The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-09-02

gress created by the Sherman law and
the Clayton act an instrument for i'm
posing restraints upon labor which re.
minds of involuntary servitude."
Then there were the decisions
against the milk drivers of Boston,
the street carmen of Indianapolis and
a number of other decisions which
tend to curtail the normal and, as we
believe, the legitimate activities of
labor.
The struggle of the miners in West
ern Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and
Illinois, Iowa and other states, which
has been going on for practically four
months, attracts our attention. In
characteristic, courageous fashion
they have fought and sacrificed in
such a way as to challenge our admir-
alton.
Many other trade unionists have
been forced to cease work to maintain
wage scales and working conditions or
to secure advances.
The needle trades have been suf-
fering from organized attempts to de-
stroy their organizations. The cam
paign against them is to advance the
interest of the Soviet Government of
Russia by turning the American trade
unions into communist organizations.
This brings us to that most impor-
tant question-organizat A year
ago, as before, / urged that every eff
fort be given to the organization of
the unorganiZed. | am glad to state
that the labor movement is gradually
increasing in membership and in
strength of purpose. Despite all the
obstacles placed in its way it is NOV
ing onward and forward.
The great majority of unorganized
working men are to be congratulated
upon their successes.
Another matter of great Importance
is the political campaign of 1923 when
a President, Vice President, Mem
bers of Congress and State Legisla-
lures and other public officials are to
be elected.
The non-partisan political policy of
the American Federation of Labor
should be religiously observed. Third
party movements will prevent the
election of friends Of labor and the
people and permit Of the election of
reactionaries.
For nearly half century the sue
cesses of the non-partisan political
policy of the American Federation Of
Labor have proved its value. More
and more elected officials have come
to understand the aims and objects,
the hopes and aspirations of the la
Dor movement They are learning
that what labor asks is not for the
benefit of labor alone but for the bene
fit of the whole people.
The attempt to destroy the primary
and restore the old "boss" controlled
conventions must be aggressively an
tagonized in every state. With
knowledge of what has gone before
and of the records of public men let
me call upon you to earnestly, per-
sistently and courageously carry out
this slogan:
"Only those who vote for the
interest of labor and the people
shold receive the votes of the
wage earners no matter what po-
litical party they represent
"Those whose votes are always
against the interest of labor and
the people should be opposed no
matter what political party they
represent"
One of the most amazing changes
in the attitude of employers as well
as financial and commercial interests
is the recognition of labor's conten-
ton that high wages make for pros
perity. During the last few years
the domestic market has grown mar
velously because of the success of the
wage earners in maintaining adequate
wages.
Here and there, however, can be
heard demands that the wages of all
workers shall be reduced. Only those
who fail to comprehend the true basis
of our nations prosperity can favor
or urge such proposal.
1t is the duty of the organized wage
earners of America to oppose with ut
most vigor any attempts to impose
a general reduction in wages. Wage
earners should turn their thoughts to-
ward the maintenance of high living
standards. No matter what comes
Labor should direct all its efforts to-
ward the further advancement of its
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