Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-12-10
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Mr.. Ollie Pecord:


Your letter received and con.
tents noted.
This is rather novel method of
letter writing on which / have
had no previous experience, but
| will do my best to write a clear,
concise letter for publication.
At the last meeing Of Local II,
my position on a labor publica-
ton was, that if it was used to
benefit organized labor, a news
paper was a grand thing. How
ever, l stated that as an indi-
vidual, | was not too keen for a
labor paper, My reasons for this
was based on other labor publica-
tons that were merely organs to
express the opinions of certain
individuals and sometimes these
opinions were in the form of
smear, character assinations and
half truths.
Such opinions expressed, will
lead to disintegration of morale
and can be of no benefit to or
ganized labor, other than divide
labor on the basis of hatred,
which is no benefit at all.
Further, | stated constructive
criticism was beneficial to any
group, but in criticising, stick to
the truth,
1t is my opinion that anyone
has the right to criticize, if they
choose, without fear or suppre-
sion or reprisals.
Criticism to be effective,
should be directed for or against
policy, issues or acts and not
maue on personalities
At this point, would like to
direct your attention to the first
paragraph of the article written
by the President of Local IL in
the November 26, issue of the
Toledo Union Journal, where he
states "All of us have noticed
that Local ~ and other Unions
have educational departments.
Some may have wondered what
kind of education it is that I'm
ions attempt to put out"
In passing, would like to say,
/ am one Of those who wonders.
We understood the TOLEDO
UNION JOURNAL, as an organ
of Local IL, wished to better the
organizations, which in our
minds, include all Units of Local
II and to further the interests
of organized Labor, as well as
to educate our membership and
keep them informed as to what
is occurring in Local, City, Ma
tional and international circles.
We also realize each Unit if they
so desire, may submit column
or news, but we did not know
that it was mandatory nor did we
know we would be reprimanded
by the paper if we as Unit or
as individuals, did not submit
news or a column. Further, no
member of the Auto Lite Exc
cutive Shop Committee, opposed
the TOLEDO UNUION JOUR-
NAL, either in the shop or out
side, to my knowledge. However,
if the Executive Committee or
any of the membership does OPP
pose the TOLEDO UNION
JOURNAL, that comes under the
heading of democratic right
which should be respected as
such.
We plead neglect for not con-
tributing financially for the La
Dor Day article as we are in pos
session Of letter from you dated
June 25, l943, in regard to this
matter, which was referred to
Brothers Ralph Brown and How
ard Cutcher, the Auto Lite edu-
cational and publicity Committee,
which to date, has not been acted
upon.
In closing, ] wish to state, there
is no desire on the part of any
Committeeman to hide anything
from the Auto Lite membership
and further, the place to bring
any matters pertaining to the
conduct of the Executive Com
mittee or matters concerning
conduct of Union business, is at
your regular Unit meeting, where
you may have answers direct and
not second hand.
Your regular meeting date has
been changed to the third Sunday
of the month, starting Sunday
December 10, 1943 at 200 p. m.
Fraternally yours,
Robert Guncheom,
Chairman Auto Lite Unit
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