The union times., 1945-03-10
Many Are Joining City Workers Union
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 ter's story of Tuesday was, on the whole, a fair one. It is taken for granted that the Association will be opposed in the editorial columns of both the Register and Journal Courier, whose editorial writers are rarely sympathetic to the aims and aspirations of the organized working men and women.
 The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, whose constitution contains a pro- vision that they may not strike under any circumstances, was organized III 1886 by few public employees. To- day 1t has won recognition, and its relations with most governors, may ors, and other public officials through out the country are friendly and con structive. Former opponents have changed and now often praise the beneficial results stemming from em- ployee cooperation through organiza- tion The organization no longer has enemies among friends of good gov ernment. From few units in 1850, it has grown to 800 locals.
 At headquarters it maintains a civil service department headed by a nationally recognized authority to help locals draft proposals for civil service legislation. It offers its locals help in carrying on cam paigns for the enactment of civil service legislation or for improve ment where such system already exists. 1t offers advice on classi- fication of positions, salary stand- ards and controls, and other mat tere in connection with the admin istration of a merit system.
 The organization offers locals ad- vice on economic matters which are of importance to its members such as cost of living adjustments, collective bargaining, price and wage control, subsidies, and taxation. It keeps a careful and continuous check in all legislation which affects the we'll being of public employees. It has pro- posed many legislative bills, and its voice is heard in state legislatures. Its monthly magazine keeps members in- formed of developments in the field of public service at home and abroad A growing collection of reference books enables its library to furnish information at the request of locals lon all matters concerning public em- ployment.
 The A.F.S.C. and ME. is dem ocratic organization Its locals are free and independent and the will of the members prevails. They choose and elect their officers. They have their own treasuries and spend their money as they see fit.
 Wherever the A.F.S.C. ME. has established a firm foothold, hours of work have been reduced, wages brought up to par, and rules worked out to provide for promotions, senior ity, sick leave benefits, vacations with pay, and settlement of disputes. Homes have been made happier be- cause of added income and added se- curity. It has relieved state and local governments from political bondage by helping to secure the passage of a great number of civil service laws.
 It has helped to enact many re- tirement systems.
 It has contributed to the inn provement of the public service and has established itself i'm the eyes of the public as an organiza- ton essential to efficient and hon est administration.
 In numbers there is strength. Good government demands good laws and fair working conditions plus a strong organization to en- force tbem. Join the A.F.S.C. and ME. This organization and the great American Federation oj Labor inUite aud soelcOme to theiI foIds-His Majesty, the American policeman.