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R:ECO:I0DlNG · THE · EElCTl ICAIS.· ERAI VOL. XXXVI WASHINGTON. D. C.. SEPTEMBER, 1937 NO. 9 ¥ -V

"Cooperationis the Key Note of Life Inlsurace."

C. F. CRownER.

The "Union Coopesrative" has paid out in clainmis over six million dollars since organization.

The "Union Cooperative Insurance Associatior I" is a legal reserve institution, incorporated under the strong insurance laws of the District of Columbia, passed by the Congress of the United States.

A group life insurance policy covering the meembers of your Local Union would be a great protection for your members and their families.

Write today.

UNION COOPERATIV E IM PI Ef A L, i~rr A rA 1rI10%h,I INrUUK/%NLr /% JLI" I IV.I'4

G. M. BUGNIAZET, President

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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE Magazine Chat INTERNATIONAL One of the proudest achievements of the JOUnNAL recently was the publication in July of ELECTRICAL WORKERS ANo OPERATORS Hugh Kerwin's creed of labor relations. This extensive arti- PUBLISHED MONTHLY cle-whieh probably outlined more completely the work of the G. M. BIUGNJAZET, Editor, 1200 15th St. N. W., Washington, D.C. Federal Conciliation Service than any other--was prepared with Mr. Kerwin himself. It This Journal will not be held responsible for views expressed by caught the geniality and justice correspndents. of Mr. Kerwin's personality. Before the article was published The first of each month is the closing date; all copy must be in our Mr. Kerwin died and the writing hands on or before. took on peculiar value. More than 200 extra copies of the EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Railroads C. J. AMCGIOGAN JOURNAL were distributed among B reler Ar q. Padu,Vaul, lMinn. Mr. Kerwin's friends andl nerl- Intornationsl President, D. W. TRACY, 1200 15th St., N. W., Washington, INTERNATIONAL bers of his family and by his colleagues in D. C. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL the serie. International Se.rtnrty, G. M. BUG- (ha. M. .AL,$Ln, Chairmnla NIAZT., 1'200 15th St., N. W., Wash- 4919 Cuyler Ave., Chicago, Ill. One of the hopeful develop- iigton. i). C. meats in labor journalism lies in First Di)strit . C. W Woi I D the field of official publications Inlternational Treasurer, W. A. HOCAN, 1517 Third Ave., New York, N. Y. 64 South Sixth Ave.. Mt. Vernon, by the federal Dlepartment of N. Y. Secon d Dinstrict F. .K.,,LR Labor and state depa]tments of 95 Beacon St., Ilyde Park, Mass. labor. The Monthly labor Re- VICE PRESIDENTS Third District MI. P. CODAN view, official publication of the 2104 Law and Finance Bldg.. 429 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. U. S. Department of Labor, has First District E. IfLES just appeared in R. R. 3, London, Ont., a new dress. It Can. Fourth District E wAaro NOTHNACLa has an attractive illustrated Second District CnAs. KgEA'eh 1717 G St., N. W., Washingtor, D. C. lBo C44, l"ynnI Aass cover and a new make-up. It Fifth District - JaME F. Cs:¥Y is more human 5051 MaMitt in its appeal. Third District Ew. F. KloenR Ave. St. Louia, Mo. Surely there is 1200 lLth St., N. W., Washington, no reason why D. C. Sixth District .C. C. GA.R.OS a government publication should 1532 No. Boston St., Tulsa, Okla. Fourth District ARtTHUR {ENNnT be dull and uninteresting. In BoI 241, Youngs.own. Ohio Seventh District C. P. OLiVs fact, they should take the lead 644 Madison St., Denver, Colo. Fifth DLttriet G. X. BARKa' in the humanization of itowl- 16 North 20th St., Birmingham. Ala. Eighth District . J. L. AMcB.m edge. 165 James St.. Labor Sixth Dt.riet M. J. BOYL Temple, 30920 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Ill. Winnipeg, Can. The Labor aml Industry De- Severth District W. L. INOnAM TELEPHONE OPERATORS' partmnent of the 3641 Laughton St., Fort Worth, Texas DEPARTMENT State of Penn- sylvania has also a good record Eighth Dlitriot IL W. BELL Prsidisnt - JULIA O'(CONNO in popularization of knowledge. Box 471, Denvar, Colo. 5 Boylston Place, Boston, Mass. There has recently come to our Ninth District J. SCoTT MILNA Secretary MAry B.A.o 740 ]Paific Bldg. San Francisco, Calif. desk a vivid pamphlet on col- 5 Boylaton Plae Boston, Mass. leetive bargaining, well illustrated with striking black and white drawings. The type of Conten/s Page writing that is charateristic of 3SZ this pamphlet is illustrated in Milk Is 'ond For Babies .... 383 the following paragraph: C:onresionl O A C. I. O. .ranier 385 Resarch W.a. Increase For Local inion. i38 I'assie Force of Industrial Council Great 387 "TODAY the small colonial Linemen Go Out Is Work and Shine As Stars. ISS communities Pointing Way to Modern Organization. . 389 have become great Falling Jahor Hill In Building Construction 390 cities. The town meeting has Uncle CGorge Finds ihmself An Immortal 391 become government through Tracy Conwmmnts On labor Board Decision. 392 representatives elected by bal- National Ekletric i'roducs Company is Union 393 Two New rainl. Children Delight Members. lot-modern political democ- 39S T V A lanel System At Work . . 395 racy. Aiahe.urs Perform Service During Disasters 396 "The eraftman's work bench Editnrial 393 has become a great factory. Womans Wrk ...... 400 Women' Auiliary.. 401 The individual worker cannot C(ou-opratn g Manml acturers . ... 402 bargain as an equal with the Corrpondene...... 405 employer-corporation. Repr,- Carton-After 0 Years ...... 410 sentatires Fraternity UO The Air . 415 elected by a majority In Memnoriam 420 bargain for all the employeea-- Local Union Official Receipts..... 42N modern industrial demoracy." .i

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Senator into Justict Huoo LAFAVyrrE BLACK He will bring to the Supreme Court an intellectual method which places facts above legalities, and hunman lives above sterile tradition. VOl.. X\XXVI ''ASIINGTON, O. C, SEPTEMBER. 1937 NO. V MILK IS FOOD FOR BABIES

OR centuries bread has stood as the "Today the largest middleman doesn't F svmbc olf actual subsistence. Bread handle a riots have drop of it. This great corpora- antIf ilted every revolu- Revolt against high milk prices tion merely finances tion. Bread has been another word for the smaller companies that do the fuod It has come about, however, developing in several states. Labor collecting. preparing as and delivering. it is a super-company men have learnedl more and more about vitally interested. controlling 515 milk companies catrtred the contentsl of food that milk has taken around the country. In some cities these a basic place in men's diet. Milk has subsidiaries of the great corporation con.- come to be regarded as a necessity of trol the milk supply because they sell half life for babies and growing childre,,. prices another cent a quart. This will or more thano hlf of ill the milk bought. Diettitiansdrlerre that a child should "When these big have bring Grade B milk to 13 cents a quart middlemen became so at least one quart of milk a day. powerfful farmers Such an and Grade A to i6." began to wake up. average, however, is far from They started organizing themselves into being atlBi...I Over in New by American children. Jersey parents and tech- 'producers' co-operatives' crs were exercised to sell the milk There are two reasons; or there is one when the New Jersey of their members to the city dealers. In reason with two sides. It is either be- Board of Milk Control raised the price some canes they haven't stopped at that, cause A .rrican wage earners are not of mill to school children. A consumers They have taken on the job of preparing paid enough to buy the milk or the price strike was considered. Members of school and delivering milk to consumers, too. A of milk is generally too high. At this boards proposed that cities set up their produers' co operative in Milwaukee, an- hou- come rumblings in two states of the own pasteurization plant, buy milk direct other in Vermont, market milk all the way revolt against rising milk prices. Those from the falmers and distribute it to the from the farms to consumers. That is two states are New !ork and New Jer- public through cash-and-carry stations. the exception. Mostly they simply bar- sey. No one would put either state down gain for their members with the dealers The animus of this public reaction as a hotbed of radicalism, and yet the for as good a price as they can get. contest that is going forward inl these against higher milk prices is of course These are the organizations of farmers the effect states appears to be basic and searching. upon childhood. for whom milk marketing agreements The New York Times in an issue late That labor is directly involved in any are now being drawn up under the Agri- in August entered quite forcibly into the such contest is obvious. The Interna- cultural Adjustment Act. nilk situation in its editorial columns. tiolal Iahoru Conference maie ia study "If producers can co-operate and share It said: last year called "'Workers' Nutrition and in the returns from their sale of milk Social Policy." The findings of this to dealers, why, asked some consumers PASSED RAISE ON TO CONSUMERS wo-ld study are of deep import. The in- in Minneapolis, cannot consumerl-s co-. "Meanwhile it is instructive to notice vestigators found that large numbers of opilErate to buy from the farmers aind the part played in the recent milk price the working population are inadequately share in the profits of milk distribution? increase by the Rogers-Allen Act, passed nourished. The undernourishment is not These consumers organized the Franklin by the State Legislature last May. That merely due to a world depression, hut the Co-opelative Creamnery which has been act, while it does not directly permit the report goes on to say, "Its primary and runlling successfully for ten years. dealers ecollectively to fix prices for the most inmportant cause is inability to buy 'And so today you find in this country consumer, duoes suspend the anti-combi- the right kinds of foods, especially pro- four systems of milk fistributiol: (1) nation laws to the extent of authorizing lectiw foonds, in the necessary quanti- Farmers selling direct to consumers, producers' asso..tilons to establish 'pro- ties. Low incomes or lack of purehasing mostly in small villages or on, the edges ducel.' bargaining agencies' to negotiate power, are thus the root cause of the in- of big towns. (2) Middlemen buying with *distributrs' bargaining aenies.' adeiuate nutrition of large numbers of from farmers and selling to city con- workers and their families." !omiers. "The producers serving this area (3t Farmers' co-opelatives sell- quickly took advantage of the ims to consumers. (4) Consumers' e- act, or- LOW WAGES CAUSE Operatives buying from farmers ganized their bargaining agencies, and and sell- reached an agreement with the distribu- The report hears ing to any consumer, and dividing profits heavily down upon aorgig its tors at the end of June, granting them this fact. It goes on to say, "When pur- consumer members. "In other countries a cent more a quart. The increase was chasing power is provided for tihe work.- there is still a fifth promptly passed ers through employment kind of milk distribution. Wellington, along by the distributors and adequate New Zealand, on July 1. After long wrangling 'wages, the workers themselves for instance, has no private between tenld to companies the produer.s' and distributors' groups, select the better and mIore nutritive making profits in distributing food- milk. It has its own municipal an August price was fixed for the pro- stuffs and are more amenable to the in- milk com- ducers of $2 fluence pany owned by all the citizens in Wel- a hundredweight. But they of education. It is, therefore, lington. determined to get more Sometime we shall tell the story for September the peisleruce of low-income groups in of milk A few days ago the the ipopulation even of the in Wellington. delegates of 75 most advanced 'But to get back farmers' c-operative marketing organi- countries which is the most important to this country. "In zations unannnimusly voted to shut off the factor determining the existence of mal- our sYstem of marketing the im- New York porant thing is price The price to the City milk supply unless the nutrition." farmer, to the fleW price was boosted to $2.40 a hundred- railroad and truck com- The Depar.tment of Agriculture has in- panies, weight. The distributors then agreed to labor, to banks that supply to formed the public in regard to this situa- capital, to manufacturers pay them $2.35. of supplies, and Now the distributors tion in respect to milk control by private so an down the lis till you get to the have passed this on by raising their Comlanies: price to .onsurmers. 384 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1987

"How is the price to the farmer to Milk companies resent charges that surplus of domestic milk in a country products be fixed? The answer to that question they are profiteering in milk and kept where such a quantity of milk be understood with- would be fairly simple if there were al- figures over a period of years and believe is imported-annot is not excessive. Their out some knowledge of the general back- ways the same amount of milk produced that the profit figures on the milk dollar are as follows: ground. and the same amount of milk consumed. 48.08 cents to the farmer for milk. Milk is distributed largely by pro- And if all the milk produced were bought 26.63 cents, to employees for wages. ducers who are their own retailers-or as fluid milk, and not as butter or cheese 20.25 cents for transportation and op- by retailers who only have distributing or some other by-product. The price to eration. plants in cities and towns-or by retail- figure the farmer would then be a simple taxes, insurance, adver- ers who have country depots where they between farmers 3.43 cents for arrived at by bargaining tising. collect and process their milk into prod- and dealers. But milk prices are much field the 0,23 cents for executive salaries. nets. In the retail distributive more complicated than that. co-operative societies have had 1.38 cents net profit to Sheffield's. industrial "Take the price of fluid milk. Prob- Whether there can be any saving in the a remarkable growth since 1919. driven along ably sometime you have price of milk to the consumer which From 1922 to 1933 anattemptwasmede a fairly level road that rises steadily but more babies to have the to straighten out the milk marketing sit- you've would enable rather evenly, and off to the side needed product probably depends on sav- uation in London and other largely pop- seen a long chain of hills or mountains ings in distribution. This makes more ulated centers, through contracts drawn with every so often great peaks followed interesting the story of how the co- up between a permanent joint milk com- by valleys, one after the other. operators in England have solved the mittee representing producers and other "That's the way a picture of milk con- distribution problem. organizations of distributors and manu- sumption in fluid form and total milk Most of us think of England as an facturvers. production over a period of years would industrial country, manufacturing goods Difficulties arose. Agreements were wlook.In the foreground is a fairly level for export and importing most of its not universally accepted in practice by road, rising just slightly. That's con- food supply. Yet, like other countries, many producers and distributors. Man- sumption. In the background is the it, too, has an agricultural problem. ufacturers of milk products were not mountain range of total milk production In particular, it has a dairy industry provided with milk at prices low enough with peaks appearing quite regularly in problem. to enable them to compete with imported May and June. Those are the months For a decade and more England has milk products. As a result, they sold when the grass is greenest and cows pro- made efforts to solve its milk problem. their milk for fluid consumption at cut duce the most. The valleys come in Oc- Its latest attempt is the "milk scheme." prices instead of manufacturing it. In tober and November, when cows produce About a quarter of a million farmers England the fluid milk market is domi- least. in England and Wales produce milk for nant-and milk products are a secondary 'If a milk dealer has a fairly steady sale. With the fall in the prices of other consideration. demand for bottled milk from his custo- agricuItural products, an increasing Other factors came into play. One mers, he must be sure of a steady supply, number of farmers have turned to milk was the increasing use of motor trans- or else his customers won't buy from him production in an effort to make their portation. New producer-retailers and and he will have to go out of business. living. independent creameries and factories Your milk dealer isn't in business just In the year 1930-31, 949 million gal- were able to bring their supplies of fluid for fun or for humanitarian reasons. lons of milk were sold off the farms--and milk into local markets and undercut He must make profits. And so to ensure yet the actual consumption of fluid milk pries. 730 mil- sufficient supplies which would make pos- amounted to between 07 and 1923-31 producers' prices for of the remainder was During sible any profits he makes contracts with lion gallons. Part fell about 15 per cent, as com- his cream and fluid milk farmers for enough milk to supply manufactured into butter, pared with the fall of 6 per cent in retail cows are producing milk products. Many millions of trade even when other prices. Milk prices to consumers held least In doing this he finds he will have gallons were "surplus milk"'--mnilk in ex- than prices of sold to con- their ground much better more than be can sell in bottles during cess of the amount usually dropped about 24 per form. other foods, which the big milk production season. He gets sumers in any cent. Average margins between pro- amount by manufactur- With so much milk available, consump- rid of this extra ducers and consumers remained almost ing it into by-products, such as butter tion should have increased greatly-but relatively as consumer the daily stable, increasing or cheese or ice cream or canned milk. that didn't happen. In fact, prices fell off. consumption of fluid milk is lower than "Now the price a milk dealer can get To add to the difficulties, consumption for milk and its by-products from con- in many other countries. It falls between one-third and two-fifths of a pint of milk in England and Wales is re- sumers is the major factor determining because they are beer and tea the raw per capita. stricted what be pays to farmers for drinking countries. Then, too, criticisms milk. Since he gets different prices for Surprisingly enough, in 1930-31 Eng- and Wales imported four and three- by the medical profession of the handling fluid milk and for the by-products of land contributed to fourths times as much manufactured of milk as unsafe have milk he wants to pay farmers different block greater consumption. prices, depending on the use he makes milk products as they produced. But Continued on page 427) of that milk." this situation-one in which there is a The Evolution of a Lamp Post, by I. B. E. W. Amateur.

he photogrphs woas p for Memer 1. L. Sullivan. L. U. No. IM, New OrlnaL September, 1937 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 385 Confessions of a C. I. O. Organizer

a reputation strikes; they may have thought they The Forum Magaine has own battle, as we did publication of mnter- were fighting their for non-sensational "Forum Magazine," with wide to sell them this idea, but issue it all in our power proetlie articles. In its August for an ambitious published "I Am a Labor Organizer, In- reputation for probity, pub- they were really fighting group of men. This group, side the C. I. O?" by Anonymous. It lishes eandid statement of a but small describes the author thus: "The Anony- through the struggles and privations of leader of Committee on Industrial thousands of other men, as well author of 'I An a Labor Organizer, many ,,,,mous to the taking into consideration all the persons Organization. as their families, is loonkiug ahead when it will have built who might find grievances in what he has day in the future to say, very understandingly does not a strong labor empire or dictatorship of the American peo- wish to tell anything more about himself. it is their turn. For a while theyy ate it up under the very eyes .accrd with its We feel safe in mentioning, however, that but lately they seem to be tiringg of their pile, who will not be in ethics or principles. he isa high-school graduate and has bargain, and, as sit-downs are more and lived in Detroit, Mich., for many years." more being frowned upon by th,e general The article may be taken a, truthful and public, we will have to go into our huddle "No doubt the reader will be interested authelti. It vividly exposes the high- and figure out some new stunt that will in the type of people that we are selling pressure orglzinlg tactics of the C. I. keep the members' interest alive-the new this extensive labor program to and the 0.; its aims to estabish a dictatorship, ones clamoring for admission the old kind of argument we are using. For the its fusion with Communists; its ir,- unes r.gularly sending in their dues. majority I will say that they are anxious sponsibility. Coming fronm the source it to fly our flag and that they really feel does, the ELELCTRICAL WORKERS'L JOURNAL "We are accused of harbor ing corn- sincere in their enthusiasm. Many have -epublishes generousa xcrpts from this munism in our ranks. We don't deny never before belonged to a union, espe- imnportaont document by epress pemius- this. We are, we figure, an economic cially the younger men and wonlOn, and sion of the Forum Magazine. movement--not religious, rati ii, or po- it is a new and exciting experience for litical--and we welcome anyone to mem- them. They are easily sold, especially first g ained confidence and pres- bership as long as he agrees to support the workers in the lower brackets who tige among my fellow workers our stand and pay his dues regularly. have no trades and about the same simply because I possessed the amount of education. We realize that loudest voice and had a militant deport- "What are our aims? I su ippose all this group will in all probability cause ment to back up the voice. organizers are working, the s:ame as I, us the most trouble, once it has become to advance themselves as far as possible really union conscious, and may want to "Our method, the vertical union as op- in the movement, not caring minuch whom commit acts of violence against employ- posed to the craft, helps us a great deal they help or hurt. The real aim back er5 that even we could not condone; but also, as we ean take everybody en masse of all the money and effort that the for the present we are centering our --sweepers, truckers, toolmakers, metal C. I. O. is expending is to buliId a labor thoughts on organization rather than fu- men-throw them all into one common empire with John L. Lewis at its helm, ture trouble or policy. With the older trades pot, and let them decide their problems to control both labor and ind ustry. In workers and especially those with as a class rather than as a craft. We are this the C. i. 0. recognizes noI human and education, the sledding is tougher, doing much to create, if nothing else, a right. Men were badly exploit ed in both but we manage to bring a majority into class consciousness of the laboring peo- the recent General Motors andI Chrysler the fold and feel secure in the thought pie, who now are beginning to feel that in time we will have them all, just as important and necessary in in spite of any objections they may the general scheme as the business raise. and middle class of American "Most of the large group we have citizens. already organized are, to put it frankly, lacking sufficient educa- "Lately, as the reader is aware, tion to see through the planI of the we have resorted to the sit-down FORM- cc-. C. I O. The smarter ones, (and in tactics, and that they work and can each group or department can usu- close an industry down tight can ally be found one or more bright be verified by reading any news- 0rgusz4 boys who refuse to take our talk at paper of the past few months. its face value and want to analyze This is really force and is a viola- it a little) we put to work. We reasoning tion of property rights, which is I An aIIlIltar Orgnnl nrr attack this problem by against the law-but we recognize .tN~' pI that men, like women, enjoy praise the law only as long as it doesn't and esteem. So we pat them on and tell them how smart interfere with our plans; after that lt* N ¥Vp.. ay o.rIi thi hail the backs buy we ignore it. This sit-down method we think they are-maybe them a meal or a few beers-and makes it plain to management that ThSnc Vln enfUsewil forces are very strong, and thereby make staunch supporters our who would, if necessary, sell our that is the objective we are striving allidethy?~ in Hades. We always make for-reognition. That the men W", I policies are exploited to make John L. '~'' Oiit a rule when attending meetings and Lewis, director of the C. 1. O., a of locals already igaunized .. ~.,. I .functioning, to single these men bigger man in the automobile in- I W a-n--44 p . "l* out and if possible talk to them dustry doer not cause us organizers -~ We' S a n . -I A ,'. f sleep I*"~* ~ for a short time. It lankus their to lose any of what valuable or more we are able to obtain. We don't chests swell, before 500 have to sit in the plants-urs is W.. a* - r- 'r -*e #4. of their fellow workers, to appear the boys and point on intimate termns with the organ- but to encourage praise, which that American industrialists izer. So they get our out cost us anything. and we have been sitting down on labor doesn't now for a long period of years, so (Continued on page 2s) 386 The Journal of Eleetrical Workers and Operators September, 1987 Research Wins Increase for Local Union

OF the scores of local unions which "Co-operation is an art not m0ake annual reports to be had to the re- merely by wishing search department of the I. Local No. 26, Washington, D. C., for it. It is not R B. static but a dynamic art and one that E. W., based on weekly reports, Local makes presentation to Council demands intelligence, honesty of purpose Union No. 26, Washington, D. C., has on industrial Relations. Wages been most competent. Reports and just as constant attention as any from other department Local Union No. 26 are advanced. of the activities of acurate, com- both the union and plete and timely. They the employers. If go back to the the profession of a desire beginning of the research for co-operotion reportings by made by both the parties to this dispute unions. at the hearing "A fair wage, in the opinion of the is genuine, then the results Late in July L. U. No. 26 appeared will be immediate and surprising. Co- before the Council on Industrial Rela- council, is one which upon assumption based on statistics as to the duration of operation on the basis of sympathetic tions in New York City and presented understanding on the part of each, of the its case in a request for an increase in employment will satisfy as nearly as possible all the workers' needs. The ade- problems of the other, will begin to reveal wages from $1.65 to $1.80 an hour. The vistas of profitable relationships hitherto reluest was granted by the council prin- quacy of the wage to satisfy all of the workers' needs is regulated by the cost of undreamed of. You will discover that cipally upon the accurate research in- most of your real interests are held in formation presented by reprersentatives living and will vary with the fluctuating of purchasing common. Common interests demand or- Local Union No. 26. The representatives power of the dollar. Em- bodlied in that statement is the principle ganization. Organization demands direc- were C. F. Preller, Harry Korab and Na- tion. Direction demands conference: and than McKnew. Mention should be given upon which the council has reached its decision on the Detroit dispute." conference demands rational compromise. also to O. H. Ross, financial secretary of Compromise demands self-subordination. "The council views with disfavor sud- the union, who is responsible for the care- and self-subordination demands individual ful keeping of the records. So accurate den changes in wages, as unfair to employers on account of contract commit courage of the highest order." and so voluminous are the records of That the cost of ments. The council likewise, and for living is constantly Local Union No. 26 that they are able to higher in Washington than in 58 other trace the hoursworked on any given job, the same reason, discourages retroactive wage advances, unless cities in tho United States has rcently to check these hours against payrolls and requested by both been revealed disputants. The council reserves the by H. L. Hopkins, Federal to arrive at the amount charged by the Works Progress Administrator. His re- contractor per hour. Favorable comment right, however, to render decisions making sudden changes, or retroactive port shows that the four-person family in was made upon the presentation of Local the city of Washington must have an changes, or both, if in special cases Union No. 26 by council members. the annual income of $1,415. facts appear to warrant such action. This is higher Local Union No, 26 has made frequent than the city of New York where the reports to the International Office to the "Industrial enterprise as a source of estimate for the same family livelihood is $1,375 a effect that they have found their research for both employer and em- year. This figure must be regarded as a data of unexpected value in rotating ployee should be so conducted that due minimum. consideration It has nothing to do with the work during unemployed periods and in is given to the situation fair standard set up by the Council on of all persons dependent giving justice to their members in such upon it. Industrial Relations. The city of Wash- a situation. "Efficient production in conjunction ington is at the top of Mr. with Hopkins' list. adequate wages is essential to sue- The city of Mobile, Ala., is at the bottom WAGE PRINCIPLE STATED essful industry. Arbitrary restriction with $1,130. On the maintenance level of output below reasonable standards is the monthly income in Washington must The Council on Industrial Relations is harmful to the interest of wage earners, an adjudicating be $117. In New York, however, the body of established repu- employers and the public and should not monthly tation made up of equal members of em- income need only be $114. be permitted. Industry, efficiency and The maintenance budget used to com- ployers and unionists in the electrical initiative whenever found, should be en- construction industry. Among the coun- pute living costs was built for the four- couraged and adequately rewarded, while person cil's principles the following are of family of a manual worker, con- indolence and indifference should be sisting of the worker, his wife, a son, 13 interest: condemned. (Continued on page 44r)

Research Report of Hours Worked in 1936 L. U.· NO. .H,WASHINGTON, D. C-WH]UMTN ONLY-40-ROUfU WEEK 0 $1.155 PER HOUR

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE No. of wiremen members -.....-. . ...285 2u5 7 28nU8 FUll timeI.------...... 30 42 §i 76 86 164 Part time ------175 15 176 184 8 Out .-...... -- ..-.--.-. -0 ... 87 014 13 No. KiRd of Work oo Total N.N o. al No. Toal No. rotail No. Total No. Tol Noun o HOURSHUIHour. of four of It0~$H.,. of floars o lo.,s M"n Worked M Workeen r WorkedMen Men Worked Men Wre M. Worked ~~Uillen~~~Menore tine~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~lJ Worke

hdl ork factoy wer-...... -...-..---...----- ,- .1 Z .1.640 13 .3 Hall orfactoye Sutn ------7 M2 1 M9 6 S'S 7 M54 lB 1,9 11 2,005 Commercial light -ng….-....-.-... 102 11,6 N9 9109 114 11.715 133 14.47 155 22.53 1I 22',000 NMe house vri --- 1- 2,0 22 iSS? 35 .445 a8 57$ U .o.e...t...a.dre.ar.. 31 N0 3,214 33 33 40 I.0 fi Fixture work…-...... ~~~~~:::~g~~,~~~r:::::::I::::::I::I Od 4,873 M7 4U0 15 1,925 Telhones. bells, sign-als....-. ..ii ...... i 13 1,452 ii 1,07' i 1,330 JO 2.06 iI It Ealecti slgmobt...... --signs…--~~~~~~~~_... ShoD work ------2 41-- Jobbn wor k…------0 1.321 17 1,124 M8 mgS I ~ ~ ii i AU other… .... 7 1.2 ...... 7 9 70 M , 94 ...... 0 1.004 oo6a Total soea each month.. - -3119-... .. 20.20-9 W,20 31·962I 4370 40. Specimen of report by L. U. No. 26, Washington, to Research Department. September, 1937 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 387 Passive Force of Industrial Council Great By L, K. COMSTOCK, Chairman, Council on Industrial Relations

Note: When Chairman Comtoy) parity and creates additional difficulty for of union labor in securing busi- speaks on matters of arbitralionout o More cases are settled locally be- employers his years of distinguished service, he i ness. This argument superficially seems But factually the increased dis- heard glaodly. Chairman Comnstock i cause of council's influence than sound. considr,ed an authority the Unite4 get to council. Accumulative ex- parity between union and non-union wages is temporary and not of great eco- Staten and the world in arbitral proced perience valuable. u, iHeis one of the Jo.. dorn of th nomic importance. Union labor claims Cotrail Rn !nduetialRelations, and ha superiority in both skill and production been its ehaiiman since is iception. over non-union labor. In general this of fairness blurrid by long and tedious claim can be substantiated. This fact N the June issue oi the JOURNAL, then diiscussion s, dei..nding at times to the creates a selling argument for the em- 'appeareTd a timely article on the Coun levels of wrangling and acrimonious ployer of union labor and this fact plus cil on Industrial Relations for thi debate. better managerial ability on the part of Electrical Construction Industry-- Reference to the council offers a do- the union employer should account for The salient facts were set forth any differential between the union in plain, understandable language, ARBITRATI(2N and non-union wage. In so far as and neei no particular amplifica- the sperior of skill of union labor coupled with superior selling and tion- managerial ability of the union em- But every enterprise having to ployer overoea.es the wage differ- do witll people and groups carries ential, the higher wage of union with it certain implications which labor is justified from the point of are elusive anl difficult to reduce view of econoamis. to definite terms. Such implica- p SAVES STRIKE LOSSES tions often make for success or If the better skill and the better failure. There is one implication growing out of council procedure production of anion labor are not selling that deserves some attention and present and if the superior need not defy expression in lan- and managerial ability on the part guage. I of the union employer are not in Nearly every dispute arising out evi.ence, then from the point of of the relations between spokesmen view of economics the wage diflfer- for the union and their employers ential] is not justified. I The council has been the means has a week side and a strong side; i sums of money to sometimes the union's argument is or savin large inherently the stronger and some- both employer and employee by de- times the employer's argument is ciding disputes without resort to I strikes. Sometimes the couneil's in- the stronger. Many times one side the other clearly sees the weak- flueIce hias been a silent influence, or and sometimes it has been an active ness in its case. If the agreement 4 U- influence; but in either case, the then in force between the two sides requires submission of the dispute industry has profited greatly in a to the council, the aide withl the A pecuniary way. Not only has the tj weak case objects and by some 4 lb industry profited financially, but it means or other persuades the has gained all enormous benefit, no in terms stronger party to settle the dispute less important, measured at home without recourse to the of good-will and co-operation. I Good-will thus created, will be council, knowing full well that aub- mission of the dispute to the coun- the instrument by which what has com- oil wilt reveal with pitiless publicity been given up now--by way of all of tile weak spots in their argu- promise-will be returned two-fold, ments. The dispute under such perhaps ten-fold, at some nearby conditions is settled locally and future time, either in kind or in quite amicably. Thus is accom- smoother relations. Such an atti- H artist ude not only envisions the great plished one of the less obvious ETnbiemti symbols of arbitration a, coneeived by an functions of the council. But the tor the Pennsylvania Department of Labor. common objective of employer and more obvious functions of the coun- employee, but if long enough per- cii are reserved for such cases as do ni t cent and dignified way out andi a very sisted in, makes that objective a reality. That objective is continuous produc- yield to local discussion and argument. acceptable method of saving self respect. One of the mlost outstanding advan- tion, continuous wages, continuous good LEGITIMATE FACE SAVER comes from hearing feeling, and a constantly increasing tages of the council standard of living. Then there is another type of serv and disc.l.eing many cases. Most of them rendered by the council. When tu fit into a common pattern, which in per- CAUSE OF DISPUTES parties to a dispute have discussed a id spetive becomes quite visible to the There is no magic formula for deter- argued over the issues between them arnd members of the council. To he sure each mining aidequate wages, reasonable hours have reached that state of mind whk h case differs from all the others in detail, of work, or satisfactory conditions of permits of no giving of ground, no matt er but the common pattern is visible employment. Differenceso ofopinion on how slight, out of pride, or fear of theose through the details. these matters arise in discussions between whom the parties represent, the countcil Most employers object to any rise in employers and employees, and very often ofters a sure refuge; they accept tl he wages where open shop labor is plentiful. the result has been the calling of a strike judgment of the council, a judgment th;at The argument runs that raising wages until satisfactory terms could be reached. either would have accepted had their already higher than open shop wages has Of the 2,156 strikes in the United nerves not been strained, or their sen se the effect of creating a still greater dis- (Continued on page 4) 388 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1937 Linemen Go Out to Work and Shine As Stars

ONE morning three linemen of Los "It seems somewhat presumptuous for Angeles, members of the I. B. Now it can be told. Who did the me to criticize the work of a writer of E. W., received a call to go to such outstanding Warner's ability as the author of lot in Hollywood to erect some hot work in the stirring film, 'Slim,' but I will do transmission the best I can and towers. To these three "Slim"? will answer the four questions you make young climbers it was just another job- in order to the best of my ability. all in a day's work. They wound up the "1., Is it a true old Ford and reported duly on the picture of linemen's job, lives as you know them? Yes. Finally the properties were ready but "We are not actors. We're out here to the "2. Does the young author know the men were not discharged. They hung do line work." jargon on and when of the lineman's life? He er- Pat O'Brien and Henry "Just the same we have had complniets tainly seems ti. Fonds--two buckaroo linemen in the suc- in our office that you are being mugged "3. Are the characters cessful film, "Slim"--ame overdrawn or on to the lot, as stand-ins for O'Brien and Fonda." are they true to life ? The the three unio linJmen grinned and characters are "Who?" so true to life that they might apply to said: "Al last w, at,, iu the movies, The matter was finally adjusted friends of Bud." They thought by the mine in the craft at present or it was a joke, but studio's consent to pay the actor linemen to others they were in the movies more who have passed on. than they $32.00 a day-the regular standard scale "4, Does the knew. author really know the for stand-ins. lineman's job? The author seems to have One morning a representative of the And that is how it happened that in an amazing all-round knowledge of the International President appeared on the the crackling hot wire scenes of the suc- game even down to the finest details. lot. This conversation took place. cessful film, "Slim," honest to God union "Take the chief character, 'Slim,' I "Say, you bozos, what are you doing linemen are the heroes. Perhaps that is have just been renewing here? This my friendship is the first time I have ever the reason also that the film, "Slim," with an acquaintance, after a lapse of known linemen to scab on the job." caught the spirit of William Wister 19 years, and his life closely parallels "What do you mean, scab?" Haines' novel, reviewed in the Etc- that of 'Slim,' but goes further. Like "I mean what I say. Don't you knlow TRICAL WORIaSB' JOUR]NAL in October, 'Slim,' he had very little education you fellows and are scabbing on the actor's 1934, by Shappie, our lineman author. he quit the drudgery of hired men on a job?" At that time Shappie said: (Continued on pe 423)

TWO MOE CAUGHT SO UO- OF THE BMEATH-TAKING ARDOURS OF T LIZMAN'S J30r September, 1937 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 889 Pointing Way to Modern Organization

GREAT new en-operative unit of noeuvres represented a virtual delimiting union iss attracting widespread at- of Equity's influence in the entertainment tention in the amusement field. Amusement unions make sane field. Such a suggestion was vigorously This new unit is built on the federation and constructive adjustment to denied by Mr. Thoimon, who insisted idea and resembles in structure the co- new conditions without mob psy- that any sinister desire to dictate to operating character of the railroad unions Equity-to 'drop the pilot,' as it were- in the railroad field or the building trades chology or internecine warfare. was farthest from the Guild's friendly unions in the building field. The new ar- Landmark in union development. mind. He was also careful to remind that rangemnts were worked out recently A. F. of L. affiliates. Equity is and always will be autonomous without friction or controversy and in its field, just as the Guild and other mark a great victory for the A. F. of L. affiliates will be in theirs. Mr. Gilimmre, type of organization. The co-.opertiiing foo, scouted the dark implication and unions are: hailed the recent negottiatins as a 'mile- "As tile result of ncgotitions which stone' in Equity's history. 1 began when Mr ihonson and other Guild Assmoiated Acirrs ai Artistes of "The situation might be regarded. to America (Parent Organization) replresentativs citn, East recently and which ended ony. a few ago, it was de- Mr. Gilmnore's way of thikinig, as analo- Screen Actors Guild gous to the British Empire. Actors Equity cided, hobwever, thint the best way to meet empire,' said he, American Federation of Radio the slightly enrilrasring situation and "'All parts of that Artists to strngthe.n the h.ands of all concerned 'have autonomy. No one part ever Rues- was to emphasize the Four A's as the tlios or a ttmnipts to dictate the internal The last named organization is affairs of another. And yet they the new-comer in the field and all foin the British Empire. They numbers Lawrence Tibbett, Eddie fly to its defense if it is attacked. Cantor, Jaseha Heifetz, Dick Pow- They stand shoulder to shoulder in ell and Grace Moore on its board critical times The analogy fails, of directors. Because of the well- of cou.r.e. in thit the British Em- known artists connected with the pire has a large fleet, a large po- union mnovement in the amus.lelet tential army, and the Four A's has field, the new organization has at- none. But, in any case, the success traeted unusual attention from the of the whole depends mainly upon general public. It is believed that good will. And that will be my job: further ooperatiotn will be worked to e.e.te good-will.' out as between the American Fed- "Ihldeed, the entire progression eration of Musicians, the Interna- of growth and change in the Four tional Alliance of Theatrical Stage A's shailpes up as a natural develop- Employees and the International nient toward the eventuality men- Brotherhood of Eletrical Wlorkers. tioned within the past few day,- Bosley Crowther, writin in the that of one vast organization with- New York Timnes, declares: ii tihe ilmuselent industry which "Then, in 1933, there was started would include not only the Four As in IIollywood the independent with its affiliates but all the other Screen Actors' Guild, whilhl, when important labor unions such as the it showed sufficient evilene of Itenatio.nalo Alliance of Theatri- strength and organizational ability, cal Stage Employees (the stage- was recognized and authorized by hiaiids uniun), the Amlerican Fed- Equity to have jurisdiction over eration of Musicians, etc., which the motion picture enterltainers, cover the entire field. At present This recognition was backed up by such an organization, its scope and considerable material support-- pussibilities, is only vaguely con- particularly when Equity threat- ceived. But it is definitely in the ened suspension from its own ranks mindsi of those gentlemen who have of 24 prominent actors, then work- beern toiling through conferences ing in the motion pictures, iniess ROBERT MONTGOMERY these hot days. And it may be put they joined the Screen Actors' He Loads the Lusty Uaiuon or Sreen Actors down as a virtual certainty. Guild. And thus the eventual ac- "Nor is ally particular clairvoy- complishment by the Guild last May of 'international' of its various affiliates, once reqilireil to fis.ern the reson for recognition from the fim producers- to establish more firmly its position as a such an intention. Indeed, Mr. Gillmore which recognition naturally put it in a sort of tactical representative of all its and Mr. Thomson are perfectly frank in A's, the I. A. T. powerful position--was partially due to unions and to name Mr. Gilimore (already iladmitting it. The Four the A. F. of M. and all the other the assistance given it by Equity, its president) as it. executive director S. E., for a five-year period. All of these things strong unions within the amusement in- "However, the sudden emergence of were done. dustry ale stanehly A. F. of L. And, with the Screen Actors Guild as a force chal- "Furthermore. a charter was issued the C. 1. 0. making strides in ether indus- lenged the dominance of Equity in the by the Four A's to a new and autonomous tries, these unions consider it the better Four A's, because the nunmrieal strength affliate to be known as the American part of wisdom to bulwark themselves of the Guild is nuch greater than that of Federation of Radio Artists, which will against any possible encroachments be- Equity. (Kenneth Thomson, executive have the authority to organize all enter- fore a threat is made. In other words, secretary of the Guild and a large con- tainers in the radio industry-thus re- they hlave actually envisioned an indus- tributor to its success, stated the other trial organization with its conceivable day that his organization has 11,000 paid- moving from Equity's difficult responsi- up members; Mr. Gillmore estimated that bility the task of bringing these folk into benefits but without its vertical Equity had 3,300 at its last dues period.) a union. implications. And so the Guild was in a position to take '"Now, the suggestion was heard in "And there-for the present-the nat- over the Four A's from Equity. some quarters that all of these ma- ter rests." 390 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1937 Falling Labor Bill in Building Construction B USINESS in the building construe- per cent. In Dallas, Texas, they were B tiut field is better. Many local Silent, invisible revolution taking only 26 per cent. They were relatively unions are rcquiesting restoration place in great industry. Should higher in other cities. of wage cuts or asking for wage in- Government experts have discovered creases. It is essential at this time that make raises easier. that in Great Britain in 1928 three-room a correct picture of the relationships be- parlor cottages showed about the same tween wages and other items in the con- ratio as between materials and labor struction bill be grasped. A kind of in- and esleciailly electrical workers seeking costs; that is, material costs, 69 per cent; visible, silent revolution is apparently an adjustment of vage rates, but have labor costs, 32 per cent. Labor's share taking place in building construction. great signilficance or prospective home of the construction dollar is now appre- This is due either to owners and especiallyfor home owners ciably less than it was in 1929. If the 1. The use of more fabricated mate- who will operate under the new housing trend continues, the average labor bill can rials from factories; or act when it goes into operation. well be placed at 33 per cent. 2. The use of more machines on the As early as October, 1932, the Monthly As early as January, this year, the Labor Review of the U. S. Department job; or ELECTRICAL WORKERS JOURNAL was point- 3.A tremendous manipulated up- of Labor mad.e a study of building costs ing out this trend. The foregoing facts in thrust of prices and materials; or 15 cities. The results of this important have merely taken up the story where it 4. A greatly increased efficiency on the study are: was left off in January. Our January ar- part of workers. A;gtoriol Labor tidle was definitive. It gave Cotta Coat. elaborate For a long period in the construction Atlanta (;a- ..... 70.1 29.9 statistics gathered from reliable sources cycle wages and materials ran neck and Boston, M*ss 56.9 43.1 to show the trend downward in the labor neck as to cost. Chicago, III ...... 65.1 34.9 hill. Matlriala Lahor Dallas, Texas ...... 74.0 26.0 Duluth, Mina. ._ 66.3 33.7 Housing and 1924 to 1930 ..... - . 60% 50% Indianapolis, lad. . _..... 59.7 40.3 the Business 1930 to 10936-- .. 63% 87% Little Rock, Ark... 67,7 32.3 Cycle 1987 .....------66% 33% New Orleans, La...... 69.4 30.6 Before the war, building was left al- New York, N. Y..__.. 59.6 40.4 most wholly to the free play of economic These relationships are not guesses but Roanoke, Vs...... 64.1 36.9 forces. It did not follow a course par- are based upon a study of actual building Saginaw, Mich....- 66.6 83.5 allel with economic fluctuations in gel- 37.0 costs made by experts in different sec- St. Louis, No...... 63.0 eral, but moved in accordance with tions of the country, including 15 cities Salt Lake City, Utah . 65.6 34.4 Seattle, Wash .... 57.5 42.5 special laws, becoming, as it were, a as far apart as Atlanta and Trenton, Dal- Trenton, N, ...... 69.0 41.0 compensating factor in relation to the las and Boston. A summary of these market as a whole. Since the war, how- studies indicates some surprising conclu- It is to be noted that in Atlanta. Ga., ever, subjected as it has been to the SiOJIS. labor costs in this study were only 29.9 intervention of public authorities, it has 1. Multiple building greatly re- tended to follow the general curve duces cost to individual home own- of economic activity, ers. A house built by an individual The housing problem has a two- for himself will run 25 per cent fold aspect. In the first place, higher usually than the cost to housing is one of the most elemen- mass builders who erect a large tary needs of mankind, and the way group of housedt in which any nation meets that 2. Building costs are generally need profoundly affects the whole on the up. They reached a low in of its moral, social and health 1933, but since that time have standards. This makes the prob- increased between 20 and 30 per lem of providing good and suffi- cent. cient dwellings, especially for the 3. Wholesale prices of materials masses, one of first-rate impor- have taken a larger jump than total tance, which any social policy has building costs indicate. Since 1932 to tackle. Secondly, within the wholesale prices of building ma- framework of the capitalist sys- terials have increased between 30 tem the existing supply of houses and 35 per cent, and the building of new houses are 4. Outlays for building materials involved, both separately and to- usually constitute from 60 to 65 per gether, in a network of market re cent of the cost of the structure, lations which have extfraordinarily and from 40 to 45 per cent of the far-reaching ramifications. The total cost of the home to home building of dwelling houses, for e- owner, including land. ample, represents only one compon- 5. It is increased prices of build- ent of the whole building market; ing materials which no doubt ac- in highly industrialized countries count for a large share in this in- its share is estimated to average crease; that is, about two-thirds of only one-third of the whole. The the increased cost of residential production of building materials is structures. subject to market variations and 6. Individual items in the ma- the measures taken to influence this terial bill show some surprising market. The financing of house vagaries. For instance, yellow pine. building is dependent on conditions Douglas fir and plaster are from on the capital market, which it in- 20 to 30 per cent higher than they fluences in its turn. There is a were during the building boom of separate "market" for particular the 1920's, Cement, steel and brick types of dwelling, and so forth. exceed 1929 levels in price. JACK HVRST The fact that house building These figures not only have sig- PreI:dent, Cincinnati Tradesand Labor AsSembly. forms at once a factor in the corn- nificane for building g yeomanave service in organ'lion of the Cros ley tradesmen He Radio phlant. (Continued on page c) c -- I --- I --- , - I· - _ __ ap;umoeir, lja7 IThe Journal of Electrical Workers ad Operators 891 Uncle George Finds Himself an Immortal in he gave his body to that heroic effort. T HEYGeorge call in,, Washington, Senator Norris They speakUncle Living statesman finds himself The biography is a good history of that of him affilectionately but also with struggle but its a good deal of awe-a good shortcoming is that it dteal as they subject of forceful biography. does not tell much about George Norris, speak of Uncle Sam. the inner man, what he felt and what he dreamed. It is epic rather than psycho- by the people of Nebraska logical. It lays no proper emphasis on the and sent back to the Senate tremendous competency of the man. to entilnue his titanic work George Norris is probably the best par- in behalf of the democratic liamentarian ever to sit in the Halls of principe . Congress. He is a civil technician. He This record has now been knows enough of the workings of men recldaimed from ohscurity by in groups and enough of the machinery two yrlnl writers by the of Congress to understand just when to names of Richard L. Neu- apply presure to get needed results. He berger and Stephen B. Kahn beat the powerful Joe Cannon, the czar and put into a biography of the House of Representatives, because called "Integrity," published he knew better than Joe Cannon men's by the Vanguard Press. psychology and the parliamentary ma- These young fellows do not chinery of the House. He got through always write with the skill the TVA bills in Congress because he of professional writers, but knew how to handle the mrechsnihs of they write wiLth sineerity the Senate. and they manage to get The young writers do not miss a record something of the breathless of the counrge of the man, nor his in- struggle of George Norris vincible patience; nor do they miss his life into their narrative. sweetness of temper. It made him a warrior The biography becomes a without hatred. It is pleasant to record that doeumentative history of here is a bi- one of the most interesting og.lphy-a nonument -to a real states- periids of American lif--a man published before the man's death transition period from the which grasps at least some of the signifi- old to the new order, when cance of his great personality and his the last individualistic pred- great service to his nation. story business menl were ROOSEVELT ON NORIllS passing from the scene at We should remember that the lltimate Washington before the dawn analysis of history asks thile anser to of the new day when a so- questions which are not con.. erleid so cial consciousness had ar- much with what you and i, in these mod- rived. George Norris epito- em days, call ballyhoo, or headlines ,s mizes the bridge between they are with much simpler fundrlmentL i. the two orders. Like the History asks, "Did the man have integ- TIIE OLD MAitA{il boy in the old Dutch legend, Senator Norris, 0la0l Parliamenltarian rity?" he held back the waters of "Did the man have ulnselfishness?" the sea by putting his small "Did the man have couMprage ?" Uncle George was born on a farm in and in the hole in the dike. As the "Did the man have consisteney Ohio in 861. lIe worked on the farm evie, widened and the waters poured ? and left it to go to an adjacent state (Continued on pane O9i where he attended a private university that catered to students who had little money and good minds. Then he became a migratory worker, moving from town to town in the Far West, teaching school in the winter and working with his hands in the summer. Hestudied law and finally settled in a .mll town in Nebraska to practice law. Ile became a judge, and then went to Congress as a representa- yive from the Nebraska district in which MeCook, his town, was situated. For his laring assault on the citadels of Joe Cannon, whereby almost single- handed he reformed the House of Repre- sentatives and reclaimed it for democracy, he became Senator, to hold that position for more than a full generation in the life of man. That life was full of a good deal of pain and sorrow, but full most of all of tremendous courage, responsibility and competency. More. thKln once, weary of the struggle, harassed by powerful enemies on all sides, George W. Norris tried to quit public life and to rest from his labors, and always he was redrafted Bird' eye view of Norria laml.a grt monulment to a rest man 392 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1937 Tracy Comments On Labor Board Decision

F OLLOWING decision of the Na- President Tracy also warned that the conduct of the Act was tional Labor Relations Board in the He says we are confronted with administrative National Electric Products case, "destined to have serious repercussions August 31, D. W. Tracy, president, In- official government-d o m i n a t e d upon all progressive legislation." ternational Brotherhood of Electrical union movement. Must preserve The telegram said: Workers, issued the following statement: democratic procedure. "Honorable Robert F. Wagner "The decision of the National Labor "United States Senate Relations Board in the case involving one "Washington, D. C. of our Pittsburgh local unions and the "WIIEN NATIONAL LABOR RELA- Corporation National Electric Products assumes to destroy the integrity of a TIONS ACT WAS ENACTED BY is greatly to be regretted. valid contract entered in strict conformity CONGRESS IN JULY 1085 YOU AS the pat- "This decision reveals forcibly with the rights of a labor union. The THE CHIEF SPONSOR GAVE tern of administrative conduct the public contract was entered only after a ma- ASSURANCE TO THE AMERICAN Re- must expect from the National Labor jority of the employees had of their own FEDERATION OF LABOR UNIONS lations Board. free choice affiliated with the I. B. E. W. THAT ACT WOULD NOT BE USED AS "The public had a right to expect more The National Board in ex parte proceed- AN INSTRUMENT TO DEFEAT from Mr. Madden and his associates. ings did not seek nor receive evidence LEGITIMATE LABOR UNIONS STOP The National Labor Relations Board had from the electrical workers and rendered DECISION NOW RENDERED BY an opportunity to render calm, unbiased a prejudiced decision in an attempt to LABOR RELATIONS In NATIONAL service in a simple labor situation. destroy a unit of the I. B. E. W. The BOARD INVOLVING SO-CALLED lieu of dispassionate service, the board International Brotherhood of Electrical NATIONAL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS has chosen the way of petty bureaucrats, Workers will resist this decision with all CORPORATION CASE IS DIRECT would-be dictators and prejudicially- the power it commands and with the sup- ATTACK UPON INTERNATIONAL minded muddlers of the waters. Theirs is port and backing of the American Fed- BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL the mean conventional service of men eration of Labor, WORKERS A LABOR ORGANIZATION without scientific method or social vision "I regret to have to say these things. WITH NEARLY HALF CENTURY OF or without proper concept of the intent of They are unfortunately true, and must HONORABLE SERVICE STOP THAT the National Labor Relations Act. be said. It is too bad that a board DECISION STRIKES AT THE RIGHT "On August 24 the National Board took created to be of help in tangled industrial OF LEGITIMATE LABOR UNIONS the National Electric Products case out situations only operates to complicate TO ENTER INTO LABOR CONTRACTS of the jurisdiction of the regional labor them the more." AND AGREEMENTS WITH FAIR board at Pittsburgh. On August 26, the EMPLOYERS STOP RESPECTFULLY National Board formally notified me of Later SUGGEST THAT YOU ADVISE NA- this change of venue. I received the Senator Robert F. Wagner, author of TIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD letter on August 27. Saturday and Sun- the National Labor Relations Act, was THAT ITS DECISION IS CONTRARY day intervening, I had no opportunity to asked to make good a pledge he had TO YOUR ASSURANCES TO LABOR go before the board; and on August 31 made to representatives of the American AND IS DESTINED TO HAVE SE- the board rendered its decision of 63 Federation of Labor. In a telegram sent RIOUS REPERCUSSIONS UPON ALL pages, which could not possibly have been to the Senator from New York, Dan W. PROGRESSIVE LEGISLATION. prepared in the three days between Tracy, President of the International "D. W. TRACY." August 27 and August 31. In short, the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, re- board did not look for, and did not want quested that the author of the labor act "We are not pessimistic when we pre- to get facts. It had made up its mind. inform the National Labor Relations diet that the wilful course now pursued "The board's decision confirms this Board that its hasty decision in the Na- by the Labor Board," Mr. Tracy said view. The board conceives itself as a tional Electric Products ease was "con- today, "will irreparably injure labor. The body of supreme power, without check trary to assurances to labor." board has declared invalid a legal con- or balance. It acted as prosecutor, jury, tract between a legitimate union and an judge and persecutor at liberty. This employer. As a result, employers will clique of ambitious bureaucrats are ad- seize upon the situation and refuse to ministering a law that was conceived and enter into any contracts at all with labor passed before there was ever a split in unions. the American labor movement, One "Moreover, if the hoard continues in its would think in such a situation, that ill-considered course, there can never be statesmanlike administrators would walk any settled, orderly relations in a plant. warily, as sciedantifle investigators, not as Factions will arise which will continue to puffed-up commissars. bicker, electioneer and quarrel, and pro- 'The board apparently has chosen its duction will suffer. coune. It is going to undertake to des- "Even as I make this prediction. C. 1. O. ignate an official labor movement in this electioneers are at the plant of the Na- country. There is going to be the board's tional Electric Products Corporation in union and the anti-board's union. It is Pittsburgh bawling through loud speak- going to permit a vociferous and irre- er, button-holing workers, and spread- sponsible minority to petition for elec- ing innuendos and propaganda, making it tions, to control the conditions of these impossible for any workman to make up elections and to haul employees hither his mind as to the merits of the case" and yon, until the results desired by the board are produced. Every one now believes that there is in "I cannot say too emphatically that an a man all animating, rulting, claraeteris- labor official, governmentally-dominated tic essence, or spirit, which is himself. movement is something not to be desired This spirit, dull or bright, petty or grand. in a democratic country. pure or foul, looks out of the eyes, sounds local "The fact in the case of our in the manners at the National Electric Products in the voice, and appears union of each individual. It is what we call plant is that the National Labor Rela- tions Board arbitrarily and dictatorially personality.-Chas. W. Eliot. September, 1987 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 393 National Electric Products Co. is Union THE National Electric Products Cor- complainants. From June 1, 1937, to T poration, Pittsburgh, Pa., a leading June 19, 1937, no employees of defendant manufactory of wire, cable and of Important manufacturing estab- were able to enter its plant with the ex- a wide range of electric products, in 100 lishment obeys court order to ob- coption of four or five maintenance men. per cent I. B. E. W. union. The com- serve contract with International The picketing was entirely lawless and pany conformed to the letter of an order was accompanied by threats of violence; issued by the District Court of the United Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. loud speakers were installed in the vicin- States for the Western District of Penn- ity of the plant and bulloth by day and by sylvania early in August. The decree night speeches were made through said was signed by Judge F. P. Schoonmaker Local Union No. B-1073) or those who loud speakers threatening violence and and ordered the National Electric Prod- have made proper arrangements for be- bodily harm to any of defendant's em- ucts Corporation to specifically carry out coming members within 21 days after ployees who should attempt to gain entry an agreement entered into with Local being employed.' to the plant. Despite these threats de- B-1073 of the International Brotherhood "And the plaintiffs respectfully repro- fendant attempted to open its kates on of Electrical Workers. sent and show that the conduct and June 15, 1937, to permit the return to The case was instituted by the Inter- course of the defendant corporation above work of such of its employees who de- national Brotherhood of Electrical Work- specified and complained of, as in sired to return. On that morning a ers in the federal court in order to get wrongful and unlawful contravention crowd of several thousand men and observance of an agreement entered into and violation of said contract, constitute women, many of whom were armed with with the National Electric Products Cor- an extremely serious breach and viola- clubs, knives and other weapons, swarmed poration. The explicit charge made by tion upon the part of said defendant cor- the streets leading to defendant's plant, the union is as follows: poration of a highly material and vital barricaded the gates and by force and "Tirol ever ince th,e consulnalion, provision of said contract and a serious, violence frustrated defendant's attempt filing and execution of said contract by grav! and harnlful denial and depriva- to open the plant. A number of mem- the complainants and the defendant cor- tion upon the part of said defendant cor- bers of complainant union who sought poration, on the twenty-seventh day of poration of material and vital rights, to enter the plant that morning were se- May, 1931, aforesaid, the defendant cor- benefits and advantages to which the riously injured. The defendant on June poration wrongfully and unlawfully, has plaintiffs are entitled under and by virtue 12, 1937, notified local peace officers, the been violating and has continued to vio- of said contract, of which said material burgess of Ambridge and the sheriff of late its said contract, by continuously and vital rights, benefits and advantages, Beaver County that defendant would failing to perform and carry out and the defendant eorporations' said breach open its plant on June 15, 1937. and re- continuously failing and refusing to per- and violation of said contract, in its requested them to maintain peace and form and carry out its covenant and fusal and failure to perform and carry order in the public thoroughfare leading agreement with the plaintiffs embraced out said contract in the respects herein- to the plant in order that defendant's em- in the following paragraph of said con- above mentioned, wrongfully and uanlaw- ployees might be permitted to return to tract, to wit: fully deprive the plaintiffs to their great, work without interference. The peace "4The employer hereby agrees to rec- lasting and irreparable injury and offiers, notably the burgess of Am- ognize the union as the sole bargaining damage." bridge, not only failed to preserve peace agent on wages, hours and conditions of The mob tactics of the James Carey and order but actually restrained such employment for employees covered by organization, United Electrical and Radio officers of the law who were attempting this agreement, and further agrees to Workers, has become part of the court to do their duty. Under the circumstances employ illy e.nlbelr of the union or record. The mob tactics were described it became evident to defendant that its those who have made proper arrange- as follows: plant could not be opened without a ments for becoming members within 21 "The defendant avers that on June 1, serious breach of the peace." days after being employed.' 1927, only three days after the execution The National Electric Products Cor- "That the defendant corporation in of the aforesaid contract with complain- poratio. is c onsidereduie if ite pre- wrongful and unlawful contravention and ants, the night shift of defendant's em- mier manufactories in the field of wire, violation of the above recited covenant in ployees was prevented from entering its cable and other electric products. It has said third paragraph of said contract plant by reason of a great number of had a remarkable record of making inno- has continuously employed in its plant pickets who surrounded the gates and vations in the wiring field and is said to and industry at Ambridge, Beaver forcibly prevented the entry of its em- control many patents that other com- County, Pennsylvania, aforesaid, employees. These pickets, as defendant is panies use. It is active, too, in the electri- ployees who are not, and have not been informed and believes, were largely re- cal industry and is known for its more 'members of the union (namely, Interna- cruited from members and symnpathizers social attitudes with respect to not only tional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, of a labor organization antagonistic to labor but trade association politics.

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CGREAT PLANT OF NATIONAL ELECTRIC PRODVCTS CORPORATION. WO new publications, modern In ap- I. B. E. W. PROGRESSIVE peal, have joined the ELECTRICAL WORKERS' JOuRN;L as official media New publications reach special- "I congratulate members of the elec. of the International Brotherhood of Elec- ized groups in our organization. trical and radio manufacturing industries trical Workers. These are "The Radio who joined the I. B. E. W. They have and Electrical Union News" and "The east their lot with a stable, co-operative, Utility News." The first is described as progressive and competent organization, an official organ for workers in radio, industry occurs in a government docu- an organization comparable in all respects sound and electrical manufacturing in- ment-in the preamble of a bill passed with any well-established, dependable dustries. The second is described as by the United States Congress. firm. The 1. B. E. W. has existed now devoted to the cause of organized labor "Declaring that 'the individual unor- through 47 years, experienced all kinds in the Consolidated Edison system. ganized worker is commonly helpless to of trials and vicissitudes and has lived Both publications are attractively made exercise actual liberty of contract and through many depressions. It is trained up, are illustrated and carry a forcible to protect his freedom of labor,' the pre- to perform service for its members. It union message as well as news of interest amble goes on to say that he is commonly knows the job it has to do and has re- to the thousands of 1. B. E. W. members helpless 'to obtain acceptable terms and peatedly proved that it is competent to In the manufacturing and utility field. conditions of employment.' And then, perform that job. It owns its own head- D. W. Tracy, International President of visualising the condition of the individual quarters in Washington, and its business the I. B. E. W., sends a personal message worker, this interesting document con- is conducted by a competent staff. to the radio, sound and electrical manu- tinues, 'though he should be free to decline "It operates an insurance company fot facturing workers that is of interest to to associate with his fellows, it is neces- the benefit of its members under proper the entire membership. He says in part: sary that he have full freedom of associa- legal guidance and operates a pension "Workers in the electrical and radio tion, self-organization, and designation of fund-a pension plan. It owns and op- industries can always congratulate them- representatives of his own choosing, to erates a successful publication, the ErI- selves on being a part of such a magnifi- negotiate the terms and conditions of his TIIICA, WORKERS' JOURNAL. cent enterprise. We can honestly say employment.' "Realizing in full the value of expert that the future belongs to electricity. "This document also speaks of col- knowledge, this organization has a special We can well be aware that no sudden lective bargaining and mutual aid or research department directed by a well invention is likely to shift the center of protection. A very good definition of a known authority. union's function in reference to a worker's the nation's activity away from else- INTERNATIONAL SCOPE tricity and electrical products to some job can be summed up in the phrase mu- other form of productive activity. tual aid. Co-operation or mutual aid is "In scope it is truly an international Furthermore, inventions, technological as old as the race itself. Mankind could organization, having strong units in Can- changes, really occur within this field of not have come down through the ages ada and the Panama Canal Zone. II electricity so that our industry while a without working with each other. Un- operates in every branch of the electrical changing one is also a stable one. The questionably, all good things come construction industry successfully. In changes arrive within the field and make through co-operation. (Continued on page 42) for more opportunity for the workers that belong to the industry. "A worker within the electrical manufacturing industry really rises and falls, therefore, in his own job as the industry rises and falls. If the industry is a sue- cess, the worker can share in this success. If the industry is depressed, the worker's job will not return to him as much as it ought. SELF INTEREST A DUTY "A worker should be interested in his industry but primarily must be interested in himself. He has a duty to himself and his family. In other words, he has interests--self-interests. He must eat; he must have shelter: he must have clothing. He must seek advancement. He must educate his children. He must do all these things and all these things depend upon a good paying job. "One of the principal functions of a union is to protect the worker's job, to protect him and his relationship to his job. In fact, no individual worker ran possibly protect himself and his job without aid from his fellow workers in an organization. This has been obvious to many workers for many years and is becoming increasingly obvious to all workers in the United States, especially those workers in the electrical and radio manufacturing industries. INDIVIDUAL HELPLESS "One of the best statements as to the uncertain position in which the un- unionized worker finds himself in modern September, 1937 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators TVA Panel System at Work

NDUSTRIAL democracy is not merely last year. It was thought well of by the a phrase in the Tennessee Valley Authority because it provided practical electrical workers' organization. It Representatives of Electrical machinery for democratic organization. works constantly. Periodically the panel Workers' Locals in seven states The panel has had marked effect not only of the I.LB. E. W. meets in Chattanooga meet to transact business. Labora- on the life of the 1. B. E. W. organiza- to transact the business of the organi- tion, which is virtually 100 per cent in zation. Usually the men leave home on tory of democracy., the Tennessee Valley, but in a number Saturday morning in their automobiles of instances upon the policies of the and drive to Chattanooga by noon. After Authority itself. Here is an example: an early lunch the sessions begin at The electrical workers believed that 12:30 in a room in one of the leading Local Union 765,3. Sheffield, Ala. they should not be deprived of the benefitr hotels. Sessions last four or five hours. V.L. Gibson. of Social Security merely because they Representatives of local unions from the H. L. Crowl. were employees of the federal government. They passed a resolution in the panel requesting that the Authority undertake to bring them under the Social Security program of the federal government. The Authority acted upon this suggestion, but learned that due to the reorganization program of the President a settled opinion could not be given by attorneys as to whether the TVA work- era could come under Social Security. Thereupon the directors of the Tennessee project decided to take steps to create their own social security project and this is now under way. GREATER ISSUES HANDLED Men are constantly striving for improvement in working conditions in terms of the employees' policy set up by the Authority. Sometimes their suggestions to management may appear trivial on their fae but involve great issues. For example: An objection was raised by one group of employees to the effect that men CHATTANOOGA HAS BECOME A LABOR CAPITAL OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY. attending substations were at times required to mow the grass surrounding seven states bring to the meeting griev- Local Union 852, Corinth, Miss. the substation. This was not a question ances, common problems and stories of R. S. Sheppard. of the work involved in this labor but successes and achievements. These are B. L. Donnally. the fact that the men were required to discussed under the leadership of Gordon The panel idea was a proposal of Presi- be absent from the station house so Freeman, chairman, international repre- dent D. W. Tracy to the TVA authorities sentative of the 1. B. E. W. After a dis- (contiued on page 4271) cussion and after policies are determined CHART OF MOIMED [LAN OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS and action taken by a majority vote, -N T¥V HDINSnSS business is usually transacted by turning the execution of the policies over to Mr. Fr.eeman. He takes up questions with the proper departments of the TVA. MA-NAGE1t When questions demand the attention of the entire body of the workers in the TVA, the matters are taken up with the tades and labor council of the Val- ley of which Mr. Freeman is secretary. 4AI ROLL OF DELEGATES The representatives at present are: I Local Union 760, Knoxville, Tnn.. W. C. Bertram. D. R. Davis. Local Union 835, Jackson, Tenn. '-I D. L. Staley. dames May. Local Union 846, Chattanooga, Temn. H. H. Minter.

Paul Trew. I kK~ Local Union 175. Chattanooga, Tenn. -~m A A. T. Johnson. F. J. Krugg. Local Union 558, Florence, Ala. J. C. White. R. P. Gano. * /- / 396 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1937 Amateurs Perform Service During Disasters

By STANLEY E. HYDE. L. U, NO. 18

liE need and use of portable radio One single-pole toggle switch to shunt T transmitters has been greatly em- ammeter. phasized during the recent flood Portable r ad i o transmitters, Twenty-five feet No. 16 enameled cop- conditions in the central part of our per wire for tank coils. country. The great Ohio River Valley which they man, form principal line One 80-meter crystal and holder. flood that made thousands homeless was of defence. How portables are built (Crystal to be any frequency from 3,500 the opportunity for the amateur radio and set-up. to 3,900 kilocycles. Don't buy a cheap fraternity to prove their practical value crystal.) to the country in time of need. Figure 8 shows the layout for the radio While some of the emergency radio sta- frequency section of the transmitter. In tions were operated from fixed locations, plug from portable telegraph key, and A. grouping parts for any circuit oscillating the majority were portable stations, C. power switch. To give the panel a more at high frequency it is essential that picked up in a hurry and transported to finished appearance, small name plates the leads from the condenser to coil and isolated places where regular means of can be purchased for a few cents. They tubes should be as short as possible with communication had broken down. are as follows: Oscillator Tank (installed no sharp turns, and in no case should Every modern amateur station should under dial and knob), Power (under A. C. the leads be smaller in size than that of have at least one portable transmitter, Power switch), Key (under key jack), and the tank coil to which they are carrying kept in good working order and ready to Plate Voltage (under high voltage power current. No. 14 is a very good size for be used at a minute's notice, Floods, hur- supply switch). Over the tuning dial connecting the condenser, tank coil, tubes and knob is cut a rectangular slot % inch and crystal holder socket. by 2% inches long. This provides venti- To the amateur fraternity these in- lation and also a visible means of in- structions are not new, but they are specting the tubes and lighted filaments. inserted here for those who perhaps for Ae"1% The cabinet is (inside measurements) the first time are going to construct a 13 inches high, 9 inches wide and 9 inches radio telegraph transmitter. deep. These dimensions are a minimum As the photo will show, the radio fre- for crowding all the parts into the cabi- quency section occupies the top shelf of net, allowing just room enough for re- the case and can be lifted out for inspec- placement of tubes, crystal, and changing tion or making changes. coils, making adjustments with short Small L brackets are used to mount handled screw driver, etc. The panel is the split stator condenser on the base- Masonite (tempered pressed wood). It board, which is five-ply wood, first painted can be drilled and tapped when necessary on both sides with black insulating var- and is a very good insulator for both low nish. The under side of this base should and high frequency alternating currents. be tin lined to insulate any stray low The writer has subjected pieces of Ma- frequency fields from modulating the sonite to pressures of 3,000 volts at clean-cut note of the signal. 14,000,000 cycles and it stood up per- The antenna tuning condenser should fectly. Of course, Masonite being wood be mounted so that its shaft projects ver- fiber can absorb moisture in extremely tically nearly to the top of the carrying ricanes and earthquakes do not always ease. Its top should be slotted with a advertise their approach beforehand. damp places, but for the purpose it is used for on this portable transmitter and only hack saw so that a small shank screw A portable transmitter should incorpo- driver can be inserted through a hole rate the following features: low voltages being employed, no fear need arise as to its insulating qualities. in top of ease to tune the antenna feeder. 1. Light in weight. Of course, bakelite can also be used just This arrangement eliminates the neces- 2. Small and compact. as well. sity of an additional tuning dial. It is 3. Few parts as possible. Following is a list of parts which cn 4. Minimum number of controls. be purchased in any store that eators to 5. Easily and quickly tuned. amateur radio station owners. Oscillator 6. Its frequency should be crys- parts: tal controlled. C1 split stator variable cond.enser, 50 mmf each section. The portable radio telegraph transmit- C2, C3, C4 .01 mid sangamo mica con- ter about to be described has all of the densers (fixed). above described features. It was de- Rfel, rfe2, rfc3, radio frequency choke signed to be operated from its own power coils (National type 100 or equivalent). supply, derived from 115 volt A. C. lines, R-500 ohm, 10-watt resistor. but can also be operated from A and B One Isolantite five-prong socket for batteries by disconnecting the A. C. power crystal mounting. supply and rectifier circuit. One Isolantite six-prong socket for ITEMS ENUMERATED tank coil mounting. Two Isolantite five-prong sockets for I It will be noted that the front of the type 47 tubes, 0i 4 panel has the following items, tuning One small Neon bulb. dial and knob, milliammeter (0-100 ma), One 0 to 100 milliammet6r one 60-cent I toggle switch for shunting out ammeter Realrite meter is accurate enough. to prevent needle banging back and forth Two six-prong coil formns (low loss with needless to tell electricians that all con- when keying transmitter. Neon bulb to ridge grips). nections should be soldered with rosin indicate transmitter is properly gener- One antenna tuning condenser (any dis- core solder. Even a very thin film of ating radio frequency currents, pilot light carded broadcast receiver condenser will carelessly dropped soldering paste makes to show when A. C. power is on. High do). a more or less high resistance path for voltage power supply switch, jack to take Two type Radiotron 47 tubes. circulating currents. TRACING COLORS SUGGESTED antenna coil, making 40 turns in all. One jack for portable telegraph key. One type 83' reetifier tube and socket When all wiring from the push-pull os- Care should be taken to see that both coils are (the two tank coil sections) It is regretted that the photo. are cillator section has been completed there wound in the nime direction. Where they not clearer, hut perhaps they will give should e five leads brought through a join a center tap should be soldered and a general idea of the layout. The power hole bored through the base, and left long transformer is mounted in back of case enough to be cabled, finally ending in the brought to the plate voltage pin as shown in Fig. 5. The ends of L1 are brought to the large pins in Fig. 5. Antenna coil YU, 6 owma, · · I n L2 can be wound in either direction and far bi": ke Int has no winding direction relation to Li. **. 6& Looking into the top shelf of the radio frequency section will be noticed the split stator condenser C1 sipported on i.mtb its L brackets. Immediately behind it oesrgr. are the two 47' tubes, and behind them the crystal holder. At the right is the tank coil Li, this one being wound for the 40-m.ter band, having 20 turns in all; with six turns for antenna coil. Behind the tank coil is the antenna tuning condenser CS. On the table at left of the case is a portable telegraph key with six feet of rubber covered cord, On the / right of case is the SO-meter coil. With /100 to the split sltator condenser listed and the /. i2 l1QD turns wound as indicated, this circuit should oscilate through 3,5004,000 KC, T Nf IU OViTli D which are limits of the SO-meter amateur *Ifl nwn. 1 (platoltg tap male end of a five-prong plug. The plug (pin.· roltasa t.p) fits into a bakelite five-hole tube socket. It is very desirable to use color code SIMI e. f WoS. for wire in this cable, thus enabling one to ,t~tor ant' IOLL 000 kO I( pig. , easily trace wiring in future. plates It will be noticed In Fig. 4 that the of - antenna coil 1L2 is wound on the same 01 on right side, with the rectifier tube (83') form and in the center of Li. A coil it, front of it. On left side back are the form should be purchased that has at filtr condensers and choke coils, with least 3% inches of winding space. Using bleeder resistor in front of them. Top ¥iew Some power transformers do not have No. 16 enameled wire, six turns are TIak ooil sooket wound in the center of the form for a center tap on the filament winding for the antenna coil L2. The tank coil is Fig. S the rectifier. It is perfectly permissible wound with 20 turns on each side of the to connect the positive wire to one side band. The 40-meter coil will cover the of the Mfiament at the socket. The switch 7,000-7,300 KC amateur band. Of course S1 shuts off the high voltage when not grit et a different crystal must be used for each keying the transmitter. change of frequency. Fig. 3 shows the arrangement of ele- On the top of the case near the back ments in the type 47' tube. Be careful side two through panel insulators are and do not get the Screen Grid (S. G.) Vari mounted and connected to the ends of and control grid connected wrong. Fig. coil L2, with antenna tuning condenser 2 is a drawing of a standard five-prong Top vi f 5 poof CS in series. See a and b in Fig. 1. socket looking down on the face of the *vok.t fOr 4 tlb. POWER SUPPLY NECESSARY ,ocket. It is u good idea to mark the fit. I holes with their proper abbreviations, as On the bottom shelf is the power sup- it saves time in looking at tube charts, ply which should deliver 400 volts at ,W.e(!. about SO milliamperes to the plates of Dentrol a The sliding contact on the bleeder re- grid _ plIt. the 47' tubes with the load on (antenna sistor is connected to the screen grids tuned and key down); if the rig is plugged of the 47's. It should be pushed over to- into a standard 115-volt 60-yele AC cir- (Clontlnue oln poge 123) 8.0. - cuit. It is obvious then that 24 watts is the input to the transmitter. The necessary parts are as follows! I. S POWER SUPPLY One power transformer, 400 volts each side center tap, five-volt winding for recti- 40-e fier tube filament, 2½4-voit winding for I 1u#-Io ooil Com (6 pi.t) 47' transmitting tube filaments. 0 Yis. 4 One double winding filter choke coil, with minimum of 15 henrys at 150 MA (or two separate chokes may be used). -aI Two eight-mfd filter condensers, paper. Li, working voltage 500, surge volts 700. One 40,000-ohm 50-watt adjustable bleeder resistor. Two single-pole toggle switches. Larg One 115-volt pilot light and miniature socket. ri. a W.l buWm.O 1.ft 398 The Journal of Electrical 1Workers and Operators September, 1937

nearly half a century of life. It has found, in the JOUftNAL Or crucible of hard experience and reverses, the secret of operating an organization of working men. It is ELECTRICAL RS a progressive organization, but it is not a flighty OaCWPAkahon Infnhe4aBmkdtlclcalWokers ri organization. It seeks to rest its accomplishment upon tested experience and research information and upon that understructure alone. It is ready to give DevoLed of even more service than it has in the past and will continue to do so. to the Organized

Cause Labor

Rule of Someone has said that even thieves like Voumeo XXXvI Washingtlon, D.C., Steflbr,a1937 No, 9 Conduct to have an honest treasurer. This pretty forcibly reveals the fact that personal re- Golden Road of No more important information lations must operate upon common decencies. Men must be honest Accomplishment appears in this magazine this and must keep their word, and must be tolerant month than that contained in and fair, and in short, must embody the list of co-operating manufacturers. Here in cold virtues in association with their fellows which have terms is written the stirring epic of organization been called by cynics the copybook virtues. success. In the month of August, 44 important elec- Nobody wants to deal with a crook. A man's word trical manufacturers were unionized and entered into must be as good as his bond. Compacts must be kept cooperative relations with the International Brother- sacredly. These platitudinous truths-these kinder- hood of Electrical Workers. All this work accom- garten axioms-are generally accepted as a part of plished without strike, riot, bitterness or the ranting the set-up in personal relations. But there are those tactics of inexperienced children in the field of union who would have us believe that the common decencies organization. can be done away with and should be done away with The new additions to the co-operative manufactur- as soon as men co-operate in groups. ing list includes the Indianapolis plant of the Radio There is a philosophy of organization which takes Corporation of America, the General Cable Corp., one the position that unions and co-operatives and other of the greatest of the cable manufacturers of the economic organizations should not and need not follow country; the Jefferson Electric Co., Bellwood, Ill.; any ethical principle. In fact, this false philosophy the Garland Manufacturing Company, Pittsburgh, even makes it a virtue to violate the common decencies Pa.; Walker Brothers, Conshohocken, Pa., and the of human relationships. Above all else they claim Anaconda Wire and Cable Company, Pawtucket, R. I., that men in groups need not keep union contracts. one of the important manufacturers of copper wire The word of an organization is not as good as its products. bond. They are preaching a lying rule of conduct. In addition this Journal reports the fact that the Organizations can no more exist without following the National Electric Products Corporation, of Pittsburgh, common rules of decency than can individuals. Hon- is operating 100 per cent I. B. E. W. In the list of co- esty, reliability, integrity are just as much qualities operating manufacturers there are such outstanding to be espoused by unions as they are qualities to be firms as Crosley Radio Corporation, Fada Radio Cor- espoused by individuals. poration, Triangle Conduit and Cable Company and Stanley & Patterson, Inc. In fact, there is not an insignificant firm in the list numbering more than 100 manufacturers. Desperate Stalin is likely to be known in history as All this represents a miracle of accomplishment in Dictators bloody Stalin. He continues to purge, a field claimed as its special province by an upstart with death, his party. Treason in Russia rival organization. The miracle, though, admits of appears to be what is known in democratic countries understanding. It was done by no hocus pocus, by no as difference of opinion, Japan slaughters a British red fire, by no trickery or underdealing and by no ambassador on a friendly mission. Mussolini con- forced tactics. It was done by the workers them- tinues to wage undeclared war while speaking of peace. selves in these manufactories recognizing that an Hitler marches on as the world's greatest eccentricity. institution that has endured for nearly half a century Where dictatorship is, there is trouble. In every is a better bet for them than an untried, blatant, country where dictatorship reigns there is evidence irresponsible organization making claims that it cannot that the dictators are desperate--adopting desperate fulfill. measures to meet desperate situations. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Work- The experience of history indicates no dictator has ers is a service organization. It has learned much in ever successfully maintained himself over a long September, 1937 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 899

period of years. No human being is good enough or the 14 co-operating organizations in this national intelligent enough to govern other human beings wage movement, hbut applies to the member and non- absolutely. It would seem that the human race had member alike." learned this lesson during the bloody centuries, but apparently it has not. And so desperate dictators agitate the world anew, but they are desperate, and War Booms There is little doubt that the present they will lose again. and Housing era of prosperity rests upon the fact that in two places in the world, wars are being waged, and that many nations are re-arming. Prosperity is, therefore, a deceptive and a precarious Chickens Come Sometime early this month there thing, When the war boom is over, business is likely Home to Roost convened in El Paso, Texas, a panel to hit a new low. of represenfalives of the National There is one antidote for this Labor Relations Board. It would be more proper situation and that is an intelligent program for public works. Fuortlu- to say reconvened, inasmuch as it is not a new hearing nately in the United States the stage is set for such involving the El Paso Electric Company and the an enterprise. During the last days of Congress the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, but Federal Housing Bill was passed. This bill creates a continued hearing after an injunction of almostewo a fund of half a billion dollars for the issuance of years. The company fought b)y injunction Ihe charges bonds from which central fund money may be loaned brought by the International Brotherhood of Ele- to mulnicipalities and low-cost housing groups. The trical Workers and succeeded in persuading a federal terms of this law are such that it may stimulate the judge to issue a writ halting the hearing. erection of houses for workers in the lower income The grounds advanced by the company were that levels, In the United States workers have waited the Wagner Act is unconstitutional. Since then the probably too long for such aid. Great Britain, constitutionality of the Act has been adjudged in Sweden, Holland, Austria and many other countries the Supreme Court and now the nemesis has caught have followed such a plan in order to relieve the up with the utility which is fighting a legitimate shameful housing conditions in those lands. Such a organization. program properly executed and properly timed will tend to correct the vagaries of the war boom. Tribute should be paid to the Building Trades De- Gains on The Vice President McGlogan of the In- partment of the American Federation of Labor for its Railroads ternational Brotherhood of Electrical part in shaping the housing bill and in supporting it. Workers is the authority for the fol- They have co-operated with the Labor Housing lowing statement: Con- ference and carried on much useful work in clarifying issues, and in supporting the sponsors "With but one exception the settlement of our of the Act in national wage movement ivolves more men and Congress. money than any other pay pact ever negotiated in American industrial history by labor organizations. This settlement neais that the railroad workers dur- Among politicians there is a good deal of worry ing the last three years have through their organiza- about the so-called split between Congress tions and without the loss of a single day's pay and the through suspension of work, won increases in their President. Looked at in the large, however, this split eanrntigs ratgillg from 19 to 26 pet' telt (relut' of does not need to give worry. Opponents of the Presi- O10per cent deduction and 5 cents per hour inrrease). dent in Congress have claimed that they understand "All of this has beenaccomplished through wrgo- the American people better than the President and tiations, while other industries have been tor by are obeying the wishes of the American people. The strikes, riots and bloodshed,, the railroad workers President contends that he understands have won their victories without strikes and wIage the wants increases are not all that we have won. Thromlgh our and needs of the people better than the members of organizations we have, within thie last year, secnred a Congress andl he is obeying the mandates of the people. national agreement protecting our jobs in railroad In short, there is sharp competition between two mergers--the Railroad Retirement Act, insuring us great branches of the government-the executive and against penniless old age when we are too ,id to work. legislative-in These and many other prolective nnd hanlflch]i mens- service to the democratic principle. urea have been a.complished through the efforts and This cannot do any harm. activities of your organization. "As a result of thease months of negotiatiols- of your co-operation and that of the balince of the memberr--a, increase of 6 ents per hour--40 cents per Unsung, unwept, unehronicled, Andrew Mellon, day--$24I per six-day week wl i be cri.ic. ced in your pay envelope covering the pay period for the first half super-millionaire, d(lied. He had followed the rule of of August (if ratified by the general chairmen). his life in death and created a welfare organization for "This increase is not confined to the membership of his funds in order to avoid inheritance taxes. 400 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1937

LABOR'S WOMEN SHOW THEIR METTLE BY A WORKEIS VJWIFE T'S always a pleasure to me when let- Actually, it only takes half a dozen or LABOR EDUCATION: Right in line ters from I. B. E. W, auxiliaries show so determined women to get as auxiliary with this thought is education of the wo- that these organizations are active, started. Most local unions realize what men themselves to the aims and ideals of lively, absorbed in some of the many a constructive force such an organization the union. You can't beloyaltoa stranger. jobs that any group of women with trade can be. It can be talked up in the local, There has to be some contact, some rec- union consciousness can see crying to be and when interest is aroused, an open ognition that strikes an answering spark done, in any town or city. And believe meeting of eligible women called. in your breast. Too many men have me, I am very happy right now at the Usually there are many who would like wives who are indifferent, or even an- glorious reports we are getting from to join. After the nucleus has been tagonistic to the umion organization. some of the auxiliaries. It seems that formed, a membership campaign will Then when the local is in difficulties, or the wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, bring more recruits. the man is unemployed and money is get- of our local union members are getting As Mrs. Jacobs wrote last month, "The ting scarce--goodbye to another member. more confidence in their own ability. day is past when the women can sit home If the wife can get explained to her what They are tackling some hard jobs now. and take care of the household duties the local is trying to do, and the many And the men are getting more appie- only." And I believe the "women who benefits it has already succeeded in win- ciative of the women's help, more anxious sit home" realize that and they would ning for its members, she can see that to call on them in certain emergencies. love to be out learning what it's all the union is working for her welfare, So these fine, determined women are about, getting into the excitement, meet- too. And right now it is very important learning more all the time about what ing new people and doing their share for that the women do understand union tac- they are capable of doing, by doing it. the union cause. I believe there are tics. Otherwise they are at the mercy You know, we all have that lack of plenty of them dying to come in if they of every loud talker who is ready to give confidence about doing something we've have a chance. Someone just has to step them the story from another angle. The never done before. We say, "Oh. you'd forward and say, "Let's get going." active loyalty of these women is needed better not call on me, I don't think I Among the activities that our auxiia- for the locals and for the Brotherhood could do it right." But when there is ries have found well worth while are: and for the American Federation of a real emergency and we're told "This SOCIAL LIFE: Picnics, parties,dances, Labor. In order to be loyal, and to give job has to be done, and yenou have to do entertainments in co-operation with the other people the logical reasons for their it," we get over our timidity and think local. Promoting good fellowship and loyalty, they must have a chance to learn about ways to get it done. We forget better acquaintance is by no means an the whys and wherefores. self-consciousness and think about the unworthy or unimportant job. It creates UNION LABEL: It has been said that job itself. loyalty to the local and friendship among if everybody connected with union labor If you read the letter from the Jack- the members. And when a local union bought only union label products, every sonville auxiliary last month about its correspondent writes in and says, "Our factory in the country would be a closed members helping the laundry girls in picnic this year was the biggest and finest shop in less than a year. But merchants the strike, keeping the picket line, feed- we have ever had, thanks to the womens and manufacturers don't make it easy. ing and caring for the strikers until their auxiliary," it's no idle compliment. One The woman who doesn't have the advan- battle was won; and now this month, how auxiliary crowns its efforts each year tage of information from an auxiliary or the Pittsburgh auxiliary is doing such with a gala Christmas party which is label league buys very few labeled arti- an important and well-planned job cam- open to all members of the local with cles. It is the interest of these women's paigning for the labor slate, you'll realize their wives and children. That means organizations that has made label buying that these members certainly have learned several hundred people to feed and enter- more than just a word. to keep their minds on the job they are tain, with presents for all the children. STRIKE ASSISTANCE: The El Paso doing, instead of hanging back waiting They plan and raise money for months in auxiliary ran a dining hall and commis- for someone else to do it. advance. They work over it like slaves. Bary for several weeks, feeding the men The I. B. E. W. auxiliaries are entirely But a child who has attended this party and their families and serving food to the voluntary. They have, therefore, the ad- each year will think of the union as a picket line while their local was on strike vantage of being independent except for living, generous entity, rather than just -a very striking example of the work the approval of their local union, but a slot where daddy drops his dues money. auxiliaries can do when called into ser- they don't have the help of someone to vice. There are many other instances of come around and get them started. There auxiliaries giving practical aid in strikes is no international auxiliary organiza- Editor: of their own or other unions. Besides tion, no paid organizer to give them a Will you please see that the fol- the practical aid, the effect on morale is On the other hand, they helping hand. lowing notice will be in the Septem- wonderful. liberty to organize Just as they have the berissue. Thank you. POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS: A group of wish, make their own rules and set their The auxiliary to the I. B. E. W., resolute women campaigners has swung own dues. They can engage in any activi- No. 68, wishes to extend a hearty the tide for the labor candidate many a ties the members want, though, of course, welcome to the visiting auxiliaries time. They are particularly helpful when harmony with the they must keep in attending the A. F. of L. conven- they can arrange their home duties so local. Some auxiliaris have been organ- tion that will be held in Denver in that they have a little free time during ized with the help of International Vice October. We sincerely hope your the day to distribute leaflets, make calls had presidents in their region. Others be enjoyable and pleasant on other women in their homes, raise officers; visit will the help of their local union in every way. money, etc., which people who are work- some were organized by officers of other in nearby MAIROARI COLLIER, ing have little time to do. electrical workers' auxiliaries Secretary. LABOR AMITY: Auxiliary members towns. Some just went ahead and did the job themselves. (Continued on page ,2) September, 1937 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 401 1

from MeKeesport. You know whom we mean, haven't seen your smiling face around lately? Sister Burke. Sister Panlton said the metlatig was Women's Auxiliary Sister Mabons sy. there isn't any room for swamped at their last meeting but they sur- I tonjiftry·N the bhd in the hoeie aineo the "sound" got in. vived the shock. Sister Strutf I. still souring the hills Sister J. C. Abplanalp. wre r glad you WOMEN'S AUXILIARY L. U. NO. 5, for our candidate for council. have recovered and are looking so well. Hope PITTSBURGH, PA. Sister Peterson he Ha.elwood turned up- you continu, to get stronger. Editor: side down, finally landing * headquarters It The Barthels are becoming very active. I am glad to report that the spirit of co. 4731 Seond Avenue. More puver to You, girls. operation and friendlineas among our mei- Sister Black Is hechking them up pretty Sister J. Bradley, we heard a very nice hers has been increasing as time goes on, and good in Sheridan. Keep the good work up. compliment about you at our last meeting. note an increase in the attendance at our Sisters Manloy, Strutt and J"cobs pulled a You are apparently getting better looking. meeting. Onr sisters are waking up to the fast onse ly addressing a meetiig of th, Keep it up. fact that each and every one of us omust have ladies from the Bakery Drivers' Unlion in the Sister Burke, we are glad the court re- outside interests to enjoy life in full so that Alliance Building, Tastilly eesnsig August turned you to your former address. Don't they have decided to join with us in making 24, 1987. We believe they will make good let them bounce you around. We are with our auxiliary a better and larger eie. teachers. (odyou-. os49 Our sister omeibers are not content to as- Sister I{. Jliane,, what is the matter we (Continued on page 41fl) sume social duties only, they have gone a stepl, further, and that is, have entered the civic field. They are anxious t forgo ahead, so they are now right in the midst of a campaign going oin in the city of Pittsburgh. The reason our sisters have taken sluh an llter- est in this particular campaign, is due to the fact that thle men we have endored are labor men whom we are anxious to have eleted instead of utility mell who cannot realiee the working man's viewpoint nor consider his wants In view of said eandidacy, the aother,, wives, sisters and daughters of Local No. 6 have formed a civic association and in that way hope to be able to further th ecauso of this campaign by helling to eleft a lablo mayor and five labor candidates for concil, who have been endorsed by the Pittslurilh Central Labor Union and the Pittsburgh Building Trades Concil. If our men are eleted, and I am sure they will be, our worries will he over. We, the laboring class of people, haver at back long enough and let men who were o nlypuppets of the organization i-in our city. We are through giving our vote to melloil this cali- bre. We want men who will think indepon- deatly aild bV able to see with a ]ablr man'e Courtesy Modem slenoe Monthly eyes. The ladies' lranch of the Elestrical Work- TRY A DUTCH APPLE PIE ers' Civic Association held their initial meet- BY SALLY LUNN lng, and Brother M.P. (ordan agred to act as chairmanl until January 1, at which time a September! Ripe peaches in the bine the sour cream and brown sugar nomination of officers will be held. Mrs. mrert lned the new crop of apples! and dip each peach section in this Charles Strutt very kindly consented to act I have recipes this month that use mixture and arrange in pie shell. as seretary until January 1, these two fruits in a really gorgeous After the pie shell is filled, pour the On Thursday evening, Alguet 1), i9'7. our way aiLd I do hope you'll try them- remaining sour cream mixture over civic association met for the purpose of en- dorsing the following labor candidates: For Dutch apple pie, and sour cream the peach sections and place in a pre- mayor-Couneilman P'. J. McArdile; for coun- peach pie. These open-faced pies heated oven of 400 degrees. After 15 cilmen-Brother M. P. (ordan, Edward A. are very attractive in appearance, minntes, reduce temperature to 250 Shoield, George Walroift, Charles L. Miller and their delicious aroma and flavor degrees and continue baking for one and Earl R. Radd. are better experienced than do- hour, or until peaches are tender. The candidates named heroil were ep- scribed. They're good either hot or DUTCH APPLE PIE dorsed unanimously. These cenlidates are cold, and with a dotlup of whipped or ple tp. runtning on the Independlnt Demsocratic renm or ice cream you have some- cupour cram 2 tshp. fl.ou ticket. We had the pleasure of having the I cup sour cream 2 tbsp, flour above-named candidates speak. thing really grand. I cup brown sugar I tbsp. quick cook- Both these recipes We have accomplished quite a bit sinee our call for sour ', cup granulated ing tapioca sister membels entered the civic lieldi. The cream, but if you do not have this sugar results hae beeoon very gratifyilg. on hand, call your milkman, for many ap- In fact some of our isltes have beenll (lailies have added scientifically Wash, pare and quarter the doinge just whlL Siler Remy has done, and made sour ,neain to their line of Ipies Combine the flour and tapioca that is, shifting her hulleholid dutis to other products. and pat into the bottom and sides of shouldars ard going out campalaun sg Good an unbaked pie shell. Combine for her. Befole you know it she will he SOUR (CREAM PEACH PIE cream, sugars and cinnamon. Dip ruining for mayor herself each apple section in this cream mix- Sisters ,eKenna and Diodrirk have apm 7 or 8 peaChes 1 cLip granulated tunre, then place in unbaked pastry parently taken winigs.. as we can no li thell,. 1 cup brown sugar sugar shell. After pie shell is filled, pour They are certainly being niissd. g 2tbp.tbrj florsp flo 2 ts.qikcn-Lbsp'. qaiei .ook' the remaining cream mixture over I cuthck our ins tapioca Boy, oh boy. is Si.ister 'hain going to town 1cupthickoure tapia the apple sections and place in a pre in this campaign! heated oven of 400 degrees. After 15 Sisters Canmpan an I Christy are eerlliiyl Wash, plure and halve peaches. Com- minutes, reduce the temperature to no grass grow under their frot, what letting bino flour grainlulated sugar and tap- 250 degrees and continue baking for say you? ioea. Spread this on the bottoni and It's hard for the ladies to take the meis- one huu-, ur until thie apples are are of Sister ii. Johnson in a "'five hundred" sides of an unbaked pie shell. Corn- tender, gaome. We wonder what happened to the Irish 402 The Jourmal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1937 * II* CD-nohwlqi4 9namanuaduhae&& Gratifying response to idea of unity and co-operation in the electrical industry is revealed. New manufacturers are being added to the list. The following are new: New Additions

RADIO CORPORATION OP AMERICA MISSOURI STEEL & WIRE COMPANY, THIOMAS A. CONLAN, S0 West 1lth Street MANUFACTUBRING CO., INC., Idian. 1406 N. Droadway, Chicago. Ill. New York City. apoll, Ind. GARLAND MANUFACTURING CO., Pitt- 'MENERAL CABLE CORP., Lawturkt R. M. EISErERG & SON, MC.. 224 Ceaue burgh, Pa. Streetoo New York City. pENN ELECTIICAL COMPANY, Irwin, WALKER BROTHERS, Conshohoken. PI. Pa. FERRO ART CO., INC, WSOLt lit UALSON RADIO CORP., N.orwlk, CO.. Stree. Lew York City. ELECTIc pRCImALTY CO, or Stamford. PATTERSON MFG. CO.. Denison. Ohio. Como* FRINK-STrERING BRONZE CORP.. 23-10 FRANK ADAM ELECTRIC CO., SL Lous, Bridge Plaa S, Long Isand City. ZLI&SM ][3[ZW1*CTMOR CO PhIladelphiak MO. PL w A. WARD HENDRICKSON & CO., INC., 33 HANSON-VAN WINKLFMUNtINON CO. Adams Sreet, Brooklyn N. Y. VOMIT COMPANY, phUladlphla. P. MOaNli, N. J. ALLIED CRAFS CO., Philadelphia, Pa ANACONDA WIRE & CABLE CO., Paw* RAMBUSCH DEC. CO. 32 East 4tt St., tuoket I. . . NeW York City. MUlLYN MM'. CO., Phlladelphia Pa. ANACONDA WIRE AND CABLE CO., FERD RAT, INC., 335 Et 4Eth Street, ARITCLIT MMG. CO., INC. Philadelphia, Ilastings-oa-HudDso N. Y. New York CIty. Pa. PROVIDENCE INSULATED WIRE CO., SHAPIRO & ARONSON, INC., 0 W=n.e STEINMrTZ MM. Co, phUaN4elphi, pI Providence, R. I. Street, New York City. CHAS W. FLIOOD. JR CO. phIadelphla,. LOUIS BALDNOGER A SONS INC, - MITCHELL-VANCE CO. Warren Street. PIpa. BarrionE Avenue., BrOOklyn. . New York City. JErFERSON EIMCTraC CO., Bewood, Il. HAYLEY & SONS, INC. ls Vaadeveer THE SIMES CO. INC. W west lth SMteet, Steet, Brookly. N. Y. New York City. WRLLS-OARDN~ & CO, 2701 N. KIldar Ave, Clreao, Mi EDW. F. CALDWELL & Co., INC., 3 Welt 0. E. WALTER & SONS, 11 Ealt nod 5th StreetW New York City. Street, New York City. THOMMAS & SlrVS CO. ElIeth, N. J. CASSIDY CO., INC.. 6 St and 43rd Ave WARMAN & COOK, MC. 20M EsSt SAMSON UNITED CORP., Rochester, N. Y. Long Island CIty. Street, NeW York City. GROSS CHANDELIER CO. 203 Delnmr COLUMBIA-LIIGHTCRAFT CORP., 102 CHA. J. WEINSTEIN & CO. INC., 2 Wtt St, St Louis, Mo. Wooster Street, New York City. 474t Street, New York City. THE COMPLETE LIST IS AS FOLLOWS: I Complete List CONDUITrr FITTINGS

ARROW CONDITU & ITIINOGS CORP., SIMPLET ELECTRIC CO., 410 North ~RDGEPORT SWITCH CO. Bridgeport, 419 Lafsayet St, New York City, Ravenwood Avenue, Chicago. L Con.. SWITCHBOARDS, PANEL BOARDS AND ENCLOSED SWITCHES

AUTOMATIC S5ICH CO., 154 Grand St., STANDARD SWITCHBOARD CO. 134 NoR CREGIER ELECTRIC MFO. CO., MoSW. N.W yoMk City. St., Broklyn, N. Y. Lfk St., Chicago. COLE ]LECTRIC PRODUCTS CO, 30 COMMERCIAL CONTROL J& DEVICE ELECTRIC STEEL BOX &a MFG, CO., S" Creseet St COa Island City. N.y. CORP.. 45 Roebling St, Broklyn, N. V. S. ThrIop St., Chicago. SJOHN L PAULDING, INC.. New Bedord, REUBEN A. ERICKSON, 3H4 tlston Ave., EMpULS 8W]PTCHBOA]RDAk I~~,v e.N. t. CO., l10 4Mt h MOIL. thg. IU Ave, 8rookay N.yT. R te o M a ss. Ch i Cago . pENN ELECTRICAL COMPANY, Irtwi, HUB ELECTRIC CO., 25$ GrLAd Ave.. I. T. FRIEDMAN CO(, 53 MerCr SL, New pa. Chicago. York City. UNIVERSAL SWITCHBOARD CORP., 15 MAJOR EQUIPMENT CO. 4603 ftllerton I FEDERAL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS CO., 14 North g Street.lBlrooklyn, N. Y. Ave., Chiago. 4 Ave. 4 New*t* N* ~/. SWITCHIBOARD APp* CO., Z303 W. Erie GUS nBRTHOLD ELrECTRIC CO., Sag W* -I LEXINGTONLIEXINGTON ELECTYlLCELECTRIC PRODUCTS CO*,CO, St, Chicago. Monroe St., Chicago. 101 pI, AVe., New York City. HUBERTZ-ROIS. 408 Sent! Kyn.H Ave., MARQUETTE ELECTRIC CO.. 311 N. De$ Chicago. Plasiu St., Chicago. METROPOLITAN ELECTRIC MFG. CO., 14t St & ast Ave*.. LOnE sland City, BRENK ELECTIUC CO., 54I Fulton St., C. J. PETERSON & CO, 725 W. FlteI st, N. Y. Chicago. Chicago.

ROYAL. SWITCHBOARD CO., I WeO 3d CHICAGO SWITCHBOARD MM. CO. n 42 FRANK ADA ELECTRIC CO. St Lois S. New York CiT. S. CUton St., Chicago. Mo. I *r * I September, 1937 The Journal of Electrical Ior/:irs oand Operators 403

j . - - - * * ELECTRIC SIGNAL APPARATUS

AUTH ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CO. L J. LOEFFLR. 351.3I- West 41st St. New ACME FIRE ALARM CO., /5 MadIson INC., 422 East 53rd St, New York City. york (iy Ave., New York City. STANLEV & PCITTERSON. MC, 15* V'Airk St.. New ork City.

WIRE, CABLE AND CONDUIT SHOPS

CIRCLE WIRE & CABlE (o011'.. Wood- EASTFRN TUBE & TOOL (COMPANY GE/NERAL CABLE CORP., pawtucket, ward and Flushing Aves., Blrooklyn. INC.. 54 Johnson Aye.. lroolln. R.I. STANDARD ELECTRIC EQlJTMENT 0. Z. EICTII.. AI MALNIAICIURING MISSOURI STEEL & WIFE COMPANY, CORP., 31110 Northerl Blyd.. Long Island 1,406 N. Broadw.Cay1,hiago, ll. City'. N'MAYX V I NINI C GARLAND MANUFACTURING CO., PiUtts- ]lBFFMnnNN-,~/OON COMPT~N¥,I 37 1t burgh, Pa. ERIANGlll CONDI & CIABlE CO., A'e., New Yiork WACy.. Rh . IN(., lDry Hlarot Rd. and Cooper Ave., I:ISECTRIC (. 153 b1. WERBRMANSTEN Brooklyn~ A¥ve., New York city. ANACONDA WIRE & CABLE CO., Paw- tucket. R. I. COLUMBRIA CABLE & ELECTRIC COM- TRIANGLE CONDUIT A CAB.LE CO., ANACONDA WIRE AND CABLE CO., PANY, Thompson Ave., long Iland City. WIheelIg, W. Va. .IstnGs-on-lluddon, N. Y. IAIIRUSIIAW CABLE & WIRE CO.. ACORN INSULATED WIRIE CO.. 22 Klts PROVII)DEN(E INSULATFED WIRE CO., Yonkers, N. T. St., Brooklyn. Protidece, R. 1.

CONCRETE BOXES AND ALL TYPES OF OUTLET BOXES

KNIGIT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CO., STANDARD ELEC. EQUIPMENT CORP., ARROW CONDUIT & FITTINGS CORP. 32-36 Mortoa St. Brooklyn. Long Island City, N. Y. 41 Lafayette St., New York City. JEFFERSON ELECTRIC CO., Sellwood, ISL

WIRING DEVICES GAYNOIt ELECTRIC CO., Bridgeport Cogn.It

TELEPHONES AND TELEPHONE SUPPLIES

AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC CO., IMI W. Van STANLEY P fTTERISON. INC., IN Iuren St, Chicago. Varlk St., New York City.

LUMINOUS TUBE TRANSFORMERS

RED ARROW ELECTRIC CORPORATION. 100OClt St., IrSylngttl N. J.

LIGHTING FIXTURES AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

GARDEN STATE LIGHTING COMPANY, IBAYLEY & SONS, INC., I05 Valldeveef RAMLBUSCH I)DEC. CO., 332 East 4th St., 102 Central Ave., Newark, N. J. Street, Brooklyn. N. V. New York City. KLEMM REFLECTOR CO., PhiladelphIl, EDW. F. CALDWELL & Co.Ic, IC., Wea FEaD RATI, INC., 35 East 46th Street. Pa. 15ll Strt..t, New York City. New York City. VOIGT COMPANY. Phladelphia, P.. CASSII)DY CO., INC., 36th St. and 43rd Ave, SIIAPIRO & ARONSON, INC.. 20 Warren Ltong Islald lty, Street, New York City. ALLIED CRAFTS CO., Philadelphia, Pa. COLMVIIIIALIGITCRAFT CORP., 102 IITCIIELL*VANCE CO., 20 Warren Street Wrnrter St.reel New York CIy. New York City. MURLIN MFG. CO.. Iphiladelphia, P. TIHOMAS A. CONLAN, 60 West 5lth St. TIlE SIMS CO, INC., 22 West 1sth treeL ARTCRAfT MFG. CO., INC., Philadelphia, New. York City New York City,. ip. M EISEINIERG & SON, IN,, 24 Centre G, E. WALTER & SONS, 11 Eat 72d STEINMETZ MFG. CO., phhladellhlia. Pt. Street, New York Tiiy. Street New York City, CItAS. W. FLOOD, JR., CO.. philadelphia, FETIRO ART CO., INC.. 406 West 31st WARMAN & l(OK, INC., 205 E£a 12th pa. Street* New York City. Stree. New York City. GROSS CHANDELIER CO., 2036 DOin., FRINK-S'FRILIN(; BRONZE CORP., 23-10 CHAS. J. WEINSTEIN & CO., INC., 2 West St., St. Louis, Mo. Baridge I~p'Ia S,. Ior IIld City. 47Ul Street. New York Clt). LOUIS ALDINICER & SONS. INC.. S9 A. WARD IIENDRIIKS(N & CO. INC. Harrison Alenue, Brooklyn, N. V. 331 Adals Street, lmrookIti" N. ¥.

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ELEVATOR CONTROL BOARDS AND CONTROLLING I)EVICES

C. J. ANDERSON CO. 212 W. Hubbard St., Chicago IlI.

ELECTRICAL SPECIALTIES

RUSSELL A STOLL COMPANY, Z3 GBar- THOMAS a aTTrs CO, Elizabeth, N. S. Cloy St., New York City.

RADIO MANUFACTURING

Alt KING pRODUCTS, Hooper St., Brook- FERGUSON, 745 Rordway. New York 11ODD PRODUCTS, 179 Wooter St., New Iyl, N. Y. City. York City, AMpLEX RADIO, 240 W. 2rd St., New FREED MANUFACTURING CO., 44 W, DETROLA RADIO AND TELEVISION York City. 1lth St., New York City. CORPORATION, 3630 W. Fort St, De* trLit, Mih. ANSLEY, 240 W. 23rd St, New York City. GAROD RADIO, 115 Ith Ave, New York City. CONDENSER CORPORATIO? OF AMER- DAVID SOGEN, 663 Broadway, New York ICA, Snth, PlaInfield, N. J. City. ESTEY RADIO, 115 4th Ave.. New York City. GEICNRA, INSTRUMENT CORPORA- CONfl/TNTAIL SOUND, 30 W. 15Ul St., TION, 29 Newark Ave. EBlibeth, N. J. NOw York City. INSULINE CORP. OF AMERICA, I2 Park Plate, New York City. CROSL.EY RADIO CORPORATION, Cin- DE WA]LD, 0 $0th AVe., New York City. Cittilat, Oltt - LUXOIt RADIO, 521 W. Z3rd St., New yrk UNITED SCIENTIfC LAiABORATORiES, City. RADIO CORPORATION OF AMERICA Se Gth Ave., New York CIt. MANUFACTURING CO., INC., Idlan- MOTORVOX M2 Adam St..Brookiyn. apoil], Ured, PIECE ARROW RADIO, Ng 6th Ave.. N.w York City. RGaRL RADIO, 14 E. lth St., New York W£LLS-GARDNER & CO., 2701 N. KiUdar City. Ave., Chicago, Ill FADA RADIO AND ELECTRIC. 3020 Thompon Ave., Long9I M City. TRANSFORMER CORP. OF AMERICA, * HALSON RADIO CO., Norwalk, Con. WoOtr St.. New york City.

MISCELLANEOUS

LINCOLN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, CARL SAJOHR LIGHTNING CONDUC- SAMSON UNITED CORP., Roeheter, 2M0O Erskoe StL Detroit, Mieh. TOR CO.. St. Louis, Mo. N. Y. LEfIBFIED MFG. CORPORATION, New FRANCE MM. COMPANY, C Mleverand,pATTERSON MFG. CO., De.niso, Ohio. York City. Ohio. HANSON-VAN WINKLE-.MUlSING CO., DAY-]s]TE REFLECTOR COMPANY, ELECTRIC SPECIALTY CO.. of Stamford, Mai.,., N. J. 54IN Mwer, St Laif, Mo. Con.

~r ** September, 193r The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 405

LOCAL NO. 8. TOLEDO, OHIO Local Union No. 18 is really marching down the road of progress. Our busineas Editor: READ manager reported at our last meeting that August, in all its glory, has come and he would employ another assistant organ- gone, seemingly on the winged feet of Mer- Utilities signed, by L. U. No. B-465. qualify. of our izer, if he could get one that could cury. With it went the pleasures what I call good news in any one's was held at Wil- That's annual family picnic which No. 18 has applied for Beach lark, which, by the way, is a No fear of dual unioj's success, by local. Local Union low Class B charter. When our request has place of amusement. The L, U. No. 508. a 100 per rent anlioe been complied with we really expect to go sun dawned brighlit and early all a more Lansing swilgs ahead, by L. U. No. to town as far as organizing ls concerned. glorious day could not be had. The program We have not done so bad as is, but we de- started at 10 a, hi. with an indoor ball 665. cided if we kept pace with some of the other boys of the local and a game between the local unions that we ,.ust broaden the team miadeoup of con.tra ciors, supply dealers Cmmunist-('. 1. 0. tactics in Cali- scope of our organization. There are hun- and others connected with the industry. The fornia, by L. U. No. 526. dreds of prospective members in this city narrow barks got an unmenriful triouncin g. eligible under a Class B charter. The lurch baskets were then broken open recognied. by L. U. Before this article i in print our annual and an old fash ionel pionic din,ier was Atlanta men No. 613. Labor Day parade will he past history. We served. in the afternoon a varied list of are all set to put on the most rnammoth pa- contests, suitable to bhth young and old, rade in the history of our local labor were staged, which afforded the oilookers C. I. 0. doesn't ad.vance in South, niovenent. The C. I. 0. is trying to horn in many a hearty laugh. The comitlee in by L. U. No. 329. on us, they have made application for a charge of the arrangemeont had labored permit to parade over the same route our long to make it the huge succss it turned Marching down road of progress, parade will follow, and immediately after out to be sn i every one iresent went home by L. U. No,. 18. our paradle is over. Tile chairman of our consious of a day well spent. Labor Day committee is protesting on the This local in the last few weeks was in Need for serious thought, by L. U. grounds that it will rcause onfusion. As a pinch for mon. and we had the pleasure request is still No. 358. this is being written the of having a bunch of "viisiting firemen'" pending. I am in hopes that it Is denied from Pittsburth come in to pinch hit for us. them,, as it is sure to lead to some trouble zeal of They were a hunch of swell guys and These letters burn with the of some kind. mighty good nechanics. We made things as loyal organization We were greatly honored by a visit of pleasant for them as we possibly could and spir it. the president of L. U. No. 105 of Milwaukee. hope that they were as pleased with us as we Wis. This is a bridge operators local. Ie were to have thenl with us. At the time the gave us much food for thought. The working picnic was held we were working a double condlitions there compare very favorably shift at the Helnzo plant ill PromolLt and exportatioils please be patient land we will with what we have here. Thanks, Brother, some of the visitors had a chanc to get iii try to do better next time. anid come again. And now we wonder what on the coilntest and drawings for gate BInL CONWAY. has become of that bridge operators local prizes. Unfortunately those on thie seeend that got going down in Miami, Fla., and shift could net get bark in time and as a mnadeso rluch fuss for a short time. Wake result the refreshments had been exhausted, l. U. NO 18. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. up, Brothers, and get an article in these so they staged a few impromptu picnics of Editor: columns more regularly. their own. In liy article in the July issue of the Another puzzle to me is, why don't the Local Union No. 8 has been very active in ~rtORNA. I wrote I fewii neslbriefly on some lineme'n locals prod their press seretaries organizing various trades connected with work eing contermplated in this district. just a little andr have them get in the corre- the ectrincal game, and has boosted its own little did I realire at that time that what spoondence section a little more regularly? membership considerably. Prospects for a comm.ert I was making about this projeet I notice with admiration the climb up the very good fall and winter ale hbright, and would cause r.e so much grief, and not only hill of a couple of good frirends of mine in we hope that we can call on some of tle myself, the business mancager is also kept Local inion No. 77 of Seattle, Brothers O. locals that have lone us favors aund repay husy answering communications, and also M. Crummy" Anderson, and Frank Tus- same. Our old war horse. Oliver Myers, personal calls regarding this urk,. tin. These two worthies are surely go-get- came back from a well deserved aR.atios Ilad I knwn Lt that time that what corm- tara. Congratalatlencs, Brothers. much refreshed in mind and body. and im- imet I was nlikillg would etanlpede tile We noito with interest the strides heinm mediately got back in har, es,. worthy Brlothers in this direction, I cer- made by our sister L. U. No. 83 of this city, At the present writing it looks as though titaly would not have mientiond such a anid they certainly des.eve it. They have Toledo is going to have two Labor Day thing. I have hen kept bhtsy writing let- been, harassed (as L. U. No. 15 has been) parades. One staged at 9:30 a. m. by e, iion ters to p]rospeeti ye Iinmene, foremen, and by a hostile Merchants and Manufacturers affiliated with the A. F. of V. and mmedi one worthy Brother thought he rated a Association, and the well-known Chamber ately followed by a parade of those lahoring superintendent job. And all of this after of Commerce. We understand that they men whose ideas run to John Lewis. The me telling thiln ii Uly article, that we are really stepping out and signing up dif- musieians ale in for a biusy day as there are would enud "ut anti S. 0. S. wohe,, and if we ferent jobs that were nevel dreamed of not ellough of the m to furlrsh two separate eliede ally extra help, before. This is certainly sweet music to our sets of bands, arid so their .id saying. I will now tike this opporlunn.ity to answer Cotea "douhling in brass," will get a real workiot. all those that I haveCl't already conmunni- We also roei that I. U. No. 210, Atlaitic The C. L. U., after the paiade, is going to .Lled with. Watch these columns in the City, N. J., got hack in line again. Just one taghe a mn ster picnic at Walbri dge Park, JOIUlRNAL. and when we rieed help, we will qiestidol, what happened to li-lB Ben? a most beautiful place, along the banks of rail for it in this way. and pleae don't ply lie wa 1he ast scribe that I remember the Maumee River. me with questins, as I will always write in that wrote for that local. One of our oldest menbers. Flred liar- full through these columns. My god friend of T, 11. No. 526, Watson- rington, was unfortunate enough to lose At cur last meeting the business manager ville Cile,l.. comes in with a nice hot article his oldest daughter after a onrg and iloist reported worknii wig wage air d working onu- in regards the C. 1. 0., only he doesn't hit trying illiess and the boys all extndii to di tion with the Stone anmd Webster contl'a- them hard enough to suit nle. The names him their sincerest sympathy in his loss. tore that are goilg to build the Sou thern I would lile to call them could not very Owing to workiilrg n tile af.rerrsentinrii'ed California IEdisoni('eipany's liNe. At this well be put in print. second shift, your co rresponident didr't have time I aon not it liberty to say just what I also note with satisfaction that the lady the time to devote to this article he gener- was done, will try to give full details in the that writes and signs herself, "By A Work- ally has, so if it does not ionor up to yoer October issue of the JOUIINAL*. er's Wife," does not confine herself to the 406 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1937

Woman's Page entirely. She rendi We are happy to report that Charles the correspondence section, otherwise she would not have seen our comment E. Cafory, business manager of our on her feature article. We only wish sister Local Union No. 7, of Springfield, there were more in numbers just like Mass.. was re-elected to the office of her. vice preoilent in the Fifth District. And again r want to congratulnate Those of us who have had the pleasure our Editor on those editorials, they of meeting and talking with Charlie are surely educational. Carlry are satisfled that the electrical Will be back in Octoher with another Augutt 16, 1937. Editor: workers are well represented. chapter from this district. The vice president elected from the J. l. olus. All members are warned not to come into Second District is George Sanderson, this jurisdiction seeking employmcnt with- who, ineidentally. is the business mana- L U. NO. 2G, WASHINGTON, out first consulting with the business man- ger of the New Bedford local. The D.C. ager. We ask all memlers to carefully writer has not had the pleasure of Editor: observe-and ask any financial secretary to ,neeting Brother sandersn, but from My friends. orsnizlng is a great report-in accordance with Sections 5 and 6 all reports he is the type who will give the kind of service that will satisfy all system in which mo.t anything or of Article XXVI of the Constitution. concerned. everything can happen. It is one of There is no work in the jurisdiction at the greatest expaerienes into which a Vice President Sam Parker, of person may venture. Some this time that will warrant anyone spending Local Union No. 103., perhaps the only of the most electrical remote questions are asked nd in ordlr railroad fare, and if and when there is need worker globe troltter in the to for men, we shall eommunicate with our Brotherhood, has again taken to the be convincing we must enlighten the open road. Ie qu estionerand bring him nearer to sister locals. Members are advised to keep is now in Panama. home. in touch with your own financial secretary While quite young in the industry Sam, accompanied his dad to Conastan- Just recently we had a well attended or business manager, as he will be advised meeting of the oil burner men. At tinopIe, Turkey, where they were em- if there is any opportunity for employment. ployed on the Rockefeller Institute that meeting then were a few very We positively will not employ traveling prominent speakersln from the labor This job was done by one of the faib ranks. members except when they come at the contractors of Boston. While en route Our president, Al Neff, who is to and also chairman of the organizalton com- request of this local to the duly authorized from Turkey he had the mittee, opened the meting. President officers of the local union in your home city. pleasure of visiting many of the fa- John Loecher, mous cities of the Old World, both on of the Central Labor E. C. VALENTIN, the continent and in Asia Minor. Sam Union, Washington, D. C., spoke briely Business Manager, on age and wages. He mentioned has been in practically al of the how L. U. 177, Jacksonville, United States and steadily wages had increased after Fla. in many sections of labor became organized. He also made Canada-and now Panama. At the last meeting of August a statement of fact he requested a leave that when a man of aisenee, which was granted. Be- reahes a certain age his labor is not wanted, iunless he Is willing to accept greatly fore leaving he hinted that if the job Brother Reed gave one of the best speeches and the country were to his liking he would reduced wages, but in organized labor this is I have ever heard. He brought out very remain there indefinitely. Yours truly ha. not the fact. Mr. Loehr., also stated that briefly and plainly the important funda- the oil burner men belong been occupying the vice president's haia to the Central mental principles of orgaaized labor. He since his absence. Labor Union and the Building Trades Coun- brought out the fact that organized labor We are happy to announce cli, but in order to become members they that our genial is for equality and fairness and is perpetual recording muat join the American Federation of Labor secretary, Bob Griffin, has re- regardless of its leaders today or tomorrow. turned to the fold after a serious ease of and not the C. 1. 0. The show must go on with that same tint Brother Prellr also spoke and mentioned septic throat. Bob wishes to thank all the of color, with efficiency and progress, in boys for remembering him by their visits that the policy of the American Federation order to lire and let live. of Labor and telephone calls during his illness. differ, from that of the C. I, 0. Local Union No. 26 expresses in that it its appre- Our electrical school will soon open for allows a particular trade to ciation and thanks to the speakers. busineas, draft its own conditions and according to Brother Iarginot, wage agree. and mets , feeling that the trade in question has Our outfit received an increase in wages, it will be our pleasure from time to time to give detailed the best knowledge of its own needs. which is very much appreiated.t reports as to the Brother Reed, who Brother Mernew achieved second best progress we are making. is assistant to our In- Brother W. T. Reee, Local Union No. 308 tlnational President, Mr. Tracy, gave a average in his class at the University of wonderful talk. He pointed out that the Florida, on Neon sign technique. Brother St. Petersburg, Fla., made quite a hit with question Mrlaungh was also a runner-up. We should his story in the July issue, titled 'Life of of wages is not the only principle a Business of feel very proud of these Brothers for the Manager in Three Rounds. We labor, but that good conditions must pre- suggest vail in order to preserve life ad eIjoy honors they have brought to Local No. 26 to all who did not read the story to do it now. What the wages. He also brought out that there and the future good of the electrical industry an awakeningi are three streets on which to sIll your labor. as a whole. Despite the energetic work of the C. 1. 0. organizers On First Street we find VzCron to bring the Simplex Wire and the company unions, A. GoAnolR, So. (]able Co., of Cambridge. whose motto is "For the company, of the Mass., into the company, and by the company.' folnd, the employees decided to organize L. U. NO. 103, BOSTON, MASS. under the A. F, or L., which was not sur On Second Street is the C. 1. 0., which prising. will fail as did the I. W. W., because they What might be said in favor of Editor: the C. T. 0. is soon shadowed when we have tried to cover too much ground; also Monthly Knock Allowing other persons who are not familiar consider their method of approach. To the chiseler who told the boss that with the needs of a particular trade to set Monthly Boost conditions. For example, a carpenter draft- one Brother owned his home and had a ing conditions and needs for an electrician. bank account (which was a lie) to prevent To the unmarried Brother who gave hi, Mr. Reed also said that there is a group of himself from a lay-off. job to the married Brother with lofun people in New York who are backing the Your humble servant had the pleasure youngsters. C. i. 0. financially in order to break down of attending the Masachnsetts State All good wishes, conditions of labor and the denoeratic Branch, A. F. of L, convention held in JOBEPH A. SLATnR¥, principles of government. In the event the city of Lowell, Mass., the first week the C. I. O. fails, there will he a split with in August, at which time it was possible L. U. NO. 110. ST. PAUL, MINN. this group because they are Irresponsible to renew old acquaintances. Editor: and will leave John L. Lewis and his un- The delegates from Local Union No. 103, This is the first appearance fortunate followers "in print,' holding the bag. namely, Major Capelie, Ed Carroll, Charlie so to speak, for the newly organized utility On Third Street we find the well estab- Bucklery, Rudy Martinot and Jimmie Kiltroe, branch of Local Union No. 110 (it having lished American Federation of Labor, with carried on in their usual fne manner, re- taken some little time to get our courage its flag waving in mid-air, and it represents fleeting credit not only upon themselves but up to make this debut), but now that effiiency, we dependability a.id responsibility. also upon our organization. have taken the step we hope you will find It has survived the attacks of the past and The electrical workers of Massachusetts a brief outline of the progress of the organ. will surelie the present and future attacks, feel justly proud of the fruit of their ization of the utility branch of L. U. No and it is in this organization and on this efforts in winning two important offices 110 of interest. This branch includes all street you belong. during the election. men employed in the mechanical division September, 1937 The Journal of Electr-ical WokICCrs and Operators 407 i of the Northern Statea Power Company, of tremendous teak of signing up these 700 a mass meeting, the chairman reported the St. Paul. men wais seoraplished in record time, lue agreement accepted in each department. A We have to go away back to about the to the untiring efforts of Brother George temporary executive board was elected, con- first of March, At that time, Vices P'roi- Garney, buslness manager, and members of sisting of seven member, one fromt each dent M. J. Boyle visited St. Paul and Mill- the tiside branch of Local Union No. 10. department. namely, George Hale, Joe P.- neeapolis (you will ra.ll the fine letter Then o.i March 22 another fins meeting torso.n, Harry Anderson, Dan CGohart. from Local No. 292 in the March JoURNAL), was held. Vire President Moglogan, 11cr- William Curran. Conrad Reisinger and A. F. and startd work oil an agreement between Ca. f-ILz(t. (ommissioner of public obertseonl. The first Monday Of each month the Northern StatesPower Company and utilil es, anr. Preidrent Briasman addressed was selected for the regular meeting night, Local Union No- 110. After various col- the meeting and the group was obligated to and the monthly button plal was adopted fere nee wilhL the executives of the Northe r remnbcrshiIp. Twelve men were elseted to (anld let me say here that more than one States Power Company, Vice President a¢t as an advisory committte and they in member expressed a real "thrill" ill see ig Boyle had a deinite udiderstandirig in regard talnri heos four of their iluber to work those first purple April buttons appear on to arn ag r.e.i.ni t. This agreement, Vice as a ,Igotieitioims committee, tnnluedlotely overalls, caps and vests). It was a farward Presider,nt Boyl had arranged to apply Itoall [Irother ;arley and this ,meffotlatLon con.- steWp men e mployiyed in the mechanical division of ilttee started wolk on the agreement. The Brother George Hale, an employee in the the Northern States Power Company in St. elarui i atois, of employees. hours, wages, overhead department. was appointed as- Poul-u nxinlratelyiy 700 men of trades arid ocr., of aeIh department were separately siatent business manager and Brother Daniel crafts. emidiiered with Mr. Firahm and other North- Brick was elected to the executive board On March 15 a mass meeting was held err States Power executives. Vike P',esient ii, his place. The organ.zation work con- and the Northern States Power employees Mike13Byl agaiii put his shoulder to the tinued under the capable leadership of turned out In fullfore. The meeting was wheel aiiidh wit his assistnee the agreement Brother George Hale. The N orther States addressed by Vice President C. J. MeGlogan, was ready to submiit to the members. This Power Company employees at Stillwater, G. W. Alexan dr, financial secretary of agreoemlent specified the I. B. E. W. and/or Minn.-55 in numberjoined our organi- Local Union No. 292, and Gus lrissman, it, lu a] uraion the sole representatiye of zation, bringing our membership to ap- president of the inside branch. It was at the employees of the Northern States Power proximately 750. An adjustment committee this mieeting that the men of the mechanical Coinpa..y in all eo lective bargaining. Fur- was elected by the members in each depart- division affmHilted themselves with Local thr,, it established a raise for all employees ment to handle any requests for adjuotnilent Union No. 110. The results were more than of rlrn 5 to over 10 per entt retriaetive or grievan es.; atewards were selited by gratirying, in that on this evening alone to January 1, and placed all promotions on this committee in each department. Steps approxinately 300 signed applications. On the basis of seniority rights. were takn to establish accurate seniority March 18 oilice were opened in the Dakota Meetings were arranged for the various reords for all employees. And the prog. Building and the signing up of the appli- departrments and the agreement read to the ress continues. A set of by-laws are being cants went on at high speed. In fact, the members and voted on. Then on April 5, at drafted; wages are being leveled; a general

Aother fn.e 1otLrom Bstotn's oeli Union No. 100, ne electritcal school. larti-n,t eA , iIUcIt: in code, rlldo, and mathintfln addresses his cass. I wage revival will be had January 1. We'e arguments on the idea, but the meters are h]...blame hi.him atIt that,thidt, afterMIII gettinglibUidif an. eyefulllylf.11 I0 wark to do; not for spectaeular results, here to stay and more power to theetcrrv of the little lady. but for steady progress, building for the That's my idea of the parking situation here I'll give you these last 10 days and won't future of these members of the utility in town. ask for a rebate. Man, dear, we have had branch of Local Union No. 110. Now, fellows, we have quite a few fisher- nothing but rain and humidity and repeat. So today we find ourselves with a loyal men in our local, hut one that outshines until even the fresh linens are damp and membership, 750 strong; much already ac- us all is no other than Brother J. E. Nolte, sticky before you put them on. If we ever eomplished; much to he done. To Vice and the boy has come in for quite a little come across a dry cigarette again, I'll be President Mike Boyle, of course, we awe paper stuff in the past; also had his picture tempted te frame it. The only things that our very existence and too much credit plastered in our daily papers for being the last 10 days of August are any good cannot be given Vice President Boyle for one of the crew which brought in the largest for are those big beefsteak tomatoes and his splendid work here; to George Oarney, catch of blues this year; and I wouldn't the luscious peaches. our rapid and efficient organization and the be surprised some day to hear that he has solving of the various problems such or- caught one of the largest fish in these parts, Just a sudden thought: If Victor Herbert ganizing involves; to President Gus Briss- as the boy is really adapted for fishing now. could have foreseen the 1937 model for man, our orderly. well conduted meeting;s: To anyone wishing any fish stories, we womcn's bathing suits he never wouid have could persuade Jack to tell one for us conmposcd "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life." to Vice President MeGlogan. the officers of To date Local Union No. 292, and many others, our and he wouldn't need a rubber rule to meas- we have had no electrical vis- sincere thank also for their untiring efforts ure with like some of the gang use in itors, with the exception of Eddie Jordan in behalf of our organization. explaining the big one I caught or the one and the Missus, of Philly, and me old Now that we have made the attempt, we that got away, or the one that gave the side kick from the Capital City, "Wash" find it wasn't so difficult after all, this debut fight or broke the line. No doubt a lot Washburn. Wonder where they all are? of ours. and we find the difficulty now is of you fellows have gone through those lines. Working? I got a good laugh out of the Copyist's to stop. But we can't do that without men- Me, too! tioning how many compliments we receive We had a swell party August 6 at the plea for a vacation for the scribes during on the JOUrNAL from our members. Our Veterans of Wars Fiall in Pleasantville, and the sunmer. With pay, too, I betcha. Why. what a time was had by all! Plenty of that sonuvagun has been on a protracted members, in the large majority, new in the vacation since January with his circl]es of organized labor, are finding the eats and soft drinks and no doubt the personal JoEUi.L a truly instructive and worthwhile follows feel like themselves again and will correspondence. And that just reminds me: We never magazine. And just the other day the wife say never again. The local presented of one of our members who came in to pay Brother Joe Kershaw with a ring and coat even knew that "Whitey" Hefner had any other name. So her husband's dues, commented: "You know emblem as their appreciation for his work Roseman has me mixed with a couple of other guys. It must that page by a Worker's Wife in that mag- in putting the union ahead. Joe was the be president of our local for quite a the heat. azine that comes from Washington is sure few years To Wiliam E. Hanson, good. We're going to see that movie 'Slim' but of late was unable to attend on account of Boston: tonight. That was what she wrote about of sickness in his family and had to resign. '"Thanks, Bill, for the asterisk." We al- Joe made a speech which didn't take long ways thought that it is better to be the in the last issue". exception than the rule. E. ScaHai. but covered quite a lot of everything and Have quite a few of the fellows will appreciate been on furlough from the local Joe' talk. meetings since July 1, so am not up to par L. U. NO. 145. ROCK ISLAND. ILL., Brother Al Lawrence was presented with on all the news. However our business MOLINE, ILL AND DAVEN- a ring and showed his appreciation by thank- manager told me at noon that there is noth- PORT, IOWA ing everyone for their kindness. Al is ing new or startling. Quite a few of the Editor: deserving of it, as he put quite a lot of time boys are loafing, but we look for that this Getting out a paper is NO JOKF- in for the good of the union. To top the time of the year. In fact, we will have IH I print Jokes, folks say I am silly. party off (and it was set up in grand style to "see Moretti" about it. If I don't, they say I am too serious. and the local feels that the entertainment Wait Cameron is hobbling around on If I publish original matter, they say couldn't have done any better) we enrolled crutches, the result of a fall when the dam' I lack variety. 40 new members on our books, so you ladder slipped. Was in the hospital for If I publish things from other papers, I plainly see two ten is going ahead with a few weeks, but is now "ailing quite comn am lazy. leaps and bounds putting our membership fortably" at home, where his boss can If I go out rustiingnews, am not tending up well over the 250 mark. The local is keep her eye on him. Here's hoping that to bnsiness. still trying for new members. A bunch he will be able to hit the deck when the next If I don' publish eontributions. I lack of go-getters right, for fight I believe this big show comes in October. appreciation. local is 100 per cent. Many thanks to Horne, MacKay and If I print them, the paper is full of junk. Well, gang, I had better come to a close. Dealy for their very fine, newsy letters. I Like as not, some fellow will say I swiped Will try to give you the slant on the will answer them all as soon as the season THiIS from some other paper. beauty pageant in the next issue, if I am is over. This is the first letter written WELL, I DID! able to do so. since early in June. We hope that "J. E."' SO WHAT? ss. enjoys the proposed vacation up in the CAL CLOnaI. high Sierras. We know we would. But not doing 60 or 70 m. p. h. with Mac L. U. NO. 211. ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. at the wheel. California roads, notwith- L. U. NO. 210, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. standing. Editor: Editor: I am pulling for Tommy Farr to knock Well, fellows, when you have read this Greetings to the new scribe of L. U. No. Louis right smack dab into Ethiopia. And column you will find that another holiday- 210. He's a good cable splicer, so should it is a darned shame that John Chinaman Labor Day-is very close. Its coming means be able to grind out some exellent copy. hasn't got a oc.k of honest-to-goodnesI the town becomes ours until next summer Will someone kindly tell Ime just where bombers who could hit the targets for a and it brings depression with it, as this in the lovely so-and-so this summer has ringer each time. town entertains quite a few thousand vis. gone? By golly, here it is the twenty-eighth Old Phoebe has been out for a couple of itors in the summer months. of August and it seens but yesterday that hours, but as we reach the conclusion of Of course our business people make their the season began. We have had good at- this there are some big, black, very black, so-called allowances, but things here are not tendance this year, some muy bueno at- clouds coming out of the north that be. so bright, as quite a few of the boys are tractions. The dance bands have been speaketh no good for those venturesome still looking for those jobs to materialize. excellent; that is, with the exception of souls who took a chance for a promenade I hope the breaks will come along soon for the one now playing, and it should be back after being cooped up in hotel lobbies and them all. on the kerosene circuit. The best one that rooming houses for the past five days. It Our mayor here has just put the parking we have had since 1928 is Clyde Lucas and must really be tough on the visitor at that. meters in the central part of the city, and his gang. They were all musicians and For who wants to spend most of the vacation what a difference iiin make finding a place sounded mighty sweet. Then there was swapping yarns with someone who no doubt to parkl Before the meters came along another Clyde, that of the MeCoy tribe. can tell a bigger one than you can, and who it was impossible to park, so the 5-cent and he runs a close second to the other is but awaiting the chance to do so? cover charge for parking one hour has bozo with the same name. By gay, nearly forgot to offer congrat- chased the all day and night parkers along All the traveling bands have featured ulations to Ralph Potter and his bride. the line. Of course, a lot of them ride "The Love Butl Get YoU If You Don't From Special Agent 2-YZX we learn that up and down the street to see if any of Watch Out," and our Bill, he of the MeAdam Ralph (L. U. No. 3) is now a blushing the meters have any time left so you clan has been bittenseriously, too. Little bridegroom. Well, more power to them, see these parkers are more or less a con- Oswald and I are looking for the sad news a long life and a happy one. In case he genial lot of folks. You can still hear most any day now. But you can't hardly is in doubt as to my informant's name, I September, 1957 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 409

might add that in private life he is known completely broken off on account of an over- at the grand finale when DTnnie advised as William Gullien, alias Willie the Whip- abundance of fruit. Still our huckster will us that for some reason or another he had and a pet. The guy who trains all the whippet. collect unreasonable prices on everything been two-timed-yes, it was a boy un the Carios Comedy Circus. But seriously which he delivers to our door. girl, which to date together with mother along much better speakling for the moment, Bill is a regular As we passed through this rural district and father are getting of any favors or consider- it kept me busy noting the various ereeks than the average. guy and worthy TH1 COPIIsT, ations that he may ask for. crossed, such as Turkey Creek. Pond Run, Everything out of kIlter is being blamed Upper Twin, Lower Twin, Stouts Run, on the weather, so I might as well use it Island, Sterling. Aids Run and Stone Lick. L. U. NO. 245, TOLEDO, OHIO for an excuse and quit right now. Hast. In many cases these cres.c were crossed luego and take it easy. With best wishes by one-way bridges which were of the old Editor: and etestera, covered style. Ho, ho, hum! Only 11 more months until BACIiSiE A necessary" stop was made in Adams vacation. The Labor Day parade will be Co n.ty at a combination filling station, history when you read this, and for the refreshment stand, or what first time here in Toledo, we will witness L. U. NO. 212, CINCINNATI, OHIO lunch room, union labor It was a log cabin structure two parades. The first will be Editor have you And then one hour after- to many i.ore in this section. We and itsaffliates. It was unianimously didle d biy the foursimilar march. Thirty-five We certainly had reahod the rural districts ward the C. I. 0. will of us that it must be a chicken dinner. thousand workers, divided when they should did not want it doctored and served in one low About 10 mon were seated at tables under one banner, but time directly from bottles, although be all marching of our modern air-cooled restaurants,. but drilking beer will heal that I hops. Thanks to the hard dresed in it must be prepared, without frills or flaer It wa Sunday they were all work and untiring hours by our wage com- sticks, at a good old cunitry inn or private overalls and in eah case yOU could see given them by certain shaving cream advertisements mittee and the co-operation country home if possible. that and oficlals alike. we are high- both members We found just such Pt Pl of were so ronient along the here. impress them. One fellow enjoying fairly good conditions miles beyond Bethel, Ohi, in quite a wy had failed to Our president, 0. W. Buchanan. who for large old-fashioned building which no went them one bettr and really sported a and had the regulation red three years has placed his services on a 24- doubt had been operating for many years 10-gallon hat Saturday and Sunday no ex- his neck. The convers- hour basis with as an accommodation for travelers between bandana around nielber of Local No. t n form of a ception so that any Georgetown. Ohio, and all way points into t as we entered was in the individualy or in groups bring to as to whether or not a certain 245 can Cincinnati. muild argument his attention any matter. no matter how sign tolod out at the eo- bullet would fit a certain type revolver. A hrmit-made large or small it may be. Should it be a trance of the driveway bearing the words Fearing a demonstration might soon be we saw the need of a reasonably quick grievance of importance sufficient of calling "Chicken dinner, country style. 65 cents." made, w.age committee the mat- service stations in this section together the entire Upon inquiry we were told that we could exit. All care of, no matter were directed were log cabin struetures. ter is immediately taken be taken care of at one end time required for its disposi- one under construction looked as how much the to a large open roomn able to take care of a A new necessary to dispose of it thought it was being built on the apartment tion or the distance possible 75 patrons. satisfactorily. He has given his time un- The proprietor served as host, waiter house plan as it was approxinmitely 80 feet ,~- long by about 25 feet deep, It w~ould ae- grudgingly and untiringly, first to the cause and cashier. ,IdFourF~o, chicken dinnersi.,,,,,Inet, were or- long by about 2i feet deep. It would ac- conimadate a jssilfle four faniilies and was of organized labor, the comfort and welfare dered and promptly brought forth. is time One of my big probleos has always bteen built entirely of legs which had been cut of his fellow man. Second, if there from the surrounding territory. left, to his own diversions What little hew the averags persons maintain.their with his family is We saw colored families with seven or time he finds to spend large appetites. I can never boast of a consumed in resting after long hours of very long and many eight children who occupied two-room cab- lusty hunger for food meetings, while you mrie are sleeping. You times the desire to eat ,leavesme entirely. in and apparently were living in perfect All of these older type men, when you have paid your dues aid But hero we were in Paradise and for the peae and harmony. con- cabins were roofed with the clapboard shin- sometimes attend a meeting, you have time being I was ravenos, officers fr each gies which had been cut by hand and very tributed your all, and it is up to your There was half a fried chicken to keep the machinery gravy. sweet PO- likely had seen many years of service, and conmitteemen of us. a huge bowl. of order. Very seldom do beans, stewed corn, sliced We saw many of the old-fashioned log working in perfect tatoes, fresh lila you give any credit to those that give their tomatoes. a plate overcrowded with hot bis- bridges still in use over small creeks on was private property, also the home-made rope best so that you can still enjoy the present cults, sweet butter, and coffee. This conditions that place you near the top in of home made drawbridge which is dri.wn to safety when- topped off with a large piee the utility feld. But should some trifling pie which you selected fromn a variety of over the stream decides to go on a rampage. charcoal pits were very thing go wrong. often dueI to your own lack four different kinds. In this section make tracks although we at home very seldolm of interest, you are the first to Right then we all seeled to have a comr- prosinent, the door of these .len who place them- a thought ia our mad rush to moo interest in flod and it took us but give charcoal him, that has of that to keep abreast of modern developments. selves at your disposal. Let a short tilme to relieve the table he the first SinceI, space in these colulns is always lnever violated the agreement added weight. and there would be few com- after paying a total cheek of limited by our exceptionally considerate to complain We departed nagging making a mental note of a spot Editor. methinks it about time to wend plaints. And instead of constant $2.60 and those that are giving their time where they serve fond liberally and prepare our wey homeward. This cannot be lone, praise to your cause. Give them the credit due. it in such an appetirin g manner that many however, unless we cross at least a few diff,- more creeks ol our way--we now have How many of you would do what President notabile chefs would finld coiderable has done and at enter in eompetitionRattlesnake Creek Big Eagle, Little Eagle, Buchanan, "Buck" to you, eulty were they to the jaunt of the lay continued, and ex- Middle Branch, lUpper Branch. Blue Creek, the same time realize that over half of Our corn- through five eounties, namely, H1am- Brush Creek, Iills Fork, and for the special miembers would rather criticize than tended alld never-to-be- ilton, Clermoont, Bi-nwn, Adams aid Scioto. benefit of Jimlie and Johnnie, Donaldson mend the constructive exterded trips caV- Creek; and not to forget Barry, we had the denied aceomplishments since you elected Some folks promote chair? The attitude of any but I am much pleasure of crossing Isnacs Creek. him to the ering foreign countries, break a man's spirit; the joy of pro- It was truly a day well spent, with no group can make or afraid they do tint know that do or die spirit to one that their own happiniss. As in this regrets to offer It hit the boils-eye and can change ducinig care. over week- the one mostly respnsible for all of it rads "1 don't m case I get great satisfaction advertise ent but is short neihbohring trips which was ny good oldi friend, Ben many of This is not a paid ends in of an individual that has given something which nature you boys either have contacted or known the opinion usually uncover support and has gone along with has provided that I have lever seen or ofn- Den and perhops are of the same opinion "Buck" leerning him as I am, which is that the him, much to my satisfaction. And I believe tated before 80 per cent more tobacco fields than I hail only thing which I have held against him that this opinion would include We saw a vote be asked ever thought were in this section of the and which he has never been able to sat- of our membership should caused me to wonder if isfactorily explain is that he happens to for. country. They has gone right out a bit of the highly advertised '"strictly be a bricklayer, which I sincerely hope he The meter department quite and did it. Yes, sir, went right over the imported tobacco" was not grown in our stays with us long enough to live down. sugar A bit of belated news which, due to my top with 10 per cent department. Eight ap- own back yard. In soine sections last fields replaced truck aegligenee in keeping abreast of the times plications, all foreume., were initiated eane and buckwheat you men farming which to ile was quite novel as I concerning my eontributions to our monthly meeting night. Congratulations. you saw your job had never seen a field of either before. publication, concerns the recent activities of the meter department. passed mile after mile of fruit or- in the Johnson family. We all had been and you did it, and 1 hope these new mnem- We hers never have the occasion to be sorry apples, peaches and pears, and in advised that revisions numerically were ex- chard., And let me extend my we]- all cases the tree branches were almost poeted daily, but were more than surprised of your amover. 410 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1937 AFTER 50 YEARS

Jisi.I 'L,I lYa rur We'EItmI1 i"'..rLr .sIby. .. come to John L. Peck of the garage, also a returns of L. U. No. 329. so here goes foreman back to old A. F. of L. they would come in that department, making that for thoat. Those elected were: L. L. Rar- department 100 per cent. Taking running. the honors man, president; R. C. Horn, vice from the line department that boasted president; For some reason the C. I. 0., doesn't work of F. A. ]ort, 100 per cent for a long time, but some of inancial secretary and treasurer; so very well here in the South. To begin our boys Insist on allowing themoselves to L. B, Minor, recording secretary; the execu. with the South has not gotten over being become delinquent. tive board; R. C. Horn, F. A. Taot, J. H. doped a few years ago into the K. K. K. Since writing my last article and devoting Lewis, F. A. Fort, L. L. Minor. F. W, Gard- "Committee." That has been ahout all the so much space in slapping the men at nor and K. D. lardy. This makes. a fine "Committee"' we can stand for some time Adrain, Mich., on the back, it seems that lot of officers for old 329: with them we and we are not going to sign over our it boomeranged back and slapped me in shall go right down the read as always. But rights to a few men exclusively to set our the face, for they have since voted for a what's this? Well, well, I am also elected wage and hour scale orI a Committee" des- company to the press secretary union, which is illegal and will job. Now I ask you, ignated to represent us, not even from the take some time to straighten how can the president be his own out, but will press industry in which we work; give this "Com- work out all right in time, I am sure. agent? Ahl fame, something tells me you won't never hear mittso" absolute power of attorney. with Emil Schwandts, after 12 years without a much about the president nio further in these voice or vote and then accept vacation, spent his first one this yeai In a columns, much, but really the rest Lliu dictates of the of C. 1. 0., no, for 'Co.m- hospital bed with a beautiful nurse in the officers are o. k. miittees" are not labor unions. attendance, Acute appendicitis was the Here comes the biggest news of the day. I agn indeed cause of the operation and he is home now E. glad to take my hat off to C. Niokels, business agent for L. U., No. Local doing fine. Emil wonders why the i94, If the I1 B E W., No. 77 of Seattle, Wash, If this does doctor was elected president not pirv a yard stick insists on calling it acute appendicitis, of the Shreveport to all electrical utili. but Central Trades and Labor ties in the country admits having a cute nurse. Counci. and o some of those He had his Now does that put us I. B. E. W. hind of utility picture taken while bed-ridden. so toys upon employees (of which we still not only the front row. because Nick is have a very few) then can he talk about his operation but I don't know what can really there? cani be used as a yard stick. Supply actual photographs of same. There always Right hero I might Just as well stick my has been an atmosphere of peace and co- George Henning had the misfortune of neck out and tell some of you scribes that falling from operation, with the result, good wages and a pole on August 20 and is at are popping off about organizing, Hers is this time confined in a hospital. constantly improving working conditions; Nothing what tilhe Central Trades and Labor Counlcl Just try and get serious I hope, and may George soon he that into the head of one has done in Shreveport the last eouple of of those kind of employees, back with us. that with him months. Now, remember, Shreveport is holding back he is constantly kee;ping EDwAng E. all DU.Es.HIu. only a town of about 90,000. There are of that in the background. But I have yet now 35 local unions in the central body, to see one of them refuse to take the in- totaling over 7,000 men and women; this is crease L. U. NO. 329, SHREVEPORT, LA. in pay and everything else that we not couinting the railroad locals, as they will stick our necks out for. So I have just Editor: total up to a large number themselves. about come to the point of view, that it's What's this? Old July shut me out. no There is only one C, I.. O, organiatlion just as easy to get one of that kind to see runs, no hits. liere I am readliIg the August torom that's the glass factory, who were the light as it is for some utility t asalmp ea issue of the JOUnNAL and nothing in it from A. F. of L. one time, and the only sit-down- to see that with lower rates thaere is much Shreveport, but we have been very busy. and era to ever be pulled here. and for what and more money for them. to get up to date I will have to fall back to why I don't know, and the men don't either. Which all reminds me of "way out the month of June and give out the election home I will wager if they had the chance right in T..exas," my old aunt-Aunt Eilly. Now September, 1937 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 411 i

Aunt Ehily was a great herder of goats, pointed yours truly as corrsponient. The time. The govenment is favorable to or- had a very big herd of them, too. Well, sir, Brothers oil eareel that would be the worst ganization, but it cannot force It, that is she always said, 'Honor was nuthiln', Jest way, so here goes. where we come in. inside o' yo, if yo is dishonorable an. can The following Brothers were elected to You will notice in section. where great get along knowin' hit, and knowin' hit inside offie June 17: president, M. J. Laui; vice organization has taken place you will find anid hit don't hurt y, yo can get alonIlg, president, Lewis II.ILoppes; recording secre- increased wages, better conditions and less hausehit hain't nobody kin see hit." tary, R. Ii. DOenning; financial sIetary and unemployment; in that section they have L. L. HlIMAN. treasurer, Earl Eyriek; business manager, taken advantage of opportunities. T. D. Bette. Thr executive hoard members Can you visualize your section 100 per L. U. NO. 349. MIAMI, FLA. are Phil Iawson, Walter B. iers., EIarl C. cent organized. no non-union men or out- Editor: Death, ii. 0. Mat and Earl Ilumihrey. laws to break down conditions or cut wages? After a great deli of negotiation and For the past ,eeeral months this local has You may laugh at that tO per cent organ- continuous effort on the part of our busi- been wrkiig Lto irilg a 40 hour week with ized hut if you can organize to oven G0 per Oness nanagers, assisted by Brolethr G. X $125 an hour to the Boulder Canyon project. seat your good conditions and wages will Barker, we can proudly state that we have The first ,lliiztion of this calie in the form in themselves make way for eomplete the Neo,,n tOhe lighting inmduslry aoIut 80 of a proposal roeal the Bureau of RIelama- organiztlion. 0sr eent organized in Miami. It is niuch tion about the first of July. It contained Nothing was ever gained without hard easier to tell abouL it Lhan it was to I. really three proposerd rates of pay and hours work and sacrifice. Many of our menIher. it, and we are teld that it took many hend- as follows: 484hours at $1 05 pier hour; 44 favor the idea of keeping out and discour- ashes and numerous confernches. .,os i of hours at $1.10 per hour; anl 40 hours at aging new menibers in order not to have to us feel that this is a big step forward to $1.12i' per hour. The hours and rate of share their loaf of bread with some other protet our ftutire in the liUghtig fielid as pay accepted by the majority of the workmen fellow. They don't look beyond their nose Ie reel that it is gradulnIly going into tube to becom effective at onIe. The members of or they could see that by better organiza lighting a.d will revolutionize most of our Local No. 357 accepted the 40-hour week, but tion they will have better control of the present methodl. We have had a halnre to rejetedI the $1.2 per hour. ifowever, that comllete trade. Selfishness has wrecked no- observe, thi. e specialyin I ai, where is the rate of y at the present inIe. All tione and we know it will never build but txperts igre that thetre is mere Neon thbe efforts are teiag bent to obtain the $1.2 per will only tear down. lighting in general for a city of this size hour rate for jourleymen anti a correspond- But along with this selfishness we have than any other in this country., We feel ilg rate for heliprs. aniother disease, let us call it !inactivity. We that we have taken a progressive step ahead The Bureau tf lPower and iiglt of Los sit still and wait for the other fellow to anI uIrge other I.o.ilal to dio the sams.so that Angeles is huilding quite a number of modern make uggestions or act, but we show no the I. B. E. W. can control this work through h]nses for its employees at Be.iler City. interest or offer any help, and generally its gradual orgnizaito or this new indus- Through the eafrts of the local unions con- speaking, his thought goes by the wayside. try as it becomIIs more and more practical. erneti this is a 1O0l per cent union job and You can see by the attendance at meetings Again Ie thank all of those who have the contractor is very well pl eased with the that the average member thinks only in helpetd accelnplah the seemhigly inpossibhle men obtaineOd thro.gh the local union.s. terms of hours he will get in. task of organizing the Neon shops ard men From the artices i the JOURNAl* we note I do not wish to have these poor line.. n this area. thaet a gri.t nany of the locals are hlding that I write bring the impression that I am C. 0. filMt. classes for their members. Not to be out- fault finding and wish to dig up animosities. duine, Local No. 157 has a omnlittee out but if I am able to set some minds to seriou. L. U. NO. 351, OLEAN, N. Y. looking for the little red school house. As thinking then I will have accomplished my Editor: yet we have no report, but as a rule Brothers wish. We boys up here in the sticks send griee- Laux andi Lawson bring somethig home in R. H. fecx. ngs to the rest of you Brothers. But just lieu of baon,, Ieeause we're in the sticks don't think we're EAL L. HUiMpIEy. agriculturists. Oh, no; we're in oil so are L. U. NO. 369, LOUISVILLE. KY. ,ardines. Editor: Modern inventions have given us improved L. U. NO. 358, PERTH AMBOY. N. J. Well, Louisville is shining once again; in roads ail electri radios so we kind of keep fact, it has more shine than the writer's head, Editor: which at present has ,p with the times. As we all probably realize by this time, not any Kentucky blue- The power comrpny has given us (much to we are in tile midst of another grass on It. war, I IThat which Inr dislike) im plified groundings, bare mean the war of economies, known to was the 'water spot" of the most South is neutral, drop cable. etc in their mad rush to of us as "the depression," the fight that again the "big gateway" to the sell electric ranges. They are talking eon- we are all in, if we wish or not. A fight for South. All the worthy Brothers who Came sentrie wiring now. our very existence whereill the od cave in after Some of the Iloys got their hair cut and man system of the survival of the fittest the flood and did such a good job in helping went down to IiBaigleto the Local No. 41 pic- is in order. us out have left. We have heard fromT some of them and they are on other good job. nic. They surely had one sl11 time. Thanks. Soie naOtions, as a way oat, use the Local. No 41! youth aid the much needed wealth of their HerO's hoping they have plenty of them. Some of our members have the traveling Our esteemed president, Brother Carl country to conquer weaker ultries, fever andil they have left for Cincinnati 3mith, just threw his hat in the political ring thereby taking added. territory unto them- and hope he dloesn't get it stepped on) aiin our selves with the thought of added increase Cleveland. Local No. 369s shadow, entire membership wish him luck. of trade. the one and only I wonder if any of the lioys from Loal No, Bob Gordon, led the bunch up to Cleveland. Our own good nation. in order to keI I; out ¢6 who were down here working during our of war and the squabbles of Euirope, with There they put themselves in the hands of ihg rush in 1i36 iresti i alive? no old world our good friend Harry Bure. So everything hate in our hearts, takes is okeh. Election here left the old offieer We're havirng Ilite a lot of hot weither hut another course on their way cut, a soiud in the los are nil getting in their winter and colnscrveilYs oice and here is the roll all for Local No. way. 3C9: IInis Brown, proesident; upply of coal. That's a sure sign that the There is much to John Mc- be said about inancial Dermott, viee president; E. A. Keiderer. acaton wedidn 't get is almost over. rackets anld ed 1oitation of the asses, but If any of youi l rothtrs are interestOel as to for us it is all trio deep, and we look recording secretary; Louis C. Kalin, finan- for cial secretary, bow work is up here you remember what Abe simpler explanations,. and H. ii. Hudson, business [nans$gcr. [Brother H isdon ruiitnsaL The same goes hero: Some of Our goernislnon has come to realize that is also treasurer the boys work all the time, all the boys work there are ertiuhl changes, now laws and for this hunch down here. orme nf the tiUrnsbut we wish we had work systems to hO .u.t iII flore to change the Well, here is good atck to all who helped for all the hbys ail tile time. old order of things and start us on the us whoa we nreeded it. I hope you do not misinterpret this for a way out. This they have doneen.acting BALDy E{OWN. labor shortge for what I really mea, is we new laws to pre ctt the common alan such have a work shiirtage. as the Labor Rlations Act. L. U. NO. B-418, PASADENA. CALIF. Well, if the Editor prints this he is surely In this battle of the survival of the fittest, Editor: Ine swell sport. in order to henefit by the new laws enacted Ilaving been duly appointed press see- Smrvs CatuWin.E to help us. me ust arnn ourselves with the retari-y for another two years. it behooves new wealion given us and Io forward. me to get busy before I am charged with L. U. NO. 357. BOULDER CITY, Those whu sit by and wait for the sun being a sit-downer and I hope the following N EV. to shine eill find those who west before will all he acceptable to the Editor and of Editor : him have taken the advantage of the op- interest to our membership. It seems that Local No. 357 has been out portunities offered. The August JOtUNAL centaif .l s 6 letters of print for some time and as they wanted to To the worker the Labor Relations Act from scribes in the United States and get back in the worst way Brother Laux ap- has given the greatest opportunity of our Canada. Si, of these are from California 412 The Journal of Eleetrical Workers and Operators September, 1937 j

and that's about the usual run. Is it rom our local for work on the negro because we are making such progress W Federal Housing project here. It in improving our working conditions states that Harlem has 42,000 negro and wages that our scribes cannot help nnionists. They are in all lines of telling the world about it? Well, watch work and all.posiiun ill their local us; we yet may have our working unions. One girl from Atlanta. Ga., conditions on a par with our climate ig attending Bryn Mawr and one of and if we do, all the correspondene the boys on the housing project is a may come fram California. collegei man. Schuylir's article quotes Recently our woage committee and mnuLIyC. 1. 0. unions which have a our business manager, by dint of much large negro membership. Are we go- work, finally succeeded in getting ing to let the C. 1. 0. .organire the wage advances for 65 of our members negro worker and teach him to hate employed by the light department and mistrust the A. F. of L.? Let us amounting to $10,000 per year. The look this problem straight in the face remainder who should have been ard handle it to our credit. granted inrease, we feel are justified Union labor has much at stake here in their contention that the depart- Mermbers of L. U. No. 4219 Nshville, Tena., worklin ill Nashville right at this time. There ment is financially able to pay top Ne t'o Federal Ilousing Project Il2 Left to ri iht is a 12-story bank building contract wages to all its employees and unjust sta di: H. H. Mason. H, Higgs. Bob Dimnuke,' . let to a general contractor who has :te Jerry Woold, lence Brwn. Sam Lewis in not doing so. WFl Travise ping Bda ndA M. Sel. Sit and been unfair for some time. The sub- The ight departrnent's thirtieth an- W, Cook. I. L. Pippin. Everett wirds, Ceo. larnis. Jum ontractors have been mostly fair, but nual report just filed shows total sales Edenfield and C. V. Alle. the carpenters and the ironworkers of energy for the year 1036-87 of ae not settled with and the Building $1,564,74s8, a gain of $130,647. Com- Trades Council says no craft will go bination light and power (mostly residen- take advantage of your autonomous rights on the job If there a rats on the job. tial) made the laret gain, 23.71 per ent. and throw these dictators off your necks. Everybody is watchilg the job because this After all eharges for operation, depreiation, Don't be lazy or in a hurry to get away is the first job the Building Trades Council etc., there remained a surplus of $306,45V7,0 from the meeting and "refer it to the board." has taken a stand on. The merchants and for the year. Rate reduction July 1, 1937, You tell the board to figure a way out the builders see in this a test of the union amounting to $96,607 were made. and submit it for your approval. It is true strength and our friends are working for The use of electrical energy in Pasadena that there are matters that cannot be dis- us all they can, while our enemies are has grown until now domestic consu mers cussed on the floor, but the finished result equally busy trying to break the rising surge average 850 k. w. hours per customer per should be reported to the local and approved of union power. annum, compared to 720 it. w. hours for by the membership. Enclosed is a snap shot of all but three the country as a whole. (Brother scribe Boys, it is your money that is being paid of the crew on the negro Federal Ilousing of L. U. No. 409, take notice.) Personally out for freight, and if you don't like the project. It has 52 units of apartments of my bill is for an average of 500 k. w. hours way your money is spent, talk it over with from six to 13 apartments covering eight per month, which is nearer the average for some of the other members and if they city blocks,. Edenfield-Newsous have this a combination rat econsumser. do not like it any more than you do, then contract as well as the white job. Air-conditioning is furnishing a substan- get up on your bhind legs like a man and tial amount of our work and from talking say so in the meeting, but don't slip around It is with much regret that I must note various ones engaged in this business, the passing of a young Brother who has to and make a stink like a polecat. Always with us less than a year. Brother many wiremen need to become remember, if we all pull together we can been it would seem lindsay was sick for some time and many better acquainted with the electrical end do big things easy. but if we are bickering of the Brothers knew him only slightly, al- and fussing, pushing personal issues and of it. though he attended meetings very well. This local is working on a plan to give opposing things for personal gain, it is its apprentices a complete training that going to he tough going. Brother Hlarry Avery was seriouslly burned they may be able to command top wages. with 440 when somebody closed a switch We have the negro problem to solve at without finding out why it was open. Roger Babson in an article published this time aid inasmuch as all the other August 25 says another depression is cer- crafts have handled it in some manner or That about drains our low tolsion battery, tain anld tls his investor friends how they another, it seems to me we should approach so before the plates buckle I will pull the can help bring it about. We can agree on the suhnbject in a sensible way. We have the switeh. one point where he Bays, "The plot will negro mechanic working in our midst and C,,,,,E 1A...... N be the n sae. Of course, we will have they are on a par with the rank and file deprn.*iona as long as men plan thom and of the white mechanics. We go to a lot of profit by them and the worker.' best insur trouble to organize the white rat, but we anso against depressions is strong, f- shun the negro who is willing and anxious L. U. NO. B-465. SAN DIEGO. CALIF. fective organizations insisting on public to join up with us. We prattle about the Editor: debt reduction, through public ownership, brotherhood of man, we accept the Irish- In the past 30 days L. U. No. B465 has reduced eapitaliation of industries, lower man, Italian, Cerman, Jew, Indian, Mexican, profits, controlled crop production and world negotiated signed agreements with both of itc., but the negro seems to be different. our local public utilities. The San Diego wide peace, to mention a few measures to Well, in fact, he is different. The mob the first a Consolidated Gas & Electric Co. was work for, Truly staggering program psyehology of the negro is all in favor of to sign, followed just last week by the San along with our other efforts to better the organization. Be is largely led by his Diego Electric Railway Co. wtrkers' lies. preacher or his "Kingrish of the lodge." H. W. iUNEveN. The big majority of our mesmbers are em- Like one member of the negro carpenters' ployed by the former company, but almost local said at Building Trades meeting the 100 men are working for the street railways. other night: "We of the negro race, most At the present time every member of the L U. NO. 429, NASHVILLE, TENN. especially in the South, look to the white local is with one of these companies, so every Editor: folks for guidance, but in the past the negro member is working under a signed agreement. The pfst month has found the executivo has been exploited and he is afraid of the The local has had no signed agreement board very busy with matters that will very white man. We low hve iegrrue who are with the San Diego Consolidated Gas & Elec- likely have influence on the loca]'s well educated in the best of institutions and our tric Co. since the early twenties ad conse- being for years to come. One thing the people will follow these leaders who are quently this negotiation involved a long per- board is trying to impress on the member- guided by the actions of the white lead- id of intensive work. Vice President J. Scott ship is the fact that the business of the ers." The negro Is not asking any more Milne acted for us on this matter. Readjust- local is the business of the membership, than you grant any other man; in fact, he meats, reclassifictions, eliminaution of the not just a handful ora clique. We all know is not asking as much. He will accept the sliding scale. shop to shop clause, and sen- that Just a few members out of any local fact that he must keep his place, socially. iority wore just a few of the matters requir- altways have to handle the affairs of the The negro is fast becoming a factor in ing adjustment when these negottiatinn wre local, but when, as and if the mmbers at the skilled trades and is getting just as opened. large get tired of the way this clique does educated and profiient as his white brother, Our members with the street railway had things--ah, Brothers, that is when the dif- Why, then, do we refuse to grant him mem- never worked under a signed agreement be- ference between the C.I. O. and the A. F. of bership in our unions? fore in the history of the company. It is L. unions comes to play and the clique stops I have before me an article by George S. true that there was a company union involved "running things to suit themselves." You Scbuyler which appeared in the Pittsburgh since the days of NRA, but the members members have the last say in everything Courier August 21. This was handed me nover looked upon this organization with and you are a bunch of chumps if you don't by one of the negroes who is on permit favor. September, 1937 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 413

Now that we have our signed agreements the i. 0. for the splendid work they are doing Then these few took In a lot of floata. and with these companies, we can look to the for the Brotherhood here and in all parts of also a lot of Filipinos and then decided on a future for steadily improved hours, wages the country. We are aware from our close cannery strike. and conditions which naturally result from a association with a number of past and pres- Most of the cannery workers are permr- strong, disciplined organization with full aot officers and representative of the Broth- nent residents of Stockton and own their recognition fromi the companies involved. crhood that they neither want nor expect own homes, and in order to protect these A sizeable crew from this local is now on bouquets handed them for their efforts in American citizens the California Stats Fed- vacation, and faced with the problem that behalf of the membership. Nevertheless, we eration of Labor issued a chartar to eanne.r confronts all San Diegans at such a time, hold with the old expression that "He who workers independent of agricultural or field ie., where to goi All the natives know that is under praised is under paid." workers. a trip in any direction is sure to be a change By the promlpt and effiient houselelaning The groupgroup Ifof sell-appointdself-appoilntd offcersofiers of the Corthe worse. This time of year is the only of the Georgia Federation of Labor and the CommunitC . . combine reented thi time that the boys find it a disadvantage to central bodies throughout the state of al move. and charter issue because they saw the live in the city with the best cimate, air, Lewis sympathizers, the C. 1. 0. has reeived loss of the money that they might eollct as beaches, etc., in the United States. a setback which it will be liffilcult for them to dues from the workersm and also saw whre Personals: Brother E. Elfers is back on combat. Howevr, ono ralt a while some they would lose out if the workers were ai- the job after suffering a long layoff with a misguided Brother comes through with a lowed to vote for their own of.ers. broken ankle. Brother George Paile i' C. 1. 0. card and outside of adis6ing him to Just picture a condition where seven or ompletely recovered from his sprain. Our mend his ways and get right with a real eight men could ttempt to deny the right president, Brother H. Leggett, is about due labor union he receives no comfort here, off severel hndhunldredl of StktStockton workerswk tto back from his vacation. Brothers iddings Personally the writer hba no fear concerning choosehoose andand electelet theitheir ownwn offieersloIcers Plronalyritr hehs n fer enesing The California State F~ederation of Labor and Highee are now working for the gas cetm- the outcome of thi diual organization, and elif i Sta Fderatio f Laor th pany ani have transferred over to this local thethe reasonreason is his inlherentinherent con'6doneeconfidpece in thethe r BYI~~nauperised a eleto where workers from Li. I. No. 569. Brother Eseher is wear- judIgment and onirn sense of the American bhad this right of electing officers of their own ing a December button just to make ihe boys workman. a I knoiqw it all of us can be fooled choice. feel had, Brother E. O. Evans, of the street at times into makingm Iisstaku and lunders, Documentary evidenc issued by the Cor- railways had a very serious acideunt on the Lt lthe main andi imiiptnit lha.actuirtlol I munist Party shows that they are busy or- highway and has been in the hospital for two our workers is that they do not remain fooled ganiig in the interest of the C. i. 0. with weeks. We are all pulling for his recovery. long. Stoon all wi ll raie as j.ost of un intent to Iestroy labor. agricultural and all Brother J. V. Marlow was granted a with- already know t. Lthere i. no stability to other industries, and gain political control drawal card at the last meeting. Brother the C. 1. 0. All they have into cr the worker with the morey stolen from the worker. Leona.rd Surbir, of the transportation die- is ar opportunity to get a cracked head or Most of their leaders are aliens and paintad partment, brought a bride bark from his sl~~ho~~t,~~ the red brush of Moscow terrorism. shot. ~with vacation. More anon. A. W. TiTOT. The Communist Party has issued ir- R. El. NOONaN. culars under the name of the State Trade Union Commission and has issued orders to WATSONVILLE, CALIF. all members of the Communist Party that L. li NO. 508, SAVANNAH. GA. L. U. NO. 526, C. I. 0. and that they get Editor: Editor: they support the Since writine our last article for the Her findinge the thes af many delegates. as possible into the SIp- Wolm,, Local No. 508 has initiated 16 new StateState FederationFederantion ofr tahloeLeborof in regardregrdothe to the tember convention of the California State Co Lunn.ist-c~. 0. CLiW Federation of Labor and get control of that mel.bers arlid has a number of applications (]ommunlst.C ' i. 0, endiline: on tile. Immediately after our last regular The California State Federation of Labor convention. meeting anti entertainment has proof that there i. a plot hatched by the At a recent meting of the executive cun meeting an open oil of the California State Federation of La- were held. About 200 members ani friends Communists working behind the C. I. 0. served and Comundistsin wndorik theh indt nd intehe bor there was only one vote against the ac- were present. Refreshments were toIf utheifadwrcte aims ad int tlion of the council to expel any union vot- a good time generally was enjoyed. Brother osta of the bona fide worker whether union ins to go over to he C. i. O., and that vote W, B. Jarvis, A. F. of L. representative, made or not. one of his usual inspiring talks on orgnliza- oA tate-wide unn!, If all agriclturl1 was by that Communist Bridges, a vice presi- tion and onion eo-operation. Another speaker, workers was proposed at the last conetion dentThe of A.the F. I. ofI.. L,A. and the California State Joe..ph I. Winkers, former director of the of the California State [ ederation of Labor, F dr in f Labr ae opsd t o East Georgia Planning Council, and now andend at onceII small.. I] groupsg lenupe ofIf CommunistsConeneunist Federation of Labor are opposed to Cam- connected with the Georgia State Pilanoing throughoutCaoiamdeapplimunlsm and all alien ideals that threaten the Council, uIlllde a splendid talk on the value chartuhtersforn thes. r unins ploe liberty and the economic, social, political aIt was further proed tha these small justice and equality of the American people. of planning to all of us, and how by making it was further pr~ovedl that these small The employesi as well as the employees a sincere effort to anticipate future evellt groups had no serious thought of organizing The employe well as the lemployee hassLn,and t, .mustdecide now if they want a legitimate the human race can eliminate so much con- these workers. on galegitingtatehe n a and reasonable method of unionism as we fusion and suffering. lie very aptly said their plan was to gatller together a nueus have new under the A. F. of L. or a Cor- that this applies to labor unions as well as of not more than 60, hond-picked from the munist-C. d. , combine whos alien leaders ,enkeC.Ltnn~d~t If tbl. m uOist-C. L. O. comebine whoet lien. loaderse govern ments. ranks of theseranks Commlunists.Commun~itInvoke of these ~ and use un-American principles and Our business manager, Brother Feeroll, These red rats are trying to sell out the inmod s. d pl nd legitimate worker. methods. and Business Manager Valentine, of Jack- t rie d tor set up these duinr~iy unions, It is up to organized labor to weed out busy working on the tried to set up these "dumm ny unionsI sonville, have been very They rats from their membership so that TendI. e..I tell. mt itb aZlla,, but .11 these red on a sf a d s ne b i, OaIper nill jobs at BrunswiEk, a., antd Fer- and in some cases met with success, but all laborla o canca, gInog al nalog on a safe and sane basis, nandina, la. They report considerable sue- the time they are trying to prevent the or- gizingany leitimateunor of organired labor with all it has gained will cess in their efforts so far and the prospects gashiing of anylegitimate union i. Their express purpose is to turn these di. seem bright to make these two jolbs union, as P. C. bl~oKA¥. was done here and in Charleston, S C. We workers over to the C. I. 0. P. C. MAA. advise any floating Brothers who may be in They know that they can not gain control this part of the country to get ia touch with of the A. F. of L. groups without the con- L. U. NO. 613, ATLANTA, GA. either I,'rrell or Valentine before attempt- sent of the majority, and they also know that Editor: ing to obtain employment on either of these a legal an] honest vote of all the workers Since my last letter we have had several jobs, Brother Ferrell was colted down to would result in the failure of their plan to interesting happenings in L. U. No. 61S. destroy the A. F. of L. and with it all the Brother Dewey L. Johnson, who is the city Jacksonville several weeks ago to assist in r squashing an injunetion sought to prevent affiliated uions. electrical, ilspecter, waS elected as president building a paper plant in that city. lie re- The California State Federatin of Labor of the Atlanta Federation of Trades, and ports that Local No. 177 is hitting the ball investigated a eondition wier sevenen n also a delegate to the convention. and going places. He also reports that Mrs. attempted to control i charter and when or- This gives Is two members of L. U. No. Valentins, who has for many years been dlered to hold a democratic election refused to, 61 as omiers in the Georgia Federation of active in the labor movement in our nigh- 1oso because they feared defeat. Labor. boring city along with other ladies of the They did not have the least interest in bet- We have our new agreement comning Shp- auxiliary there, are doing some good work. tering conditions, rising wages and shorten- temlbar 1. It is the hope of us all that it Hie especially emphasized the assistance they ing hours. Their only interest was to take will meet with the approval of the contaca- had given the laundry workers, hlpiig thelinm the money of the worker arid then sell out to tore, and that by the time the Wo.i.it Is to win a strike. the C. 1. O. on our tables we will be enjoying the in- We want to thoroughly agree with Scribe They are a gang of greedy, power hungrgy, ereae under this agreement. Chrlstiaj,, of L. U. No. 613, about his esti- money-grabbing red rats. We, here in L. U. No. 613, are ver proud mate of the value Brother Jsek's e fortshave in the Stockton area the leader was a well of the two members that have been so hon- been to the locals in this district. And we known Communist who organized a few agri- oraled by being elected to this high offie in want to go further and thank the offiers of cultural workers and appointed the offiers,. the Atlanta Federation of Trade. 414 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1987

We are al looking forward to the larest the scene Sam was treasurer of Local Union wheel horse, Roy McDonald, Brothers Jim and best parade this Labor Day that we No. 723, a position he has held to this day. Hunter, Wayne T. Kepler and T. C. Shoul- have ever had. Yes, In an exemplary manner. ders. We have obligated a good many new To inaure another quarter century of To Brother Carl Brothers and Bogenschuetz we extend we hope that this good work robust life for our local, let us all take our sympathy over the loss of his father. will continue. as much nlaterest in its afflairs as was shown Charles Bogenschuetz, of I this city. read the article in last issue by O. A. by thuse old patriots of labor mentioned AAnoN SCHAILACH. Rieman about the Neon class and enjoyed above, who made it possible for you and it very much, as I was a member of the me to step into an organization that wan cleas. tailor-made for the occasion only a few L. U. NO. 773, WINDSOR. ONT, P. M. CHR.lsTAN. years back and reap a hirvest with Election in Ontario minimum outlay of time and elrfrt. Editor: Local Union L. U. NO. 665, LANSING. MICH. No. 723 has just oaIpleted Premier Hepburn, leader of the Liberal negotiations with officials of the iome yovernment Editor: Telephone in Ontario, has at last taker, and Telegraph Company, of this the Well once again you hear from Local No. city, which gives our plunge and has announced a provincial local reengnlinn, im- election on October 665. W, haven't had much time of late proved working conditions 6 next. By far the and a handsome most important to do any writing. The boys have been wage increase,. issue to be decided by the the seventh increase granted people on that day is their attitude rather busy for the last two or three months. our members over a for the period of four years. period of the next legislature towards laborl We have signed up about 95 per coot of the If any of you who are employed hy the unorganized electricians in Lansing. Within right to organize as it likes, where it likes telephone company think that you have and how it the nest week we expect to have a signed been overpaid today, don't charge the likes. The government of Pro- ac- mier Hepburn agreement with four or five new shops. We counting department with an proceeds to tilt at the wind. error. You mill think this is quite some victory as these are now drawing dividends of the C. I. . and seek to frighten on the official the people of Ontario with shops have been open since 1916. Local No. receipts that you have been carrying the picture of around a seriou threat to law and order 665 has a membership now of about 150. Not these past four years. I mention this only if induis- bad when you stop and consider, for the lost for the guidance trial union form of organization is not of some of our members kept out of Ontario. 20 years our membership has been from five who seem to he too busy to attend meetings He goes up and down the province to SS members. and who may be ignorant repeating in great detail the of what has been story We also negotiated a noew wage calin this taking place the past fewmionLhs of Herrin, Ill., labor trouble of 1922 . and never fails to spring. This is not much to crow about, Our hats are conclude with the promise off to Frank Bohn, Otto to keep that kind of thing out of Ontario, S1.12% per hour. Our scale before was $1 Marshrens and Mr. Baker of the telephone And once again there is being practiced per hour, Well, we cannot expect everything company. For you, we will try to be good the at once. soldiders for the duration of our agreement. old political dodge of diverting attention Work has been rather good in Lansing this We thank our International from a barren political record. Further- officials for more, the spring and summer. All of the boys have their co-operation in our negottiations premier and his cabinet hays with basely been working steady, Most of the time we the local utility. surrendered the scepter of govern- And to our worthy busi- ment have had extra mon working here. ness agent, Guy into the hands of the wealthy mine. ("Full Time") Hall and owning fraternity One of our biggest troubles is the time al- his conmmittee, we say a job well done. of Northern Ottariu Some time ago, shortly after his lowed to do these big Jobs. The manufacturer Brother Hail was assisted by that old returr takes six months to a year to get ready to from a holiday to the Bermudas, where he put up a building and then expects it to bW was accompanied by J. P. ickoill, one of completed within 80 or d60days after the the mining moguls, he announced in the contract is let. If they did enough building legislature through the speech from the this system would be okeh, but as it is at throne, that there would be no additional present one month we have too much work taxation upon the mining industry, notwith. and the nest not enough, standing 11athe millions of dividends pour- If this system continues it looks like the ior out of the mining country. Ontario's members working in the building trades will revenue only shows two millions from this have to continue to raise their seale of wages source, while the net dividends from Inter. to takel care of the slack time between lobs, ational Nicel alone in 1934 were 16 mil- I believe we will all agree that 40 hours lions; in 1935. 26 millions; in 19:18. 87 per peek for 12 months is better for us millions; and in the first half only of 1937 financially as well as physically than 80 were nearly 26 millions. hours per week for six months. Mr. William Wright, another multi. Fossibly if we continue to demand more millionaire mining man, has purchased the money and use this slack period proposition Globe and the Mail and Empire, Canada's as an argument we will eventually convince leading national Liberal and Conservative the heads of big business that the work morning newspapers, and has combined these should he spread over a longer period of tlm. into one paper known as the Globe and I woul like to let all of the Brothers know Mail. Through the columns of this paper that our new agreement calls for a a-hour goes out each morning into the agricultural week. and business areas of this province th, C,,O C. Fox. most reactionary economic anid social doe- trine that this province has known. Thi, paper strongly L. U. NO. 723. FORT WAYNE, IND. supports and directs Mr. Hep burn in his violent attack upon labor, and Editor: it is quite clear that the whole motive behind This month You want the JOURNAL! marks the twenty-fifth an- thi, reactionary attitude is the fear niversary of Local Union We want you to have the JOUmONAL! let No. 723, I. B. E. W. any progress in labor organization in the I believe a few lines would not be amiss The only essential is your province will include orgafizttion of the In the JoutNAe, at this time to commemo- mining and lumbering industry of northern rate the action taken by a sc or more Ontario of those old trail blazers whore, notwithstanding a 70 lnor euit 25 years ago. Name ...... increase in the price of gold in 1933, there Our charter lists the names of the fol- has been no commensurate lowing illcrease i members: C. F. Hitzeman, Norman Local Union...... wages. Zimmerman, C. Manor, Z. Z. Miller, E. A little while ago. in furtherance of the Stout, C. A. Pyle, E. Westtall, William A. New Address...... plan to build up a protecting wall against Hyatt,tlarry C. Crowe, John Driver, Vein laber's ilncreasing and just demands to share Sione, W. Binkley and E. F. Barnhart. some of the prosperity of the mining in- Of the above named, only two are with dustry, our local today. They are Brothers Premier Hepburn sought to form Norman Old Address ...... a coalition government with Zinmmerman the Conserva- and E. Stout. Another old- tive leader, Earl Rowe, but this plan failed timer whose connection with our When you move local is notify us of the change because Mr. Rowe thought Hepburn was tantamount to charter membership is none of residence at once. on his way out. other than our Mr. Rowe now gives unworthy treasurer, Sam Evans. We do the rest. qualified support Sam was not to industrial unionism, present when application was but labor feels that he takes made, hence his name International Brotherhood this position. is not on our charter. of Electrical not from any deep However, he was present at the first conviction but because election Workers he is of officers and whel the smoke "agin" the government. Labor also cleared from 12f0 15th St, N. W. vividly remembers the repression of Con- September, 1937 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 415

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N2HZJ Walter G. Germani New York City WAG Bill Campbell Seattle, Wash. N6IAH S. E. Hyde Los Angeles, Calif. W7AKO Kenneth Strachn Billings, Mont. N7BEH Norman Arnold Seattle, Wash. W7BHW H. A. Aggerbeck Tolt, Wash. W1AGI W. C. Nielson Newport, R. I. V77CPY K. Rex Roberts Rounlup, Mont. WIDGW Melvin I. Hill W. Springfield, Mass. W?CT Leas Crouter Butte, Mont. WIFJA Frank W. Lavery Somerville, Mass. W? DXQ Al Eckes Miles City, Meant WIINP Eugene G. Warner East Hartford. Conn. W7DXZ FraoIk C. Pratt Tacoma, Wash. WIYT Henry Mollcur Dlracut, Mass. W7EQM Albert W. Beck Big Sandy, Mont. W2AMB Fred W. Huff Woblhridge, N. J. W7FGS C. A. Cray Wenla Walla, Wash. W2BFL Anthony J. Samalionis Elizabeth, N. J. W7FGZ Walter Partlow Great Fallb, Mont. W2BQR William E. Kind Bronx, N. Y. C. W7FL Geoffrey A. Woodhouse Wolf Creek, Mont. W2BWY Harry Brody Brooklyn, N. Y. XVW7FMG F. E. Parker Rockport, Wash. W2CAD Paul A. Ward Newark, N. J. W7FWB J. Howard Smith Wenathehee, Wash. W2DXK Irving Megeft Brooklyn. N. Y. WV7GG Goo. D. Crockett, Sr. Milwiukie, Oreg. W2GAM R. L. Petrasek, Jr. Newark, N. J. W71i Sumner W. Oatrum Milwaukie, Oreg. W2GIY John C. Muller Bronx, N. Y. C. W7SQ Janlos E. Williss Dieringer. Wash. W2 IFJ R. L. Petrasek, Jr. Newark, N. J. WSACB Raymond Jelinek Detroit, Mich. W2HHA Seymour Mold New York City WgANB Carl P. Goetz Hamilton, Ohio W211 QW Jack Krinsky Brooklyn, N. Y. W8AVL E. W. Watton Roahester. N.Y. W2HZX Joseph Trupiano Brooklyn? N. Y. W8DHQ Harold C. Whitford Hornell, N. Y. W2IPR S. Kokinchak Yonkers, N. Y. W8DI E. E. IlHertz Cleveland, Ohio W2JNZ Richard M. Logue Midland Beach,S.I.,N.Y. WSDME Charles J. Heiser Auburn, N. Y. W2KDY Morris Lieberman Brooklyn, N.Y. WSEDR W. 0. Beck Toledo, Ohio W2SM James E. Johnston Now York, N. Y. WSGHX H. E. Owen Angola, N. Y. W3JR William N. Wilson Mcdia, Pa. WRIYL Brute II. Ganonag Olean, N. Y. W4ROE C. T. Lee Birmingham, Ala. WaKCL Charles J. Heiser Auburn, N. Y. W4BSQ S. L. HIIicks Birmingham, Ala. WSLQT J. 11. Melvin Rochester, N. Y. W4CHB R. W. Pratt Memphis, Tenn. Albert S. Arkie Weston, W. Va. W4CYL C. W. Dowd, Sr. Wet..mpka, Ala. WSODX Archie Williams Toledo, Ohio W4DHP Albert R, Keyser Birmingham, Ala. W9ASW J. Oigard St. Paul, Minn. W4DLW Harry Hill Savannah, Ga. W9RRY Maurice N. Nelson Rockford, IlL. W4DLX John Calvin Geaslen Charlotte, N. C. WOBXGXVY ft F. N. Reicheneker Kansas City, Kans. W4JY 1. J. Jones Birmingham, Ala. wYEZOlWT9CCK John J. Noonan Chicago, I11. W4LO L. C. Kron lirmingham, Ala. IVXV 9CS L NV T Kenneth C. Alley larion, Ill. WISE C. M. Gray Birmingham, Ala,. WXV 99H M KCL Clarence Kraus Kansas City, Kans. WSABQ Gerald Morgan San Antonio, Texas W9RNV G. G. Fordyce Waterloo, Iowa W5ASD Frank A. Finger Farmington, Ark. VV9ERUWV9 A Y W) Eugene A. Hubbell Rockford, Ill. W5BHO D. If. Calk Houston. Texas W9EZO Vernon E. Lloyd Roekford, Ill. WSBZL 0o. M. Salter I)el Rio, Texas E. O. Schuman (:hicao, Ill. WSCAP William L. Can.e San Antonio, Texas W9HKFWXV 99 BNVtYV Robrt B. Kuehn St Paul, Minn. W5EAR C(al' G. Schrader Pine Bluff, Ark. Geo. E. Hersehbaeh Granite City. I1. W5EI F. I. Ward liouston, Texas W9HNR F. N. Stephenson Waterloo, Iowa W5EXY H. R. Fees Oklahhonm City, Okio. XV9 Ii C N Harold S. (Mel) Hart Chicago. IB1. W5EYG L. M. Reed Oklahoma City, Oldk. Elmer Zitzman Roxna, Ill. W5FGC Milton T. Lyman CorpusI Christi, Texas W9PNHXV9H S Frank Riggs Roekford, h. W 5 F OF S. A. WorlEy Del Rio, Texas W9RBMXVXV 99S V MN V Ernest O. Bertrand Kansas City, Mo. WSFGQ H. W. Rhodus San Antonio, Texas W9RCNWY 500L Darrel C. Priest Jlfersonvi lle, Ind. WSFLF Joe E. Waite Albuqiuerque, N. Mex. W9RRX ob, J. Adair Midlothian, ll. WSJC J. B. Rives San Antonio. Texas S. V. Jennings New Albany, Ind. WgAOR Francis M. Sarver Los Angeles, Calif. WV9S Fannhk Smith Waterlno, Iowa WGASZ Earle Lyeanr Long Beach, Calif, W9SMFWONYW Albert H. Waters Alte,,, 111. W6CRM William II. Johnson lynwood, Calif. W9)8OO Ilnny V, iyring Kansas City, Mo. W6DDP John H.Rarnes Pacific ReachCalif. W9UR S. F. Johnson Chiecmi, Ill. WV6EV Lester P. Hammond Illly wood. Calif. W9VBF John Morrall Chicago, IlL W6FWM Victor B. Appel L.,s Angeles, Calif. W9VLM Harhli Fleshman St. Joseph, Mo. W6GFI Roy M&adows Los Angeles, Calif. J. F, Shneman Somerset. Ky. We HL K Charles A. Novyes Beverly Hills, Calif. W9YMF A. G. Roberts Chicago. D1. W 6 HLI X Frank A. Maher ios Angeles, Calif. W9YWT Garnet J, Grayson Chicago, I1. W1HO0 B Rudy Rear JLas Vegas, Nevt W61iAH S. E. Hyde los Angeles, Calif. Canada WGIBX Barmny P. Land Hollywood, Calif. W 6L LJ Damon D. Barrett Los Angeles, Calif. VE3AHZ Thomas,, Yates Beav.edums, Ont. W 6 L R S Ralph H. Koch Los Angeles, Calif. VE3SGK Sid Burnmmett Tornnto, Ont. W .6MG N Thomas M. Catlish Frsno, Calif. VE4ABM E. K. WXatso, Lethbridge, Alta. W6NAV Kenneth Price San Diego, Calif. VE4EO W. R. Savage Lethbridge, Alta. 416 The Journal of Eleetrical Workers and Operators September, 1937

servatire governments, in the case of the at arga are getting nabsent minded about 1,. U. NO. 1154, SANTA MONICA, Regina treckers, in the Stratford strike, their traveling cards, when they start out CALIF. and in the passing of the notorious Section across the country nowadays. There have Editor 9S of the Criminal Code whereby the Com- bhen a few boy¶ through here who forgot to As L. U. No. 1154 drifts along with the munist party was outlawed. Whilte Hepburn bring the little gren card with them. failed in his eoalition plan, he has not I wish to state to all the Brothers con- march of time, again we crash the columns failed in assuring his party an abundant cerned about the paper mill job in the north- of the WoaRna from way out west where election fund by his partnership with the ern part of the state, stay away from it the sun sets, and where history has been mining industry. until you contact the loal, in that vicinity, made, and the home of world's champions, Complicating the local situation is the as it is mighty unpleast. for our inter- and the destination for many in their final fact that the Liberal representative from national rprpeaentatives and oeiers of the days, of play and recreation. At our last one of the Windsor ridings, the Hen. . A. local t get these jobs to amount to some- regular meeting our temple housed a full Croll, was disnia..ed from office by Premier thing. attenrldane and President George Wilds Hepburn because he disagreed with the IIope this rearles the eyes ofof e boys who brought his gavel down on the hour. premier over the administration's policy are heading this way, so they will not be liraithr Paul Bradey, recording secretary, of taking the side of General Motors in the misled in their search. read the minutes of previous session with Oshawa strike. Mr. Croll, however, has fol- grace and dignity, while Financial Secretary lowed a very inconsistent and uncertain Ray Gillott passed out the workers' creden- course in his labor reiationships. In Dleem- L. IL. NO. 11-1064, iHOUSTON. TEXAS tials. Business Manager Theo Nielson was her, last, he threw his whole strength and on his annual vacation somewhere up in the Editor: high spat. Brother IHarry Jacobs, 1154's influence into the fight against labor's may- Jint want to {et you knenw that inu ton. oralty candidate. George Bennett, a men- school niarm. reports bark fro, his vacation Texas, has established onen C the best from the great Pacifie Northwest, visiting ber of the local street railwaymen's union. radio tchnicians' unions for the benefit of Furthermore. he adopted a very narrow re- the heart of the great lumber industry. men engageui in the transmission of voice, Brother Jacobs reports all mills working full lief policy. lowering the real value of relief vision and sound. Through the co-opera- given, severely res..tricting the members of forces and that the lumber demands are the tion of I. U. No., 716 and the Labor and heaviest known in a great many years. and those eligible for relief, and importing the Trades Council our local has been growing that the masters of the great industry cruel and vicious family means system from in noimb.ership quite rapdily. whereby an employed son or predict a five-year boom. It appears that Great Britain A number of radio and parts distributors organipd labeor inl all branches now has a daughter is forced to hear the relief hburden of this city are 10 per ent union. P. W. A. chance to make great strides. And in all of unemployed parents. Added to this Mr. projects ave. been giving the local union Croll has allowed himself to he nominated its branches there will be found new blood very good es-operation. and new members that must be trained to as the official Liberal candidate, which in- The elected officers are: Hepburn the true value of unionisnl. To the newer plies his support of the govern President, L. A. Hoskla; ice president, members we say, stick with your A. F. of L., ment on any vote of want of confidence. For 0. L. Bickley; financial secretary, C. J. Mel- a i.. time you will learn the true value of these reasons labor will probably have its vi recordling secretary, J. Wiley, Jr.; own independent candidate in the field with your affliation. Commit yourself to the re- treasurer, D. Y. Gorman; business manager, sponsibility of the obligation you swore to the campaign cry that a vote for Croll L. W. Merchant. abide by in becoming a member of the great is a vote for the return to office of the C. J. MSVILL. reactionary and obscurantiit Hepburn organization devoted to the electrical industry. Protect yourself in the greatest field administration. From the September number of "Current of industry of the age. Every day in the year electricity takes a hand in new progress History" is taken a quotation from Pravda, all over the nation. Think what it means Moscow. which deserves notice. It is as ATTENTION. CALIFORNIA to the men handling the tools. United you follows: MEMBERS "The Soviet airmen have stormed the are supporting one of the greatest causes North Vole and captured it. A new page has Whereas the members of this or- devoted to the protection of the worker and ganization are engaged in a haz- his family. The workers of today must been added to the glorious history of the mould the destinies of their children for Soviet aviation. A new chapter ha. been ardous occupation which causes tomorrow to carry on the family tradition written in the history of the conquest of deaths and disability; and and keep America free from exploitation. nature by man. In letters of gold the Whereas in the belief that the future historians of mankind will inscribe Listen to your officers, these men guide this geuerous contribution of the bravo compensation as now rendered your destiny and usually are old experiened Soviet explorers to the treasury of human under the law governing the Indus- men in the organized movement, protecting knowledge, trial Accident Commission, should your rights for a fair wage, decent and "While the Soviet planes were courage- be amplified and be more adequate sanitary regulated working hours. You osly fighting against formidable obstacles and various features of said law must respect and co-operate with these an- set up by nature, GCrman bombers wore tiring offiers. They are going day and duly considered from a protective night to protect your working rights. They wiping out peaceful cities in Spain, destroy- standpoint, this union in reg,- ing age-old cultural monuments, mowing take the brunt of all arguments and din- down with machine-gun fire defenseless lar meeting assembled does re- agreements on their own shoulders to inter- women and children. The black wings of the spectfully submit the following cede for you. Your business manager is up fascist airplanes have become a dark symbol resolution: early and out late. His phone rings early of death, destruction, horror and vandal- Resolved, That we herewith peti- and late, and every ring is an obligation in ism.... The bright wings of the Soviet, tion the California State Federa- your behalf. His car is continuously de- preciating. His oil, gas and tire bills go on. Stalinist planes are a symbol of lie, eras- tion of Labor, in convention assem- tion, peace and culture.' His routine is executive board meetings, W . .C..sO. bled to take such action as may be Labor Board meetings, Central l.hor Coun- necessary to obtain the above, for cil meetings, Building Trades Council meet- labor in general of this state, and ings, regular local meetings, not mention- L. U. NO. 995, BATON ROUGE, LA. be it further tioning special called meetings. Editort Resolved, That the International Manufacturers and corporations sell goods, It has been quite a few moons since a line Vice President of the I. B. E. W., you sell labor. The masters of industry and or two has appeared in the Wo.am from J. Scott Milne, be advised of said finance employ the best of legal talent to L. U. No. 995, and I want to share as much protect their rights and keep the worker on of the blame as possible for lack of nows action and requested to endorse the the small end and within the sound of their from this bayou country local. same; that a copy be sent to the whistle and in line of their cracking whip. We have been successful in keeping the WORKER for publication, request- Your union is your lawyer to protect you boys in this local with enough work (through ing the endorsement of all locals from these dominating masters of industry. the efforts of our business agent, Brother affected and requesting them to Without them,we cannot exist and without Malcolm HaHl), to the point that it is notice- do likewise. the trained workers they cannot survive. able in the waistline of every member. Our great and humanitarian President long Brother Walker has been with us and was Respectfully submitted, ago realized these colditions and set out to able to get, with the assistance of the gov- (Signed by) remedy these conditions, but the reaction- ernor f our state and the International JAMES Jd WHARTON, ary forces and the opposing political parties Office, an 11 per cent increase in wages for FRANK E. GRaisaY, threw millions in dollars in the lobbyists' the boys employed at the Dupont Job just pockets and used the poisonous press to north of town. L. U. No. 151. throttle the aims of our President and lib- I was just wondering if the Brotherhnod eral c .ngressmen. September, 1957 The Journal of Electrical Workers end Operators 417

Well, they are all coming home, and pos- prophesied. Instead of a well-ordered sibly some of them will have some alibi to race with well-defined rules which en- make. But just remember fellow readers Inquest On the Competitive abled the best man to win, we have had a a lot of them are comning up for re-election chaotic system in which the employer before long, and just look up their congres- System with high standards has too often been sioanl records and then use your own By DR. ISADOR LUBIN, forced by unscrupulous competitors to adopt policies detrimental to his workers, judgment. Commissioner of Labor Statistics In the last two dlays 25 or 30 radio an- his industry, and society as a whole. The nouncers have been bnllyhooing the passing plane of business morals has thus been of Andre, Mellon, the great philanthropist forced far below that of the majority of and fiinancial wiard. Good enough for head- Time to inter old wheeze about those who comprise the rank and file of lines, but just consider that what Andy competitive practices. How does business and industry. Many an employer, gave away didn't hurt him as much as me workers' standard of life fare? with high moral sensibilities, has been giving my last cigarette to a friend, While obliged to yield to rules of business con- Andy controlled the pot and pan industry duct he despises. He has been forced to every iaan out of 10 in this United States Scene: Washington, House of Repre- live a dual existence, Despite personal senttives. indignation at the employment of chil- was traming the streets nearly barefooted, Time: PreseLt. but he had one or more of Andy's pots and dren, long hours of labor, and low wages, pans In his cupboard at home, with nothing Coroner: Dr. leador Lubin. he has been compelled to pursue such to put in it. After Andy had loaded the J.y ;: Comnnittee on Labor. practices because of the pressure of com- nation up with his pots and pans, Presti- ISCUSSING first the problem of the petition from employers who lack a sense digitator Herby" liover came along and D of social responsibility . * * promised to fill them, and won the election. competitiv e system and the need for Andy kept on selling pots and pans, and the permitting that system to function A study of 16 important industries was only trouble was Atndy's pOtS wore so small effctively, it appears that behind this made to se what happened over the we couldn't put i chickenskerhys in them. legislation is the single maxim; namely, period of 12 months following the Schech- Regardless of what millions Andy gave away that the welfare and profits of no private ter decision. I will name the industries in churhes, and art, who the h-- could covered, so that you can get some idea eat churches and pictures? If the financial business shall interfere with the welfare of the nation as a whole. Mini- of their importancie. They are the leaders of this country want to be such following: humanitarians why don't they lay down a mum wage, maximum hours are ex- few million to our governmental agencies pressions of this maxim. They aim at Blast furnaces, steel work, rolling that are scratching their heads trying to eliminating from our economic order mills, hardware, stoves, structural and find ways and means to feed thle hungry and those who seek economic success at ornamental metalwork, electrical ma- to save the taxpayers as niuch as possible? the expense of the health and decent chinery, foundries, and machine shops, The trouble is, in this colitry, that the living of other human beings, machine tools, furniture, millwork, saw- millons to.sse around fonr headlines and monuments don't hit tile oaies most deserv- If our existing industrial system is mills, brick and tile, cotton goods, silk ing. inderstan d the writer wants to give to flourish, the unfair competition of and rayon, cotton garments, paper boxes, credit where redit belongs. The Carnegie the past with its sweatshops and under- and paper and pulp, l.ibary foundation comes in for a lot of paid labor must be eradicated. For credit and has beiu a great asset to our it must be substituted a competitive WEEKLY HOURS GO UP growing population. system which gives to every business Late reports give us versions of the third What did we find? We found first that enterprise an equal opportunity in the in all of the 16 industries weekly hours party in th field in the Presidential race. struggle for existence. And it is only It would appear to a great niny that . L. had been increased substantially over [ewis' C. T. C. party is ablout I per cent this kind of a competitive system which those that prevailed under the codes. mental, I per cent experimental, and about has any claim to existence. Some of the increase, of course, was due 98 per cent h.oey. The truth is that we For more than a century and a half to business improvement, but generally want a anrldated i ithe fiehl that the Pubieu the western world has relied on the com- there was substantial increase in the will follow. We wonder what Herbert petitive system to furmnish it with the leoaver and Chairman John lfaniflton, of the number of plants working above the 40 essentials of life. For the most part we hours that tended to prevail under the G, 0. P., hare tip their sleeve? We will lust have refused consciously to regulate have to sit tight and learn, codes. - ; Well, the Ilopi indians of Arizona went our economic activity. We have assumed that if we were all free to act on our own The second fact that was revealed into their annual nake dance the other day by our investigation was that the estab- and went through their regular religious initiative those who can most effectively ceremony praying for mi, and Ibehold it meet our needs will come out ol top. In lishmients that increased their hours diid rin, a.d bliefore usual pirogrami wa oaver the race of economic supremacy we have most, usmlly fell below the average for they had to lake their eit ila most any- assumed that the victory would go to the hourly earnings. In other words, the thing that would float. most efficient producer. plants that were paying the lower wages Yes, we met Mr. Kelly, of the Interna- were the moat prone to increase their tionul Office, the ther night at u rexecu- PROFITS TO WHOM? hours, thus forcing their workers to de- tive board meeting, as i]ia/ Ii iiLntroduce pend upon a longer workweek rather somnethinn new to us. Let us hope that it Now we know only too well that it is than on wage rates for maintaining their works, ihut at the proseti li.ir we are ncessarily those who produce most pretty busy keeping what we have intact. not weekly incomes. With 100 per cent closed shop conditions in efficiently or those who render the great- A third factor that was discovered as our respective district we are not looking est service to society that secure the lead a result of this investigation was the for anything but harmony. We have al- in the race for economic returns. All too gains in business as measured by the ways practicediit arid kpt it among our frequentlyly the honors--profits go to man-hours of employment in individual own ranks, took the bitter with the sweet those who can take the greatest advan- establishments were greatest in the estab- and are still able t make homre runs. We tage of their fellow men. By cutting ments that lowered their wages the most. have always paid sick hbnefit uds to our wages, compelling labor to work inhu- 1 would like for the purpose of the sicek Brothers and still do, where other Ilnals don't. Our fnanceshave always been manly long hours, employing children, record, Mr. Chairman, to give a few intact and well handled, and alway, a little many a producer has not only weathered examples of what happened in specific ahead if us, ani we have always felt that econoniic storms but has actually profiled industries as the result of the lowering we are worthy masters of our own destiny from them. And he has usually done so of wages. and most caplable of keeping oUr district in at the expense of his competitor who has In the cotton-garment industry, of 177 proper line with the requireient ts of the refused to stoop to similar tactics. In establishments that reported to the Bu- International Offie, and holding up the too many instances the ability to sweat reau, in May of 1935 and a year later in true traditions of organized labor to the utmost welfare of all of those most con one's labor has supplanted efficiency as 1936, the total number of man-hours eerned. Again we eloae the pages of this the determinant of business succss. worked increased from 938,000 in May, volume until the next issue. Competition, in short, has failed to 1935, to 1,068,000 in May, 1936. This On TIhoMAs. work in the way that the economists have was a gain of 13.9 per cent in actual 418 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1937

number of hours worked in the industry. parts. First, the type of house he gets must make his suit last for about three But the number of people who were em- for his income; second, the amount and years. tie can hardly get a new overcoat ployed in that industry increased only kind of food that he gets; third, the more often than once in four or five years. about 2.5 per cent. The hourly earnings clothing; and fourth, transportation. were cut so that despite the fact that the The wife cannot afford to buy anything As to housing, the average worker's better than $5 or $6 dresses, if her hus- men in the plants worked 13.9 per cent fanily, with full-time employed worker more hours, the actual pay roll fell 1.2 band and ehildren are to have the clothes bringing in an income, pays in the neigh- they require for their jobs and for per cent. borhood of $20 a month for rent and These school. She must limit her millinery pur- changes were accompanied by an additional $15 a month for fuel, light, chases to one winter hat and one summer drastic shifts of business within the ald other household supples. For the hat every year. But we find, however, industry. * she * * $2(0 that these families pay in rent, by will make almost any economy, as long WHO GETS WHAT? and large in thi average moderate-sized as her husband has a job, to provide her- The Bureau of Labor Statistics has re- city, he will usually get a flat or a half self with silk stockings. of a double house or a four- cently been engaged in a study of the or five-room A fourth item frame house. lie does not get steam which has hecome of standard of living of the American wage heat rniportance in the standard of living of earner. In addition, it has attempted to in most instances and he must use coal the average family during this genera- for heating. find out what happens to the expenditures tion is transportation. And in transpor- of the wage earner as his income in- The sanitary facilities that are avail- trtion we include the automobile. We creases. We feel that if we can find a able to families in this income level vary like to believe that all of our workers pattern which will show where the addi- greatly with city regulations. In some have automobiles. Yet the facts for one tional income of the family goes as in- large cities as many as 5 per cent of the large middle western city shows that over comes go up, we will be in a pseition families are today without those con- a period of a year only 15 out of every to foretell where employment will rise in veniences that anyone would regard as es- 100oo workers' families bought a ear. Of industry. If we find that a 10 per cent sential. In some cities only two-thirds these 12 out of every 100 bought a second- increase means so many more dollars of the workers' families have running hand car: only three bought new cars. In spent for automobiles, shoes, or clothes, hot water inside the house. Almost every a large eastern city only four uLuf evtry we can tell with a fair degree of accuracy third family has no gas or electricity for 100 workers' families bought automo- where employment is going to increase cooking. Relatively few have electric re- biles during the year; three out of every as a result of the rise in income. This frigerators and many still use the window 100 bought a used car; and less than one study, incidentally, was a WPA project. sill or the cellar Lu keep their food fresh. out of every 1I)00 bought a new car. The results of our study which If the father is the only income are pro- There is one further item in the Ameri- based on a sample of 133,000 families re- ducer, and he works 36 weeks during the ceiving incomes ranging year, his income is the basis can standard of living to which attention from under of our fig- sholdl be called. Neatness and pride in $1,250 to $10,000, and which does not in- ures. if the wife and the husband both personal appearance elude any family that has been work, we have become a-na- on relief take their total income. ** ceptcd part of our standards. in the course of a year, shows the follow- Food is the most indispensable factor And the importance of keeping neat and well ing: I will mention the cities so that we in the family budget. The average family can get an idea of the spread of these groomed is hown by the fact that the spends about one-third of its income on average workers' family spends 2 cents food. This means inmomens. about $8 a week for out of every dollar on barber In Columbus, Ohio. 30 per cent of all an average family of four persons. Now, shops, of the white families that had not b.en what can the worker' family get for beauty parlors, and on the purchase of toilet articles and on relief earned less than $1,250 in the its $8? cosmetics. year 1935-363. We find that the market basket is Even with these limited expenditures In Providence, R. I., 42% per cent of heavily weighted with flour, potatoes, it is no easy job for the American wage- all of tile families had an income of less bread, and pork. It is only as family in- earner family to break even, even when than $1,250 a year, comes increase that they can enjoy the at least one member of the family has In Atlanta, Ga., 20 per cent of all of the luxury of green vegetables and fresh regular employment. Our study shows white families had less than $1,250. fruits, a greater variety of meats and that about a third of the wage earners In Omaha, Nebr., 31 per cent had less larger quantities of milk and eggs. De- families find their incomes insufficient to than $1,250 a year. spite the importance of milk to the health meet the minimum requirements of their In Denver, Colo., 35 per cent had less of our youngsters, let us not forget that standard of living. The result has been than $1250 a year. four out of every 10 families consume that one out of every three families In Portland, Oreg., 32 per cent. less than two quarts of milk per person usually draws upon past .avingt, if they In Munie, Ind., 40 per cent. per week. have any, or find themselves in debt at Newcastle, Pa., 43 per cent. The fact is that when we compare the end of the year. Haverhill, Mass., 45 per cent. the amount of money spent for food by One thing stands out in the American New Britain, Conn., 43 per cent. families of employed worker, with the standard of living. Despite the fact that Columbia, S. C., white families, 32 retail cost of the items that are necessary there is a close similarity in the general per cent. to maintain a minimum adequate diet, we outlines of general standards from city Mobile, Ale,, white families, 44 per find that in some cities a third of the to city, within each city there in a great cent. employed workers' families do not have variation in the standard of living of dif- Dubuque, Iowa, 52 per cent. enough money to buy the foods that are ferent income groups. At the lower lev- Springfild, Mo., 50 per cent. necessary for minimum adequate diet, els there are no telephones, no running BuLte, M.tL., 20 per cent, The third important item in a family's hot water, no electric reflrigerators, no Pueblo, Cole., 37 per cent had less. standard of living is its clothing, The automobiles. Food claims so much of Aberdeen, Wash., 39 per cent had less. representative wage earner family spends the family income that there is relatively Bellingham. Wash., 45 per cent had about 12 cents out of every dollar for little left for ,lothing,medical care, and less, clothes. In a family with four persons house furnishings, let alone education Everett, Wash., 40 per cent had less. this means less than $4 a month per and recration. It is only at the highest And so one could go through the va- person. This means that the husband economic levels that the wage-earner fam- rious geographical areas. Incidentally ilies can afford frequent movies, a second- this is the total family income-it is not hand car, and clothing which meets the the income of a wage earner but it is ik 8. E. W. RING ile sort of( gitf n El,- needs of winter and at the same the riji"l Workrt would be time has income of all of the wage earners in the some style, Even at these higher levels, family. * Ihl~ uigera8 great lhha for however, after taking care of the family's I* S jprlzA [ urgjuI ii4Lt,,T In order that the picture of how the 11mpillh ~YIIh th~I.I needs for food, clothing, and housing, it is American wage earner lives on an income Ui, emle. I rg only infrequently that the amount left of $1,200 to $1,500 may not be too com- feldinar is DIr.i1 $9.009 over for other purposes is equl to one- plicated, I will break it down into four ----.-.- -. -- third of the family income. September, 1937 The Journal of Elactrical Workers and Operators 419 i Xhelmatoam" to Contpezrffn~ (Wtllta UNCLE GEOR( E FINDS HIMSELF indeeId. Notice that the president of the R Cnnnrry. AN IMMORTAL auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Loeomotiva Engineers union wa a visitor to the elec- (Continuel JUST PLAIN "BILL" from page 391) trical auxiliary in Pib.tsbrgh. We are loo..k- And if the inilvidlual under th. crutiny ing forward to the time. when all womean' As I sit alone by the fire, of the historic microscope meaalusd up t. an auxiliaries will become conseiou of their Watching its embers glow, affirmative answer to these qestin.... then kinship regardless of the craft and recognize In the still of the night time, history has set hih, down as grerIa inlldd the tremendous power they can wield by co- Each flicker ofI anm and shadow In the pages of all the years to come. operative effort. The building trades realiz Turns memory pages backward There are few statesmen in Amenria today this aml have their councils composed of del- To days I used to know. whn so lelfinitely and learly measure up to gates from the building crafts. The printing anl amrilatite answer to the four questionlls trades are another group that have allied I seem to see hit, as, he climbed the hill, as ,ife9 the senior Senator from Nebraska, themselves priesenting My I.ylihnod playmate. a united front to the "good old Bill., teorge W. Norri. In his rare case, history employer for their protection, anil many This hly, has ailmadyvwritten the verdict. others have done the same. Hi flather clled him William, NAt you alne in Nebraska, hut we in The women Ris mothr -ailed hi." have in their power one of the Will," every pa. " the nation, give full recogu- greatest of But I r ememrerthat to me tion all weapons but ,do not seem to to his integrity, to his unselfishness, to have the courage He was "Pa'l" or just plain "BBill." his cn"rage nidto his consistency. or the wisdom to use it. le stands Their purchasing power, if used right and t. forth whelher we agree with him on all There is a wornl of boys, operatively, would subdue the toughest em- the littlie details or not- he stands forth as ploiyr and a little right usage of their shop- et apart fron, that of man, the very Perfect, gentle knight of American They seem It towEach other better ping rights, demanding the union button, plougr-,si¥i ideals. would organize the unorganized much quicker As only biuysEal, I Ili hi a.I, thatat this moment thousands AnId when wE ,rew tn manhood of beys a Isi gills thou ands of first voters- and with less llexpense then ally other method No matter we could employ. But will we do it? That Ibulir we might he, ale listeriill loris. tol my for I should like is something we must answer and I oete,, thnught of him and I know he did thlen, ito lie somte thought and sonmstudy when we see the struggle to convert the non-union ohf, to thle ¥ely reiarkalibe p ublilc ser'ie of the l'his man- man i whoseb man and woman the answer is not hard to home town I now stad. determine. Whose father called him William, I shouldli ike thenl to read of the able and Whorse nmother aliled him "Will, heroic fi iit n. beha lf of the average itigen Among the letters from the local unions Was to me fur always which he h.as ande luring his long sid ho,- those from No. 245, Toledo, Ohio. and No 'Pal or just plain "Bill" orsieh cireer, I sh.i.ld like them to know 2fi, Salem, Mass., might give you some food that sonItinis e for thought. Many of the letters are of more see the hehas made this tight with villaie graveyard, his party, and sometimes-as now-agalnst interest to the electriciaus than any one else Where as pals we oft did roam, the leiader of his polty. but these two in particular are of interest to Gold sialt it nautiful, that death need I should like them to know that always he the general labor movement anll might be n.t Iw hard, has [lien thinking of the the means of awakening the women who feel An d rights and welfare there I shall fi.d in his eterial home of the averae citizen, of the farmer, the la- they ha,,e no part in the running of things. This mal, burer, the small busilless man-yes, arid of Women who feel so are deliberately lazy Whiose father Eldled him William, the rlgtts ani welfare of those who have minldd or too busy attending bridge parties Wghose mother called him "Will," beeII hainr to or have to inform themselves We hear yo,,u say, My Asleep acquilred greater wealth. upon lie hillside, Mut espeIciilly it has been an unselfish husband don't want me to get mixed up with My "Pal" or ust plain "Bill." tight, a, dii irected to the fact that it is the organizations that take me away from home. little fetllow who has the fewest frienls in lie likes for me to be there when he comes high pltaes, ani that too often it is the little In,and I guess I can't belong." That sounds nice in print but it is very unsatixfactory TO fellow -wh has been forgotten by his gov- in A LADY CRITIC Ornlmenft. Fa-tiIin D. Rooselt, at Me- practice, especially when trouble comes along. Onr.e I wrote a poem Co.ok,, N ir Sep tmber 20, 1932. Wives have a habit of wondering out loud Cnlh ed "West of the Tracis," t their hubands and some f those verbal In whiih I related WOMEN'S AUXILIARY wonderings are uncomfortable things. Such A tew sordid facts. as, "Why do I have to skimp that you may A lady critic (Continued from page 401) piy union Idues? The union doesn'L Io us (Called me one day- Sister S. ( ourtIey. we are glad to see you any goad. Why do you have to go to that This is the substance getting aCtiive in our organization. old union hall tonight? You never do stay Of what she had to say: We eve, have a lady with ears on her hat, at home with me and the children. Why do She resented my statements, but they look really great. I won't mention you have to go on strike? We need the They were not true. aynalmes. money. Why must I pass up bargains lust (She lived west of the tracks Girl. just watch this letter from month because they don't have a union label on And she really knew.) to month and I may have something to say them?" These and many more questions are This lady is luckier about you., Iu. being asked, and in earnest. every lay, aInd Than most of uS are. MaS. MoRis JAcoBs, frihnd hasband is entirely too harassed and F.r life has not left her Secretary. tired to sit down and explain. The auxil- One single sear. iaries, label leagues and other women's or- Literally she lives ganizations are offering hin the chance to West of the tracks. WOMEN'S AUXILIARY L. U. NOS. escape these tormenting questions and if he Put til' paraphrased meaning 177 AND 862, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. idoesn't agree and urge his women folk to She never can grasp. Editor: join and learn why these things are neee- She's had all that it takes How very nice it is to open the pages of a alry then we must feel that he, too, has For comfort and gain, book and read, especially when the story is failed to keep abreast of the times. Women So why look around a good one, inid a feeliig of great restfulness are no longer content to suffer without For nisery and pain? and well being comes over us when our knowing why. We are almost human and by he lives in Utopia-- favorite hrllaractr seems to be winning over the help of those fine men .and women who In perfect bliss: all oCItales.That ia how we shouaid feel have recogniied the great importance of So why should she worry when we olen the covers of the Jou.n.L and education, organization and co-operation, About conditions like this? see all the correspondence from the local we are going forward with not a backward uil ors and auxiliaries. We should feel that glance or sigh for the "good old days" when CORA K..NNE¥. we are shirking shamefully when we fail to nen were men and women were dumb. Wife of W. R. Kenney, I. 0. add our bit. This writer does feel so and Our goal is "An auxiliary for every local." Okmulgee, Okia. sometinEs when the JOURALL comes out Hlow muIh help are we going to get! The ,ontth after month and not a note of any mort help we have the lighter the burden on kind fronl the auxiiaries we begin to feel those already burdened heavily. ashanleid for those who seem to be free from, Iet's see how many nice letters we can DIAMOND-SHAPED BUTTONS have in the next issue of the JeoRNA. And T,, w lWrinl youil eit lapel, that porticular emotion. We want to thank Sister Jacobs, from, again nay we offer our assistance in the arryI the emblein anid ii work. A sheet of paper making your wants sigma of the I. B. E. W. littsbl.rgl, P.., and Sister IaxwelI fironI, Auxiliary No. 83, Los Angeles, Calif., for the known will be delivered to us and will re- .flrl faced and hand- nice newsy letters for the August issue. Anrid ceive immediate attention. somdy enameled - $ the promise of many more is encouraging Ill East Bay Street. COR VALNTINe. 1 ~ 420 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1937

Bay F. Johnson, L. U. No, 427 Initiated March 25, 1934 The power of tile Allghty be remembered July 11, we had in our attendance at Our meeting Brother. Roy E. Johnon. Joul 13 the loeal union rlorded the death of th beloved member It was not the desire of the local union to record this on the minutes of its meeting, but was the coll of the Al- m hty; therefore it is resolved ,hereasit bas been the will of Almighty Charles E. Davidson, L. U. No. 393 [uuits F. Drake, L. U. No. 125 God, in His infinite wisdom. to remove rn 22. 1920 1nittioed Nopreber 16, 1916 our midst and relieve of his suIRlring our Initsated Jnuary dearly beloved Brother. Roy E Johnson: It is with de sorrow and regret that we. Another faithful membr o long slltanding therefore be it the members of U. No. 39, record the pass- has answered the nal call., and Local Union Resolved. Tiut we pay I bute to his mnn- i of Brother Charles E. Davidson: therefore No. 125 records the passing onward of ory by expresing to his family our slncere Brother Louis F. Drake. sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That our sincere symppathy be ex- We share in the sorrow of his bereaved Resolved. That we drae our charter for tended to the bereaved family of Brother fmlw, and extend to then our fraternal and a period of 30 days, and that n copy of these Davlmaon: and be it further heartfelt syrpathy For we shal miss him resolution be sent to his family, that a opy Resolved. That our charter be draped for a who has been one of us for so long a time. be sent our oflicial Journal for publication. period of 0 dayys in respect and memory of In memory uo Brother Drake, au charter also a copy be spread on the minutes of our or depated Brolher: and be it further shall be draped for 30 daYs. and a copy of meeting Rolve. tlhat a copy of these resolutions this tribute shall be recorded in the minutes H. V LEWIS. be sent to the family of our late Brother, a of o aleting. Copies shall also be sent GEORGE S. DAVISOt, copy spread on our minutes and a copy o tile Tfiliiy of Blother Drake, and to our . W. McALLISTER. sen to our offi al Journal for publication. Jounal for publication. Committee, DALE B. SIGLER. C. L FAiRRIS, G. 0. HUNTER. J. E. SMITH,. R. 1. CLAYTON. W. B. Davidson. L. U. No. 125 Comrittee. Conirnuttee, Iltitttd July 25, 1924 Local Union No. 125 must pause to record C. J. BUil. L. U. No. 686 H. 11. Foster. L U. No. 1002 the loss of another valued member. Brother W. B. Davidson. wUho passed onward before us. InefisU Februar 6. 1917 Initiated Septeabr 8, 1934 Ow- deerst synmpathy is extended to his Whereas Almighty Gnd, in His inante Ws- It is with extreme sorrow we moul the bereaved oamily. for he was a friend and dom, has removed from our midst our es- g of our lBrothrer HHI Foster, of Brother esteemed by us an. and we share his teemed and worhy Brother. C. , rJ.ill: and gnionR..al I.012, of tulsa. Okla. loss. Whereas in the death of Brother frll. Whereas we have suffered the loss ofa This tribute 1o his memory shall be spread Local Union No, s, of the International rue and loyal member; therefore be it upon the minutes of our meeting, and copies Brotherhood of Electrcal Workers, hes lost Reolved, That we. the offlers and mem- ent to his loved one, and to our Journal one of l tu .nid loyal merrbets: there- hers of Loea Union No, I/2, extend our for publicatiton fore be it heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved ones and Our charter shall be draped for 30 days in Resolved That our sincere sympathy be a- on.Iend them to Almighty God for conola- his memory. tended to the bereaved family of Brother nlon in their hour of sorrow; and be it frthrer FRED B IRWIN. Brill i their time of great Borrow; and be Resolved. That n reverence to our deceased G. 0. HUNTEK, it foutberl Brother we drape our charter for a period of DALE B SIGLER. Resolved. That our charter be draped for 30 days and that a co y of these reolutio s Colmmittee. a periodOa ) sal In respect and memory be sent to the family of the deCeased Brother. Adopled by Local Union No. 12 in meeting of our d Brother; and be it furthcr Also a copy be spread on the minutes of the assembled on Friday. August 13, 1937. Reolved, ,tt a copy of these resolutions local union and a copy be sent to our Editor be sent to the faumly of our late Brother, a of the Journal for publicatlon, oIpy spread on the minutes and a copy sent IJ .ANKf SMITH. George Madden, L. U. No, B9 to our ocial Jowal for publication. E, H, CUTSINGER. Initiated spember 27, IV918 WULrIAM SULSEMAN. J, A. BYRD. Prsident. Committee. Whereas it has pleased Almighty God, in H. J. STEVENS, His ininite wisdom to cell from our midst Record/n/ $ec¢retny, our worthy Brother, George Madden: and William H. Sponsler, L. U. No. 702 Whereas In the deooth of Brother Madden Initiated Aill W, 1937 Local Union NO. B-9 of the International Hugo J. Fischer, L. U. No. 193 lrotherhood of Electrial Workershas los Whereas the Almighty God. li His WLs- one of its loyal and devoted members; there- Initiated Maiy 21, 191 dom, has taen from our midst our esteemed fore be It and worthy Brother, William H. Sponsler, and Re- It is with deep orrow and regret that we, Whlereas Loeal Union No. h2. Internaltila Resolved. That roalt Uninon No. f-9 Local Union No. I, reord knowledges is great I, In the death of our the mnembera of Brotherhood of Eletrical Workers Irs lost Brother and hereby expres its a&ppreatio f by his sudden death a true and loyal member; services rendered to our cause; and M,0m M" t Brother HUgo 3. FisCher; therefore be it of the he Resolved. That our sincere sympathy be ex- be it further Resolved, That Local Union No. 702 ex- Union No. l-* extends tended to the breaved family of Brother prese it, app relatiok of hi services to Resolved, Tlat Local it further l: u'adulirfle, to the family of our lte Fischer: and be our cause and it regrets in the knowledge of Brolther in this their great bereavement: and Resolved., That our charter be draped for his death; and be It further peiodWa o O days In respect and memoiy Resolved. That the loal union pay their be it further f our, dea,. Brother: and be it further respects and sympathy to the famnly of ur Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions Resolve , at a copy of these resolutions late BrOther in their time of great sorrow; be sent to the famiy of our late Barother, a be sent to the family of our late Brother. a and be it further copy be spread on the minutes of our otal& copy spread on ourminutes and a copy sent Union No B-9 and a copy be sen to the offl- Reolved, That a copy of these resolutions Journal of our Brotherhlood for to our oGlCial Journal for pubiatoit be sent to the family of our late Brother. cial HOWARD gOUSTEd. a copy be Ilspread upon he minutes of our publication TOM pEMBER. L. J. GLEASON. loCal union, and a COpy be sent to the offical Commlittee DAN. MANNING, Journal for publication HARRY SLAThR. AWOLD, M. HAVON. Committee. I W. Hughes. L. U, No. 267 Initiated November 4. 1905 William Ackerman L. U. No. B-9 Arthur J. Beck, L. U. No. B-9 Initoited Jite 6, 19±2 Whereas Amlghty God in His Ininite wias- Initiated September 2, 1916 dom. has ben pleased toW all to his eternal Whereas it has pleaed Almighty God. in His ininite wisdom, to remove from our Whereas Almighty God, in His infinite wis- reward our beioyed Brother. R. W. Hughes: midst our esteemed and wourthy Brother, Wil- dom, has emoved from our midst our es- and rthllr J. Beck; Whereas Brother Hughes, by his unfiling liam Ackerman; and teemed and worthy Brother, Whereas in the death of Brather Ackerman and duty aS s member and his steadfast interest Whereas hI the death of Brother Beck Local in the affairs of the International .other- Lcal Union No. B-9 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has lost Union No- B-9 of the International Brother- hood of Electrical Workers, has inculcated Workers has lost one of into the minds and hearts of the membership one of its true and devoted members; there- hood of Electrical fore be it its good and devoted members: therefore be it of Loail Union No. 207 the spirit of true Resolved, That Local Union No B-9 recog Resolved. That Local Union NO B-9 rog- fraternity; and nizes it great loss in the passing of Brother nnes its great oas In the passing of Brother Whereas in the death of Erother H hes ,Bek.and hereby expresses its pecistion Local Union No. 267 ha sufflered th loss AckerMan. id ilwieby expresses its a pre- member and his family elation of his services to the cause 0f our of his services to he cause of our Brother- of a true and loyal Brotherhood: and be it further hood: and be it further a devoted huSband and loving father; there- LOCal Gnion No. B-9 tenders fore be it Resolved. That Local Union No. B-9 ten- Resolved. That Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions ders it sincere syI pathy to the famiy of Lor its sincere sympathy to the family of our be seit to his famil . a copy be spreadon late Brother In their time of geat bereave- late Brother in their time of great bereave- the ninuttes of Local Union No. 2. an oent; and be it furthir ment: and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions Resolved, Thata copy of these resolutions coy be sent to the International Offie for be sent to the family of our late Brother, be sent to the farll of our late Brother, a pubication I the Ekectrical Workers' Jour- on the mlnutes of our Local nal: and be it further a coy be spread on the minutes of our copy be spread Resolved, That the charter of Local Union Loeal Union No. D-9 and a coy bo sent Unlon No B-9 and a copy be sent to the 30 to the ofcil Journl of our Brot erhood for official Journal oa OU Btberhood for No. 20a be draped for a period of days publication. in loving memor and respect, publication. TOM EMBER, TOM PEMBER. JOHN M. HORRIGAN, THOMAS F NOONAN, DAN. MANNING, DAN. MANNING, HARRY SLATE. HARRY SLATER. A. V. OOULD Cfle. Committee. Committee. Committee. September, 1937 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 421

Patrick Kane, L. U. No. R-9 Edward Banle, L. U. No. B-9 Lee MiLemore, L. U. No. 95 Initiated April 9. 1918 li/tiatd Mg" 31, 1023 Intiated July 14, 137? Whereas Almighty God. in His infinite wi.- Whereas Almighty od has been pleased. It is with deep sorrow and regret that the dom, has removed from our midst our in His infinite wisdom, to take from our members of Local Union No. 95, I. B. E. W. esteemed and worthy Brother, Patrick Kane; midst our esteemed and worthy Brother, Ed- mourn the untimely death and ward Banale; and of our Bdrother. Whereas in the death of Brother Kane Local Lee MoLemore; and therefore be it Union No. B-9 of thile International Brother- Whereas Local Union No. B-9 01 the Inter- Resolved. That we pay tribute to his mem- hood national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ory by expressing to his family our sincee of Electrical Workers has lost one of its has lost in the pasing of Brother Esnale one symnathy: and be it true and devoted members; therefore be it of true Resolved, That Local Union No, B-9 recog- its and loyal members tHeore be It ReSOlved, That a copy of these reSolutions Rlesolved. That Local Ulio1 No; B-9Blereby be sent to the family. and a copy be spread nizea its eat loss in the death of Brother expresses its deep ptrecilation of Kane. and hereby expresses its appreciation the services tin our minutes and a coy sent to the of his servles to our cause given y our divoted Brother Electrical Workers Journal far publication; to the cause of our Brother- and our sorrow in the knowledge of his death; and be it further hood; and be it further and be,it further Resolved, That Local Union No. B9 tenders Resolved. That we stand in silent tribute Its Sicere sympathy to the family of our late Resolved. That Lcal Union No B-9 ten- for one minute to his memory, Brother in their timle of great bereavement: ders its sincere lsymlahy to the family of W. M STANCOF,. and le it further our late Brother in their time of great sor- REX WOODWORTH, Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions row: and be it further R. H, HERRE. be sent to the family of our late Brthee, Resolved. That a copy of these resolutiort Committee. a coy be spread on the minutes of our be sent to the famiy of our deeased Brther, LocaUnion o. B-9 and a coPy be sent to a copy be spread on the rmnutes of our Local the olicia Journal of our Brotherhood for Uinion No 3-9. and a cop be sent tot he John F. Symbol L. U. No. 333 publication, official JoUrnal of our rotherhood for TOM PEMBER. publication Infit/ted Dcemlirr 6. 1928 TOM PEMBffR. DAN MANNING, The untimely passing any HARRY SLATER. DAN. MANNING. of member of our Committee. HARRY SLATER. organization brings with it the severe re.aila- Committee. tion of loss. Thus we now ay tribute to the neor o our beloved Brother, John F, Sybol. for his splendid qualitiesa noblI Robert A. Ross., L. U. No. 151 et~z~n, conscientious worker, a genIal Initiated Aug$t 27, 100 Robert Ottaway, L. U. No, 494 friend-and his unfailing loyalty to Local Initiated Febriry, 26, 1915 Union No. ,. It is with sincere sorrow and regret that the Whereas we wish to exIres our deep ap members of Local Union No. 151 record the As we pre onward to oiir great reward, preciation of the admirab e icharaeter of ar accident and death of our former president. we pause frlttime to tWIe to record the deceased Brother; therefoir be it Brother Robert A Rosa paising of a true fried and loyal Brother Relaoled, That we pay tribute to his mnem- We feel that through the death of Brother who [ias made the cycle before us So we ory by espressig our deep sylmpythy and Ro.s the local has lost one of its staunch tribut the rly to Ule mor of Brother Robert ncere condolence to his family; and be It workelr for the Brothehood, and this loCal Ottaway for his admirable qtlltles--onsi- further Therefore the members, through the com- entlous Work and his unswerving loyalty to Resolved, That oar charter be draped for mitte, have Local Union No. IN4 a period of 30 days in his nlemory; and be it Resolved. That we pa our tribute and re- With heartfelt feeling we extend our syl- further spect to his memory, and express to {u wife nthy to his bereaved family, for we. too. Resolved, That and family a copy of this resolution b our heartfelt smpahy I this have felt his loss and sorrow with them. sent to his family, a opy spread on the theii hour of sorrow; and urther In memory of Brother Ottway ou.r charter minutes Resolved. Thai of our loeal and a copy sent to the we send a copy of these shall be draped for 3W days. a copy of this Eleetrical Workers Jurnal for ublieation, resolutions to his wie, a copy to the official reslution shall be sent to his bereaved far- PHILIP T. LACE, Journal for publication, also spread a coy Fl and copies will be spread on the minutes JOHN P. DIMIER. on our minutes. and drape our charter .or our meeting and sent to our Journal for a period of 30 days through respect for our CLYDE CARHR, publication, Committee. departeild Brother. ARTHUR C SCHROEDER, GEORGE MceUTRE. THEODORE J. LA CHAPELLE. FRANK HfITKEY, GEORGE J. SPATH, JR., George L. Rep, L. U. No. 28 R M. REED. E T, FRANSWAY, Initiated FRANK NELSON, GEORGE A. KAISER. August 24, 1910 Committee. Sick Committee. Whreas Local Union No. 28. iDernatlonal Fred F. Dunne. Local Union No. 4I. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. has been Secretary. called upon to pa its last respects to our oa ad faithfu I Brother, George L. Repp: Albert Wynne, L. U. Thomas E. Richardson, L. U. No. 702 No. ?77 Whereas we, the merebels of Local Union Initiated Octob" 2. 1Ra Initiated Septmaber W, 1936 o, M. LB. E. W. feel deeply the los ofa real friend and true Broer. and as we Whereas the Alimight God. in H1 wiLsdom It Is with the most sincere feeling of sorrow desire to eonvey to his family and relativs has tken franom our that we, as Brother memlbers of LoCad No, our deepest s mathy; therefore be it mdst our eiteemed and 77, regret and mourn the loss one of our worthy Brother, Thomas E Richardson: and Resolved, That we etand in siene for one Whereas Local Union No. 702 of the Inter- Brothers, Alberl W nne, whle in the per- minute as a tribute to his memory; and be it formane of his work; therefore be it further nationai Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ReSOlved. That has lost by the sudden death of Brother we extend our sincere sym- Resolved, That our charter be draped for a Riehardson a true and loyal member; there- pathy anid regret to his wife and family. and period ol 30 days, that a eopy of these resolt- fore be it a copy of these resolutions be sent them; and tian be spread upon the minute of our meet- Resolved, That Local Union No. 702 hereby be it further , copya be sent to his bereaved famlly, expresses its apprc-iation of his services to Resolved, That our chaisrter be draled for and a copy be sent to our oficial Journal for our Cause. and our sorrow in the knowledge a period of a0 days in respect to his memory. publIcathio. that a copy aso be spread on our minutes, of his assing; and be It further and a copy be sent to the CAMPBELL CARTER, Resolved. That the membership extend Its ofieial Journal for EDWARD DOUGHERTy, sympathy to the fantily of onur late Brother publication. in their time of great sorrow; and be it GEORGE TRULFORD, Cormmittee. further HlOWARD PETTIS. Relolvd, That a copy of these reolutiones WILLIAM DAY. T. R. Langley, L. U. No. 84 Conunittee. be sent to the ILl of our late Brother Initiated Deenmber MI, 1927 a copy spread upon te minutes of our lcaL utnion and a copy be sent to the offihil It is with the deepest sorrow and regret Jour.al for publication. Walter J. Morgan. L, U. No 151 that we, the members of Local Union No. 8. InterationaJ Brotherhood of Electrieal Work- HAROLD M HAINON, Iiattiatd J.19.June I9 ers,. record the untimely death of our dearly Press Seretary. Whereas It has been tle pleasure of the beloved, kLindl$ tiried. noble hearted friend Almighty God. in His infinlte wisdom, to re- aid Brother, TR. (Tl) Langley We feel Bruce Welsh, L. U. No. 494 move Itfrom our maidst our retired in the going of Brother Langie that it is our Brother, loss. and his gain, We are told that he had a nitlited Deeember 3, 1930 Walter J. Morgan, end. although Brother Mrgan had his memlbership card deposited remonition that something would happen to It 11 with deepest regret and heartfelt sin- in thLe International Offie. we, the older hlnl on this part-iular Sunday. August 15 if h flor hi family that we, the members of mumbers of Local Union No 151, that knew he had to work. Therefore, this gives us the ChailUornNo. 49l, record the passing of Walter so well, feel that this local has lost assurance, and consolation, that he was will- our Brother. BruceWelsh: therefore be it an old and ardent worker, and the members ing and ready to meet the call of the grim Resolved. That we, in the spIrit of brotherly of Lhis local had tile deep, st aympathy for rasp r. His noble qualities, his kindly spirit, love, pay tribute to his memory by expressing Waller In his long illness; therefore be it and his genial disposition lead us further to to his family our sincere sympathy; and be It Resolved. That we, in the Anit of brotherly believe that he is resting in the arms of further love, pay our tribute to is memory. and sae and give hope nod inspiration and that Reoled. That our charter be draped for express to his wire and elatiives,our heart- wa sall sohme day enjoy his presence again. a eriod Of 30 days and be it further felt sympathy in their breavement: be It To those who knew him best his life stands Resnlved That a copy of these resolutions further out as an exellent example for al to pay be sent to his family, a cop be sent to our Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions tribute to: therefore be it Resolved, by Local Union No 84. Interns- ofiial a dJornal for pubbl(caton. ando a py be sceal to his wife. . cnpy to the ofimclail be ise in full uon the minutes of Local ourna of the order. aild that our chartr be tionat Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, that draped for a period of 3M days in his lmemory. we exrss ou heartfelti srympathy ARTHUR C. SCHROEDER,. his breaved companion and children. also THEODORE $. LA CHAPELLE, GEORGE MoGUTRE. to his aged father and other relatives of FRANK HICKEY. our departed Brother. in this their hour of GEORGE J SPAT}] JR., R. E M, REED. bereavement; and be It further T FXANSWAY, M J. COLLONAN. ReSolved, That our charter be draped for a GEORGE A. KAISER. Committee. suitable period of time, and that coies of Sick Committee. Fred F. Dunne. these resolutions be sent to his oe ones Local Union No. 4M%. Secretary. spread on the minutes of our loCal nion, andl 422 The Journalof Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1987 sent to the International Oflce for publication HOUSING AND THE BUSINESS can Federation of Women's Auxiliaries of in our official Journal J. J BROOKS, CYCLE Labor, this organization hopes to unite S. F TAYLOR, the force of the labor women's S. C. MANN (Continued from page 390) and direct Committee. plex of market relations and a subject of influence so that it will be most effective. measures has given rise to a aum- EDUCATION AND PERSONALITY: Charles Lindsay, L. U. No. 429 social ber of problems, such as are to be found, It is pretty difficult for a woman whose IPicated D¢eember 26, 196S of course, throughout the whole domain interests are limited to her home and It is with the deaepest re rt and most sin- Eere sympathy that we adise you of the fol- of social policy. But in the field of houns- small circl of friends, to keep a modern lowing resolution which was passed alt our aingthise problems have been very slow interesting personality. last regular meeting. Auguns 18 outlook and an Wheress the Almighty God. In His Infnite ia appearing, for it is only since the war She needs contacts with a larger circle- eslrnlled Brother, mattel' has be wisdom. Ihs eelled our thai slate action iin tihe of meeting new peo- Charles Linduay. from our midst after so short Before the war, needs the experience a time be it come at all eonsiderable. impersonal interests. in nearly every country ple, of developing Resolved. That our moast sinere ympafthy housing policy From each meeting of the auxiliary she be extended to his finamily: be tt funther was confined to local sanitary measures, Rcoolved. That a Cony II this resolution be can learn something, even if it's only how meeting system of inspection -generally in- spread upon te minu es of our a a new dessert; and its activities copy be sent the tlarl yf our ler Bouther and the to make ad I y be sent to the Interunatone Offile adequate-building regulations, her to develop poise, confidence, conimercial character will help for our ..urnald b it fureter like. The ordinary to speak and write, ease of Resolved. That our charter be draped Lor of house building was very little affected the ability 30 days In memory of Ballher Lindmay. manner, anid willingness to co-operate. GRAYSON FRAKES, by such measures. It was quite other- become bitter, jeal- TED P LOFTIS. when The woman who has wise in the years after the war, no place in the auxil- CHARLES J. MAUNSELL. authorities ous or critical has Committec- many governments and local she will change her ways. either took house builiding into their own iary unless Neither has the honey-tongued idler, But DEATH CLAIMS P'AID FROM AUGUST hands or exercised a great influence over who is really helpful will find 31, 1937 fo.rs of finan- the woman 1 TO AUGUST it through the various her kindly spirit L. U. they gave. It is true that such appreciation that o l cial assistance will be enhanced and encouraged. No. Nam Am un seveial states, after the worst gaps which 1.0, R. E. Fol.k . .$1000.00 the war had left in the supply of houses 1.0. W. J. Moran1,000.0o this active 28 Geo. L. Repp .- - - 1,000.00 had been filled, withdrew from Any other activities the auxiliary the importance 134 E,. M. Christianrsefn 1000.0 intervention, and that thinks worth while in its local situation, 1,0. F. Murphy 1,000.00 of private enterprise again i.ncreased. or on which the local union needs help. 1057 N. H. Foster.. 1,000.00 But the problems arising from the fact are open to the auxiliary, limited only 22 F. P. Speed-. 1,000.00 that house building is both an element and ability of its 1'000'001,000.0 by the time, resources 267 R. W. Hughes- in commercial relations and a subject of members; and subject, of course, to har- 713 W. Keys -1,000.00 social measures have by no means been 1,000.00 mony with the local. This last, of course, 404 R. L. Ottaway- left behind. In the first place, a clear 438 it. E. Nelson- 3000.00 is most important, for an auxiliary can view can now be obtained of the second destroy itself and do much damage to 1091 W. S. Putnam- the 214 J. J. Carney 650.00 post-war period in house building, the local if friction is allowed to develop. 134 F. DryzmalIki-. 1,000.00 period of the abandonment of state action After all, the object of the auxiliary is to 1. 0. H. R, Wheeler1,000.00 and the growth of private enterprise, and promote the welfare of the local and this 0 Wm. Ackerman 1,000.00.... new experience has been accumulated. should always be foremost in the minds 184 C. Warner 1,000.00 Secondlt, although most forms of state of its mrIethber. 0 A. J. Beck--... . 100000 disappeared, there is intervention have of the activi- 1.0. C. E. Davidson1000.00 from the first I have tried to list some - 1,000.00 still a permanent legacy ties of our auxiliaries from what I glean 3 L. W. Bleiler in the shape of the pow- R, P. Adams -..- 1458 post-war period from their letters; but I know there must 134 Peter Walsh...... - 1000.00 erful influence exercised by governments be many more and if some of the sisters 713 Chss. M. Duncan 1,000.00 on house building. In particular, it is would like to add to the list, I'll be very .O0. J. T. Wilson- 1,000.00 generally agreed in almost all countries Letters to the 1,000-00 glad to have them do so. 328 C.J.Murphy -. that without public assistance adequate as corm- R. A. Treeham . 1,000.00 JOURNAL from auxiliaries serve housing cannot be provided for the great munication and inspiration to others. 214 S. W. Flint . 1,000.00 mass of wage earners, This alone is 151 J. E. Mihign....- 1,000.00 organize, I want sufficient te explain the continued vital To those wishing to 125 W. B. Davidson-.1,000.0 problem here discussed. to say that Mrs. Cora Valentine, presi- 686 C. BrillBrll.1,000,00 ...... 1,000.00 interest of the to Local Uniuons Nos. it must be remembered that in dent of the auxiliary 151 R. .ARoss ...... 1,000.00 Finally, whose 1,000.00 discern the 177 and 862, of Jacksonville, Fla,, 1.0. C. L. Clayburn ...... the United States one can Bay Street, Jack- - 1,000.00 a centralized national address is 111 East 52 H. Richardson- beginnings of and as- 103 Jas. A. Smith ...-...... 1,000.00 will in all prob- sonville, has offered her advice housing policy, which the organization 9 Patrick Kane 1,000.00 ability take on many of the traits of sistance in getting 134 J. Thomas Duffy - .. 1,000.00 policy. started. With Mrs. Valentine as guiding ...... -..... 1,000.00 the European post-war housing has en- 404 John Braden utility"- to use spirit the Jacksonville auxiliary Neil Nelson . . 100000 The more of a "public successful life and its 1.0. be joyed a long and 3 M. S. Bergen 1,000.00 an American expression-housing and by-laws have become 1,000.00 comes, the more important it is that constitution 1.0. Humbert Lanza- - the model for other I. B. E. W. auxiliaries. 1.0. D. C. lolegIrty - - 1,000.00 the forces governing the market should 869 E. B. Blidwell..- 825.00 be made to harmonize with the social ob- 9 Edw., Banial .. 1,000.00 jects in view.-Leo Gobler. 134 H. F. Cirard -l1,000.00 134 Geo. A. Duffy... 475.00 81 T. B. Murphy-- 1,000.00 WOMAN'S WORK NEON SIGN MATERIAL 84 T. R. Langley ...-. 1,000.00 WANTED 8349 F Thompson -- L000.00, (Continued from page 400) O. J. S. Joyce..-- - 1,000.00 unions Local No. 358. Perth Amboy, ...... 1,000.00 learn to know more about other 1.0. W, H. Smith in labor or- N. J., would like to hear from those 10.O A . Jensn...... 1,000.00 than do women who are not in an auxiliary will locals that have city ordinances 17 J. T. Parr.....- 1,000.00 ganizations. Frequently effect with regards Neon work LivensparGer - - 25.00 representatives from an auxiliary 1024 A. C. invite other than Neon signs. If possi- Shuman...... 475.00 to another union to come to the meeting 77 S. D. ble, a copy of ordinance. 522 Geo. E. Gillis 1,000.00 and get acquainted. This spirit of friend- 702 L. O. Nelson ...... --...... 1,000.00 women's auxiliaries has R. H. BECK, 1,000.00 liness between Secretary L. U. No. 358. I. 0. Geo. N. Anderson..... been recognized with appreciation in the 184 Emil Christeneen . . 150.00 223 Smith St., Perth Amboy, N. J. formation of a union of all auxiliaries of Total- -. 53....-..64.658 A. F. of L. unions. Known as the Ameri- September, 1937 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators 423 LINEMEN GO OUT TO WORK AND in the tube and a humoming noise from tion period of the crystal. The frequency SHINE AS STARS the transformer, which of course, is at which the crystal will oscillate will (Continued from page 388) greatly overloaded. it is very desirable depend on its thickness, i. e., the thicker farm at meagre to shunt each condenser with a small the crystal the lower the frequency and wages to start as a 500,000 'grunt' with Mother ohm fixed resistor. These are pur- vice versa. Bell, and by sheer chased for a few cents. force of will became a Their purpose This method of frequency control is general superin- is to balance out any surge voltage tendent of the largest power company acrolss called the Piezo-Electric effect. For very the condenser. It pays to buy good filter in Canada with headquarters in the stable frequency control the crystal must sec- condensers, as cheap ones do not last ond largest city and his district takes be maintained at a constant temperature. long, although by the use of the 500,000 In broadcast transmitters the tempera- in the Niagara Falls equipment and ex- ohm resistor the life of even the cheap ture of the crystals is tends to the borders of Quebec. His rep- ones will kept at constant utation be greatly lengthened. These temperature in thermostatically con- is high in ower building. He resistors are shown has gotten in the diagram. trolled crystal ovens. This rigid control away with some seemingly All wiring should be checked impossible jobs in moving over upon of frequency is not necessary in amateur towers and completion before other work of an emergency nature. turning on current and transmitters, although some of the high To- plugging ia gether we have gone over the min parts crystal holder. power radiophone rigs use them. of the book and my friend joins with me OSCILLATION LIKE PENDULUM The crystal-oscillator system of fre- in an emphatic 0. K. of the book as a quency control provides greater stabiliza- whole. In fact. I would put it in the After allowing a few minutes fur fila- tion and standardizatlion of frequency same class as 'The Virginian,' by Owen nients to heat up the high voltage switch is than any other form of oscillator and is Wister, but here I feel impelled to regis- turned on and the milliammeter observed. now being universally used throughout It may ter acute disappointment at the fact that show a reading as mnuch as 75 or the world as a frequency standard con- the author seems to be oblivious, or nearly 80 mils. This is a destructive ampere flow trolling device. so, to the fact that there is such a thing through the 47' tubes and the main tank Our next point of consideration is a as unionism'." condenser C1should be quickly tuned radiator or antenna. The radio frequency across tile dial until a minimum point is currents in the tank circuit are inclosed found; this is the point of resonance CONFESSIONS in a closed oscillatory circuit that does OF A C. I. O. where the tank circuit is in tune with the not radiate into ORGANIZER space, so we must tIans- crystal frequency. A high frequency os- fer its energy from, this non radiating Continued from page 3o5) cillating ciLrcuit is like a pendulum; it circuit to one that does. An ideal antenna get the results of their work faor us-so takes the least amount of energy to keep is one that is as high as possible and much ao that we are barely able to keep it going when it is tuned or in step with away from all metallic objects such as, written up the ever swelling volume of the driving force, which in this case is line wires, guy wires, house wiring, new applications and, incidentally. the the impulses from the quarts crystal cir- plumbing, grounded stucco metal lath, two bucks that go with each. cuit. The Neon lamp should light brightly metal fences, etc. Conducting sap in as the circuit comes into resonance. If trees also takes energy from antennas, "Our methods of selling are trite but the cover is lowered and the lead end It is obviously impossible for a city apparently as good as ever. We pound of a lead pencil is touched to the con- dweller to have available a whole acre home the idea that all capitalists and denser a small spark will he seen. This of land for antenna use, so we do the employers are wolves waiting for the should be done carefully as it must be best we can and try to keep the antenna sheep (who are the workers) to come remembered that there are 400 volts im- away from these objects as much as pos- to the pasture (which is the factory). pressed on the plate of the tubes, which sible. For practical purposes the follow- We tell the prospects that as they pro- in turn is directly connected to the msttor ing formula will serve for finding the cor- duee more they should receive more and plates of the condenser C1. rect length of a transmitting antenna; all they have been receiving is the bone When the 80-meter crystal is control- or receiving antenna for that matter: that is left after the employer has scraped ling the transmitter's frequency there will off the juicy meat. be somewhere between 3.5 and four mil- Length of antenna in feet= 468.000 '*. 9 lion cycles pulsing back and forth in the Freq. (KC) main "As industry is highly mechanized tank circuit. The thin slab of The Hertz antenna shown in Fig. quartz crystal between 6 is today, it is simple to point out the fact two brass plates very practical for amateur use. In order that conveyor systems and the speed-up in the crystal holder actually vibrates to transfer energy from the transmitter are virtually sucking their life blood mechanically that number of vibrations we must have somne kind of transmission per second. from them and that by organization they The thinner the crystal is line leading to the antenna. The sole ground can change these things to better meth- the faster it will vibrate until a function of this line should be to trans- ods of their own." point is reached in grinding where it be- mit energy to the antenna and not to comes so thin and fragile it shatters very radiate any by itself. easily. AMATEURS PERFORM SERVICE Up to date, crystals for the 20- When our antenna is cut to the proper meter DURING DISASTERS band (14 million cycles) are length it will have a certain frequency available. (Contmud from page S397) to which it oscillates at a much higher A brief amount of theory on crystal per cent than wards at any other frequency. the positive side of the bleeder control operation is inserted for those This is called the natural period about three-fourths' of the way. This will put who are building a crystal controlled antenna. It should, a potential of between as nearly as possible, 200 and 300 volts oscillator for the first time. match the frequency of the transmitter. on the screens. This voltage is not criti- It was found that certain crystals such The antenna has a certain amount of im- cal. It is very convenient to have a high as quartz and Rochelle salts can be ele- pedance by itself and for the transmission voltage direct current volt meter on hand. trically charged by placing them between line to deliver power to it, the line The p.wer itself supply should deliver nearly two metallic plates and applying a pres- must match that impedance. pure direct current to the plates of the sure to them, Reversing this operation, The arrangement at the center of the 47's,. It will be observed that i.e., the power applying an EMF to the two metal antenna, Fig. 6, formns approximately an supply is identical with those used in plates the crystal will either contract or equilateral triangle, broadcast with the insulator receivers, except that it puts expand, depending on the polarity of the (or series of insulators) out more power. One forming the of the faults of applied EMF. The expansion and con- base. This triangle in the these power supplies feeder line, is that sometimes traction, of course, are measured in such together with the tuning condenser C5 thy filter condensers break down inside, minute units as to be invisible under or- which causes a short circuit makes it possible to match the impedance from plus to dinary means of observation. of the line to that of the antenna minus. This throws more a destructive load So if the crystal is subjected to an ai- closely than that of any other available upon the mercury vapor rectifier tube temating EMF it will start to vibrate or type for amateur use. (83') and will frequently burn it out. contract and expand if the excitation fre- The old style It is indicated by an intense of grounded antenna glow (blue) quency is equal to the mechanical vibra- (Marconi type) is not recommended for 424 The Journal of Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1937 low power stations, as too much energy is is an adequate diet at minimum cost. The CAUSE OP DISPUTES wasted in the ground and antenna leads. family does not have an automobile. (Continued from page 387) and a summer Where permanent use of the antenna is "The man has a winter in which more than wear, one States, ending in 1930, contemplated the lamp cord feeder is not suit for Sunday and holiday 7,000.000 workers wer. involved, slightly more recommended, as it deteriorates too fast overcoat, a felt and a straw hat, all of than half were caused by disagroemnts over for outside use. A very good line can which are replaced every three years. He union organization. Included in this group be made up by stretching out two lengths has three work shirts and two dress are: recognition of the union as sole bar- of No. 14 RC wire on the pavement aid shirts, a ~mall upply of underwear, one iig gent; ~recognition combinod with to the shank or chuck of a pair of dress shoes and two pairs of wage and hour differencs: and diaerimina- securing them tion against labor union members. Disputes hand drill and begin turning. Another work shoes a year. coat and a over the combination of reognition, wages person should keep the far ends away "His wife buys a winter and hours a.counted for 17 out of every 100 from each orth This method makes a spring coat every three years. Her wool dress and her winter hat must be worn strikes. very neat allialng line. Do not try to Wage and hour differn cps were responsi- twist the wires by overhand manipula- two years; one silk or rayon dress and ble for 35 per cent of the total disputes, the tion or the wire and your temper will three cotton house dresses are replaced same percentage of workers being involved, be ruined before you are through. We annually. Her three cotton street dresses while mi.ieelnneous causes accounted for 15 tried that once ourselves. last two years. per cent of the strikn and for 13 per cent After completing, the line should be "Every year she buys a summer hat, of the worker. involved. given about two coats of heavy outsice six pairs of cotton stockings and two of In the past, the strike was the only weapon to gain recognition. paint; the lead and zinc in the paint won't silk or rayon, a pair of pumps and a pair available to the worker of oxfords, both of which are repaired and to better or protect his working condi- hurt the electrical characteristics of the tions. However, with the passage of both line any. twice. cor- federal and state labor relations laws, which The flexible lamp cord transmission "The two children are clothed with attempt to narrow the differences between line is ideal for portable use where a cen- responding simplicity. The man carries cemloyer and employee, a medium for fair ter fed Hertz antenna is used. a $1,000 life insurance policy. Medical and speedy settlement of disputes has been However, the antenna in Fig. 7 works care,are, re, taxes and other incidentals established.--Lo abor and Idu.try Depart- very well for short duration portable use. are included." m e.nPons$lvunu. . Its drawback is that the antenna begins to radiate right from the point it leaves the antenna tuning circuit, and if the rig is ' S No. 61--Linemen's Glove, made of Grey Buffed Horsehide, in a house some energy is lost, of course, I T gun cut, outseam. Blue or brown fabric euff__..-$l50 pr. by absorption from metallic objects. Out A No. 259--Pigskin -.....- - --...... ------...... $1.85 pt. in the field this is not the ease, so the loss would be much less. S A B T N Postage included. A and b are the two antenna insulators. Regitered SABIN CO. GLOVES, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO With the antenna of Fig. 7 (single wire Hertz), a jumper must be connected from a to bI. A light wire, No. 14 or S16,can be easily pulled up into a tree or pole by throwing a weighted string up first and then pulling the antenna up with it. PRICE LIST OF SUPPLIES After the oscillator is functioning Arrr, Official Notbee or, per IN.-... Labels, large size for hoUe wirTig, Per properly, the antenna tuning condenser Account BOOk, Treasurer's-..0...... ---- . S.0 PaI, mcalled Lettr, per In -...... is tmuned very slowly where a point will Burkons, snml robed gold -...... - …-...... ….--..----- C5 BRttools, ... I]ais~ gol&,1------3 pIan, roIled gold the light from ltual exta, ,--each... --...... 65 be reached that puts out Buttonm, mlul lO -l-...... - Io Recript Book. Applfl.t (30 recelpts)__ the Neon lamp. This means that the an- Buttos, dilaond-shapeod 10k old-..- I0. Receipt Book, A plact, ?70 receipts)__ 3.50 tenre is taking so much power from the Book, Minute for R. S. (smoall).-.... .25 seceipt BooN. embers (2G receipts)___ L.? OOk, Mnue or R. S. large).-...... 3.00 Recelpt Book M embers (750 recelpts)_ keep Book, MIseeou (300 re- circuit that not enough was left to BOOk, 05 a ------'AS Receipt the tubes oscillating. The condenser Ross. sto CaI-IS ceitM)...... M el.I.eo.. - (-- re-- 3ML.5 Carbon for receipt books-.. 0...... 0 pts)- -.-..... should now be backed off until the Neon Cbhnnm k gold.-.------4.00 eei 3M lamp again glows brightly. The rig is Charters Dupilt .----..... 1..0 Complete Locl Charter OUaL -.... -. 20 Ueceipt Book, Overtue aessment (0 1.75 now ready to "take the air"; may your Constitutola, per -10---...... - 50 contacts be many. Sung{e Copiest.------10 ReeeiptreceitreriftI) s)…Book, ...... Temortrymtemorar No0eselut(_------(750 3.50 Electrical Worker, Subscription per year- 2.0 ... lot.) ------21.7 method of tuning the antenna Rcelpt Book, Temporary 7n5ree -)-. Another Emblem, A utoobile ------1.25 Temporary (A0 receept,)__- 3.5I.', Is to insert a flash light bulb in the an- Of rEnvelopespr...... INc-a-- 1.0 Receipt Book, CS Ledger, Iloose leaf bhder rlnaell S.c- Receipt Book* Fineacial Secretary's ...... 25 tenna circuit. When the condenser retry's 26 tlb index--.-.-.....-- --. . 0 Receipt Book, Treesit-er's------is tuned a point is reached where the bulb Ledger praes to at above ledger, pr '00_ 1.50 teceipt Holders, ,.,h ..-.--...... 75.2, Ledger, iainsncil Seret.ry's, 100 pages._ 2.50 Research weekly report cards. per IN--- glows brightly, it may even burn out, de- Ledger, PIn.n.cll Seretary%, 200 pages-- 3.75 rlS, { ..---.----.------9.0 pending upon the power being absorbed Ledger Finnciel Secreta 's 400 pages-- &00 2.00 Seal-...... $e.[I ., ------.--...... (Eatra HeavysBind hai) 4.07.40 by the antenna. Leder, lose-leaf research, includng tbs 12.50 Seal (peoke.t).-...... And last, but not least, do not forget Ledger sherls for above, per 100 ------2.25 Withdrawal Card, with Trans. Cds., per amateur oper- Label, Meteal, per 10 ------R daoen ...... -...... ------that you must possess an .20 Warrant Book, tot 8...... --...... 30 ator and station license before going on Labels, Paper, per 10 ------the air. FOR E. W. B. A. lCopie…I.-.-...---...... t.... 1 Book, Minute -...... 1.50 Sin Charters, Duplicates .-...... 50 ReinstaRiu~each-...... t Blanks,-----per- oo--725 RESEARCH WINS INCREASE FOR Constitution and By-Laws, per 10 -.. 7.50 Renumt~eooet IB aiks* plr 100 ...... 75 LOCAL UNION (Continued from page 386) years old, and a daughter, eight. The man wears overalls at his job; his wife does METAL LABEL all the housework. "They live in a four or five room house =10 or fiat equipped with gas, electricity, an icebox, and a small radio," the report NOE-The above articles will be sup ied when the reouiite amount of cash accompan ies stated. the order. Otherwise the order will not be reognized. Al suppiles sent by us have postage "They read a daily paper, go to the or express eharges prepald. movies once a week and enjoy a few other leisure-time activities, Their food ADDRESS, G. M. BUGNIAZET, I. S. September, 1987 The Jounal of Elect?ieai Workers and Operators 425

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B.107-.--215fOI 275584 352 35, 51930. 036, 91529. 28-329119119n111 B.1071.---71501 271.56 2r5--52418 1651, 091730, 91851- 1072 - -22421 224029 211--]239.1-92 658678.680, 860. 91915, 02136-140, 51-_A4 :110-389 I 2531, 60882,2, 705- 389192 R111 1-- I414q4410 1072 _ 970,89 rNISOO 2453--38087 921 4.1-ti 02.14, MILK IS FOOD FOR BAIIES The powers of the board inelude the ent quanlities of milk are shld for l)uI- (Contnlued fomn page 31141 right to regulate prices to ploducers .i.os .ther thlln fluidl Till conrsulliptiol. A new attack was made on the milk anlld co.s..n.rs, It may buy milk itself, Reently. at the sIlnegtLiio.. .if the Con- problem with the passase of the Market- and produe milk products--and be a suney' Conrr.it .r oy r ugill''lid. a fixed ing Act of 1:l3. Umnder this Act. the party to all contracts--and enforce them miinmitnimargin he wellri wholesale aid milk marketing scheme or plan--was ntail pmices was abI owed to distributors on producers. Re- adopted. brh!alf of itself and instend of the minimun retailprice. The The object of the milk scheme as af- tail licenses are required for producer- p ice to the l .rod.uccr is slid fixed by fecting the disltributive trade is to secure retailers, and the terms of the license eonLtract. It i, anticipateq thit. co mpeti- improvemeits in organization and econo- may include the fixing of prices. tion between distributors will bhling dis- mies of effort, benefiting not only the dis- Where the board is a party to a con- tributors' mnargins down to a point close tributor but the producer and the contract, the sale price of the milk is paid to the minimum slid that consumers sumer. to it--and then paid out to producers would be proteeted. It enables produers. to negotiate and after deducting expenses. Premiums are enforce collective irice cont.racts; pie- paid fol level or even delivelies for vents undercutting of the fluill milk graded milk-and for special services. TVA PANEL SYSTEM AT WORK market; provides for the sale of milk Prices are fixed separately for each (CionItiLnued from page 395) for manufacture; works to improve the region, and prices for ilk purchased quality of milk, to stimulate demand for wholesale are the same throughout each that if anything went wreng with the milk consumption and to develop manu- region. Producers are paid monthll ly, uook-up, theay could not give attention facture of milk products. based on the proportion of their milk to the trouble at 1onc. Under the scheme, England and Wales sold--regardless of the purposes for Often questions arise as to the keeping are divided into I1i regions. A national wlieh the milk is used. of safety measures. Sometimes questions milk marketing board is corented most Licensed producer retailers are re- arise as to disciminiiation againsit em- of the meibers of which *Ie seleteI d quired to make interregional eompensa- ployeos by foremen inld superintendents. by registered producers of milk in each ion payments to avoid differences in re- Whatever the question, it is given thor- of these regions. Regional committees gional pool prices. oughgoing discutlssi. in the panel, every to report and advise the board are pro- lnterregional equalization is provided side is viewed, and a deision is reached vidled for. Only registered. produers for by the board so that pool prices do in the interest of the organization and may sell milk-unless exempt from not vary unduly as between the different the interest of the Tennessoee Valley registration. regions by reason of the fact that differ- project. 428 The Journalof Electrical Workers and Operators September, 1937

Visitors to Washington who saw these To C. R.. Birmingham. Ala.--Robert Feth- n performances thought the city had gone a ner, director-general of the Civilian Con- little goofy. The birds probably think the servation Corps. is not an Army officer and same. never was, He is a general vice president of the Machinists' Union and is on an indefi- ANY time you feel your anger rising be- nite leave of absence from his duties with cause the government levies inheritance that organization. The author of the article taxes, ye, may he able to cool down by to which you refer could easily have learned reading this story: that Fechner is not "a colonel in the regular A short time ago the room service de- Army."' partment of Washington's swankiest hotel To G. A., oilington. Kans.-States pay- received an order from the daughter of a ing the highest old age pensions under the deceased Pittsburgh millionaire. She Social Security Act are Colorado and Califor- wanted a huge, raw porterhouse steak sent nia, with $45 and $31.35 a month averages, up to her room. respectively. Misissippi is at the bottom 'Send one that costs at least $10." she of the list with $4.17. The average for the said. entire nateion is $185 a month. Virginia, The steak was delivered-on an expen- Nevada and North Carolina pay nothing. sive china platter-by a mystified waiter Your Washington Reporter who wondered if the young woman was a SINCE January 1, this year. a total of By BUDIoD L. McIILLIPS female Tarzan. 36,000 persons have visited the Department She indignantly sent the steal bak he.- of Justice building for the express purpose SENATOR Clark, of Missouri, is all hot cause it was not served on a silver platter. of seeing the hot worn by Outlaw John and bothered over his discovery that soIme The waiter made two more trips--one with flHllingor when he was shot down in a of the huge oil paintings in the Capitol the silver platter and another because the G-Men ambush. Culture marches onI Building rotunda contain glaring mistakes. girl wanted a better grade of cloth for the These errors may be news to Clark, but serving table. HOW many different ways can you spell tourists and others have chuckled over them The steak, the girl explained. was for her two pet dogs. "and they are used to only sueh common names as Kelly, Snyder and for years. Beyer? According to the Social Security The painting are supposed to be "mas- the best in food and service." * $ * Board, which has the names of more than terpieces," but any wage-earner who would 27,000.000 workers on file, there are 14 spell- slip up on his job like those artists did SOMETHING to worry about: tng variations of Kelly, 29 of Snyder and 86 be kicked off the payroll with s·ant would The ReH. James Shera Montgomery. chap- of Beyer. My name can be spelled 55 dif- ceremonty. lain of the House of Representatives, fre- ferent ways, all with the same pronunciation. In the "Baptism of Pocahonta.s" (by Chap- quently wore golf socks when. during the man), au Indian character is pictured with last session, he appeared in his ministerial six toes on one foot. Two little girls, garb to pray for Congress-or, as some shown with arms entwined, in the painting cynics insist, for the nation. TWO NEW BRAIN CHILDREN of 'General Washington's Resignation" (by DELIGHT MEMBERS Trumbull) have five hands. The "Landing FICURES compiled by the Department of (Continued from page 394) of Columbus on San Salvador" (by Vander- Commerce show that more freight is trans- yn) shows three flags, all blowing in differ- this sense it is the only true industrial ported annually on the Mississippi River organization for labor in the field and out directions. than at any time during the days of "Steam- Modern day artists are guilty of similar boat Bill"-when the river, from St. Louis has no competitor. mistakes. Recently completed paintings in to New Orleans, was filled with ships. "In welcoming the workers of the elec- the Department of Justice Building are full The largest river steamer of the old days trical and radio manufacturing industries of them. One shows the Statue of Liberty could carry only S0 or 60 tons of freight. into the ranks of the union, I do so with facing shoreward instead of seaward. In- Today, the Federal Barge Line alone. op- complete confidence that the organization cidentally, it was painted by a New Yorker erates 21 steamers, each of which handles will continue to perform competently its who cooldn't help seeing the back of the 10 or 11 barges containing 25,000 tons of statue every time he took a ferry to the function of serving its members. The freight, or the equivalent of about seven 1. B. E. W. is really a half century old Jersey shore. Another mural shows a con- average railroad freight trains. vict being questioned by four members and will go on performing this service of the Federal Court of Parole. Only one for the generations to come. member of this tribunal interviews pros- THIS is a fiabh story which can be veri- "Of this you can be sure, there is a place pective parolees. A third picture drama- fled by accident reports at the Interstate Commerce Commission: for every electrical worker in the organi- tizes the work of federal investigators by zation. He can help build, he can help showing a fire starting in a large city. The An engine inspector on the Union Pacific only arson cases handled by federal men found a broken headlight on the stream- shape its policies and by so doing, help are those on Indian reservations. lined train "City of Denver." Inside of himself and his family to the more the headlight lay a large, dead trout. The abundant life." EACH autumn finds Washington grappling only solution the engineer could offer was The Union News states editorially that with its annual "starling maenaec." The that he had struck and killed an eagle in it has the following aims: birds shun the city in the summer but, for flight, and the bird was probably carrying the fish. "What will be stressed in this, your some reason known only to starlings, they paper, will be the needs of the men and move into town when the nights start be- women on production lines. Their prob- coming chilly. ANSWERS: And how to prevent thousands and thous- To L. P. Massillon, Ohio-I can't recall lems will be presented in line with cur- and. of them from roosting in the trees any "fretk" legislation passed by Congress rent economic trends, Anti-labor move- which line all of Washington's business during recent years. So far as I know, no ments will be exposed. Legislative streets is a terrible headache for the city one has ever made a compilation of state measures will be interpreted in the cold officials. laws coming within that category. Examples light of everyday living. Dual unionism Many fantastic schemes have been tried sometimes cited are two Kansas lawsone will be shown up for the fake that it is in an effort to drive the birds out, One year, requiring hotel bed sheets to be a certain and so-called independents will be un- the fire department was turned out to shoot length, and another making it illegal for any person "to eat snakes, spiders, scorpion. veiled to disclose that, far from being in- Roman candles through the tree branches. are entirely dependent Small boys enjoyed the nightly fireworks or any reptile or insect in public." Wiscon- dependent, they display. The birds didn't mind it at all. sin has an unenforced law requiring reson boss indulgence," Two years ago, unemployed men were taurants to serve two ounces of cheese with hired to sit in the trees and shake tin cans every meal costing 25 cents or more. An which contained pebbles. The birds moved Oklahoma statute specifies that when two out of the branches and found new sleep- trains approach a crossing at the same time VEST CHAIN SLIDE CHARM ing quarter. on the ledges of buildings. "both shall come to a &lete stop, and A watch charm so fine look- neither shall start up until the other has Then the starling scarers were furnished in- you'll enjoy wearing it. with toy balloon..s, painted to resemble gone." hawks and tied to long strings. The men To E. S. L.. Pittsburg. Kans.-All ap- Of 10-karat gold and clearly walked along the streets flying these bal- pointive government employees whose sala- displaying the I. B. E. $4 loons at the height of the starlings' roosting rice are $5,000 or more a year must be W. insignia Price only places. conirmed by the Senate. ONic;-rz--:^------EVERY ---- JOB oc 7------LI

Iln.rf l I hon tred posl'ion of the nlst This is a truliy e n cxpreao. o rolf So,r'tS is jol r,,al, Ith. picture we pillr of o-, Joi...... an d olnerr1f$' Ac theonjhrt of pi mani, Ionklone for te'rp A;.,> bip' if the De,' ,Peffect, aO{Itit? miiili.III/I1II'lll , ·lli I.. glilth~l ri'ck, lDrovhe eor 'ish m u jos,, a. yea say ill,..i.il,'" Ibhu ol.n.n. l.oes to THE YES MAN spreeidjoy trld s . Atnd ire do it, CRY OF THE JUNGLE too! Ye.p. here'sr /,i~uemaia Leaale agailn: A few byears lak when wa young, Dear Editnr: I 'v tlanulped the streetsdy by day. No farlily ties to bind le lowl, I an So putted tiup with pride on seeing in searl h of ..ne kindly soul whn will saly' ['.r ItaIl or beast I held IIo fear, my first 'eontii priite idoil the haik page "'We need a lan. of work we're not shy, If thin wont,gs wrong, I just left town.g that I busted out iH poetry. elre 'tis: ie looks all right, give him a try" IlLIt noW that I've attaitl the age THE LINEMEN My head's in a turmoil, nothing seNms fair. Of forty (dlanger line, they say! My feet are heavy, lly soUilS in desa5Pir. With iones that have seen manly Ireaks We hit the sticks As I trudge a,lo., from plae to plare, One can see I've had my day. .Frommornl till night. The peets say My thllughts cnloe and go at a di'zy pae,. When youth was mine, if the boss would say TherO iunst be light. Beas.ly thoughts, that wili not be still, Sollt, Of the things he fles today, That's int the reason (Like. 'IDo you have to learil over every 'lh urge tn steal, the lust to kill, F[;r our diarilg feat: day ?") Shulks,ao. mitLer' Savagel thught, that seem ti come, I'd ask. 'l.ow soon can I get my pay?7 Ve gotta eat! With a clarn less of deeds already done. .IN}lNAN r.LNNIE. L. U. No 702. Now it's "Yes, sirll this and *Yes., srir" My body is {ired, though I have nilt toiled, that As I trudge home with ily hands urnsoiled. I'm always wrong now, re[ve r right: THE CRA('K TIIAT BACKFIRED) I dread the home, and the loving pair, If the boss tells me that lack is white, 'the anxi us looks of thse who are. No matter if it''s reen it's white. I happercei~ to lie anl escortto a porty of Engilish sold touringier through IFreland At night. i prayer. our knees we bend, things now are surely diferent, No horse play and no fun. ninle ferw yieaer ao. We net a g!oId lookziln IB.t '"piLe oI earth" mee ks iile illl., 1hen the boss looks at me. I say. Irishman a few miles outside of Cork City I've nllue peace with my God, agid await the Yes, sir' Thy will be done!" and he wias drivlnI large flock of Thee>p all, One of the party lh', I know. ensi'derel The ,teeatest of blesings,. the dri of it Ill. Thiigs I uIed to say out loud ihnoiseilf very3 ii lityl, lhouht he would hare I now whisper to myself: sone fiunrwih theh on of Erin. ynil W [{tt that is too long, when iloved ones wait. When thl qiss lit, wlked up Ie lhe Irishman aid said, says, 'StOrIetOBn get aloft!" Eac'h eveanin to greet yjo. and hear of It' lways I thatt on the shelf. "p'at. I hear {he devil died this morning.'" your fate, The ]rishmiah dphl'tl.. li aI ward,. tut put Anid tlhrough the long evellpin hen i one The Jman who's ill dremairl today hi, hand il his paIckt, brought fiLth two Dinoes good work and ever guse; pc'~ andil handed it to the soldier. Su.r silently plods, Still, the plan that bosses hi'nls the guy prise't.d the Ilii.r spilWhat's N,, fluesiin'. to justtanswYers, ilenlt n'ls. thhis fir?' rTaLi got his job with yo·ses. fIII,'' sills ti'aidhelosmn, "it's a custnm in A kindly word, just si..ple tings, oilr country to h p'noreIWp orphans along when [V adopted .thesetwo tiny words their panelts die." Sends hioe soalrin, anIdlaughter rilgs;: A given, ronise. but whet, weeks reit by, 'rhi fuor niany have spelled success. M J. tlhITLEn, IL. U. NIL 3 AtLi even if the taswer'8 no, A Sriiu., a nod, ii heartbreak, a ligh Fromi ritiw on it is YESI IV I ....r. I... to a her ,'e4e't'n of Ashalneliof the hinds that are gmnirlld and 'tilde torn. Ifa lnhss to'lay wo'uld say to me Dluke, the landinpg's swell. Whlnnt glitla.y IIad dirty, with pridle they were 'Junp, AW, HILOOEY ! I'd look right down and say "Yes. sir'' shuwn. But to myself say "Go tp $11l%&'?'l" A eiliLh it is we'l not. run out ilandis that were trained to work f 1skill, THlE DfXl Or TOLEIJO, Ofr n.inny thiln t. worry 'bout. Now reily to ruin, plunder or kill L. U. No. 245. IlLIt nmii) fIks' ,an (.ind a fret dO'erthings lpi'ite harmless to forget: All fir the wallnt nf the right to provide. ]*or intleryrl, A bile for the lioed oes, for whon l he NO FOOLING would Idi, lil'erlh's feurth son, F[r rest and pweaeand tlaving care, A ow kild of pest, is this bug rIied C. 1. 0, Anll all that makes the world so fair. S.Y;kirg great power for Big Thunider Jo Evry'wlere workers are pawns used etane, il ghill'I',ine . for Thee rsanme peaceful miten, who arte leapfliog this lust The ten t hi lianed the boo tller. to hate, Sure the old bugaboo has lots of rrust. Patert rite leine t'urrens, W~ill spnme (Jay dle'vde America's fate Hlollywo'd seari, las. [lut only a duntbbell, C L 0. banners will I-LigtlHontst'' .,,,I pollit icins, .. ,.k ,,.es P{ generosU and kiln. illl try a$ yOu ill, 1 finId place far each on.e to fill follaw Other peeptle's busains, 'ihe A. F. if L. manners heat them all U' NK. 1 I' O¥ Sr, holt'w. ;ern rinproesseoiii. AIRES yP MASO+. An,,rgan tation onf men tried .r'd true, Therutureklity lig fish thaIrs t got a way. Bulilt oll a solid rock foundation for you. "Light and taied'' smloies. Local 34. Chicago. The orjeratpori hail. wanted or not needed. ThiLe best on 'he levei for you a ll(i the rest, eairnperrs, I'rosperhyi lais pr"eId its worth by long years of test. 'i"Mnnky ''lpill'' bLar airas. Last winter> itl bill, WHAT A TRADE! So let's stick together and drive out this pest. The of L. needs your help and this Is Lady '"TiW' an d D)luke 'Thatll' A F. 'thy all thoI n foundation girn...s. now, The younger generation no Jest. for nothing, llhut we'll never figet the eapresion ol the SomLethin It's Sink or Swim. Your fuleral, gl['s fape when the handsome elereriiain she TIP R¥.NOLS, had been firting with told her his job ras L. U, F., Local Union No. 56. "eombinlatlon trouble man., Balboar C. Z. Loei Union No. 97?. ITH each step forward, Labor becomes in- Nvcreasingly conscious of the fact that our first concern is the strengthening and advancement of our organized labor movement, that the workers and all Society may be safeguarded and bettered. Strong organizations are essential not only to gain new advantages but to protect the gains already made. Organiza- tion, therefore, must be our continuing and growing concern. Unity for the common good of all must be our aim. It devolves upon the rank and file as well as those entrusted with the direction of our unions to be ever conscious of our responsibilities both to the labor movement and to all concerned that the common good of all may be advanced. I bespeak the co-operation of all our members and friends toward this end. WIL.LIAM GREEN, President, American Federation of Labor.