New Britain herald., 1922-06-12

 having contemplated n system of in- dustrial laws similar to those which prevail in Kansas' when in his mes sage to congress last December he de- clared Tin the case of labor organi- aations We might well apply similar and equally weil-dehned principles of regulation and supervision Gas he had just previously recommended for cor poratlons) in order to conserve the nublic's interests as affected by their operations"
 Tt is hardly believed possible" the reports adds, that the president im- piled that the present administration intends 10 further policy which will deny Americas workers the right to cease working collectively and to de- termine for themselves the conditions under which they will give service. Yet the language used leaves little room for a different conclusion"
 ''The decisions Of the railroad labor board have given satisfaction neith- CT to the workers or the manage ment," the report remarked in con- sidcring the compulsory arbitration subject as demonstrated in transpor- tation fields. They have tended tow ard a mere general demoralization of morale of mechanical forces. The Esch- -Cummins law, through the board, has practically destroyed the concept of voluntary agreements be- tween employers and workers and the subject of compensation for services hn at gation and irritation"
 Returning to direct labor matters, organized labor scored victory, the report said, against organized cam paigns for the establishment of the so-called open shop"
 C. of c. Blamed.
 Chambers Of commerce through out the country. with certain notable exceptions, have lent themselves to this disruptive propaganda" the re- port stated. The United States Chamber of Commerce is about to be- gin construction of a $3.o0o,O ,O00 head quarters building in Washington on the open shop basis. The experiment 1 to be tried in the capital of the | nation on so pretentious a scale will | be watched with great | interest by the workers and employ CTS alike.
 There is but one answer to the | entire campaign of employers for the l disruption and destruction of the la DOT movement, and that is continued | organization, eternal vigilance, and l he highest degree of solidarity"
 Banks and Business.
 Banks have lent assistance to busi- less organizations ito compel em- ,loyers who desired to deA fairly with the trade unions to alter their 'ourse," the report further asserted. n this connection it was suggested hat the boycott was available.
 Savings and deposits of wage workers in banks must be so con- rolled by workers as to protect fully he wage earner's interest in this ontest," was the proposal advanced
 Operations of the Federation of "a Dor in manifold directions were iscussed in brief paragraphs in the eport. Out of more than 400 bills introduced in congress" during the resent session, it was said, go per ent are inimical to the interests of abor and the people"
 A period of declining prices hav- ng set in, the theory of "cost of liv- lg' as argument for wage increases lterested the Federation greatly, the eport said. Studies initiated for de- elopment of new formula were de- cribed, and tentative proposal ad- anced in the statement that the rule hould now be: Tn every industry nd gainful occupation a wage based