky, president of the local, th< 1 strike was precipitated by the de termination of the manager tc reduce the wages paid womer workers twice in one day...
...The producers, acting through Pat Casey, do not and declare nothing will persuade them to change their minda...
...Balli", it will please Adolf Hitler to recall, was a Jew...
...Of these societies, 20 are located in Massachusetts...
...Uto Krat, FOUND...
...but a visit to the New York waterfront the other day revealed three great German ships at the muniripslly-owned docks at 4lid and 41th Streets, flaunting the swastika flag in the breezes of New York, with no one particularly paying attention to it...
...Organizations can secure tickets or more information by calling at the office of the arrangement* committee at 7 East 15th Street, Tel.: Algonquin 4-2620...
...Chicago Joins Labor in War on Racketeering CHICAGO...
...These huge annual picnics of (he last six years have become the most popular affairs of the year, and already demands for tickets Indicate that this year's will be larger than ever before...
...Demanding an early conference, the union leaders charged that there have been persistent violations of provisions for minimum >rage scales, hours of labor, overtime pay and limitation of the Contractor evil...
...Courtney said that in order to se- j cure the respect of organized labor and the community at large they should elect their officials from their own membership, "free from . dictation by outside musclcmen, and affiliate with the American Federation of Labor, which is the recognized voice of labor all over the United States...
...At our last general membership meeting this question was very thoroughly dr...
...All proceeds will go .'•wm ils helping the wounded mien nembers and their families Spanish Workers Refusa to Unload Ships Bearing Swastika—But the Flag Flios on Ships in New York r\0('K WORKERS in Barce-lona, the principal port of Spain, will not unload German ships that fly the swastika flag of Adolf Hitler's Nazi party, according to a despatch to (he New York Times...
...LABOR /NEWS ¦THE Hebrew Butcher Workers' * Union will open new and more spacious offices at 3 West 16th St...
...tJMTION WANTED...
...The union warned Otherwise, "We shall resort to all lawful means at our command to compel obedience" to the terms of the lalxir contract-Endorsed by William Green, president of the A. F. of L., the Communication was addressed by Samuel Shore, manager of the furriers' union, and William Coltins, A. F. of L. representative, to Terman Srheidlinger, president of the Associated Fur Coat and Trimming Manufacturers' Association...
...In the World of Labor Struggles Fur Union Demands End Of Abuses of Agreement flPHE associated fur manufac ' turer.s of Greater New York, Mnploying the bulk of 10,000 furriers in the trade, have reieived an ultimatum from the nternational F u r Worker s' Jnion, affiliated with the Amer lean Federation of Labor, to Cease violating terms of an Agreement existing between both Organizations...
...Those societies in rural regions operate, for the most part, farm supply and general stores...
...Electrical Workers Hold Benefit Dance The members of Local No...
...In creating a dual organization...
...Because of serious violations of this contract the welfare and livelihood of thousands of fur workers, the bulk of the industry, have been grossly jeopardized...
...on or about June 1. The new phone numbers will be Watkinn 9-0750-0751-0752...
...Picketing continues, though the pickets are being threatened...
...The Socialist trade unions, whirh constitute the backbone of the Spanish Republic, have issued orders lo that effect, and the orders are being carried out...
...Six and seven dollars a week for experienced women is the prevailing wage in this shop," Mr Surasky said...
...One capable of recngnlrlng prosperity...
...The lance will be held May 26th at Irving Plaia Hall, 15th St...
...Provisions for minimum wage scales, hours of labor, overtime pay and limitation of the contractor evil have gone by the board, while our loyal fur workers have been subjected to every conceivable form of privation...
...These are businesses operated by and for consumers, eliminating all profit...
...It was therefore 'derided that the following letter, drawn up by a committee and approved, be sent as a reply: "On numerous occasions we have received communications from your organization requesting united front action...
...volume containing the ^^'^hes of ex-mayor Walker...
...Annual Picnic July 29 Expected To Surpass Previous Years *r"HE annual Picnic of the entire * Socialist and Labor movement is scheduled to take place at Ulmer Park, Brooklyn, Saturday, July 29th...
...Workers who Toted for the New Deal |o Join discussion group...
...In the town of Godoy Cruz the locialist Party obtained 1,089 tites against 1,025 votes for the ational Democratic Party and '107 votes for the Progressive Democratic Party, giving the Socialists five members of the Council, which constitutes a laajority...
...Chauffeurs' Joint Counril.'^Noi 25, and Victor A. Olander...
...Incidentally, one of the ships was the "Albert Ballin," named after the late German shipping magnate and close friend of the former Kaiser...
...This action was decided on at a conference of the following labor leaders with Mayor Edward J. Kelly and State's Attorney Thomas J. Courtney: Frank Morrison of Washington, D. C, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, representing President' William Green...
...If so, we do not share their views...
...At elections in Mendoza and three departments comprising the jecoml electoral district the Socialists polled 6,816 out of a total tif 26,750 votes cast for senators |nd deputies, electing one senator and three deputies in Mendoza...
...that is, your National Textile Workers' Union, you destroyed the unity of the workers...
...The Matzo Bakers' Union has been locked out by the Striet Matzo Company...
...Furthermore, every attempt made in recent years by the textile workers to better their conditions has been disrupted by your organization and its union-splitting policy...
...MOVIE EDITORS SEEK TO JOIN FILM UNION On the question of whether or not film editors and cutters should be unionized and made a part of the International Association of Theatre and Stage Employes, the film wo-kers' union, the fate of the parleys covering a new studio basic agreement between the "Big Four" internationals and produrers hang...
...Kranklln t»ii °°*fYfl1- Address...
...Organizations, such as branches of the Socialist Party, Workmen's Circle, Jewish National Workers' Alliance, Trade Unions, as ws1...
...IN ARGENTINA The Buenes Ayres Federation of Labor has issued a manifesto, Calling on the public in general and the workers in particular for their support and solidarity toward the victims of the terrorist dictatorship in the saddle in Uruguay...
...POSITION open to Investigator...
...Does any one really believe that we can continue to go on indefinitely with millions of our citizens without jobs and without means to provide themselves and families with the necessities of life...
...secretary-treasurer of the Illinois State Federation of Labor...
...We stand squarely upon the policy of united action of the workers in their struggles for better conditions at all times...
...Those societies in cities operate grocery and general stores, restaurants, dairies, bakeries, credit unions, apartment houses, etc...
...i Joseph M. Cormack, Los Angeles, f sends in his sub and one for a pub- ! lie library...
...I The Retail Salesmen's Union still continues their strike against the Howard chain stores...
...Edward K, Nockels, secretary of the same organization...
...65 of the Inter i national Ladies' Garment Workers i Union...
...An elaborate program of spectacular features will be provided, which will include dancing, sports, movies, a pageant, refre ibmcnts and food, and for the first time, real good beer...
...In fact, a union is in itself the instrument of united action by the workers...
...f,,)py of newspaper that does ¦ot contain a picture of Mrs...
...Hard -.FOR SAI.F...
...The hours are unlimited, running as high as sixty hours a week with no pay for overtime...
...Union representatives aseert that more than...
...1,400 needle -workers have left their benches in New Haven, Bridgeport, Derby, Bran-ford and Wallingfofd...
...The producers are angling for a 20 per rent cut, while the unions are opposing any such move...
...I Lot Angeles Workers Striki -Against Slave Wages i --1— LOS ANGELES...
...A restaurant society in New York has 4,000 consumer members and a chain of nine cafeterias, while a housing society, also in New York, operates a cooperative housing community sheltering 7,000 families...
...There must, and we are confident ultimately there will be, a complete readjustment of the present economic structure...
...The last general strike in Petersen Is an example of the kind of unity you propose...
...The workers were also required to pay for repairs of the sewing machines, STORM SIGNALS WASHINGTON...
...Collector...
...We are determined, therefore, to take every measure to see that these violations cease and that none but our members in good standing be employed by your members during the life of our agreement, and that decent conditions be restored to our workers...
...The American Fed eiation* of Labor joined forces with the City of Chicago to put an end to racketeering here by out law labor groups which, in alliance with unscrupulous business men, have been terrorizing and fattening on industry and honestly organized workers...
Vol. 15 • May 1933 • No. 21
