PAGE 2 UNITED AUTOMOBILE WORKER—DETROIT, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1938 West Side Local 174 West Side Conveyor Edition of the United Automobile Worker LEWIS FOR SHORTER HOURS is the official weekly organ of West Side Local 174, United Auto- mobile Workers of America, 2730 Maybury Grand, Detroit. PHONE CIO CHAIRMAN SAYS AMERICAN WORKERS ARE GETTING IMPATIENT Lafayette 2170. Advertising rate $2 per inch. Chairman John L. Lewis of the CIO of goods WALTER REUTHER President, West Side Local 174 UAW. called the nation in its consumption the for a radical shortening of hours to meet the produced by it, and in the verities that will unemployment problem created by increased survive vituperation. The machine is- affected mechanization, in a speech before the annual a social obligation.” IT GIVES ’EM SORE EYES wi.th forum of The New York Herald Tribune. The CIO, he told his audience, “seeks to his Wall Street bosses It must hurt Mayor Reading and to With 12,000,000 workers still jobless, Lewis destroy none of the institutions of our fathers, see thousands upon thousands of West Siders eagerly said, “our industrial machine is constantly only to make them respond more effectively .paying their union dues as they go back to work. dispensing with workers and at the same time to the demands of social justice within the glutting the market so that shutdowns and democratic state.” But the preservation of depressions afe inescapable.” the wage system, private property and other Always Vote features of the present system can be guar- The Bosses PATIENCE WEARING THIN anteed only if they are so regulated as to be You never find the employers acting as if voting is an consistent with the general welfare, said The CIO head said the government must Lewis. unimportant matter. They dig down for the cash to put provide security for the working population, THEIR candidates over. and that “popular patience is becoming ever LISTS FOES OF DEMOCRACY and ever snorter lived.” You never find the capitalist papers laying down on the The real enemies of democracy, he con- job at election time. When our brother CIO union, the “The resignation of the exploited is no cluded, are “the frock-coated barristers who- Free longer to be contemplated in«terms of genera- fight all reforms behind the barricade of con- Newspaper Guild, put an ad for Gov. Murphy in the tions,” he said. “We see peoples bartering Press, that paper took the trouble to lie about the union on 1 stitutional limitations; the reactionary press liberties they must hold dear for experiments derides with damning iteration every own front page the day the ad appeared. to that its in social forms that seem promise safer essay in social legislation; the witch hunters - You never find ’the workers neglecting to vote . Hey, shelter for their material welfare.** who would brand the forehead of every wait a minute. They DID NEGLECT to vote last year for Only through a drastic reduction in the liberal with some hateful epithet; the poli- Pat O’Brien for mayor. If all unionists and their wives and workweek can the unemployed be absorbed, tician who believes you can fool the people said Lewis, defiantly: parents had voted for O’Brien there would have been no adding but not the special interests; certain lalx>r “Ifthis is socializing the machine, so be it. spokesmen who are carrying the torch for attempts at wage cuts this year .And Pickert wouldn’t be After all, the value of the machine is given by their new-found soul-mates of capitalism.” spreading police terror in Detroit. Yes, some workers DID NEGLECT to vote. But never again. We’re allturning out Tuesday to reelect Detroit Brass West Side Whispers JAMES MORRIS, Plant Editor Gov. Murphy, who keeps the national guard and the state At this plant foremen come and police where they belong. And we’re voting for all the candi- AINT NO MORE! go, but work goes on forever. So by Labor’s Non-Partisan League so the gover- watch your step, Jim. The gals in dates indorsed MRS. WHISKERS MUSTA GOT COLD FEET •the coreroom and the boys in the nor willhave a legislature that doesn’t sabotage, but teams foundry are a tough bunch to along with him. handle when they get started. If Rinshed Mason Bowen Products you stop barking VOTE TUESDAY. POLLS OPEN 7 AM TO 8 PM. Pipe said, don’t around the guy who I haven’t DEPT 4—Why is Wanda the they’ll muzzle you. anything against the union but I them put a on blonde so interested in a certain some of oiling up the stay There’s talk THEY MUST HAVE DROPPED A STITCH have to on the good side of personality’s son these days? Die- WHEELBARROW. Don’t worry, WHITE The bankers and employers who point out that more the boss. brother, setter George fell asleep on the if you think the boss can do you bus and rode through to Trenton. FOR SALE: Good used muzzle buying means more jobs seem bashful about admitting any good, just try bucking the DEPT 12—Why did Lil quit to fit a big mouth. For in- that more wages is what makes more buying possible. union. Will your face be red, the other day? Nellie Penno is formation see writer. John! now proud owner of a the hus- guy saying they Woe unto them that might want band and will invite all her A certain was more bull to bargain separately for them- friends from the plant as soon as should have ladles in foundry. How it, A Little Mopping Up selves. We hope what happened she learns to cook. Rosella Villet the about Just Scotty? We’re wondering how a recently will not be taken lightly. was seen joyriding on a beertruck Secretary Manfred is smiling these days. The dues are If Mac knew his government lately; she knows the driver. certain party will look when he like he knows his paint, he’d for- 3—Spike gets his store teeth. pouring in. DEPT the boss re- boys and girls should be get there ever was a Republican cently paid a fine because You The members are smiling too. They are glad to pay he more careful with your smokes or party, especially the Fitzgeralds didn’t see the light Jessie > red you burn yourselves out of . , might their dues. and the Vandenbergs. •, V cqtn-Her finger and asks' Hattie a shop to work in. You see what The normal American is not a deadhead or a bum. He is The pebble mills dept, With arid Lottie to sympathize with only one exception, is paid up to her. the last fire cost. not a sponger. He wants to pay his way like the rest. There haven’t been so many date in dues. It’s about time the DEPT 15—Marie not Carter did eyes watching since the last time The long layoffs have proved that a union member’s paidup members put the heat on lose her foot as stated last month. him. Why work with a chiseler the committee was in the office dollar a month while he is working is the highest dividend- Jack Steward, now a daddy, still and are at whose motto is Take But Don’t won’t buy the cigars. both men back work—- paying insurance ever invented. The union dollar insures his Mary Villet no thanks to Jim. Give. This same guy still owes has charge of tickets for our job for him while he’s laid off. Seniority gives itback to him—- another brother for a pair of How’s the blower working in dance. Get some from her and grinding Tom? You shoes loaned to him for a slight the room, and not to some foreman’s pet—when the layoff’s over. sell them. might be able to get a little help consideration. The guy is so tight wants to protect him on the job DEPT 16—Lucielle her on to cases from a certain The dollar also enables the union his shadow won’t follow him space how do parking back. Babe, Lu- foreman on that kind of trouble. against wage cuts, against discrimination, against speedup around, especially near a crowd. cielle and the other girls prob- About time we gave our new Just ask him. j and other grievances. The union dollar is a wonderful in- ably could start a knitting club VOTE FOR MURWhT TOW- secretary a vote 6f thanks. He’s waiting vestment. to meet while for the DAY! doing a very good job—just a stock to run through the machine. few in not normal But there are a guys the plants that are good union man. DEPT 14—Eddie Furst applied McAleer Manufacturing They The case of the missing sox citizenship says Americans. take the seniority and protection but let for his papers; Suggestions ' DepL proves for Heater the pay our contention. The boiler- he don’t like Hitler. A few of the employes iflaid off: / other fellows the buck. room Romeo has no sense of much of a problem. A little boys received some fan mail from 1—Apply for your unemployment These hitch-hikers aren’t humor. the production office the other any Chiseling insurance. If you have mopping up by dues drives willAmericanize these tramps. FLASH: Jim, alias day. No fan mail now. They get difficulty Hartley at is spending see Bro. Vice President Mike Manning needs a few more volun- the mad Russian, the standard. the Union Hall, 2730 Maybury much of his time in the doghouse. ALL DEPTS—Don’t forget Grand, 2d floor, from 10 to 12 Report to your chief steward. T teers for the picket squads. ¦ ¦ OUR DANCE at Union Hall, 2730 in the morning every weekday. M fir S Floater Mavhury Grand, Saturday He is there to help you. gone in for DO YOURSELF A FAVOR TUESDAY Things we hear about but don’t DEPT 2—Red has 2 Show this year’s earnings as dance promoting. are entitled to. . . you By stepping to the voting booth Tuesday to cast your see . Emory eating his break- on the bus. And being a good DEPT I—Louis Florence, home 3 Watch the Conveyor for notice fast hospital, enjoy ballot for Gov. Murphy and all the other candidates in- boy at school he never was from the would of special meeting to be called dorsed by Labor’s Non-Partisan League, you’ll save your- spanked; all he ever did was having his old friends visit him for you soon. Also attend the at 14363 Fobson. meetings at self many steps the next two years. stand in the corner holding the unemployed the red apple. And there is a love Union Hall every Tuesday bug circling around his head O fir S Bearing night. Usually a free movie ready to give him a sharp sting All out Monday night, Nov. 7 and a good speaker. our at 7:30 other depts are humming . . . Flash: Burns of mixing room for plant meeting The Timken Union Gear is new horseshoe champ—chal- sharp in Reformed Hall, West End almost like 1937 again. expected a bundle . & egg lenges anyone . . Mary Sal es- Vanderbilt. What for this column to CHRIS ZAMPLAS, Plant Editor trying Give news corted to a dance by a handsome Robinson and M. Shempberger from heaven and was to you it away but wouldn’t take a The company has balked at the Seeing a picture of Rep. Martin gentleman . . . Emily “Sweets” are seen about town anywhere give preferential seniority clause in our Dies in the papers this reporter bowling in unorthodox fashion; go. Just that neighborly feeling? million dollars cold cash for it| contract. Negotiations on the new went down to view those pleasant the observatory recording a A. Oymerski was seen with a when it arrived? The feud between Juno and contract were running smoothly films, Dracula and Frankenstein. tremor after the fall . . . Matt smile; must be that gal from Wonder who and we all expected that they Pieceworkers not making a good telling everyone he is the best Canada. Oscar is on again. Andy floored first? our demands rate should see their steward many doubts ... A fairy Proud papas of the month: gets would accept it since bowler, Dept are moderate. The men in the immediately. tale: Little Princess’ two knights Kanalos and Geza Garnai. Con- The layoff of the Heater plenty riding shop, however, will again press Election volunteers report to vieing with one another for that grats, salutes, felicitations etc. girls will leave of were finally in the fellows’ cars. previous demands if the company Johnny Cornett at the Union Hall. certain look . . . Barron, when is Vacation checks room unemployed cooperation does not come to time. An 85-cent REELECT MURPHY TUESDAY the last time you bought working given to the mem- We have excellent

. in management, office and hourly minimum, two weeks va- gloves . . Cary forgot the last bers. Now for a winter Florida between new bowling league. cation with pay and complete time he bought cigarets . . . Apple or the South Seas, or maybe Dear- factory in the abolition of p»ecework will be Revere Copper flat on the beergarden floor, catch- born. Such things bring us closer to- and may mean better pushed if the company isn't go- ing up with his sleep . . . Lottie We’ve got that lunchwagon gether Our regular plant meetings are thinking of him and nobody now; perhaps you can’t find it? agreements from the management ing to be reasonable. M. the em- on and third Saturdays . very from Fred MacHatton, our new plant first of but him . . L. P. indignant Bargaining committee has been and better work month at Slovenian Hall. Next chairman, means business when the over the word “partiality” be- negotiating for a new agreement. ployes. meeting Saturday at attend our reg- he says, “With the men behind Nov. 19 2 cause the place reeks with favor- Go to it, boys, we’re all behind Members should pm. ular meetings as they may en- me, we go on to better itism . . . Slim Redenours’ rapid you. will bring up your shop good standing if they things.” Be there to recovery gladdens the boys from Dumb cluck wonders what they danger their to under our union regulations. problems. The place dicuss the insulation dept . . . Working mean by confidential employe. don’t, NEXT PLANT Meeting Sun- your and in problems is in the union meeting man’s best friend: Gov. Murphy Keen observer observes: If So come for own good day, Nov. 20 at 10:30 am the of fellow Maybury Grand. and not in the shop. deserves the support of every we’re so strict on seniority why the good your members Union Hall, 2730 your experience and TIMKEN DANCE Friday night, REELECT MURPHY TUES- worker for his gallant stand. Vote I not check up a bit on the case of who need support. Nov. 18 at the Union Hall. DAY. for him . , . I J. R.