Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-03-05
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EDWARD ]. DUCK
Educational Director
Local IL UAW-CIO
10000 POSITIONS OPEN!

This is a most conservative
figure in estimating the number
of men and women who will be
called upon during the present
crisis and the ensuing period Of
postwar reconstruction TO rep
resent Labor in the government
labor-management councils which
will be set up according to the
plans which are already under
governmental consideration.
Who will judge the qualifica-
tions of these leaders and repre-
sentatives? You, whom they
represent, will most certainly
have the right to choose these
men and women.
Are we prepared TO choose
them? We are not. As 9 matter
of fact, the number Of prospee-
tive representatives is decidedly
small in comparison to the po-
tential but untouched talent.
WORKERS CHANGE
The economic advancement Of
the industrisl worker during the
past 10 years has brought into
the factories an amazing number
of professional and learned peo-
pie. One factory In this vicinity
has three university professors
with whom have had personal
contact. This should give you an
idea Of the metamorphosis under
gone by the typical" industrial
worker since the UAW-CIo gave
the worker an opportunity 10
obtain a more equitable share in
the profits and a consequent
uplifs in his everyday mode Of
living,
There are many brilliant peo-
pie who because Of their un-
questioning belief in the theory
that individualism and free en-
terprise are proper and fitting,
continue 10 cling to the old
school principles re-schoed in
the kept dailies, and hold a Sc
cret but firm intention of some
day acquiring fortune by some
grotesdue and well-night impos-
sible happening.
DREAMERS HAVE A TINE
These "dreamsrs" certainly do
have a great time! But sadly
enough, most Of them are shin
ing the seats Of their pants in
the offices where, if their dream
boat comes home, they will be
someday riding the crest of a
high wave.
In choosing our leaders we
must look for educated, intelli-
gent men and women. But the
first requisite of the prospective
union representative is honesty
in the broadest sense Of the
word. Remember, thess people
whom you select are chosen, not
to represent themselves and ad-
vance accordingly, but TO put
forth every effort in order that
millions Of families may improve
their social and economic posi-
ton. s 5f
An honest, intelligent man
makes q real union representa-
tive. Do not worship the indi-
vidual, but admire that persons ,
principles. Thus you will not be-
come disillusioned II ever one of
your leaders should fail to come
up 10 expectations in any way.
IL person wants 10 be a shop
steward or a committeeman, or
hold any office In the organisA-
tion, you should be able TO find
him at almost every kind of
union meeting and activity. It
is an absolute impossibility for
someone to represent you IL he
is not well informed on the many
different phases Of unionism.
Our organisation has q job to
do in developing future union
leaders, and any person who is
unwilling to develop his, or her
own intellect, or who does not
wish TO put in the extra hours
required Of the competent union
representative should relinquish
whatever claim he or she has TO
the office desired
The need for COED union repre-
sentatives is always with us;
but here's a word Of advice:
Don't look for the job, II you've
got something 'on the BALI you'll
be noticed, and the people will
come TO you'll"