The Butler County Press

LABOR'S NO-PARTY PLAN
A vigorous participation by labor in the congressional elections of next year is called for in resolutions passed by the A. F. of L. executive council. The usual non-partisan political policy of the organized labor movement will be adhered to. Workers are reminded by the council that this policy "has passed through the crucible of experience and has proved to be the best plan for labor to voice itself politically."

State federations of labor, city central bodies, local unions and general and volunteer organizers will be called upon to make every preparation for next year's campaign.

Following the A. F. of L. convention in Atlantic City, which convenes October 5, the council stated that it "will enter the various campaigns with the purpose of supporting those who can be depended upon to be true to the people, for if they are true to the people they will be true to labor."

"The people generally are beginning to realize that hide-bound partyism does not benefit them," the council said. "All too frequently they have learned that pledges in party platforms are not always respected, but were used as a stepping stone to office. The executive council believes that as a result of labor's non-partisan political policy the launching of third party movements has proved wasteful effort."

The council warned the people against political bosses and the effort to abolish the primary system in various states.

An educational campaign to aid non-partisan voters in marking long ballots, now so prevalent, will be launched. State and central bodies will be urged to study primary and election laws in their respective states, and especial efforts will be made to interest women voters in the coming campaign.