Industrial Unionism Gains in A F of L
Industrial Unionism Gains in A F of L Brewers Are Defeated 2-1, but Idea Is Also Gaining MY a vote of a little over 2 to 1 If the A- F. of U convention mm against the Brewery Work-In*/ Union oa...
...The lectures are as follows...
...For a* while it looked as though the workers in the jacquard division of the industry would return under an agreement, but the terms offered by the manufacturers proved unsatisfactory, especially in view of the fact that the provision to return to work took no account of the men and women still out in the other sections of the trade...
...The Headgear Workers, as one of the last actions of their separate existence, voted $5,000 for a monument to the memory of Max Zuckerman, for many years secretary of the union, who died recently...
...What has made the situation confusing to the general public is t Re fact that statement after statement has appeared from employers' and from NRA headquarters giving the impression that the strike was settled or was near settlement...
...In at least one case in Paterson, according to the general strike emmittee, the Communists "packed" a strike mass meeting by sending in hundreds of their sympathizers, often having no connection with the silk industry, to prevent discussion and a decision...
...Social Attitudes Towards War and Peace...
...Toledo, 24-26-26...
...The American Federation of Silk Workers, affiliated with the A. F. of L., has the vast majority of workers out, and its general strike committee includes a great many unaffiliated workers.and a large number of independent unions.* The negotiations have been marked by vicious attacks by the Communist union upon the A. of L. union and its representatives and in some cases by the attempts of the "left" leaders to turn the meetings into forums for political discussions...
...Mb P. Frey insisted that imme-|an) action be taken {<> prevent snhnion in federal unions of any Mrker which the established ndees claim, and Charles P. Iswsrd proposed that the exact irtesdure to be followed in or-faajking the mass pioduction in-entries be defined...
...He disclosed that the drive to bring bus and truck drivers into the Brotherhood began quietly three months ago, when more than 100 Brotherhood workers were plsced in the field for the purpose...
...Detroit, 27-28-20-30-31, Jan...
...Milwaukee, 8-9-10...
...The resolu-tkns committee itself was divided ¦BsNi whereas, as a rule in past conventions, it has been saaaiaious in favor of the old type «f organixation, and what opposi-ttea there was came from the floor...
...Akron, 22-23...
...THE PAINTERS MOURN las death of Morris Hillquit, So-*»lst leader and attorney for gssy^ important labor unions, W»»iat a glowing tribute from lnse> Zausner, secretary of Dis-hfct Council 9, Brotherhood of Waters, who declared that to a Mm anion like the Painters' ¦K- Morris Hlllquit's lifework JJS a bulwark of Btrength...
...Circuit Judge John J. 'Gregory held that the company had violated the labor provision of the NRA, by refusing to deal with C. J. Mo* Morrow of Boston, vice president of the International Boot and Shoe Workers Union...
...Omaha, 21-22-23...
...Cleveland, 18-19-20-21...
...Lecture Topics 1. "The Socialist Analysis of the NRA...
...All who wan to help should send in funds in small or large amounts to the committee at 112 East 19th St.,'New York City, Room 1101...
...The division of opinion in the ¦Kittee, the big vote cast for the industrial form of organisation, anVthe reference of the matter to l national conference of the executive and the union chiefs reveals {uncertainty and yet the advance yet made in favor of industrial or-Should the national adopt a policy providing ifting of members of the o the national unions, ly a handful of the un-i unclassified within the t will be a backward step bring a halt to effective oa in the mass produc-tries...
...Weavers and dyers, throwers and jacquard workers, have stood together in the conduct of the strike and in the peace negotiating...
...Regard-Bf the political opinions of our ¦Jars, snd we have men of all mm stripes, the entire mem-gy»»f ^strict Council 9 of the ,2JJ*rhood of Painters mourns Mm of a great leader and de-¦jftt the rights of labor...
...Buffalo, 18-14-15...
...The Federation faces, the most important issue in Its history when the national conference meets to make a final decision regarding organisation of the mass production industries and the fate of the federal unions...
...It is expected that the merger' will be finally effected before the close of the week...
...21-22-23...
...Dayton...
...What is to happen in the mean-fee with the 500 or more federal saioas chartered direct by the PKntion remains to be seen...
...The Headgear Workers, formerly the Cspmakers, likewise have a long career and they have always maintained the closest and most fraternal relations with the Socialist Party...
...Cincinnati, 18-19-20...
...Madison, 11-12...
...He will cover leading cities up-state in New York beginning December 1...
...Comrade Claessens is alao a hard worker and will not object to making full use of his time while he is with them...
...Erie, 16-17...
...It will repeat the i the steel strike of 1919 ttempt to organise auto veral years ago...
...Pittsburgh, 26-27-28...
...There was great enthusiasm among the members of each convention at the visit of the representatives of the other...
...President Green, however, declared that the resolution applied only to Germany and effort will be concentrated on that nation...
...Here is the full list of dates...
...Conferences lasting sometimes as long as fourteen hours at a stretch have been held, notably with Senator Wagner as head of the National Labor Board, but all that has emerged from these negotiations has been the reaffirmation by the employers of a refusal to pay a living wage, and the reiteration by the strikers of their determination to fight for decent standards and for their union...
...The only rift has been with the Communist National Textile Workers' Union, which has claimed jurisdiction over large numbers of workers and over some small local independent unions...
...ortant decision was the a vote cf 2 to 1 of a of Lewis of th« Miners a> enlarge the membership of the becative Council from 11 to 28, htt he accepted an amei.dment of Sttty of the Pressmen to make the ¦sJaWr^S...
...Refusing to be disheartened by the delaying tactics of the employers, who are subjecting them to a war of attrition, and standing firm against the attempt to split them np from within, the majority of the strikers, affiliated with the American Federation of Silk Workers, with a few thousands belonging to...
...Our Economic Chaos, an Analysis of the Depression...
...Lacking one vote of making it unanimous, the convention voted to boycott nations denying the right of workers to organise, emphasising the Hitler terror but in-eluding Italy, Russia and China in the boycott...
...7. "Selfishness, a Study of Human Nature...
...The debate provoked a letter -lash between Lewis and Tobin of the Teamsters...
...Columbus, 24-26...
...His PSathip, intelligence and devo-HRtt an ever-present assurance Bfc cur hours of difficulty there ¦ somebody we could turn to Hpderstood our problems and HguVw to fight for us...
...1. Lansing, January 2-8...
...We urge comrades to take full advantage of the services of one of the most competent Socialist speakers in the movement...
...Jefferson City, 29-80...
...The conventions were both opened Monday, and on Tuesday President Zarltzky of the Headgear Workers addressed the Hatters, and s committee of the Hatters addressed the Headgear Workers...
...He will speak at union and strike meetings also If they can be arranged...
...The Headgear Workers met in their convention at the Headgear Workers' Lyceum (Beethoven Hall) while at the same time the United Hatters were meeting at the Broadway Central Hotel...
...V, Tour of August Claessens for The New Leader Begins December 1st THE August Claessens tour of the states for The New Leader -is being rapidly completed and the first section of dates can now be announced...
...5. "The Essentials of Socialism...
...Louis, 81, February 1-2-8-4-5...
...The announcement of dates gives the locals ample time to make the most thorough arrangements ever made for a Socialist agitator...
...The responses have been magnificent—considering the problems which these bodies hsve themselves to face...
...Norman Thomas is chairman, Joseph Schlossberg secretary, Joseph Raskin treasurer, and Samuel II...
...Bus Workers Organize A. F. Whitney, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, announced in Cleveland that the organisation had recruited 50,000 men among the country's "highway drivers" within three months...
...Sioux City, 18-19...
...Schenectady, 8-4...
...Lincoln, 24-25...
...In order to help the strikers at present—by opening relief kitchens snd supplying food and clothing and money—and in the future by helping build a strong permanent and nation-wide silk workers' union, a new committee has been formed, called the Joint Silk Strikers' Re-lief Campaign...
...going as far north as Minneapolis and west to Omaha...
...The Headgear Workers have adopted the tentative constitution for the merged union, drawn up by a joint committee, and the United Hatters will debate its terms shortly...
...Grsnd Rapids, 6-7...
...Nature and Nurture—Heredity and Environment" Everything will be done to make this tour help the locsl comrades to increase their membership and to strengthen their organization...
...Flint, 4-5...
...Out of his extensive experience in organization work Comrade Claessens will be glsd to consult with locsl members snd advise them in problems of party building...
...Utles, 8-9,' Rochester, 10-11-12...
...South Bend, 13-14...
...Industrial Unionism Gains in A F of L Brewers Are Defeated 2-1, but Idea Is Also Gaining MY a vote of a little over 2 to 1 If the A- F. of U convention mm against the Brewery Work-In*/ Union oa to issue of indus Eja unionism...
...Minneapolis, 18-14-15...
...independent unions, are holding out and are determined to fight until their demands are granted...
...Syracuse, 5-6-7...
...A relief kitchen has been opened in Peterson, where 30,000 are on strike, and there is a complete tie-up in the dye shops and the jacquard, weaving and throwing mills, but it is woefully inadequate to feed and clothe all those in need...
...Friedman executive secretary of the relief organisation...
...Indianapolis, 15-16-17...
...The plaee and exact time have not yet been decided...
...The workers are resolved that the settlement is to be a general one for the entire Industry and for all classifications of workers...
...Psul, 16-17...
...There is the greatest enthusiasm among the members of these two splendid unions for the step they are about to take...
...9. "Social Attitudes in Race Conflicts...
...4. "What Is Socialismf Why, How, When...
...Kansas City, 26-27-28...
...Headgear Workers and United Hatters Merge CINAL action in the merger of the Headgear Workers' Union and the United Hatters of North America pending for several months was brought close to conclusion at separate sessions of the two unions, holding conventions in New York this week...
...A relief committee has been working energetically, visiting New York City and other centers and appealing to working class organizations of every sort for money and other aid...
...Springfield, February 6-7...
...6. "The Love of Money and the Struggle for Existence...
...8. "Unemployment, Its Causes and Remedies...
...August Claessens' Tour Albsay, December 1-2-3...
...There are eleven lectures from which locals msy select The New Leader will also provide a press story for insertion in local papers of the time and place of the meetings...
...President William Green of the A. F. of L. will preside over the merger convention and install the new International officers, probably Saturday or Monday...
...A UNION VICTORY The Simplex Shoe Manufacturing Company in Milwaukee has been enjoined from interfering with unionization of its workers, and labor leaders hailed the court order a preliminary victory in the interpretation of labor's rights under the NRA...
...but more money is needed for the merest necessities of life in .the strike communities...
...8. "Social Psychology and Social Problems...
...In the committee Matthew Woll contended that organization of federal talons is a temporary matter...
...Chicago, 8-9-10-11-12...
...60,000 Silk Workers Hold Their Ranks Gallantly OVER 60,000 silk workers, facing hunger and cold and a desperate attempt to wear them down, are holding their lines fast in a magnificent strike that has tied up the silk making and dyeing plants el the entire Atlantic seaboard for close, to nine weeks...
...Meanwhile the suffering among the strikers grows more severe, and hunger is beginning to take its toll...
...The United Hatters is one of the oldest labor organizations in the country, with a long and honorable career in struggle for the welfare of the masses...
...Hanlt was counr ' for District m > during many critical ¦a* ** ita history...
...This union was Kgeut of the A. P. of L. on (hil issue and was later re-admitted What is significant of the «ott is that it shows big progress ia the views of delegates on this Spay a debate en the issue in general was avoided by referring S lesoktion in favor of industrial tajpatsa to the Executive Council sal the heads of the national and ¦HptMal unions...
Vol. 16 • October 1933 • No. 17
