The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1958-07-11
Editorial
They'll Be Back

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Thanks good Montana citizens the day whe
this states economy be engufed in the downdra of tn
right-to-worker "tster" been delayed yet while
The experience of other states as we'll as Montana
however, that those who would destroy the collective bargain
ing power of have their motto if at frs
you don't succeed try, try again.
securing legislation to shacke Montana labor already
reorganizng and planning for either legislative onslaught
next winter, third initiative effort in 1860
Remember, in 1856 they fell short than $4,000 sigma
In 958, less than $500.
The implication clear Labor and it's friends all people
interested in maintaining high level of prosperity in Montana
must become vgant must take the offensive This
no time to crawl back into the of complacency
organized a long and honorable record
With each passing Montana labor
the full responsibilities of citizenship finds itself
ngly in the forefront of community and campaigns
make our state better place for all of its citizens
Yet all often labor forges the general public
of the many worthwhile things it striving accomplish
How we'll would fare the Community Chest TB associa-
ton March of Dimes other worthwhile community under
takings, without the support of working
speaking through their local unions.
Who it in Montana who leads the fight adequate
rehabilitation program at the State Prison?
Who, the has been mainsay legislative halls
behind educational forces seeking improved financing?
Who has been the principal voice for adequate
pensaton for ndustriay disabled Montanans?
Who has long been the leading proponents of
adequate facilities and institutions?
The record is legion Whatever worthwhile occasion
community state national level organized
and again demonstrated in conclusive fully earning
recognition for good citizenship Yet all too often the of
the people not informed of abors contribution UNIFORMED
of them continue bogeys distortions
by those who would destroy organized and
all the good it has done for members
for the community, the state and the nation
Labor at all levels has the responsibility enghehing the
public must do if it would dispe the doubts which are
the fertile seed bed for those whose Montana
labor IN the type of legal straight the
law in Is other states.
In addition to becoming conscious of the need for
the general public being cut in what labor doing what
course to follow those business profess
sonal people who supported the nowdeceased
proposa The economic life blood many flows from
the purchases YOU and make Are going continue pa
ronzng them just though nothing has happened Or are
going suggest that future they fellow
"right-to-workers" for support?
What about that banker who guard our SAVINGS
socs monthly payment contracts welcomes our union
and personal checking accounts while the time Joins
forces with those who would take ability have
savings, to buy the tme-pay way, etc.?
What about that automobile dealer couldn't very we'll
stay IN business without propoonate UNION
EARNED DOLLARS yet chooses through association or
members of his family to cast his lot with
who would drascaly reduce the money in your
budget for autos, repairs, and gasoline?
Whether they be housing contractors grocery or depart
ment store operators, DOCTORS dentists whatever Joining
he rghtto have they quite af
fImavey that dollars longer welcome in their cash
registers?
TO paglarze the intelligent half of this editorial
staff WHAT Do YOU THINK the proper for union
and their families to follow when they spend those
EARNED DOLLARS in the future?
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