The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-12-30
SOME REASONS WHY.

SOME REASONS WHY.
w. w. Sherman, general secretary
Of the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, has compiled
some interesting arguments as rea-
sons why every worker should join
a union. These terse statements are
indisputable and would make good
pocket memorandum for every trade
union worker to refer to. The list
of twenty-nine reasons" follows:
I. Because it tends to raise
wages.
2. Because it prevents a reduc-
ton in wages.
3. Because it aids in getting
shorter hours.
4. Because in union there is
strength.
5. Because it makes labor re-
spected.
6. Because it gives self-reliance.
Z. Because it develops fraternity.
8. Because it is good invest
ment. No other investment gives
back so large return for the ex-
penditure of time and money.
8. Because it makes thinkers.
Men need to rub intellects together
in matters of common concern.
10. Because it enlarges acquaint-
ances. This world is too restricted
for most wage-earners.
IL. Because it reaches cooper
alton. When laborers cooperate
they will own the earth. *: r. - II
IL. Because it curbs selflshness;
the grab-all is toned down by the
fear of the opinion of his fellows.
ID. Because it makes the job a
better place to work. The bully fore
man can't bully the union card.
IA. Because it helps the family;
more money, more comforts and a
better opportunity to improve your
social condition.
Is. Because it helps the state. Unor-
ganized and discontinued labor is the
parent of the mob The trade unions
stand as rock between the govern
ment and anarchy.
16. Because it is legal. The state
has been forced to take of the con-
spiracy ban.
II. Because your own common
sense approves it. What argument
can you bring against it?
18. Because it is not an expert
ment. A century Of tests has DEM
onstrated its ability.
10. Because 1t is evolutionary
1t seeks no miracles, but goes on step
by step.
20. Because it means business.
1t grasps at tangible results and does
not spend it's force in speculation.
81. For the enemies it has made.
When you see people outside the
wage class fight trade unions, put it
down that unions are desirable.
~. Because 1t is philosophical.
1t takes human nature as it is, not
as somebody says it ought to be.
%. Because it is universal. The
trade union ideal is co-existent with
civilization.
"a. Because it pays your benefits
when you are on strike for better
conditions or to prevent unfair con-
dttions being imposed upon you.
%. Because 1t pays you sick ben
efits when sick or disabled.
26. Because it pays death bene-
fits.
~. Because it stands for arbitra-
ton of all differences between en-
ployer and employee.
%. Because union mans card
is treated with respect and consider
alton by all union men, and the bear
er of card is never without friends
and can always get assistance if in
needy circumstances.
20. Because everybody is inter-
ested in our cause, but it cannot be
permanently won unless we ourselves
become thoroughly interested. AS
tradesmen Of worthy calling we
should unite intelligently our efforts,
our sympathies and our genius to the
furtherance of the noble objects of
unionism. Public meetings give op-
portunities refreshing the mind with
new ideas. Public utterances of in
telligent speakers put new thoughts
into the mind and drive out SUPER
stition and prejudices. Honest ex-
pressions convict the soul, en1ighten
the ignorant and convert the indif-
ferent to progressive action.
PURCHASING POWER OF WAGE
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