ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1957-04-10
vi. Mandich- State Of The Union
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poees the right organize and become members of work
ers' unions
Since that time the Executive Board has the power
to negotiate and enter into agreement between the
employees union and the Croatan Fraterna Union for
improvement of working conditions, which agreement
must be in conformity with the bylaws of the Croatian
Fraternal Union.
Since the last meeting of the Supreme Board the Ex
ecutve Board requests the several unions of
which employees members, asking for improve
ment of working conditions and salary increases to meet
conditions and particularly because Of the increase
in the cost of living.
The salary increases and requested improvement of
working conditions granted in far possible
considering the condition of administration fund and
the provisions of bylaws.
One demand was made by the three unions represent
ing employees which unable grant nasmuch
it in contradiction with bylaws namely three
week annual vacation We promised the union representa-
tives that recommendation will be made to the Supreme
Board for the amendment of Section 112 of the bylaws by
referendum that employees who employed more
three years will be entitled to three weeks paid
ton instead Of weeks under the present provisions of
the bylaws
In our negotiations with the unions had partic-
difficulties and despite which circulated
among our membership there danger of strike,
which would paralyze work within the Supreme Office
You are, sister and brothers, members of the SUI
preme Board, acquainted with working conditions in
to arrive at equitable decision
We generally satisfied with the work of our office
and print shop personnel.
All annual statements were forwarded in proper time
to the states and of Canada in which the Society
operates Preparation Of these statements in the early part
every year. require special work and attention. which all
of U.s. together with office personnel meet without par
ticular difficulty
Fraterna Fund (Natonal-Relief Fund)
The Fraternal Fund consists of the National Relief
Sports Educational and Chldrens Home Funds Every
member contributes cents per month to the NatonaRe
lief Fund cents the Educational Fund and
cents for the maintenance of the Chldrens Home.
During the past several years. the receipts of the Chill
drens Fund have been sufficient to the
regular disbursements and have been fortunate that
surplus built that fund that today have
at disposal of close to 40 thousand dollars to
any possible future deficit
=z-= At last session. you appointed special COM
mttee and authorized it to examine the condition and
entire operation the Chldrens Home, and then to
submit report of its findings to you. The special
mtee performed it's task and you have had the oppor
tunty to study it's report and believe that you will
during the of these meetings. together with the
representatives Of the Chdrens Home be able to make
the necessary decisions in the spirit Of and in conunc-
ton with, the recommendations of the special commit
set out in that report that this branch of the
Croatian Fraternal Union may continue to the
purposes and objectives for which established
The receipts of the Educational Fund adequate
disbursements, we
in that fund which will from time to time to offer
membership and particularly the younger element,
additional entertainment where that is necessary to re-
strengthen the interest of the younger generation
for the Croatian Fraternal Union.
The NatonaRelef Fund, to which every member pays
two cents monthly is likewise in good standing and ade
quately the purposes for which it was intended
At March sessions customarily make dona-
ton out of this fund of certain amount to the American
Red Cross and between sessions Of the Supreme Board the
Executive Board approves contributions to other national
charitable organizations such the funds for the control
and research in tuberculosis cancer heart disease nsu
tions for the aged, mentally ILL., etc.
For this year, in the city of Pittsburgh there
established last October organization known the
United Fund.- which includes all of the organizations
mentioned and henceforth will be asked to give
donation year the United Fund instead of separate
ly to each organization We did that last November for
the current year.
AS you know, have dedicated this years member
ship campaign to Canada and Canadian membership
The campaign of the Canadian Red Cross is currently under
way believe is perfectly proper that approve do
nation to the Canadian Red Cross and take the liberty of
recommending that during membership drive