Auckland for the Federation of Labour.

Maoriland Worker, Volume 2, Issue 14, 9 June 1911, Page 11

Auckland for the Federation of Labour.

FULL STEAM AHEAD

A largely attended meeting of all interested in the formation of an industrial branch for the purpose of carrying, on an active propaganda on behalf of Industrial Unionism, was recently held in the Socialist Hall, Auckland. T. Bloodsworth presided. P. H. Hi ckey, of The Maortland Worker, was present, and at the request of the meeting, gave a short address. He suggested that those present who were not members of tho Federation of Labour through their Unions should join as individual members. They could then establish an Industrial Council composed of members of the General Labourers'.' Union, Brewery Workers' Union and the branch of individual members. By concentrating their forces and drawing up an adequate syllabus they would prove themselves to be a most powerful ally to -the Federation.

After a considerable discussion this resolution was (passed : ' 'That this meeting form itself into a branch of the New Zealand * Federation of Labor." A resolution wx_s carried that the branch should bo composed of members of the General Labourers Union, Brewery and Aerated Water "Workers TJn ; on, and individual members. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Chairman, M. J. Savage (Brewery Workers Union) ; treasurer, T. Wigg (Bakers' Union); secretary, P. Fraser (General Labourers Union); Committee, Corns. Arns (secretary General Laborers' Union), Bloodworth (Carpenters), Mason (Labourers), Harvey (Drivers), Roberts (Labourers), and Barker (Tramways Union)

It was decided that the line of action to be followed would be to circularise the unions asking that they receive a speaker on Industrial Unionism to address them. With an active and enthusiastic band of industrialists in nearly every Union, it is quite certain splendid results will aerue.

It was also suggested that one nighti a week be set apart for open air pro-, paganda of the aims and objects of th _i N.Z.F.L., and its organ The Maorir.AND Worker.

Through the enormous amount of work which has already been done in disseminating the principles of Industrial Unionism, some early developments can be expected. In the future l the work will be doubly effective through the assistance of The Worker.

Auckland's action could well be followed by other centres, where Socialists and industrialists exist.

In Auckland as elsewhere, the spirit of Class Unionism grows apace. Particularly does this apply to the larger Unions. The Tramways Union and Waterside Workers could be, and will be captured by our Auckland Comrade. Good luck to tjhem! They are worthy of every encouragement. ONLOOKER.