The sub., 1944-10-28
Harmony Comes to E. B.
No. g

Harmony Comes to F.. B.
 Before our very eyes we have transformation change This still the Electric Boat Company of Groton Connecticut We still the old and young employees of this Electric Boat Company of Groon Connecticut We still building the Submarine-the best of it's kind in the world Ye right here in the old familiar Electric Boat Company of GrOOn Connecticut BUT some how there has been change.
 We know that it is matter common knowledge that shpyard workers the greatest Grpers in the world BUT WE ALSO KNOW that they the BEST DAMNED WORKERS in the world-their record proves that-and yet somehow for there just doesn't seem to be so much gripping gong on-the guys ana gals at E. B. to already be little lighter in spirit to be kind of gayety prevalent and ths mind you despite the fact that each week list of fe low workers being laid off due to lack of work
 The reason? Smple-We are part and parcel of the greatest Labor Union the wordthe American Fed eraon of Labor It's representatives have already shown what trained in the field of labor relations in been affiliated with the A. F. of L. the management has shown wonderfully cooperative attitude in it's relations with SMEU representativesthe management of cannot due to SMEU certfcaon by the Labor Board leg ally recognize representatives of any other organization but SMEU is A. F. of L. affiliate and able, trained, professional A. F. of L. representatives have been elected to represent SMEU in it's dealings with management.
 Results-the many grievances that have been sore spot with for such long time practically cleaned up to the mutual benefit and advantage of athe feeling of dstrust and suspicion that existed before has vanished repldcou d respect the Union and the Company and THAT TYPE OF FEEL ING IS NECESSARY to good labor relations.
 THE COMPANY HAS NOT CHANGED. It has the SAME OFFICERS it had before-he that several months ago we COULD NOT GET ALONG WITH. IT IS WE WHO HAVE CHANGED-we are now REAL HON. EST-TO- GOODNESS UNION PEOPLE = belonging to a REAL HONEST-TO-GO GOODNESS UNION-an experienced, responsible and fighting organization whose existence is due to the need of LABORS UNITING for it's y While the company is required by law to recognize and deal with the SMEU exclusively and is doing just th-the SMEU is part of the A. F. of L. and representa- tves have the advantage of the good and lead ershp needed long ago-experenced eadershp-a lead get good labor relations from management AL WAYS WANTED good labor relations and PROVING IT IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY RIGHT NOW
 GOOD UNIONS do not want trouble-GOOD MANAGE MENTS do not want trouble-TROUBLE ONLY COMES when there is ignorance subborness the mid dle. Collective bargaining is GIVE AND TAKE propos- tion FAIR AND SQUARE BASISNonly when that is the case-only when THAT METHOD IS USED-can sus- picion and distrus and respect and harmony
 LABOR UNIONS are an economic necessity Today management of that fact and wecomes good sound union, with it's resultant harmony and good will between employer and employee Today Electric Boat Com pany of Groton, Connecticut enjoying that feeling of respect and harmony between OUR EMPLOYER AND OURSELVES We have slipped the cup of ABANDONING have tasted the wine of GOODWILL AND RESPECT and WE LOVE IT. We thank A. F. of l.. representatives for bringing this about We thank Company for it's to take advantage in time of utilization with an old es and Inc