The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03

the dNy ana ctuld not DC reacheu for direct statement in defense of the accusations.
 A representative of the Hart es- tabllshment, however, stated that things were at q standstill at the present time in regard to negotia- tons. She also said that the corn- pany agreed yesterday to meet the wage and hour demands of the union. She said this was offered as a verbal and not Q written agree ment.
 Conferences Held
 Two conferences held yesterday failed to Iron out the present difti- culty. The sessions were held at the Chamber of Commerce building and present at both sessions, besides union representatives and repre- sentatives of the managementS, were Daniel Mccarthy of the State Labor Department, and Professor Clyde Fisher, chairman of the State Boai d of Mediation. The only results Ot the session last night were conflict ing statements In regard to the strike and the .ong statement Issued today by MT. saginor.
 Organizers Statement
 The complete statement of the union organizer Is as follows:
 We wish to bring most emphat- ioally to the attention of the pub. lie of Waterbury that 1t has come to the attention of the union that threats of Q vicious type and deroga- tory remarks have been made on behalf of the cleaning and dyeing employers towards myself and the union.
 Organized labor has faced this before. .'
 "As . matter of fact, as early as last Saturday morning, prior to the calling of the present strike, the owner of Shallett.Lux threatened to run down myself and Philip Brain- ard, Brass Workers union organizer, In his Packard car. He also said to us at the time, Do you know what they do to fellows like you in the South2'
 "Thank God we are still living in the city of Waterbury and have our American rights which we intend to preserve, The statements made yesterday by Max Hart do not cor respond to the facts. Some of Hart's employees who were on the picket line Wednesday morning were broWbeaten by MT. Hart and Harold Shallett Into going Into work at tho time. The employers told the men ct tho time they would sign on agreement with tho union.
 "The union representative has never had tho pleasure of meeting MT. Hart despite the fact that he has made statements about bar. gaining with him. All dealings I and the union representatives have had have been with the Son-in Jaw Of MT. Hart, c MT. Allen RoSen.
 Last night at Q o'clock in the presence of two employees of Hart's and myself, MT. Rosen agreed to prevail upon MT. Hart to sign on agreement with the union.
 AAAO htSkAAAibI HSWVNUlt hEt Rosen stated that Mir. Hart had changed his mind.
 "AS q matter of public record to whom we feel the facts should be presented as they are, we beg their indulgence and most emphatically state that no threats, intimidations or unholy alliances will deter them from their 0od.given right to work md be represented by an organiza- ton of their own choice, which Is the law of the land.
 We stand ready to continue negotiations for an agreement with Hart's and the Metropolitan upon c just settlement. There cannot be any consideration of c return to the sweat shop conditions of c 60 to 70 hour week at 2B cents per hour wage. They are detriment to . healthy, upStandlng community"
 Tn regard to MT. Saginors re- marks about the owner of shailett- Lux threatening to run him and MT. Brainard down in his car, MT. also had this statement to mako today:
 q personally corroborate MT. saginor's statement and assure MT. shallett that any further threats of this kind will result in immediate legal action. feel that this Is . case of the employer being an in- Strument of violence. I will not he threatened by MT. shallett or by any other employer in the state, or i,a thA aoiith 0