The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-08-10
PRESIDENT DONNELLYS REPORT ID CONVENTION

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 It is my pleasure as we'll as being | an agreeable duty to extend my greet ings to the representatives of the af- | filiated organization and through you | to the members of this Federation a word of encouragement to carry out and advance the great work of this l organization in the line of especial endeavor along which we struggle and strive. We have consistently pursued a policy that would obliter- ate a wrong and. injustices that sur round the workers. We have labored to create a better public opinion of our movement and demonstrate that the Trade Unions are necessary for the protection of wage earners. It is not my intention to make a long tedious report or to burden this convention with unneces sary phraseologies. Our federation during the past year has increased wonderfully in membership carrying the work of organization to both new and old fields. The report of the Secretary Treasurer will deal with the matter of membership in detail and it is unnecessary for me to go into that phase of the organization. Because of vast world changes and new economic deyelopmentson ac- count of the world war the nation as well as the State of Arizona is con- 1 fronted with strikes such as was never known before in their history. The struggle between master and man has become more acute and of a pronounced nature than ever before in history. The master has seen fit to tear down existing laws that stand as a barrier between the weak and strong, thus setting a precedent that may become dangerous to themselves or the future.
 The deportation of 1900 men from the city of .Bisbee by the proclama- ton of sheriff is one of the most unwarranted acts of a .crazed pluto cracy. I desire to recommend to the workers of Arizona that such steps should be taken by themselves to pro tect themselves from all sorts of mob violence either through citizens or of ficial sources. The time has arrived when we as workers must adjust our selves to the ever changing conditions There is no more important question to come before this convention than that of organization.
 It is the fundamental principle in our struggle for industrial liberty;
 once industrial liberty is established other degrees of freedom will follow as a matter of course. Organization
 is the first and most important one, | as working men and women must be organized before they begin to take a stand for their rights and liberties. | The chief function of this organiza- tion is to provide ways and means for the complete organization of labor in this State
 | There was never more opportune time Tor concerted move than at present. However, something must | be done to point out to the workers | that two unions can never succeed
 and if permitted to function would
 simply mean working class defeat. 1 Solidarity of the workers must be l our watchword. No workers can
 find an excuse for two unions; if he
 could an excuse might be found for
 three unions. The average intellect \ o[ the worker is represented in his
 union. A special effort must be made
 to discourage the formation of new \ orga nizations and the best way to ac- I complish this Encouragement is to
 refuse all assistance. Therefore, II recommend that no moral or financial II assistance be extended to any organi-
 zation other than to those properly Il affiliated with the American Fedora II tion of Labor.
 H The function of your state organi-
 zation nas been two fold; it has also
 acted as the parent organization in
 the Clifton District during the past | year This condition must be chang
 ed and the miners and smeltermen's |: union of this particular district take E their rightful place in the information j. al Union of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers.
 In conclusion, I wish to express my
 sincere thanks to all those who have
 worked for the success of our organi a zation during the past year.
 , Great credit is due our Secretary
 Treasurer for the able and efficient
 manner in which he has handled the affairs of that office: also to the ! members of the Executive Board fol
 the active and effective work that
 they have performed in their respec.
 tive localities.
 Again let me say I have no desire
 to burden this convention with any
 specific recommendation, realizing
 well that the delegates here. have
 many valuable ideas to advance 1T
 the interest of our movement. Some ] thing should be done in the coming v year to bring about a better under
 standing between the various farmers . organizations and the Arizona State !, ! Federation of Labor.
 i, would suggest that a more earnest and wholehearted effort be made by our affiliated organizations to bring
 about more friendly and cordial rela
 tions with the Railroad Brotherhoods In closing I desire to express my Q sincere appreciation of the many cour l. tesies extended to me and to thank
 my associates in office and the off
 cers and members of the various
 unions for the generous way in whict they have supported and advanced the II work of the organization. The future for the trade union movement is
 bright. Organized labor in this couI try never before occupied the position