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A A a SS A Tr Rab RRR Spe a ihe cate Be aught + unions upon the rate of social pro- - comed and encouraged. The outlook ¢ of industry. Where workers are dealt WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 . i rd 'THE DAILY TIMES-:GAZETTE 'A Message For. The New Year " By A. R. MOSHER, President, Canadian Congress of Labour PROPHECY is a lost art, as has been adequately proven by such events as presidential elections and football matches. But it is never- theless possible to form opinions as to what the future may hold, on the basis of ' tendencies in human affairs. It is said that his- "tory repeats itself; that men are creatures of habit; that human na- ture does not change. None of these statements are absolutely true, but they reflect the general belief that the future is the child of the past, snd is quite likely to resemble its parent. When we look forward to the New Year, therefore, we are not wholly in the realm of guesswork. In fact, the world would be a much sadder one than it is if it were not possible to make some assumptions regarding the future, and to find hope even in an atmosphere of dis- may and despair. We all realize that the brave new world which many people anticipated after the war has simply not materialized, and that we may have won the war| § against Germany and Japan only | # to be drawn into another. Communism Losing Ground In any event, the widespread re- cognition of the threat to world- peace arising out of the inability of the great nations to compo:s: their differences, is a helpful factor, @ince the realization of the dangers involved has aroused public senti- ment, and if war.should occur, we shall all be better prepared for it than we were in 1939. On the other hand, we have good reason to be- lieve jthat Communism is losing ground in the democratic countries, at least, largely because of Soviet policies, and there is a growing: awareness of the fact that Com- munism is constantly engaged in efforts to undermine democracy and destroy human freedom. The La- bour movement, particularly in Canada, the United States and Great Britain, is openly endeavour- ing to get rid of Communists in the trade unions by exposing their ac- tivities and arousing opposition to them. The stand taken by the Can- adian Congress of Labour in this regard is well-known to the people of Canada. Opposition to Communism is, however, not nearly enbugh. Com- munism develops and spreads in the soil of economic injustice and popu- lar discontent. The recognition of the need for better economic and social conditions, higher standards of living, and greater opportunity for freedom and happiness, as the strongest bulwark against Commun- ism, is one of the most hopeful signs of the times. Such matters are not the concern of Labour unions alone, they are vital to the existence of every institution, and leaders in government, in education, in indus- try, and other fields must devote more and more attention to the ba- sic necessity of building a social or- der in which economic security, to- gether with the utmost measure of freedom, may be attained. The Objectives of Labour The contribution which the La- bour movement is making toward progress along these lines is of the greatest importance. Its primary objectives are the improvement of wages and working conditions, and Labour relations generally, through the negotiation of collective agree- -ments. In many industries, the value of the unions has been re- cognized by employers, and they are | with fairly, and employers work with instead of against the unions, strikes rarely occur, since it is in the in- terests of all that production be maintained at the highest possible level. Since a Federal election is likely to take place in the New Year, the interest which Labour is taking in politics is significant. Labour real- jectives through action in the econ- omic sphere alone, and that is the A. R. MOSHER reason why.it is devoting attention to political issues, and endeavour- ing to elect to Parliament and to Provincial - Legislatures representa- tives.who will give expression to La- bour's views and implement its de- mands for social legislation. Such activity is bound to benefit the gen- eral public' as well as the workers, end Labour welcomes the fullest understanding by the public of its purposes and programmes, as well as the widest possible support. On the whole, therefore, Labour enters the New Year with a reason- ably optimistic' outlook. It appears probable that the danger of war will be lessened, and that the wide- we can produce, both for home con- sumption -and for export, will keep production at a high level. There is good ground for hope that prog- ress will be made in the direction of national unity and a larger mea- sure of co-operation between the various sections of the Dominion, and that Canada's influence will be helpful in promoting peace and goodwill throughout the world. ALASKAN PROJECT Terminal Island, Calif., Dec. 20-- (AP)--The United States Navy an- nounced Tuesday it will send 18,000 sailors arid marines on 34 ships in wide-scale tests next month of Alaskan 'operations. Rear Admiral L. T. Dubose said at a press con- ference that the operation is "an exercise to" test men in cold, wet weather and rotten conditions." PUBLIC APPEARANCE London, Dec. 20--(AP)--Princess Elizabeth made her Irst public ap- pearance outside of Buckingham Palace Tuesday night since. the birth of her son Nov. 14, She ac- companied her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret on a visit to the BBC's comedy -show, "Much Bind- ing in the Marsh." able to perform their function as ° bargaining agencies on behalf of . the workers. they represent. Some industries still remain, however, in| which organizing activities are] strongly opposed, and every effort is | made to deny to workers the right | to organize and bargain collectively. | In my opinion, this is a great mis- | take, for several reasons. Labour | unions are here to stay, so long| as there are workers, as distinct | from employers, and employers must | learn how to get along with them. | They "perform a service for their members which cannot be obtained | otherwise, and, where they are] given an opportunity to do so, they promote industrial harmony and improve production. More impor- tant still is the effect of Labour gress. They are continually increas- ing the scope of their integests and their usefulness, and laying great- er emphasis upon efforts. to utilize the human and natural resources of the world so as to obtain the fullest benefits for the masses of the people, Labour's Constructive Activities Iibelieve that the expanding pow- er and influence: of Labour is a force for good which should be wel- for the future is far brighter be- cause organized Labour is becoming | stronger, and is devoting more and more time and attention to fields of activity outside the narrow range of collective bargaining. 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