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The Dallas (raftsman represent* the true trade union movement, voicing
the aspirations and achievement* of toe American Federation of Labor. It
does not represent toe Bolshevik, L W. W, Anarchistic, Radical, or nay other
movement Injurious to the peace and stability of American institution.. It is
for America, first and last, and for the honest, moral, upright, courageous
and true trade unions all the time.
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Which guides the nations, groping on their way,
Stumbling and falling in disastrous night,
Yet hoping ever for the perfect day. —Theodore Parker.
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the love it creates in the heart of man; for love is allegiant, and
there is no loyalty apart from love. —Mary Baker Eddy.
MRS. W. JL REILLY, Publisher R. L. McILWAIME, Adtoffising Mgr.
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I know that the Lord is always on the side of the right, but it
is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should
be on the Lord’s side. —Abraham Lincoln.
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Full Inquiry On Shift
Military to Civil Jobs
commissioned personnel without any
basis of fair compaMUon.
The council condemned these prac-
tice* a* arbitrary and discriminatory,
destructive of the morale of all em-
ployes, unfair and un-American, and
contrary to the principle* of good
personnel administration and to the
letter and spirit of the civil service
merit system.
National President Burns is in-
stnicted to take any appropriate step*
necessary to stop these “inquitous
practices.” including- a request of
Congress that a full investigation be
made and representations to the de-
partment* concerned that the prac-
tices be discontinued.,
Mr. Burns also waa Instructed to
seek Inclusion of prohibitory provi-
sions in appropriation measures
against employment of military per-
ly obvious to the
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basis for the ad-
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situation could be
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American industries and consumers are reaping the benefits
of labor’s cooperation. Production of mines and factories made
exceptionally large gains in January and reached the highest
point ever attained in USA in peacetime. Shortages of goods are
being overcome, quality is beginning to improve, the flow of
manufacturers* materials and parts has improved greatly,
workers’ productivity (or production per man hour) is now in-
creasing significantly. The first month of 1947 shows an out-
standing record for peaceful industrial relations. Not more than
65,000 workers were on strike at any one time during January,
which compares with some 1,500,000 out on strike in January last
year, and an average of 483,000 per month in the last half of
1946. This 1947 record is as good as in wartime, and has in gen-
eral continued into the month of February.
These developments are constructive for everyone. For indus-
try, the present operating conditions mean good profits. Profits
in industry generally reached a peacetime peak in 1946 and
have been rising still further in these first months of 1947. A re-
liable investors’ service anticipates “excellent earnings state-
ments for the first quarter of 1947” and expects profits for the
full year of 1947 "to exceed the record net results of 1946." Full
year results depend of course on industrial developments.
For labor, present conditions mean that many employers can
now raise wages without increasing prices. The key question as
we look ahead is this: Will employers, through peaceful nego-
tiations, agree to the wage increases which today’s favorable si-
tuation makes possible? Or will employers make it necessary for
workers to strike in order to obtain fair wage gains? AFL mem-
bers have followed wise and constructive policies which con-
tribute to the welfare of all. Whether they can continue such
policies will depend on the willingness of employers to bargain
in good faith, give the facts at the bargaining table and agree
to the substantial wage increases called for by the current situa-
tion.
Workers’ Buying Power Falls Behind. The present lag in
workers’ buying power is one of the most serious factors in the
current business situation. Figures just released by the U. S.
Commercial Department show that from 1945 to 1946, total wage
and salary income of all workers dropped from $114.5 billion to
$109 billion, due to the fact that wage increases have not yet been
sufficient to make up for he shortening of hours and transfer
of workers from war plants to lower paid industries. On the
other hand, the incomes of business owners, farm owners and
corporation profits increased significantly in 1946 over 1945.
This was because reserves of buying power accumulated during
the war created an immense demand for goods, and high prices
in the last half year widened profit margins. These profit in-
creases were as follows: Profits of business men (operating un-
incorporated business) rose from $13.1 to $15 billion; farmers’
profits from $12.5 to $15 billion; corporation profits (after
taxes) from $9 to $12 billion; and income from interest and rent
rose from $11.8 to $13 billion. That is, workers' total income de-
clined by $5'/a billion while the income of other groups rose by
a total of $8.6 billion.
This cut in workers’ income is serious for two reasons. (1) It
means a decline in workers’ living standards, especially since it
comes at a time when prices have risen drastically. (2) Unless
workers’ income is increased, the market for industry’s product
will be cut at just the time when market support is most needed.
The nation’s 40 million wage and salaried workers buy a great
deal larger share of industry’s consumer goods product than the
10 million farmers and business men. Until now the huge pur-
chases of retail stores to restock their shelves have created an
important part of the unprecedented demand for industry’s
product. This “inventory buying" already shows signs of slack-
ening, and by the second half of 1947, American industries will
be depending to a far greater extent on current consumer buy-
ing to maintain production.
Business observers point out that current consumer income is
not adequate to buy all the consumer goods l>eing produceil. The
U. S. Commerce Department states that the price increase of
1946 “priced some buyers out of the market, since the resulting
expansion of consumer income was not commensurate with the
higher prices, nor did the income generated by the price in-
creases flow uniformly to all segments of the population.” An-
other observer says: “Prices have risen faster thAn income, so
the nation’s purchasing ability in November 1946 was really
6 percent less than in November 1945.” The comparison for Feb-
ruary 1947 with last year would be similar. At present workers
Pearl Beer Distributing Company
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secondary picketing and secondary
boycotts); Senate Bill No. 178 by Ram-
sey {same as House Bill 277). which
prohibits strikes or picketing by em-
ployees of water, gas, or electric utlll-
tier, publicly or privately owned; and
Senate Bill 225. by Taylor (this meas-
ure, cited as the “Texas Labor Re-
lations Act--^-relating to th* avoid-
ance and settlement of labor dispute*,
and the promotion of industrial
peace). Labor vigorously opposed the
first two measure*, and the latter to a
lesser degree, since it appeared to have
some merit, and might be acceptable,
with suitable amendments.
Action of Committee—Senate Bills
167 and 178 were passed out of com-
mittee. Senate Bill 225 referred to
sub-committee for further study.
Legislative Report, Sapplemeatiag
Report of Febraan 10, 1H7 Regu-
latory .HeasareM Affecting Ijibor
House Bill 440, by Parkhouse. Re-
late* to Employment and Labor
Agency Law for Texas- Labor For.
Senate Bill 269. by Ramsey Brings
labor under anti-trust Criminal Code,
etc. Labor Against
Senate Bill 176, by Ramsey. Brings
labor under anti-trust Civil Code. etc.
Ijxbor Against.
House Bill 331, by Davis and Greg-
ory. Make* employers equally respon-
sible under the O'Daniel Anti-Violence
I^w. Labor For.
House Bill 401, by Johnson. Pro-
hibiting secondary strikes, secondary
picketing and secondary boycotts.
(Same as Senate Bill 167. See previous
report). Labor Against
Workmen’s Compensation
”Tious<r’Bill”326. by Moore of Braxo*.
Providing workmen’s compensation in-
surance for certain employees of insti-
tution* and agencies under direction
or government of the Board of A. &
M. College. (Same as Senate Bill 251,
by York.) Labor For.
House Bill 885. by Lee. Brooks, and
Walker. Amends Workmen’s Compen-
sation Act—clarifies *'waiting period.”
Igxbor For.
Senate Bill 243. by Lane and
Cousins. Provides compensation rate
of injured employee under Workmen’s r—- .
Compensation Law of Texas shall be
computed at sixty percent of bis aver-
age weekly wages, but not less than
$7.00 per week. (Best plan suggetrted.
Labor For. ,
House Bill 465, by Lee. Walker, and
Brooks-. Re: Workmen’s Compensation
Act—creating "Second Injury Fund.”
Labor For.
Retirement Plans
Senate Bill 249. by Parrish. Vick,
Stanford, Crawford, et al. Creating
Personnel Department composed of
state officers and employees, and
establishing a Retirement System for
aged and Incapacitated employee* of
the State. Labor For.
Bills of Interest to the Railrood
Brotherhoods
House Bill 315. by Ward. Requiring
all section, bridge and building, and
maintenance of way motor cars
strikes, operated by any railroad in this state
has increased 45 percent in the last year, and savings have de-
clined by 41 percent.
These are the first signs of danger. To support production by
consumer borrowing and by spending past savings is to build our
industrial structure on a hollow foundation which will collapse.
An enduring foundation can only be built out of increased con-
sumer income, and about 75 to 80 percent of American consumers
are workers and their families.
Wages and salaries provide about 70 percent of consumer in-
come which is spent for goods. But wages in 1946 did not keep
pace with the extravagant price rises. Factory workers’ average
weekly “real” wage in December 1946 was 4 percent below De-
cember 1945, and the “real” wage of workers in retail stores
dropped 2 percent in the same period—to cite as typical ex-
amples industries which employ 40 percent of all non-farm
workers. That is why workers have had to borrow and spend
their savings. That is why workers’ income must be restored.
American industry cannot afford to Uke a short sighted view
of the present situation. It is easy for employers to look at their
bulging order books and feel no worry about the future. But
stores are already beginning to change their buying policies and
cut down their inventory purchases. Large stores are now order-
ing ahead for only three months instead of six. Some factories
already feel this slackening of demand. They will depend more
and more on their worker customers and nine months from now
high worker buying will be crucial.
Labor wants to see the present exhorbitant prices brought
down to reasonable levels, but we want consumer buying power
assured so the readjustment will not bring on a serious business
recession.
In the observance of the laws of God and in the promise of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ there is the best guaranty of peace upon
earth and the only hope of eternal life. —Benjamin Harrison.
la The Meaate
Labor Commit!**—
On February 35th. the Ijibor Com-
mittee of the Senate conducted hear-
ings on Senate Bill No. 167, by Ram-
eey (prohibit* secondary
Washington, D. C.—A *w*eping
congreaalonal investigation into mili-
tary encroachment* on civilian em-
ployment in the Government service
vaa urged by the Executiv* council
of the American Federation of Gov-
ernment Employe* (AFL). in reaaion
here. The council authorixed James
B. Burns, national preaident, to make
immediate repreeentationa a* seem
adequate to the executive agencies
concerned.
Th* council adopted resolution*
condemning th* use of military per-
sonnel in civilian position*, the em-
ployment of decommissioned personnel
in high grade civilian positions after
Itomissal of career employes through
reduction tn force procedure without
giving such civilian employe* the op-
portunity to complete fairly for *uch
position*, and the widespread redac-
tion of salaries and wage* of civilian
employes of the Army an Navy with-
out giving the employes the oppor-
tunity to be beard in connection with
•uch so-called reclassification pro-
gram*.
It was pointed out in the resolu-
tion* that not only career employes,
but veterann generally, are discrimi-
nated against in the utilization of de-
to eatabllsh labor
rivalry between
rmlnated, and one
:atlon established.
Ifferences which
al organizations
be equipped with electric lamps and
rear lamps. (Same as Senate Bill 56.
See previous report) I^tbor For.
Senate Bill 209, by Strauss. Requires
every railroad corporation to equip
all locomotive engines, with certain
exceptions, and all cars and coacbo*
with electric light* and reflector*. La-
bor For.
Senate Bill 248, by Cousins. Requir-
ing all railroad companies or receivers
of any railroad companies to equip
cabooses or other cars used a*
cabooses with electric lights. (Same
as House Bill 266. See previous report)
Labor For.
Mlscella neon*
House Bill 336. by Gregory. Bean,
Clifton, et al. To exqpipt veterans of
al) foreign wars from payment of poll
taxes. Labor For. ,
House Joint Reeolutio n 28, by Mrs.
Still. A constitutional amendment
postponing final date tor payment of
poll tax to "before first of June next
preceding an election." (The present
date is January 31.) Labor For. ,
House Bill 341, by Bean, Jameson,
Moore of Brazos, et al. Fixing mini-
mum salary schedule for teachers, and
levying a tax on Oil, Gas, and Sulphur.
Labor For.
House Bill 487. by Storey and Swan-
son. Authorizing any Incorporated
city or town to organize, operate, sup-
port and maintain, a Board of City De-
velopment, Chamber of Commerce, or
other similar organization; authoriz-
ing the levy of a tax for such pur-
poses Labor Against.
May we again appeal for the active
support of the unions and their mem-
bership to assist your legislative rep-
resentatives in the situation now fac-
ing us, which was fully explained in
our previous report. Have your mem-
bers contact your representative* and
senators by mail, and urge them to
vote against measures designed to
Injure organised labor.
Fraternally submitted,
HARRY W. ACREMAN.
Executive Secretary. Texas State
Federation of Labor.
■ could be served
I myself meeting
nmittee on Labor
for the purpose of
risdictional dto-
Mtween the two
action could only
vaslon—* refusal
sonnel in civilian positions.
Th* council commended Senator \
Latnger’s recent speech in the Senate
in which he cam* on) strongly
against indiscriminate firing and in-
discriminate abuse of Government
employes, pointing out that such tac-
tics undermin* employe morale. The
council also commended the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor for a aimi-
lar stand taken at its convention in
Chicago last fall.
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Office of Harry W. Aeremaa, Execu-
tive Mvtretary, Texas State Feders-
tins of lAbor, 703 Lit tie field Bind-
ing, Austin 15, Texas.
February 28. 1947.
To All Affiliated Organizations,
Greeting:
Both your secretary and field rep-
resentative have devoted full time,
during the month of February, to
legislative activities. The position of
labor in the 50th Legislature continues
to be bad, and almost daily additional
bill* are being presented In both
house*, designed to restrict and limit
the activiti** of organised workers.
Committee bearings ar* now in full
swing. A partial report on committee
activities in matters referring to labor
la as follows:
I* The House
Labor Committee—
On February 25th, the Labor Com-
mittee of the Houae conducted hear-
ings on House Bill 277 by Gilmer (pro-
hibits strike* or picketing by em-
ployee* of water, gas, or electric
utilitle*. publicly or privately owned);
and House Bill 41. by Bell Of DeWitt,
(which purports to regulate picketing,
declare* mass picketing unlawful, and
provide* not more than two picket*, to
be 300 feet apart.) Labor vigorously
opposed the above-mentioned bills, but
the anti-labor element had its way,
and passed the measures out of com-
mittee.
On f’eb. 18; The Labor Committee
of the House conducted a hearing on
House Bill No. 23 (So called right to
work bill) by Marhhall Bell and
others.
After 3H hours debate the Bill
passed out of Committee 14 to 4. The
following is the record vote:
Against the Bill—(For Labor)—Sid
Gregory. Gatesville; Otis l-ee. Port
Arthur; Frank C. Oltorf. Marlin; Lesta
Shackelford. Livingston.
For the Bill—(Against Labor)—W.
A. Barker, Linden; John J. Bell, Cu-
rio; William J. Craig. Miami; Britton
T. Edwarda, lax Pryor; Andy M.
James. Hillsboro; Joe T. Kennington.
Texarkana.; O. E. Latimer, San Anto-
nio; Charles Murphy, Houston; George
Ptfrkhouse. Dallas; Reuben Senterfltt,
San Saba; J. F. Ward. Rosenberg;
Doyle Willis, Fort Worth; Paul Wil-
son, Geneva; Jerry Stockard, Frost
Passed the final vote (Did not vote)
— Isom P. H yd rick, Marshall.
Did not vote—Manford. Committee
Chairman.
Absent—M. B. Etheredge, Jr., Hunts-
ville.
TAXI DRIVERS GET RAIHE
Atlanta, Ga.—Taxi driver* here,
members of the AFL Teamsters In-
ternational, have signed a contract
with the Yellow Cab Co., with 10 per-
cent wage increases and vacations
with pay.
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