ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1958-05-21

number members who are not entitled to sick ben
efs from our Society and whose old pensions m
ed with the result that they in dire circumstances The
resolution adopted with good intentions, and the
bers of Lodge desirous of Supreme Board taking
action to support the growing demands for passage of ade
quate social security and for the adoption of medical aid
program, such already effect states He
pounded and explained the subject in considerable detail
Brother Bazdarich - agree that this good thing
but would ask if there mi ght not be better to
bout this namely if there not Pennsylvania stronger
and larger organizations than Society," and If these
organizations taking similar action and if then
should lend support which would be of greater effect
than if to undertake the action
Brother Bella In contradiction to Brother Bazdarich
think that start should be made place for stronger
action in the passage of better social security laws for
liberal assistance to the aged who really need this asss
ance. This in way harm Society," but only
help it. He cited action which attempted along
these lines, but which died out
Brother Hnich i think we should adopt resolution
the basis of this resolution of Lodge No. l. and that
be published in the official organ encouragement to
lodges to their senator's and to lend their
Sister Niksc - This is important subject, although
nothing for there has been much talk about social
security and medical aid laws the years. and which
will come some day 50 it is more than desirable that we
take action in this direction.
Brother Borich - Ours is organization made UP of
99o of the poor working class who their old age receive
meager pension $50 month worse The labor unions
fighting social medical security the working
class and ordinary people am member of American
beneficial organization which also working for better
social security.
1t is duty to join this struggle by whatever legal
means at disposal Yes, that this resolution Of
Lodge appear the aednicar for the information of all
lodges and that all take appropriate steps in
cordance with the resolution.
stood have said that agree with this but wondered
there was not better way to effect our aim.
Brother Majetic - am member of the CIO union
which union demanding putting pressure the
lawmakers and the companies for adoption of social
will eventually be adopted for the public demands and
quest it. Maetc made motion that the resolution of Lodge
be printed in the zajedncar
Brother Grasha - am in favor of increasing social
security assistance in favor of medical aid until two
weeks ago. when the Insurance Department held hearings
high and exorbtant that we viii not be able to pay for this
protection, and will have to drop it.
Brother Skrtic Everything said here we'll stated
have nothing to add favor of this resolution which is
anything nothing Anything that can be given under
these laws paying for and have perfect right
to ask for better protection in old disability and sick
Other supreme officers also spoke of the
luton under discussion Brothers Kovacevc Ovcach and
then Mandch who spoke in detail the fraternal
code and how gradual action that direction be under
however that pressure should not be exeed upon
him as president of the Pennsylvania Fratena Congress-
for him to put the upon Congress- which should be
done only at the proper time and under the proper ccu
stances
Brother Vranes When this resolution printed the
attention Of lodges should be called to it, with nstruc
tons for the membership to authorize their officers
bill is pending to Immediately send kilograms their
senators and congressman urging that they vote for such
Next to be taken up resolution from Lodge 32
objecng to the rejection of their resolution for printing
the subject the sale of the DID, erection of
home office building.
Brother Bazdarich obtained the floor and explained
how the adoption of that resolution about and why
the members moved to resentment and dspleasue
the fact that the matter taken lightly wherefore
he believed that the members entitled to expla
nation He put the blame the Croatan Editor Brother
Vukelich.
Brother Vukelich - In addition to this resolution there
number of similar resolutions received and the Ex
ecutve Board ruled while the matter before the dele
for decision by referendum that nothing be published
in the official organ either pro to allow the
delegates to vote without attempt to influence them The
Supreme President Brother Mandch cautioned me- said
Brother Vukech, that should explain that to the lodge
by private letter. but which overlooked doing and admit
that the mine That how the Croatan Section
brought small article in favor of the building of
home office by of older members from Lodge 351
Detroit That small article appeared in the Zajedncar by
error and admit that it should not have but in that
issue there was lengthy article also from member from
Detroit Brother Sudetich against the building and
even against Brother Mandch our Supreme President in
the English Section My Lodge No. 30 does not complain
about that article but only objects to this which pub
shed in the Croatan Section Lodge 80 is my lodge for
was in that lodge at the time elected to this position
and have always considered it my lodge.
/ am sorry this happened, and admit my mistakes
here and ask that my lodge take this into consideration
which did not do intentionally but through
Brother BOrich - Since Brother Vukelich gave such
truthful explanation and regretted the incident think
that Lodge 81 thereby obtained satisfaction
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