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GALVESTON, TEXAS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1948
VOL. 29, NO. 20
POLIO’S VICTIM
August 13, 1948
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TO THE VOTERS OF GALVESTON COUNTY:
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1948 CONVENTION CALL
TO ALL AFFILIATED UNIONS, GREETINGS:
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ITU CONVENTION CALLS ON PRESIDENT TRUMAN
TO INVESTIGATE ‘INTERFERENCE’ BY SENATOR TAFT
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SECRETARY TOBIN ASSAILS TAFT-HARTLEY LAW;
HOLDS THAT LEGISLATION IS ‘BLOW AT UNIONISM’
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• You are hereby notified that, in pursuance of the Constitution of the
American Federation of Labor, the Sixty-seventh Convention of the American
Federation of Labor will be held in the Hall of Mirrors, Netherland-Plaza
Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio, beginning at 10 o’clock Monday morning, November
15, 1948, and will continue in session from day to day until the business of the
Convention shall have been completed.
Wright Patman, Texarkana (Dem.)-------------
J. M. Combs, Beaumont (Dem.)---------------------
Lindley Beckworth, Gladewater (Dem.)-------
Sam Rayburn (ok), Bonham (Dem.)-----------
J. Frank Wilson, Dallas (Dem.)------------------
Olin E. Teague, College Station (Dem.)—4
Tom Pickett, Palestine (Dem.)-----------------------
Albert Thomas, Houston (Dem.).------------------
Clark W. Thompson, Galveston (Dem.)-------
Lyndon B. Johnson, Johnson City (Dem.).....
William R. Poage, Waco (Dem.)-------------
Wingate H. Lucas, Grapevine (Dem.)--------
Ed. Gossett, Wichita Falls (Dem.)---------------
John E. Lyle Jr., Corpus Christi (Dem.)_____
Milton H. West, Brownsville (Dem.)_____________
Ken Regan, Midland (Dem.)_________________________
Omar Burleson, Anson (Dem.)____-_______________
Eugene Worley, Shamrock (Dem.)____________
George H. Mahon, Colorado City (Dem.)____
Paul J. Kilday, San Antonio (Dem.)_____________
O. Clark Fisher, San Angelo (Dem.).....______
Fraternally yours,
CHARLES GANTER,
Recording Secretary.
Official Organ of the
Galveston Labor
Council and Building
Trades
AMERICAN
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
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A watchful, interested voting American citizenry is the best preventa-
tive against Communism.
The Union Review is making a strenuous drive to awaken the people
of Galveston County—both employers and employees, as also the business
and professional men and women—to the fact that the “RIGHT TO VOTE”
also creates the sacred obligation to “USE THE RIGHT TO VOTE.”
Our great nation can withstand the attacks of the world from with-
out, but the terrible criminal carelessness of “LETTING GEORGE DO IT”
when election days come around has lost more than one great nation.
An organized minority can grab and hold or destroy a nation or a state
—a lodge or a union.
Americanism can only continue as our way of life just so long as we
want it, and wanting it is not enough. AH—every man, woman and child—
must be aroused to the danger of not participating—acting and thinking
in the election of good officials to handle the affairs of the country.
1. I believe that I should be a real member of the union and practice
as well as preach the cause
- 2. I believe that it is my duty to attend my union meetings regularly
and serve on committees when I am called upon to do so.
3. I believe that as a union man I should pay my dues promptly and
preferably in advance (thus saving my financial secretary a headache).
4. I believe that those with whom I work should also be paid-up mem-
bers of the organization.
5. I believe that I should patronize union places of business and
demand the union label.
Letting them know in an unmistakable manner at the ballot box what
we think is best.
The result, or rather, the small vote cast in the Wharf Company issue,
the School Board—and the $3,300,000 bond elections was a disgrace and
indicates clearly how easily a highly organized group could carry an elec-
tion which would destroy the very things we hold dear and sacred, “yet
guard so lightly.” ..
The Union Review will do its best to arouse the people by running a
campaign in consecutive issues, the purpost of which will be the calling of
every qualified voter to come forward to do his or her duty by casting his or
her ballot on August 28th, at the Democratic Election; also within the
Republican Organization and at the General Election in November.
DO NOT LET YOURSELF BE THE CAUSE OF YOUR “RIGHT 70
VOTE” being taken away with ALL ITS DISASTROUS AFTERMATHS.
Texas Vote Overriding President’s Veto
Here is the official vote of the Texas representative on the Question of
.sustaining or overriding the President’s veto of the Taft-Hartley act:
Official Organ of Galveston Labor Council, Dock and Marine Council
and Affiliated Unions
Endorsed by the Texas State Federation of Labor
LOCAL VOICE
OF THE
All this makes it clear that this convention will be called upon to deal
with most difficult and serious problems. We must face them heroically and
courageously. We must speak directly for the millions of working men and
women whom we directly represent and for millions of others whom we will
truthfully speak for indirectly. The history of the American Federation of
Labor and the record which it has made justifies the conclusion that all of the
problems, national and international, economic and social, which will be pre-
sented to the convention will be dealt with in a constructive, courageous and
inspiring way.
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6. I believe that I should observe all safety rules in the plants where
I am employed and insst upon all other workers doing likewise.
7. I believe that it is my duty to notify my union of any change in
my address, telephone number, or place of employment promptly.
8. I believe that I should never indulge in whisperings against any
officer or any of the members and should not tolerate such practice.
9. I belive that I should be considerate of all members of the union,
especially those who are getting along in years. (I’ll be old myself some
day.)
10. I believe that I should be always a good American citizen and
cast my vote in every national, state, county, and municipal election.
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*Thompson and Regan were not members of Congress when the Taft-
Hartley Law was passed.
Texas’ two senators are Tom Connally of Marlin and W. Lee O’Daniel
of Fort Worth. They are both Democrats, but they both voted against
labor, siding with the Republicans to help enact the Taft-Hartley Law.
O’Daniel will be up for re-election this fall.
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District Representative, Residence and Party
The enemies of labor have continued their aggressive drive against us
through the enactment of anti-labor legislation during the past year. We have
met this challenge through the mobilization of our resources, our collective
strength, and an unyielding determination to fight with all the power at our
command against the attacks which have been made upon us. We are chal-
lenging the validity of much of this legislation in the courts. We are refusing
to acquiesce in the acceptance of this destructive, hostile legislation. We can
and we must bring about the defeat of members of Congress and the state
legislators who voted to place the legal yoke of bondage around the necks of
the working men and women of the nation.
As we look at the picture now, three years after the end of World War II,
we realize how keen is our disappointment over the failure of those who won
the war to agree upon terms of international peace and security. Failure to
reach agreement during the period of three years is well-nigh tragic. The
hopes within the breasts of the masses of the people which ascended high
when the war was won have descended low because of failure on the part of
the United Nations to settle one single question within a three-year period.
The question is now being asked whether, instead of universal peace, we are
facing World War III. The members of the American Federation of Labor
insist and demand now, as they have at each convention held since the con-
clusion of World War II, that an agreement shall be promptly reached which
will definitely and irrevocably provide for international peace and guaranteed
security.
World War II was ended on V-J Day, August 14, 1945. Hitler, Mussolini
and their allies were decisively and definitely defeated. The governments they
represented surrendered unconditionally. Whn this took place working people
throughout the world shared with all other classes of people their happiness
over the great victory which was won. We thought we saw the dawn of a
new day—the termination of wars and the establishment of international
peace and security. We felt sure that the United States and its allies, who
had fought together and sacrificed together, would quickly unite in reaching
agreement upon terms which the defeated nations would be required to meet
and in establishing peace and security throughout the world.
Milwaukee.—In a resolution approved unanimously by the delegates to
its 90th convention, the AFL’s International Typographical Union called upon
President Truman to investigate “unwarranted interference" by Senator Rob-
ert A. Taft in the executive branch of the federal government.
The resolution referred to a report in the New York Times that Senator
Taft had summoned representatives of the general counsel of the National
Labor Relations Board to his office and, in the presence of Chicago news-
paper publishers, called upon them to press contempt of court action against
the Typographical Union for alleged violation of an injunction.
* The resolution, adopted unanimously by standing vote, said Senator Taft
had attacked the “fundamental principle that the legislative, executive and
judicial branches of the government shall be independent.” It also called upon
Governor Dewey, the Republican presidential nominee, to “disavow the high-
handed methods of Senator Taft.”
Another unanimously approved resolution denounced Robert N. Denham,
general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board, for his “unethical
attitude and actions” and “obvious prejudices” against the union.
The anti-Denham resolution charged that he “has taken upon himself the
functions of prosecutor of the ITU instead of those of impartial counsel of the
NLRB.”
In other action, the ITU backed the position of its president, Woodruff
Randolph, in refusing to file non-Communist affidavits and financial data re-
quired by the Taft-Hartley law. Such action is necessary in order to qualify
the union to use the facilities of the National Labor Relations Board.
The issue arose in a resolution pointing out that the ITU was not quali-
fied to prosecute employers for unfair labor practices and directing the of-
ficers to correct this by filing the necessary documents. This was probably
the best defined issue dividing the two political parties in the ITU, the Pro-
gressives and the Independents, in this convention.
The Independents, opposing President Randolph, were not able to stir up
anything resembling a revolt in the convention and the resolution was rejected
clearly in a voice vote.
Defending his position, Mr. Randolph said: “Using the board is not good
for the union.” He said the legal theory of the Taft-Hartley procedure was
that “if you accept the government’s protection you accept the burdens of the
law. The benefits are non-existent. The burdens are heavy indeed.”
Mr. Randolph said he was unwilling to indulge in what he called “col-
lective begging, instead of collective bargaining.”
ByAFL News Service.
Washington.—The Taft-Hartley law was assailed as a “blow at unionism”
by the new Secretary of Labor, Maurice J. Tobin, at his first press conference
held since he was sworn into office.
Singling out the law’s ban on the closed shop and the prohibition against
the expenditures of union funds in political campaigns for special criticism, he
declared that the statute generally was “impractical” and conducive to a “lot
of bootleggging and dealing under the table.”
In his discussion of the Taft-Hartley law Mr. Tobin conceded that he did
not object to its every provision, saying that “not even the most radical labor
leader would do that,” but he advocated a substitute law “along the lines” of
the Democratic platform.
“The closed shop has been in existence in the United States for more than
a century,” he said, “and was relied upon by employers as well as employes
to create stable conditions of employment and to obtain and maintain an ade-
quate supply of qualified workers in skilled trades and occupations.
“Under the Taft-Hartley law, the closed shop is declared illegal and can-
not be contracted for by those employers who desire it and consider it mutual-
ly advantageous.”
Even the union shop is not permitted, he added, until both sides have sub-
mitted to the “cumbersome arrangements of the act and an election of em-
ployes is conducted at public expense.”
On his other specific point of criticism of the law he stated:
“A union could not even pay for a hall for the purpose of conducting a
meeting to discuss candidates or issues in national elections. A court has
held that a union cannot buy newspaper advertising space or radio time for
this purpose under the provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act.”
Mr. Tobin announced that he planned to confer with the major labor
leaders of the country as quickly as possible. He indicated that he would fill
in less than a month the vacancies in his department. The posts of under-
secretary and of one of two assistant secretaries are vacant.
Why Workers Should Join a Union
The problem of inflation has become more intensified. It is worse than it
was when we met in our Sixty-sixth Convention a year ago. Prices for the
necessities of life have risen beyond the point of toleration. Congress failed
to deal with the serious housing problem, minimum wage legislation, social
security and health insurance, support to education, and legislation for the
enjoyment of civil rights by all classes of people.
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him to make an address at Labor Day
celebration, was approved as read.
From NPA informing Council of
forthcoming election, was received and
ordered complied with, also that all
delegates be instructed to ask their
unions to comply with contents of let-
ter. From Musicians’ Local 74 filing
protest, was received and referred to
Executive Board. Credentials for A.
F. of L. Convention at Cincinnati,
Ohio, November 15, was received and
complied with, President B. A. Gritta
being elected as delegate; and that
Executive Board be allowed to make
proper appropriations. At this time
a motion was made and seconded that
Galveston Labor Council write a letter
to Governor Jester recommending the
appointment of Brother Joe Casal to
State Board of Barbers’ Evaminers.
REPORT OF OFFICERS:
President Gritta spoke on Anti-Tu-
berculosis and Cancer Society—made
a few remarks concerning coming
election. Made a report on Todd Dry
Docks, also stated that Congressman
Thompson had accepted invitation
from Council. Made a few remarks
about recent election held for Ameri-
can National Insurance Co. Brother
Teague made a few remarks concern-
ing the NPA.
REPORT OF DELEGATES:
•Brother J. Casal introduced three
visiting barbers. Brother Narvaez, of
Painters made a few remarks.
No further business to come before
this body, meeting was adjourned aft-
er reading of receipts and disburse-
ments.
Meeting called to order at 8 p.m. by)
President B. A. Gritta.
Roll call of officers found all pres-
ent except Vice-President Allison,
Sergeant-at-Arms Raynor and Trustee
Shay, absent.
Minutes of previous meeting were
adopted as read.
VISITORS:
Brother E. E. Haughton of Musi-
cians 74, Brothers J. Lopez, A. Velas-
quez and W. L. Roach, Barbers Col-
lege, Houston, Texas.
CREDENTIALS:
For Brother H. T. Jett, Painters 585,
was admitted, obligated and seated.
COMMUNICATIONS:
From Labor League for Political Ed-
ucation concerning local auxiliaries
was received and filed. From Local
995, United Brick & Clay Workers of
America of Elgin, Texas, asking for
donation, was received and referred
to the Executive Board with power to
act. At this time Brother Casal of
Borbers donated $5. From American
Cancer Society appointing Brother
Gritta a member of the Education Ad-
visory Committee, was received and
complied with. From Anti-Tubercu-
losis Association informing Council of
mass X-ray survey for entire adult
population of Galveston County, also
asking that Council appoint someone
from Labor Council to the Planning
Committee, was received and complied
with, Brother Gritta being appointed
delegate. From Hollywood AFL Film
Council, was received and filed. Let-
ter sent by President Gritta to Con-
gressman Clark W. Thompson inviting
Our forefathers came to this country to be free of tyranny. They joined
together of necessity to build homes, plant and harvest the grain, and protect
themselves from their elemies. When the country became more settled, fac-
toris were built, men were expected to work from sunrise to darkness. Those
that complained were laid off or the factories were shut down; the families
were starved into submission. Individuals who tried to get better working
conditions were blackballed.
Because of this unfair treatment, labor leaders came into being. These
leaders were chosen to bargain with management, and where the individual
failed, the unions won many points. The unions filled a need, and a few of the
things gained for labor are the 40-hour week, workmen’s compensation and
In many plants they are now receiving pay for legal holidays and are now
fighting for an improved and broader social security. If the exploitation of
labor made unions a necessity in the first place, they still are needed in these
unemployment insurance.
days of MILLION-DOLLAR corporations with MILLION-DOLLAR profits.
So that your labor and your children’s labor shall not be exploited is the
reason all workers should join a union.
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WILLIAM GREEN, President. GEORGE MEANY, Secretary-Treasurer.
She couldn’t climb a tree
Like any other girl
But sat and posed and
Twisted a little golden curl.
The boys all brought her apples
From the highest limb
And made a cushion of leaves for her
When they went in to swim.
They shinnied up poles and risked their
necks,
Did handsprings for her smile,
But that wistful look was still in her
eyes
However they sought to beguile.
Her slightest wish was their command.
Such gallantry as this—
For she. was a little crippled girl
Whom one of the boys called “Sis.”
—Marie J. Higgins.
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