The Labor Argus

BIG STRIKE OF STEEL WORKERS.

Slaves of the Trust Have Revolted and Demand Freedom and Justice - Need Financial Aid.

For years the thousands of men employed by the Bethlehem Steel Company have suffered under the Iron Heel of the most crushing institution known to the civilized world. Its chief owner, Mr. Charles M. Schwab, has boasted and advertised the world over that he owned and controlled the lives of human beings as though they were mere cattle, willing to obey and suffer under the lash of an intolerant master, without rights which the autocratic power of the giant institution is bound to respect.

Humiliated by him, denied the right of organization or representation, at last they rebelled. They struck as a last resort hoping through this action to thoroughly organize this plant involving 8,000 workmen, the vast majority, in fact nearly all being the lowest paid workmen in the United States and Canada.

Chas. M. Schwab is known the world over for his lavish expenditure of money which he has been able to extract from his victimized and unfortunate employes. Money is required to carry on this great battle. We appeal to Union men for assistance. We appeal to the sympathizers, to the business men and everyone who recognizes that through Union alone can we fight a crushing corporation as described.

The Bethlehem Steel Corporation has been a special favorite of the United States government. It has contracts amounting to forty millions of dollars of public work upon which this corporation expects to realize millions of dollars due to the low wages paid.

The pages of the Congressional Record are filled with columns of matter "The Story of Schwab's Armor Plate", which shocked the entire nation. We appeal to you to act at once. Don't delay. Send in your subscription as soon as action is taken to assist us in the struggle, be they small or large.

The American Federation of Labor has full charge of the situation organizing and protecting the interests of the suffering men and unionizing all the trades interested.

Following is a list of International Unions who are involved in this fight and who have or expect to have their men organized: Boilermakers, Blacksmiths and Hammer Men, Carpenters, Engineers, Electrical Workers and Cranemen, Firemen, Iron and Steel Workers, Moulders, Pattern Makers, Painters, Polishers and Platers, Machinists, Teamsters and Laborers.

We ask you in the name of all these trades to assist us in the fight against this mighty corporation. Please appoint committees to raise funds. We trust that you will do what you can, all contributions will be thankfully received and acknowledged.

Fraternally yours,

Representatives in Charge

Jacob Tazelaar, General Organizer American Federation of Labor.

J. P. McGinley, Organizer Hotel and Restaurant International Association.

Charles R. Witham, Organizer International Iron Moulders Union.

J. J. Keppler, Vice President International Association of Machinists.

H. F. LaClair, Washington Lodge International Association of Machinists.

T. P. Behney, General Organizer of Patternmakers League.

H. H. Scott, General Organizer International Steam Engineers.

Davis Williams, President Local Union 365 of Machinists of South Bethlehem.

P. Courtney, Treasurer Local No. 365 of South Bethlehem.

Send all contributions to P. Courtney, Box 151, South Bethlehem, Pa.

Urge all workingmen to stay away from South Bethlehem, Pa.