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Editorial
November 2, 1937
United Automobile Worker
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Post-election editorial urging union members to continue efforts on GM contract negotiations, Ford organizing drive, consolidating West Side Local strength, addressing shop problems, and promoting social and sports activities to build a strong union ready for negotiations or confrontation with management.
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After the Elections
Union members who have been working hard in the election campaign deserve a rest, but a lot of them won't take it.
They see plenty of problems facing the union.
There is the GM contract still hanging fire. The management has stalled successfully for many months.
There is the Ford drive, which will need the time and strength of every member willing to help.
There is the problem of consolidating our strength in the West Side Local, with every steward on his toes, every committeeman functioning at his best, and every member a well developed union man or woman.
We have to get busy on shop problems so the management won't get away with any more speedup and chiseling and discrimination.
There are the union dances and entertainments to be worked up, so that more members will get acquainted and learn to make the Union Hall the center of their social life.
Bowling, basketball and other sports of the winter season need more attention.
All these activities help to build a strong union, prepared to work effectively with the companies if they want to negotiate and adjust grievances, but equally prepared for a showdown if the companies want a fight.
Union members who have been working hard in the election campaign deserve a rest, but a lot of them won't take it.
They see plenty of problems facing the union.
There is the GM contract still hanging fire. The management has stalled successfully for many months.
There is the Ford drive, which will need the time and strength of every member willing to help.
There is the problem of consolidating our strength in the West Side Local, with every steward on his toes, every committeeman functioning at his best, and every member a well developed union man or woman.
We have to get busy on shop problems so the management won't get away with any more speedup and chiseling and discrimination.
There are the union dances and entertainments to be worked up, so that more members will get acquainted and learn to make the Union Hall the center of their social life.
Bowling, basketball and other sports of the winter season need more attention.
All these activities help to build a strong union, prepared to work effectively with the companies if they want to negotiate and adjust grievances, but equally prepared for a showdown if the companies want a fight.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
What keywords are associated?
Union Elections
Labor Contracts
Gm Contract
Ford Drive
West Side Local
Shop Problems
Union Activities
Labor Solidarity
What entities or persons were involved?
Union Members
Gm Management
Ford
West Side Local
Stewards
Committeemen
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Post Election Union Mobilization And Activities
Stance / Tone
Motivational And Encouraging
Key Figures
Union Members
Gm Management
Ford
West Side Local
Stewards
Committeemen
Key Arguments
Union Members Should Rest But Address Ongoing Issues
Gm Contract Negotiations Stalled By Management
Support Needed For Ford Organizing Drive
Consolidate Strength In West Side Local
Tackle Shop Problems Like Speedup, Chiseling, And Discrimination
Promote Union Social Events And Sports To Build Community
Prepare Union For Negotiation Or Confrontation With Companies