The union times., 1946-03-02

7 convention, the Connecticut Fede all-daysconference at the Hotel c; at which time plans will be mapped for an intensive statewide organiza- ton campaign, it was announced by President Timothy M. Collins and Secretary Treasurer Jos. M. Rourke.
 Representatives of the American Federation of Labor and of num- Der of national and international unions will meet with key labor men and women of the state to fulfill the purpose of the resolution which was introduced by Vice. President Peter Benard of Bridge port and unanimously approved.
 Among those invited to participate in the conference are the New Eng land Representative of the A. F. of L., John J. Murphy, and the organiz- CTS assigned by the A. F. of L. to Connecticut, representatives of the Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union, the Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmetologists h. ternational Union, the Building Serv- ice Employees International Union, tine Hotel & Restaurant Employees International Alliance, the Laundry Workers International Union, the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen, the Office Elm ployees International Union, the Inter national Protective Association of Re tail Clerks, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal En- ployees and the American Federation of Teachers, delegates from the va rious Central Labor Unions and Coun- cils in the state, officers of the State Building and Construction Trades Council and the Executive Council of the Connecticut Federation of La Dor.
 Conference Essential
 Considerable gains have been made by organized workers in re- cent years, and every effort is be- ing made to hold these gains through the labor unions to which they belong. Agreements signed since VI day have given organized workers additional security and have strengthened their economic position. Unorganized workers, on the other hand, are trailing in the march of progress. They deserve a helping hand. It is for this reason that the Connecticut Federation of Labor is undertaking an organiza- tion campaign. Its objective is to stimulate low-paid workers in the state to unite. Through the labor unions they join they will be able to use the processes of collective bargaining to better themselves, to receive higher wages, improve their working conditions and attain a real measure of security"
 The A. F. of L. leaders pointed out that unorganized workers have both the National Labor Relations Board and the State Labor Relations Board to look to for protection in their or ganization efforts.
 Opportunities Sought
 This conference is timely and high ly essential" said President Collins and Secretary Treasurer Rourke in joint statement Tt comes in recog- milton of great need, and in response to realization on the part of pro- greSSive trade unionists in the state that the Connecticut Federation of La bor has a responsibility towards many thousands of workers in business anc industry and in government service who receive sub-standard wages.
 They suggested that delegates from central bodies and councils in various parts of the state would be of material assistance to the conference by indi- eating in their reports opportunities for organization existing to their To- calities.
 ''We expect an enthusiastic gath ering," they added, ''and that the conference will approve plans fol the engaging of several organizers who would work in close coopera ton with organizers of the national and international unions assigned to Connecticut. The entry of many thousands of additional worker. into the ranks of the A. F. of l. will bring lasting benefits to ouI state.'