The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-09-03
THE UNION LABEL AND IT'S USES.
Uses of the Union Label to the Trade Union

1t d1sarms opposition and conquers prejudice.
1t commands the respect and protection of the
courts and state
1t is invunerable to the injunction, the lockouts
and the blacklist.
1t supersedes the boycott by concentrating the
purchasing power upon union products.
1t facilitates organization by increasing the de-
nand for the products of organized workers.
1t constitutes recognition of the union by making
certain the recognition of union products.
1t protects the trade union against by con-
shutting the purchaser the real employer.
1t makes the strike unnecessary by making COM
piance with union Conditions an advantage in busi-
ness
1t is the most economical agency of trade union
work. its cost being little compared to it's results
1t is a constant reminder fthe common interest
and common duty Of all unionists insand to-
ward each other and certain guide in thedischarge
of that duty -
1t is weapon that profits the employee EQUALLY
with the employe, but only long both aim at
the same object It never be turned against the
empoye, because it is the latters exclusive prop
erty to be given or withdrawn at pleasure.
Uses to the Employer.
1t is the best medium of advertising.
1t is advertising that costs nothing The union
pays for it.
form Of Increased business
1t enlists the unions, their members and friends,
in the interest of the employer.
It insures stability in business, because the prin-
ciples it stands for sound, enduring and un-
changeable.
1t saves time and talk in making sales. it sells
itself, and never deceves the purchaser
1t signifies merit in the article-the merit of
good, clean workmanship-as we'll as the principle
of fair play in the treatment of employees.
Uses to the Public.
1t is essentially an emblem of peace, both in
suggestion and in practice,
1t educates, organizes, %and directs the public,
making the purchaser the intelligent ally, instead of
the indifferent foe, of labor.
1t directs and concentrates public sentiment
against the evils peculiar certain industries and
against the evils common to many Industries.
1t is the medium through which the public may
enforce its rightful power Of arbitrament between
employer and employee
1t is the inspiration the gudepost and the rally
ing point Of the energetic and conscientious women
in every community.
1t gives the Women's Union Label LEAGUE
1t is peculiarly adapted to the nature of that fac
tor which typfies the highest morality and controls
the purchasing power Of every community. to-wit
the mistress Of the household.
1t appeals not to force; but to reason; establishes
confidence in place Of fear;> makes one ashamed:
but, on the contrary, invites and encourages the
people to take pride in weu-doifg
1t is a standing declaration of he moral duty de-
Vov1ng upon the purchaser to inquire into the
at which an article is produced well the cost
at which it is sold .r*
1t organizes the purchasing power upon lines Of
fair conditions of labor, asagainst those conditions
that destroy the health and morality Of the pro-
Queer and endanger the wellbeine Of the purchaser
1t is an appeal to principle that is above
price; the principle that dollar expended in the
maintesance of fair labor is4worth in the end
than a dollar saved at tn bargain counter. %*=. !:
h.: It Is the Tn Hoe signo yincesr Of the crusade
to rescue the child from the workshop, factory and
mill; the. woman from the sWeatshop and tenement
house and the millions of labor from the clutches Of
greed, degrad alton, poverty, &C: q
The girl Who lies in bed the: anytime are2ds
ba cked novels her poor old mother.does
the family Washing same later
legal separation
husband Ar.