The Connecticut labor news., 1922-02-10

we form an association that will enable us to get together oftener, and discuss our mutual interests. I will then suggest the formation of welfare organization emphasizing that we have no intention of fighting the unions, and have no objection to employees belonging to the unions. That will tend to disarm suspicion. You know it is natural for men to show de- ference to the views of their superiors 1 am confident we can successf fully put over the plan. You arrange the meeting and leave the rest to me. Good day, gentlemen.
 General Managers office: General Manager: We'll, Superintend- ent what do you think of the plan? Superintendent It may work however, what there is left of the unions will op- pose it i'll every possible way. They would be fools if they didn't. I question their intelligence if they don't.
 General Manager: It really is a sad commentary upon the workers intelli- gence where they show such suscepti- l | often wonder how they really become mechanics. l just wonder why the work CTS fail to realize their economic strength. My, what they could do if they should all combine and really show loyalty to their organization and them selves!
 Superintendent Yes, it is strange men | treat their obligations so lightly. You | know they are required to take a very solemn and binding obligation when they join the union and I often wonder if | those who violate that obligation are really trustworthy.
 General Manager: would hate to trust them very far; however, it would be fatal to our interests if the workers knew l how we really distrust those who are dis loyal to their associates. You, no doubt have often heard union member say l "To Hell with the Union: I won't pay any more dues" You, of course, en- | courage him and say-I don't blame l you" Yet what secret contempt you have for such individuals! It would be bad if the employees really knew our act ual feelings.
 1 Superintendent Yes, I know the feel ] ing. l have often experienced it. Right now, l must go to my office and meet the l Chief Operator of our secret service. Do you know, my self-respect is outraged every time 1 meet that fellow, and get his reports from his subordinates Those parasites are nothing but the scum of the
 earth. They stop at nothing to under
 mine their fellow men. Personally, I 1 loathe them, and hold them in the deep
 est contempt, but of course we must use
 them. have a particularly important
 matter to instruct them about today | General Manager: Is that SO? What
 is it?
 l Superintendent The Brotherhood of l Electrical Workers have raised their per
 capita and levied special assessment for
 the support of members who are locked out and involved in strikes; also, have started an insurance society under an ar engagement that all members take insur-
 ance. This, of course, considerably in- 1 creases the cost of membership, and you
 know how everybody dislikes increased 1 taxation; no matter how much benefit ] they may derive later on. It is human
 nature to resent taxation, whether 1t be l City, State or Federal, and what is true of taxpayers, I find 1t also true with ! 1f foI Tan
 am instructing our secret agents to give
 particular attention to the Electrical l Workers and play up the increased cost
 of membership, for I am confident it will
 influence many to drop out of the union. l General Manager: That is a good idea.
 The Electrical Workers are a pretty
 strong organization, and we should do
 everything to retard their growth. have read over their insurance plan and
 it certainly will prove very beneficial to the members; however, we must do all
 we can to discredit it, as it will give the employers welfare associations an awful setback.
 I Superintendent: Yes, it surely will attended the meeting of the Associated
 Employers yesterday and practically the
 entire session was taken up considering
 the Electrical Workers Insurance plan
 General Manager: Is that SO? Were
 any definite means adopted to oppose the plan?
 l Superintendent: Oh, yes, there was .
 representative of the National Associa-
 ton present, and he explained that a na.
 tion-wide drive is now being conducted
 against the Electrical Workers.
 General Manager: Is 1t we'll organ.
 ized?
 Superintendent: Yes, indeed Ever,
 method that can be devised that appear: