PAGE SIX UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS MAY 13,1947 More Than Appears On The Surface —From the St. Louis Star-Times Kansan Comments The recent C.I.O.-A.F. of Lc conference did not unify the two labor groups, but events since that time have united them in a common campaign. That common effort is to fight drastic labor legislation now pending in congress, especially the Hartley labor bill. Sane Legislation, Or Political Football The bill that Representative Hartley has piloted successfully through the house is filled with enough labor restrictions to alarm any labor leader. Among other objections, labor leaders point out that the measure as passed by the house can be used to keep workers from exercising their right to strike. Here is how this could be done. In the first place, all strikes must be preceded by a 30-day cooling-off period and rejection of an employer's offer by a majority vote of the union. But even when the union observes this period and still votes to strike it would be in a weak bargaining position. This is because of two other provisions of the bill, outlawing the closed shop and mass picketing. Mass picketing is designed mainly to prevent workers from entering strike-bound plants. But with this strike tool gone, an employer could bring in other workers and go ahead with production. Since the closed shop would be outlawed too, these non-union workers could legally be hired by the employer, leaving the strikers out in the cold. If the strike coincided with the end of a contract between the union and the employer, the employer could legally give the striking laborers their walking papers. Thus, the unions argue, though the workers may have a legitimate reason for their demands, they could not strike without running the But it is worth noting that the present house bill does make the above procedure legal and possible and would place the unions at a distinct bargaining disadvantage. Loop-holes and technicalities in legislation are often the reasons why laws become unworkable and subject to exploitation. risk of losing their jobs completely and legally, according to the Hartley bill. They want to put him behind the eight-ball. If he vetoes a drastic labor bill they can blame him for any future labor troubles that may arise. If he signs the bill he will kill the labor vote for the Democratic party. It appears that congress is pulling the same political maneuver on President Truman that was used in regard to price control. The President has asked for labor legislation. But the Republican congress doesn't want him to have credit for such legislation. Much of our legislation in the present congress seems doomed to be decided on a vote-getting basis and not on the merits of what is best for the country's welfare. This is indeed regrettable at a time when statesmanship and clear thinking in government are so sorely needed. Smooth! My Car, That Is Since Dear Editor--toda I GOT IT BACK FROM AN EXPERT WHEEL-BALANCING JOB. RIDES AS EVENLY AS A CLOUD. MY TIRES WILL WEAR LONGER TOO. HAD IT DONE AT Oiled Parking Lot Causes Complaint CHANNEL - SANDERS Motor Co. Ordinarily I'm a rather passive individual who pets stray cats and dogs, and hold doors open for women and elderly people. That is all changed now. 622-24 Mass. I bought a parking permit for zone three (beside the library) because the time consumed in driving 110 miles a day to and from school didn't leave much for walking from an off-campus parking place. But here's the point. I've just been figuring what it will cost to replace a pair of ruined Florsheims, have the chassis of my car cleaned with steam, have my front room rug cleaned, and pacify my wife, all because some inconsiderate person decided to oil the parking lot. Phone 616 (Ha!) And brother, he oiled it—to the depth of several fathoms. Then instead of putting on a coat of powdered rock or sand as is done by experienced road builders, he left it a sea of black, greasy muck for all who park there to wade through. Can't something be done to return the parking lot and my state of mind to a more useable condition? Wayne Ruppenthal Fine Arts Senior A midwest newspaper began a story like this recently: "Harold Stassen urged today that President Truman make clear what he will sing in the way of labor legislation." Someone is evidently a little confused. We thought Margaret was doing all the singing for the Truman family. Call K.U. 25 with your news. Police Sing 'Night And Day' Police Oleum N.Y. 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