The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-05
Keep Americu Out
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lild0C 1ClIlCIuCNo PAOS coo III Vic PeAoS
year, was now part of the institu-
tional life of the nation and was 60
ing forward on the road to a higher
standard of living for the workers of
the nation.
President Green declared that Amer
leans were ready at all times to de-
fend American soil and sovereignty
but not to "shed one drop of blood on
foreign soil for a foreign cause"
Labor will be regimented in the
next war;" he declared, "and our So
cial and economic gains will be wiped
out. We cannot afford to risk that for
the settlement of the differences of
European nations"
Of Labor's civil war he said: "We
are fighting for the preservation of
democracy and democratic government
within the Labor Movement. The fight
will never be concluded until the mi
nority realizes the rule of reason Of
the majority. We are still ready to
meet and settle the differences on an
honest and fair basis"
A summary of the Executive
Boards report was given to the con-
vention by Frank Duffy, First Vice
President, outlining the problems and
accomplishments of the A. F. of L..
during the past year.
"The increase in Union growth dur
ing the past year has been accom-
panied by increased hostility to the
| Labor Movement" Vice President
Duffy read.
"While industrial arrangements gen.
orally are accepting the principle Of
collective bargaining and are turning
their attention toward getting con-
structive results through this medium,
a new group of employers has taken
the initiative in repressive Labor Leg
! islation and for amendments restrict
ing Labor laws.
"The results of this reactionary
swing are obvious in repressive Labor
laws in states and dismemberment of
State Departments of Labor, in the
disfavor shown the United States De-
partment of Labor and in the failure
of Congress to enact needed Labor
Legislation"
The Executive Board reported that
during the twelve months ending
August 81, 1889, the Federation has
issued 40S charters to international,
Central, Local Trade and Federal La
Dor Unions, and that the Federation's
membership totalled 4,OO6,354, the
highest number in its history except
ing 1920.
The Transfers Union, with $500
votes, was the most powerful in the
convention. The Carpenters, with 5000
votes were next, and the Electrical
Workers, with 2,003, were third.
Suspension of the charter of the
Brewery Workers Union for refusal
to abide by the decision of the Ex-
ecutive Board of the Federation and
the convention for the past two years
in jurisdictional dispute with the
Transfers Union, and revocation of
the charter of the Foundry Workers
Union, with instructions for the lat
ter membership to become affiliated
with the Molders' Union was recon-
mended.
Organization work and disburse-
ment of Trade Union benefits COM
prised large section Of the EXecu-
tive Boards report.
Twenty-six pages were devoted to
a history of the A. +. of LIS efforts
to end the civil war in Labor, and re-
unite all Labor into the American
| Federation of Labor. "Our commit
tee still stands, clothed with au-
thority to function, ready to resume
negotiations when it is accorded an
opportunity to do So" the Executive
Board reported.
In 20 pages, the Executive Board
told of its efforts on the National Leg
islative field.
A total of rs resolutions were pre-
sented to the Convention and assign
ed to designated committees for con-
sideration and report to the delegates
for final action.
They included
Urging application of apprentice
ship standards in State Legislatures.
Proposing organization of Union
Committees To promote lnduSJrla
safety and establishment Of exclusive
state funds for payment Of workmen's
compensation.
Favoring the establishment of an
A. f. of l.. Tribunal for the adjust
ment Of jurisdictional disputes.
Favoring an annual wage system.
Urging Endorsement Of a tax on
chain stores.
Opposing the increase in WPA hour
schedules.
Opposing the extension Of immi-
grafton laws to admit BATA Shoe
Company workers from Czechoslov-
aka.
Favoring Federal Legislation to pro-
hibit public bodies from offering in
ducements to industry to move to
their communities.
Opposing appointment Of army and
navy officials in administrative posi-
tions in civil activities of government.
Favoring increase in A. +. of L..
per capita tax to 2 cents per member.