The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-11
CHAPTER III
Publishing Shop Bulletins.
Continued from yesterday

It is essential that our shop bulle-
tin have live titles. Titles that defin-
itely designate them as workers
papers. The following examples are
appropriate: The Rivet, The Spear
Point, The Hot Ingot, or Harvester
Worker or Ford Worker. AS a rule
the bulletin is published in the name
of the Workers Party shop nucleus.
However, where special conditions
make it necessary that the Party
name be omitted, exceptions may be
made after consulting with the local
Party committee.
The first principle of the shop bull
ietin is that it must be true, stat.
the facts accurately, and reflect the
life of the shop. This principle can
be maintained when reports from
shop nuclei members are utilized
and when efforts are made to get live
non-Party workers to also contribute
and write from their own experiences.
1t is not sufficient that merely
the events of the shops are reported
In each case where we complain
about conditions, the proper remedies
should be indicated and gradually be-
come worked into definite program.
Pictures showing the exploitation
of the workers, caricatures Of the
bosses and a little humor is a very
essential part of the shop bulletins.
When reading becomes too dry, it
is Ineffective. A working class Ian
guage should always be used and all
subjects be dealt with in a manner
understandable to the workers.
How to Organize the Bulletin.
A special committee should be
elected by the nucleus to collect data
and material. In case of smaller
nuclei, the group as a whole may
constitute the committee). How
ever, in gathering material all mem
bers should take part and as far
as possible all members should write
up their stories in order to utilize
the opportunities for training. Non
Party workers should be urged to
also write their stories. Correspon-
dence groups, where such is possible,
to be given the necessary training
by member of the editorial COM
mittee, should be established. Where
ever such methods are followed,
these workers will thereby be
brought closer to the Party. In each
instance, the nucleus as a whole
should discuss the contents of the
last number published, its merits and
defects, and lay down the main line
Of the next number to come.
In addition to news Of the shops
being reported in the shop bulletins,
these papers should also discuss the
political issues CT the day, always
taking care as much as possible to
bring in the proper connection with
the conditions of the shops. 1t is
to great advantage sometimes to
have items from the general Party
press noted with acknowledgements
so as to familiarize the workers with
the Party press. Party campaigns
should be stressed and connected with
the life in the shops. Meetings, af-
fairs, and Party demonstrations
should be given the proper space
and at all times should the Party
press and Party literature be boosted.
Financing and Distribution.
The question Of financing, printing,
and distribution Of shop bulletins
should be the concern Of the whole
nucleus and other assistance Of neigh
Dor street nuclei, the subsection, sec
ton, or local committee should be
enlisted. It is essential that the fl
nancing be taken care Of so that the
bulletins appear regularly. When ap-