THE LABORER Year No. Panama, July 20, 1945 a copy NEWS to HERE AND THERE Waiters EDITORIAL WORD OF ADVICE TO MEMBERS THE LABOR CONFERENCE OF UNIONS Published elsewhere in this issue is an article Colon Branch For quite sometime since, cer seek help of the union (s) when in relation to a conference of the United Labor Syntain individuals, not only those adverse circumstances come Union employed as Bar Tenders and dicates of the Republic of Panama, slated for the about? The Unions and other Waiters, but of other occupa21st and 22nd instant. From information gleaned similar organizations membertions, have called and are still ship lists are open to one and through both a reliable and unimpeachable source, Referring to an article apcalling at the Headquarters of all, why not joon now and stop deep interest is being taken in this conference, and pearing in our issue of the Lathe Bar Tenders and Waiters borer of the 29th ultimo, rebeing PARASITES, ON LOOKwe note with much elation, the topics which are of Union, requesting that the union ERS, PERCHERS and BROW lative to funds paid over to the intervene and mediate for them BEATERS. Cease to enjoy that reaching and great importance to labor in ge Province Attorney (Fiscal) of when adverse conditions of their which you did not sow or reap; neral to be discussed at this conference as was the City of Colon, in behalf of the Union by Mr. Fuentes, exemployment do not meet with feeling comfortable at the exbrought to our notice a few days ago. Sometime Treasurer; we are pleased their satisfaction While the pense of the labor of your felabout two months ago, we stressed the imperativeunion policy is to assist as far lowmen. Be one of us and enstate for the information of ness of all concerned toget together for the good of those concerned that the amount as possible in matters affecting joy the benefits to accrue.
stated two hundred and labor, it must, however, be borour ourselves. all for one and one for all in There is absolutely no excuse ne in mind that it is unfair to unity there is strength, and we are indeed proud ninety dollars. 290. 00)
of not affiliating ones self with those persons (members) of Currency, has been recently some labor organization. If we to see that so far fruit has been borne thereby. We turned over to the Union by unions who are contributing to help ourselves other will help us.
congratulate immensely those gentlemen who saw the Attorney named above, as the upkeep of the said unions to The fee to membership is withuse their support in helping in the reach of all, likewise, the it fit to come together, as a result of which, the a result, the matter is now closothers who are eligible to be monthly contribution. We are subject conference is made possible.
ed come members, but who purpo too glad and willing to give any Of course, this being the first attempt, we are It has been brought to the sely neglect to do so; and are information desired. Our genesanguine that every desired wish cannot be obtain attention of the Union, that heard on numerous occasions to ral meeting is held on the LAST Temark: certain employers in the City WHATEVER ed, however, we are looking forward with anxiety THE Thursday of each month, comto the laying out of solid ground on which to place of Colón, despite the Executive MEMBERS OF UNIONS GAIN mencing at ten o clock (10:00)
Order of the President of the WILL BE BENEFITTED ALSO, a. the foundation and the subsequent erection of a Republic of some two years ago, BECAUSE AM ALSO BAR Attend the next meeting of permanent structure to the cause of labor here on have resorted and are still re TENDER, WAITER, ETC. Why the Union the Isthmus of Panama. We are sensible of the sorting to the system of emfact that there will, and must be difference of oniploying women in the capacities of cashiers, and Bar Tennions, but with the snirit of give and take and with ders and Waiters in their esproper reasonings, all will be well in the end. Wise tablishments, thereby necessitmen have disputes but they never disagree.
ating the discharge of males (By Correspondent JA and DEE. employees, members of the Especial note has been made of the invitations union. As this situation is conCongrats to Sires BYRON and EDUARDO.
sent out by the Committee on Arrangements for trary to the Government labor Despite the secrecy with which ALL HAIL. Gentlemen ORLANthe conference, in that; this committee did not fail policy. the Executive Officers of they shrouds it, your the Bar Tenders and corres DO, CHARLEY. HENRIQUE in extending a welcome to even the lowliest of lapondent has verbatim know and JIM. Further Further yes Union, upon satisfactory proof, bor, and we are more than pleased to see that the ledge that Sires Byron An Further knowledge has been intend to approach the proper derson and Eduardo Douglas, gleaned from a trustworthy Fair sex will be taking active and equal part in authorities, in the persons of Representative and alternate, source that the Most Honorathe business to be transacted. This alone is suffithe Honorable Governor and respectively, of the Bar Tenders ble Professor Orlando Schloss, the Honorable Alcalde of the cient cause to anticipate a successful conclusion of and Waiters Union to the Unit Dean Charles. PUSS FACE. Province, with a view of apevery subject handled. The ladies, God bless them.
ed Labor Conference, scheduled Minott and His Excellency Docplying remedial and corrective for the 21st and 22nd instant, tor Courvin (Casis. all of the Also, the committee acted wisely in its requesting measures to this open violation are hard at work in accomplish El are in the running a representative of one from a group of any twenof authority ing the ROCKETS in the for Chairman, Secretary and ty five persons of any particular trade or calling form of resolutions, etc. to be Grand Marshal, of the next to take part in the conference. This augurs well; presented at the business ses Conference. which it is unHAPPY BIRTHDAY sions of the said conference, in derstood will be conducted in and the far sightedness of the committee in this as view of which their many com the english language, and that well as other directions should be commended. In PEPPER rades and friends can expect CHIEF DISPENSER Judge Jim congratulating the several organizations (labor)
some very great surprises from Myrie has been singled out to for the step taken in Lringing about the present both these Sires. Your corres effect the drawing cards to depondent has gleaned further in termine to which office each of conference, we wish for them every possible sucOn the occasion of the anformation of the fact that the the three YOURS TRULY will cess; in high hopes that their deliberations will coniversary of his birth, which Honorable Eduardo, is slated to be assigned. On this issue, your fell on the 11th instant, our luminate satisfactory to all concerned; that none of give a very thrilling and not to correspondent would strongly esteemed comrade and much say the least forceful address at the delegates will think of or fight for personal with recommand, if consistent valued friend Santiago (Pepper)
the opening session of the con the feelings of the JUDGE. gain or ambitions. neither for their particular Anderson, was at home to ference, and knowing this Hono the following selections in lieu union or organization, but to the contrary, for the the members of his immediate rable as do for his power of of a drawing, in the interest of family and relatives, as well as conference as a whole, bearing in mind the fact time and labor: to quite a number of friends and PEACH and par excellence at that UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL.
associates.
anytime he SPOKES. great Due to Professor Schloss things are anticipated of him. superb knowledge and mastering Not we only, but the public in general will be Santiago, Pepper as he is In this connection, your corres of the english language, coupled watching the conference every effort, therefore, known about town, is Chief of pondent must, however, take the with his skillfullness and tact our admonition: Be modest and discreet in the the KU LI NA RI section of liberty, which it is believed, both in deciding matters, it is felt handling of every situation presented for action.
the El Rancho Garden and Fis these Honorables will grant him, sure all will agree that he should cal Officer of the Bar Tenders to remind them that to be fore be named Chairman of the conWe turn attention for a few moments to the and Waiters Union, this City, warned is to be forearmed, ference conference of the United Nations held in San Franand brother of the all round therefore, the strong suggestion That inasmuch as Dean Joseph Byron Anderson and that they do a LITTLE refrain Minott is known far and wide cisco and which was recently concluded and sug Easy going genial Arturo ing desist for the time being to be a total abstainer. one gest that our delegates to this our local conference Anderson, also of the El Rantheir regular attendance at the who never touches anything incull some of the principles of the delegates thereto cho. We of the Laborer and FOUNTS. Of course, it is toxicating that he be named members of the Bar in their arguments and discussions, and in this reTenders known, beyond the shadow of for the Secretary office. As this and Waiters Union, join with a doubt that these ILLUS office must be filled by one SOgard, we quote the following, not withstanding Pepper numerous friends and TRIOUS are members of the briety, strong nerves and with their not directly referred to labor: well wishers in wishing him best Band of Hope. Total TEE the will to serve, a better choice returns of the day, praying that It would be well to reread Mr. Molotov stateTOTALERS, which precludes than our good friend PUSS he will long live to see and enthe advice: KEEP ON THE FACE could not be made. Huments upon arriving, in which he referred to the joy more days of the kind, and WATER WAGON.
rrah, Hurrah, Hurrah for honor done him by the appointment and to in acclaiming Happy BirthF. hoping that he will be Soviet Union by his presence. He considered the day To You. good luck and Honorable Sires, may it please given a chance to prove his ability conference important and represented his country prosperity be thine Pep. old your good selves, your comrades, boy, tusting that our present numerous friends and admirers The Marshall must be of in that manner He won some of his points, and good relationship will grow more are boosting, for you, so please STRONG and STOUT arms in (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)
firm and steady in the future. do not let them down. Continued on page Two. BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL ERNESTOJ: CASTILLERO the