Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-04-11
Women
and
The Union
by Louise R. McNaught

Dy LOOloC N NANa0SAit
The Second annual Wom-
ems Conference of Region
2-B is still fresh in our minds.
Those of us who planned and
set up the program were in
spired and impressed by the
earnest attitude of the dele
gates.
From the discussion of
women's responsibilities to
their union, the conclusive
resolutions were significant in
two respects: That women
should be active in the un-
ions; that women should be-
come politically conscious.
There is a marked increase
of women in attendance at
Union meetings.
The interest created by the
recent Women's Educational
classes held in the Local will
bear fruit, we hope In a
united stand against indif-
ferent labor legislation. The
union should not be denied
the dignity of strength and
equality our women can share
in their endeavors to expand
and develop.
We can increase the re-
sourcefulness of Union ac-
tivities by developing and
utilizing our talents to a de-
gree of perfection, through
which we will shape and de-
velop the dreams OF eco
nomic security first instituted
bv the early charted Locals
in the CIO Union movement.
COOPERATION
Home and family security
is founded on the coopera-
ton of the man and woman
whose fundamental sense OF
values makes proper founda-
tions for the lives OF future
citizens.
without sensible planning
the institution Of marriage
would fail. Therein lies the
Importance OF better under
standing between the men
and women of our Unions
throughout the Ii b or n 9
world. without tolerant un-
derstanding of the problems
both men and women face in
the present economic condi-
tions, the blood and sweat OF
our Union forefathers would
have been lost In vain.
The National CIO has
launched a slogan that will
promote serious thinking.
DEFEND LABOR
April, Defend Labor
Month"
In the cradle days OF organ
lied labor, gallant men and
women laid the foundations,
through persistent struggle,
and a consistent example OF
solidarity which developed
into a permanent institution
of economic protection, in
this Hemisphere. This region
being outstanding In It's great
strength, the Auto Locals
have demonstrated practical
unionism throughout the ma
ton.
Now and in the future, the
women came into their ma
tural role We our eager to
service and counsel our union
sisters who are distressed or
troubled by union problems
exclusively In the women's
realm. Why can't we create
a system of cooperative help
that will release many
house wife and mother for
recreation and wholesome un-
ion activity?
Local IL has made a for
ward step, in providing a spe-
cial fund with the YWCA for
sound recreational program,
(now in its second year,,
which Is within reach of every
Local IL union woman. Those
who enjoy the facilities should
share the knowledge with the
other women. Those interest
ed in taking part should con-
suit their local chairman.
Keep an eye on those bills
before the House and Senate.
We women should not be-
come slaves to our own indif-
ference. Right here in Ohio
they are out to corral your
wages and hours. Meet the
challenge sisters, its up to
you.
The outstanding labor event
of the past 100 years went
practically unnoticed d last
week. A speaker before the
Society for the Advancement
of Management convention in
Los Angeles told American
business and industry that