The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-23
Why WAGE nEARNEf9a .y|:~ =: -. q. ;
STick.#To:THElR UNIONS

Why WAGE FARMERS yt:'~ =; = : =: ;,
Stick TO: THEIR UNIONS;
Z ~*'%'Est 1850 rs '~s.'rs ~
l. Because 1t tends to raise wages.
This is proven by all sorts of evidence.
F. 2. Because It helps to prevent re-
ductions In wages; Cut-down rarely
come to well-organixed labor.
3. Because it aids in getting shorter
hours. Unorganizeds trades work the
longest hours. 49, - -
4. Because In union there is strength.
This IL a. true Of wage-earhers as of
States.
:. Because it makes labor respected.
Power wins respect from employers, as
from all men, 80: -
tinguishing feature Of the age. Men OF
affairs and of executive ability set the
example in the business world.
7. Because it lessons excessive COM
petition for situa tio1s. Useless compe-
tition is like useless" fiction.
8. Because it educates as to public
questions. The trade union takes the
place of the debating society and pro-
fessor's lectures.
.. Because It gives men self-reliance,
A servile employs il not free man.
10. Because IT. develops fraternity.
Craftsmen are ill too Jealous Of and
suspicious one or another; even at the
best =. - = - = :: - -
II. Because ii As a: good Investment.
No other institution gives back so large
a return for expenditure of time and
money. -
| L. Because 1t makes thinkers. Men
need to rub intellects together In mat
| ters of common concern.
| 10. Because 1t enlarges acquaintance.
Their world is too restricted for most
wage-earners.
H. Because it teaches corporation:
| When laborers cooperate they will own
| the earth. ~
Is. Because It curbs selfishness. The
grab-an is toned down by the fear of
the opinion of his fellows.
16. Because i levels up. Getting
more wages for the low man raises the
standard for all.
II. Because it makes the shop better
to work in. The brutal foreman can't
bully the union card: =,
Is. Because 1t is your duty. The
non union man II the prowler Of the
union army. f."
10. Because It helps the family. More
money, more comforts, more luxuries. II
you please.
20. Because it helps the state. Unor-
ganized and discontended labor is the
parent Of the mob and revolution:
81. Because it Is scientific. The trade
union principle stands the test of ana1y-
sis and application.
e. Because it is labor-saving ma
chinery. The lever Of organization can
move the industrial world.
g. Because 1t il legal: The state has
been forced to take off the conspiracy
ban. '@' ~ ;.
"a, Because skfnffnts and amateurs
condemn it. The trade union is to be
commended for the enemies it has made.
rs. Because your own common sense
approves it. What argument can you
bring against mr.
rs. Because IT Mas come to stay. So
cial fads wax ana wane, but the trade
union has Its <flxed place IN the sociaI
structure. +&,>::*sa ''.,.> 80: ~ 49, -
~. Because Of its possibilities. The
trade unionx can. be made all that the
hearts and fhtellects Of the workers will
permit. . - A e.
%. Because it 'is democratic; The
highest possible standard. of livelihood
is none too goodgfor. sovereign citizens.
20. Because it Is not an experiment.
A century Of tests has demonstrated its
ability. .
30. Because It,: il evolutionary. It
seeks no miracles, but goes on step by
step. -. -.. -: - -.
3d. Because it means business. It
grasps at tangible results and does not
spend it's force In speculation.
81. Because of the enemies it has
made. When you see people outside the
wage class fighting trade unions, put
it down that trade unions are desirable.
80. Because it. is philosophical. It
takes human nature as, it Is. not as
somebody says drought to be-
"a. Because 1t is universal. The
trade union idea Is co-existent with CIV
ilization.
IS. Because It Is immediate. 1t stands
as bulwark for the defense OF labor.
36. Because it is necessity. Your
interests al seller Of labor are the in
terests of your class. -:
81. Because. says an exchange, MI
this out with any reason which i'm
pels a man to gain the best possible
kind Of livelihood for himself and
those who are dependent upon him. +:
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