Montana labor news., 1932-06-23

to tighten human drudgery, and through this activity many inventions and
technical appliances were originated and produced.
Gas is true of al. civilizations, great progress a made ver a definite
period of years, but with the advent of highly specialized and standardized
machinery and power the civilization of u times has become retarded
because of the failure of industrial management to establish economic
equilibrium in the production and use of manufactured commodities.
Right to Work
at would be difficult to appraise the loss in human values which will
inevitably follow the fragrant disregard of the economic and social right
of mn and women to be accorded employment in order to earn their living.
"This is the acute problem which modern civilization faces and which
Labor emphasizes in all hs educational and economic policies.
eve hold that the welfare of the human race, the protection of human
institutions and the advancement and preservation of our civilization largely
depend upon the right solution of the economic problem Of unemployment,
which has become serious and which has grown out of the revolutionary
change from hand-abor to mechanical production, and from individual skill
to monotonous repetition"
Mr.. Green emphasized not only Labors contribution to the material side
of our civilization, but also its participation in the spiritual intellectual
and educational growth of the Nation. ut has led in the advocacy of social
and economic reforms" he said. at has urged the acceptance of its high
wage philosophy in order to establish a balance in the production and use
of manufactured goods and as essential to the preservation of the American
standard of living.
at is no longer necessary to dwell upon the origin, growth and expan-
of the organized labor movement upon the American continent in
order to justify its existence. Its aims, purposes and achievements stand
out in sharp contrast to the aims, purposes and achievements of other r.
CARNATIONS formed for definite and concrete purposes"
Glass Divisions Tabooed.
He pointed out that Labor "has steadfasly refused to isolate itself from
other groups OF American citizens, to develop and emphasize class lines
because it firmly believed that the success Of the Republic and a republ-
can form of government depended upon the establishment and maintenance
of democracy and our free democratic institutions. This has been the basis
of our non-partisan political policy which has thus far been steadfasty
maintained and followed by the American Federation of Labor"
Public Schools Supported.
Labors support of our public schools was cited as one Of the distinct
achievements of the workers Labor has always stood as a guardian of
our common school system" he said. Through its determination to pre-
and protect this great democratic institution it has made a great
nflDutlO TO American VllzatO
Social Welfare Legislation.
Through organized effort Labor has secured the enactment of legka-
ton prohibiting the employment of children in industry and the enactment
of other forms of social justice legislation designed to protect women m
poyed in industry and the dependents of injured and skilled employees. The
whole effort which Labor has collectively made in the advancement and
promotion of human beHerment, social welfare and economic advancement
has been in the interest Of a progressive civilization.
Ideaism and Spiritual Life.
ut is the purpose of Labor, as well as its desire, to cooperate with all
groups of American citizens in the development of higher educational
standards, in the enlargement of educational opportunities for children and
adults, to reduce iLiteracy to a minimum and to do all that lies within
its power to improve the economic and living conditions of the masses of
the people and to further the cause of good government.
at seeks to place al increased valuation upon idealism and upon the
enlargement and development of the spiritual life of the Nation.
eve wish to strengthen the forces which make for enlightened civilization.
Labor will always champion that which is right, sound and constructive
in ur social and economic life, and will oppose that which is wrong and
destructive in governmental and industrial policies. It does not seek to
modern civilization.
ut bids US hold fast to the tenets and precepts upon which u civiiza-
ton is based Sc that we may go forward, building and creating a higher
and more cultured form of civilization for the benefit Of the human race"