The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-10-14

and Dunn agreement at Gle Elum,
| Wash, gives US practically solid
Union Shop conditions in that sec
ton. These agreements carry with
them minimum wage scales that
are from 80 cents to $l.00 per day
higher than the general wage rates
now being paid in other places, they
also provide for time and one-half
for overtime and many other adj
vantageous conditions of employ
ment. The Union Shop is not an
impossibility, better organization will
secure it for all.
ORGANIZATION
Local No 165, Laramie, Wyo.,
No. 166, Forpark, Wyo., No 202,
Millville, Fla, report marked in
creases in membership other local
unions report increased interest in
organization and indicate that the
time is not far distant when they
will be able to report an increase in
membership.
International President Canter-
bury, since the issuance of our
last bulletin has held some very
successful meetings in Northern
Idaho and Eastern Washington. 1t
is particularly interesting to note
that in Northern Idaho, long claim
ed as a Four L stronghold, that SEN
timent in favor of our organization
is stronger than ever before. At a
recent meeting at Occur d. Alene,
Idaho, President Canterbury had
the privilege and pleasure of answer
ing a number of questions that We're
asked him by the local Board Mem
Der of the -Four L. Opinions eX-
pressed by those present indicate
that the Four l. Board Member did
not gain any ground for his organ
ization by asking the questions, but
that on the other he only provided
further opportunity for President
Canterbury to strengthen his argu-
ment in favor of real organiza-
industry, we appreciate all of our
opportunities, we are glad that the
questions were asked--let there be
light and lots of it.
President Canterbury is now in at
tendance at the convention of the
Oregon State Federation of Labor,
accompanied by General Organizer
C. o. Young of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, and William Short,
President of the Washington State
Federation of Labor They will care
for matters of vital interest to our
International while at the conven-
ton.
In connection with our efforts to
organize, we wish to state at this
time that we have received not only
the moral but the financial support
of the American Federation of La
Dor, and of the several state fedora
tions. Their service has been more
than that of making declarations,
they realize the great need Of or
ganization in this industry. The
labor press has been most liberal
in its support of our movement,
we can best show our appreciation
of this interest and cooperation by
redoubling our own efforts.
UN- EMPLOYMENT CONFERENCE
Our organization was not invited
to participate at the national un-em-
ployment conference now being held
at Washington, d. C. However, your
themselves of an opportunity to pre-
sent some facts and figures for the
use of the labor representatives who
are on the conference committees.
Regardless of what the outcome of
the conference may be, whether it
will work for our good or not, we
have endeavored with the means at
our disposal to point out some of
the conditions that beset the timber
industry, and have made some sug
gestions for the relief of those con-
ditions that we regard as being of
value.
ALL WARS MUST STOP
On November 18th, Armistice
Day, all local unions of our Inter
national are urged to take part in
the great disarmament program of
the American Federation of Labor,
They are urged to lend their aid,
their voice, and every influence they
have in making this great demand
for dis armament heard. In all wars
labor does the fighting. not only in
the ranks of the army and navy,
but in the shop, the mill, the mine.
the factory, everywhere. Labor pays
the cOSC 1Or all wars. over u per
cent of the expenditures of the Ma
tional government are made to pay
for wars, past, present and future,
and but l per cent is spent for
education. Labor can and should
reverse this situation. Let American
labor tell the world with all of the
power at it's command that it is
opposed to war and in favor of
world disarmament, and by that act
again show to all that the workers
are in the lead in the struggle for
world peace. Labor in America was
loyal and patriotic in war, it is Just
as loyal and patriotic in peace, in
fact so much so that it would end
war and bend all Of its energies to
the up-building of the world and the
protection of the rights and inter
ests of all people. Do your part
on Armistice Day, help to make it
mean the truth.
Again urging you to bend every
effort for organization for the good
and welfare of not only those who
work in the timber industry, but for
all OF the workers, we are,
STATEMENT OF THE OWNER