The Connecticut labor news., 1924-08-23

cries Corporation in their business ex-
 panson are of a close similarity to the
 methods of the National Biscuit Com pany in its Trust infancy and-among other things-arc directed toward fab
 ulous advertising schemes to attract more the eyes than the stomach of the customers for the demand of its prod cuts. Not less has the labor policy of the Ward Bakeries Corporation drifted into the same identical channels as that pursued by the National Biscuit Com pany. Here as well there we have the same disregard observed unrestrictedly as far as the right of organization of the employed workers Is concerned, be- cause those on the other side and main | ly interested in the question know that the worker without organization IS help less and that self-prOtcctiOn in the | shops of either one of these corpora tions under prevailing unorganized con- ditions remains delusion and a snare
 Are there any means to prevent the consumption of these fatalities?
 We have repeatedly pointed to the most important measure to attain re- suits which pave the way to the sue cessful termination of fight involving consequence which not alone threaten the rights of organization, but are more ! so carried on against, and, becoming a direct menace, to the existence of thou- sands of bakery workers. Surely, It would be a disastorus neglect of our most vital interests. if we would slack | down in our activities connected with | this fight There is but one effective power to restrain the aspirations of the Bread Trust as represented by the Ward Bakeries Corporation, and that is relentless agitation against the un- fair products of this concern, increas- ing withdrawal of patronage and orga- nization of the workers in its employ under the. protective wings and banner of our International Union. Tn that di- rection all of our efforts will be in di- rect contact with the realities of the situation
 Many of our local unions realize that it is easier and less expensive to keep scab or non-union bakery goods away by intensive agitation for the Union Label, than by driving them out after they have gained firm foothold once in the local market. A regular, sys- ten1atically carried on agitation cam paign of education of combined efforts of all organized labor will be able to prevent injurious expansion and disas- trous domination of the Bread Trust concerns. It is with reference to the grave consequences confronting us that we continuously urge upon our locals not to assume an attitude of indiffer- ence toward the fight forced upon our organization. Every member that has have brought about the abrogation of ] union agreements by the Ward Baking Company, must know that the action taken by our International Union could not be avoided without less of self-re- spect or prestige. It is fight not alone for the principle of recognition, but as stated previously-a matter of self preservation to maintain the right of organization as a security of our future existence, right, which involves the interests of all bakery workers thro.g out the entire country.
 Whatever has been accomplished in the past through our organization more than fairly indicates what could be done in the future if the spirit of com mon interest finds expression among the majority of bakery workers in an atfiliation with out International Union. Were cooperation in its true sense of solidarity understood by the great mas ses Of the workers, a great deal more could be done through the trade union movement with less sacrifices and less difficulties.
 Let us show our strength in this fight against despotic Trust domination, the worst of all dangers confronting every one employed in the baking industry. Our strength must be used with united power against an enemy which intends to crush us if we are not able to over come 1t. Let us continue the agitation against all products of the unfairWard Bakeries Corporation in a manner that will bring the entire trade union move ment, every organized worker, to our assistance.