The sub., 1946-03-14
Sand Blasting

fConttnned from Page IhTSeJ thus far proved to be of higher pay than the workers received here at E. B. Letters from so many sat-
 iS6ed workers who have been given
 jobs are satisfying indeed. With so much waiting in the construction field it is only natural, that should further terminations occur we of the A. F. of L. will as time goes on,
 be able to place each and every
 worker. Of late, certain restric- tions on building materials, etc., caused by work Stoppages has made it hard to undertake transfers to other jobs. But as these differ enceS are settled, certainly this task will become much easier.
 The Case bill presented by Rep- resentative Case of South Dakota is one of the most vicious anti labor bills yet to confront all labor parties. From all indications Rep. Case seems to think that he is herd ing some of those cattle that South Dakota is famous for. This bill, with certain amendments, is certain to gain some consideration in Wash ingtcn. But all members can rest assured that all that can be done will certainly be done to defeat this measure.
 One thing that should be men, toned in this column is the recent transfer of Andy Hiding from the recent job as IRD. At many times labor and management through MT. Hiding yielded some fine argu- ments, it always appeared to this writer that Andy Hiding exercised the right of a free American inas- much as his attitude in all cases. If you were right, you were right, and if you were wrong you were wrong, and hell and high water couldn't change him. Yet no griev- ance, no matter how large or small failed to gain the undivided atten- tion of MT. Hiding. Good luck in your new endeavor, Andy.
 The harmony that has begun of late to exist between the majority of Supervisors, Foremen and Un- ion men, is boom to all concerned. Some departments months ago were at the throat of one another, main- ly because representative of man. agement could not realize that at long last a real labor movement had come to the Boat Co.,, and that it intended to stay, at least as long as the present contract existed. It may not have been the direct fault of the representatives of E. B., that they, at first, felt this way toward this new organization, prior to this organization coming to E. B. Co., they had for years, independent representation that favored only management, perhaps their word was always the last word, and no appeal was available. Yet of late they have found that where the human element is involved, mis- takes are bound to happen, and joint sessions has really helped both parties. All in all, it is my belief that in most departments a happy medium exists. Let's hope it continues to exist.
 It is noticeable throughout the yard of the many returning service men, and it is welcome relief to know that so many are returning. To these returning service men, should like to ask each and every one of you to consider seriously, of becoming member of our organi- ration. Certainly your presence in our organization can be- of much help. It is known fact that workers do need international union repre- sentation, facts show that certain industry throughout these United States has not too well granted these service men their due con- sideration for jobs. Too, some have been asked to take drastic cuts in pay when they do return to their old jobs. It is my belief that these men can find help through becom- ing members of our Locals. Please consider it, won't you?
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