The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1922-01-20
LABOR SPIES
DIRECTIONS

The following rules are taken
from the instruction book furnished
to labor spies by one of the large
detective agencies:
You are entering into a business
which requires the utmost secrecy,
so let none of your methods or ac-
lions indicate that you are in any
way watching or investigating in any
way whatsoever.
Do not carry any card or letter
bearing the name of this office on
your person, nor permit yourself to
mention detective agencies or detec-
tives while working with your fellow
empoyes, or while in any other po-
sition with them on any occasion.
Do not endeavor to do a whole
lot of secret service work during the
first few days of your employment,
but observe closely your surround
ings and the employees, and famil-
iarize yourself most especially with
your own particular line of work on
the premises, thus enabling you to
dc your work capably and well. In
this way, you will be in position
to give US a concise report of the
information desired.
In reporting to US, put in all ques-
tions which may be discussed among
the employees as to whether or not
they are dissatisfied with the work
ing conditions, the number of hours
employed, the amount of their earn
ings land if piece workers, the price
paid), etc. Also report in detail all
matters of agitation regarding strik-
es or other labor troubles of that
kind.
Also notify us if the foreman or
superintendent is in any way I'M
friendly towards any of the employees
and if the employees seem to be salts
fled and act agreeably toward the
| foreman.
Be as friendly with everyone as
possible, and make as many friends
among the employees as you can, and
| upon leaving the premises after work
| try to gain their confidence and &C
company them to their various places
of entertainment and amusement
| Be most cautious and observing,
should they meet any official of or
ganized labor and discuss with him
| the conditions at their place of en-
ployment.
Be in a position to communicate
with us promptly should any matter
come to your attention leading you
to believe that any organizer of
labor unions is secretly working in
the plant assigned you, who may be
attempting to form a union among
| the employees under your supervision
Have your reports cover clearly
your entire daily routine and opera
tions, and the current happenings
regardless of whether or not they
appear of any Importance to you; as
very often this is exactly the sort
of information of most importance
to US and our client.
Should you encounter any agitator
who may be attempting to cause a
"walk out" listen to his line of talk
appear to agree with him, and should
you be requested to join the move
ment, do so, and follow any lead
they may suggest: Then notify us
Immediately.
Should any employees be lax in the
performance of his duty or be turn
ing out inferior work, include this
in your report, as we are paid TO
raise the entire standard of effic-
iency.
You will receive all communica-
tions from this cffioe direct to you
using a code name (which we will
give you later), and you are to sign
all reports and communications with
this code name, and do not at any
time use your full name.
If the foreman appears unfriendly
towards you, treat him as well az
possible, and as an employee, and dc
not permit him or any other en-
ploye to suspect your especial bust
ness there. Remember that no one
there knows that you are connected
with us and furnishing service to us