The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-07

Confined strictly, since last years national election, to intra-union af- fairs the Waterbury chapter of the CIO Political Action Committee will remain behind the scenes in the city election this fall. Its activities likely will be confined to not more than watchful consideration of any possible abnormal trends in the vote.
 Harold Senior CIO Vanguard edi- tor and officer of the CIO-PAC has disclosed that his organization has no plans for public and active entry into the political scene this fall, content rather to prepare now for the 1SI6 Congressional election.
 Two-Fold Purpose
 The purpose of deliberately with holding from the city election is two-fold. First, there is the possi- bility and probability of split or intra-union schism occurring should the CIO-PAC present or endorse particular candidates.
 For example it is most probable should the PAC sponsor candidates for the boards of aldermen or edu- cation, who would run on the Dem ocratic ticket, that the Republicans would turn-about and choose from the same CIO unions opposition candidates, thus creating two camps within the union divided against each other though both part of the PAC. The result would naturally tend to weaken the latter organiza- ton and likely create prejudices and nl-feelings which would be nurtured and fostered throughout the future.
 This ties-in directly with the sec- ond purpose of the PAC in with holding participation this Fall, namely its plans for the Congres- sional election or the really big bait.
 It is evident should the PAC be- come divided because of animosities resulting from a two-camp situa- tion in city election, its normal strength and stamina would be weakened for its participation in the Congressional battle. Prizing the latter far and above a post on a city board MT. Senior and other PAC leaders deem patience to be a virtue" at least in this particular instance.
 Double Machine Claimed
 Substantiating this procedure, as far as PAC leaders are concerned is their belief, numerous spokeSmen no dividing line between the Demo- crats and Republicans of Waterbury as to policies thus making it doubly difficult to choose either one for sponsorship.
 This does not mean, however, that the political scene here is one of complacent satisfaction to the union politicoes - far to the contrary. It is heir belief. numerous spokesmen for the PAC have said, that double-party political faction is functioning here again, so closely allied in purpose that partisan issues are negligible, at best. They want no part of it, it is said.
 Also to be considered is the fact that to have an effective political organization you must have, at least the nucleus of enthusiasm on the part of your members. In the case of the PAC, made up of industrial workers, local issues by no means have the bearing carried by nation al issues such as during Congress sional and national election.
 Here in Waterbury, at present, other than taxes there are few if any issues designed to arouse the singular ire or support of in- dustrial workers. In Congress sional or national election you naturally have labor laws and regulations among the more promi- nent issues. Therefore it would be difficult for the PAC to whip-up en- thusiasm among it's adherents on local issues which have little or no bearing upon their daily welfare.
 Employment Factor
 However, should industrial unem- ployment in Waterbury grow to lop- sided proportions as result of con- tract terminations and cut-backs, 1t is possible, as stated here previous ly, that the CIO-PAC would be- come a formidable organization. There would be no need then for artificial pep-methods. as union members frantically and nervously sought means to adjust their wel- fare. Then too, party candidates, would be placed directly in the limelight by the FAC as to their principlea en unemQloyment and