Twin City Review

Purposes of Unions Differ From Capital

Buffalo, N. Y., July 7.—The purposes of organized labor and organized capital are not similar, said William Green, president of the A. F. of L., in an address to the New York State Christian Endeavor Union in this city.

"Organized labor," said President Green, "seeks to elevate the human factor in industry. It seeks to promote and advance the material, intellectual and social interests of working men and women.

"Unlike organized capital, which has for its purpose the exploitation of industry for the main purpose of making money, organized labor endeavors, through the collective strength, power and influence of working men and women, to raise living standards and to create opportunities for social, educational and intellectual enjoyment.

"I am sure no one will deny that organized labor has succeeded in improving the economic, industrial and social lives of the workers. That fact is generally conceded."

In an appeal for a better understanding of organized labor's principles by the nation's religious forces, President Green said:

"Regarding those subjects upon which we may not be in accord, we can at least, maintain a charitable and sympathetic attitude toward each other and in this spirit promote peace, concord and happiness, so far as we can among the people of our own land and the nations throughout the world."