The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
Convention Adopts
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for the untiring efforts of this Com
mittee, and their reasonable and un-
biased settlements. We recommend
that every possible assistance and CO.
operation be given to this Committee
by our members.
Sanitary Ware
We note, with interest, the progress
made in the sanitary branch OF the
trade, in the matter of agreements
and increases, and wish to commend
sanitary members on their untiring eff
forts to perfect their organization. We
recommend they continue to use every
effort in the future.
The Building Trades
We recommend that the efforts be
continued in. the building trades in the
future.
Earthenware
We note, with interest, the progress
of earthenware, and recommend the
continued efforts to organize more
fully this branch of industry.
Porcelain
We note, with pleasure, the number
of Local Unions who are maintaining
signed agreements, and who have en-
ioyed wage increases. We commend
the Board on their conduct in this very
| important branch of the industry.
California
We note the upgrowth of member
ship in California. We cannot COM
mend too highly the successful activi-
ties of the Executive Board in this i'm
portant district.
Unorganized Shops
We deplore the unorganized condi,
ton of these shops outside the Broth
erhood, and recommend that every
possible effort be made in the future
to bring these black sheep into the
field.
Organization
We note that the organization drive
in the past year has not been over
whelmingly successful. We see th'
necessity of progress in this direction
and recommend a still more forcefu
campaign in this direction.
Locals Finances
We regret the poor management o
finances of some of the Local Unions
and strongly recommend more rigi'
and thorough inspection by our Natl
onal Head into this condition. We ais
recommend that this Convention tax
any necessary steps to put stop t.
this unhealthy condition and also tha
the National President be authorize
to appoint committee to investlgat
this deplorable situation.
Foreign Competition
We note, with regret, the continue
danger of foreign competition. w
agree heartiaXsrWith the aims of tn
"MADE IN AMERICA club and rec
ommend the continued support of thi
important organization.
Delegate to Canadian Trade Congress
We share the pleasure of the off
GERS in the honor bestowed upon Vic
President Wheatley, and commend tn
undoubted ability which led to this or
portunity.
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
We note, with satisfaction, the SUE
cess of our National Officers in the
efforts to stop the lending of Govern
ment money to non-union concerns.
Worlds Fair
We are proud to note the progres
of our exhibit at the Worlds Fair, an
feel sure it will be continued success
Publicity
We note the favorable publicit
; given our organization in the pas
year. We recommend the untiring e1
forts of our National Head to publiciz
our label and organization, as we fet
that one without the other is incon
plete.
Union Labor Life Insurance
We note the attitude of our member
concerning this Company and fe'
that it should be given every consider
alton by our membership.
Union Label
We can only emphasize the benet
of this all important label to our cor
tinued success as labor organization
Picnic Committee
We commend the Picnic Commit
tee in the success of their latest an
most successful endeavor.
Lapel Buttons
We can only join in our Officers dc
sires to promote the worthy habit c
buying and wearing these buttons.
Office Force
We feel that we possess an offiC
force second to none and recommen
them highly.
POttcrs Herald
We have only praise to express fc
this very important paper and con
mend the manner in which it is opel
ated.
Deceased Members
We, of the committee, wish at thi
time to express our sorrow at tn
passing from our midst of so man
members in the past year, and recon
mend that this Convention stand wit
bowed heads while the Secretary read
the names of our deceased.
Signed: Henry l.. Bruce, l.. U. III
Chairman; Joseph Buchheit, l.. U. A
Lewis Wilson, l.. U. 66; II. DESMOND