The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-01-26
EVERY WORk|NGMAN
SHALL Be A UN|0N|ST
Thirty Seven Practical Rea-
sons Why Every
Workingman
Should Join a Trade Union.
1T is For His Own
Good.

Inc rev. rather ID. O. Crowley, in
st. Joseph's Union. gives the follow
ing thirty-seven reasons why every
workingman should join a trade
union:
l. Because it tends to raise wages.
This Is proven by all sorts of evidence.
2. Because it helps to prevent the
reductions in wages. Cut downs rarely
come to we'll organized labor
3. Because it aids in getting shorter
hours. Unorganized trades work the
longest hours.
4. Because in union there is
strength. This is as true Of wage
earners as Of States
B. Because it makes labor respect
ed. Power wins respect from en-
ployers, as from all men.
s. Because association is the distin-
'gulsh1ng feature Of the age. Men of
affa1rs and Of executive ability set the
example In the business world.
Z. 1t lessons excessive competition
for situations. Useless competition 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 lecture.
3. Because it gives men self-reli-
.ance. A servile employee is not a free
man.
10. Because 1t develops fraternity
Craftsmen are all too jealous or suspi-
c1ous one Of another, even at the best.
IL. Because 1t it good investment.
NO other institution gives back so
large a return for expenditure Of time
and money.
IL. Because it makes thinkers. Men
need to rub intellects together in mat
ters Of common concern.
IL. Becauses it enlarges acuuafnt-
.ance. Their world is too restricted for
most wage earners.
IA. Because it teaches co-operation
When laborers cooperate they will
own the earth.
10. Because it curbs selfshness
Inc grab-an is toned down by the
rear or the opinion of his fellows.
10. Because 1t levels up. Getting
more wages for the low man raises
the standard for ALL. - -,
+ sessasses'11t-1H n 11lsoip bef.
ter to work In. The brutal foreman
can't bully the union, -
IL. Because it Is your duty. The
non-union man is the sutler ~ ~
union army.
~. Because it helps the eamilv.
More money, more comfort, more lux
urles, If you please.
20. Because it helps the state, Un-
organized and disconnected labor ia
the parent Of the mob and revolution.
H. Because it is scientific. The
trade union principle stands the test
or analysis and application.
~ Because 1t is labor-saving ma.
chinery. The lever of organization
2S. Because it is legal. The State
mas been forced to take of the con-
spiracy ban.
"a. Because skinf1ints and anna
teurs condemn it. The trade union 10
to be commended for the enemies II
has made ~
"a. because your own common
sense approves it. What argument
can you bring against it?
rs. Because it has come to STOW
social fads wax and wahe, but the
trade union has its fixed place in tho
social structure.
27. Because Of it's possibilities
The trade union can be made all that
the hearts and intellects of the work.
ers will permit
28. Because it is American. Tho
highest possible standard Of 1ivli-
hood is none too good for SOVEREIGN
citizens
~. Because it is not an experiment
A century Of tests has demonstrated
its ability
~. Because it is evolutionary. II
seks no miracles, but goes on step bv
step. WY ~
81. Because it means business, II
srasps at tangible results and does
not spend it's force on speculation.
81. Because Of the enemies it has
made When you see people outside
tne wage class fighting trade unions
put II down that trade unions are de-
sirable. 0
co. because 1t is philosophical. It
Iahes human nature as it is, not as
somebody says 1t ought to be-
81. because it is universal. The
trade union idea is co-existent with
civilization. VAIL
80. because it is Immediate. IT
stands as bulwork for tho defonsa
Of labor.
36. Because it is a necessitv vo,,r
interest as a seller of labor are +ho
interests of your class.
81. Because-- Fiji, +h,
with any reason which tmpels q oo,,
to gain the best possible kind ~ .
hV1ihood for himself and those who
are dependent upon him.
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