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 32 capitalism. The Trade Union Educational League, through its systematized work of education, is organizing and directing this sentiment along practical lines. It has made amalgamation one of the burning issues now before Organized Labor. As a result of its efforts several International Unions, 14 State Federations, and countless city central bodies and local unions have declared for amalgamation. The American labor movement is about to advance from its primitive condition of craft unionism to a modern and effective state of industrial unionism. Only in this manner can it withstand the "open shop" and forge ahead on its way to ultimate freedom. The list of amalgamation committees follows:

International Committee for Amalgamation in the Railroad Industry,

Otto H. Wangerin, Secretary-Treasurer,

411 Dakota Bldg., St. Paul, Minn.

International Committee for Amalgamation in the Metal Industry,

John Werlik, Secretary-Treasurer,

1432 So. Keeler Ave., Chicago, Ill.

International Committee of the Needle Trades Section, T. U. E. L.,

Joseph Zack, Secretary,

208 East 12th St. New York City.

International Committee for Amalgamation of the Building Trades,

Ed. Johnson, Secretary,

106 No. La Salle St., Room 41, Chicago, Ill.

International Committee for Amalgamation of the Printing Trades Unions,

E. L. Lee, Secretary,

520 West 163rd St, New York City.

General Committee for the Amalgamation of All Unions in the Food Industry,

V. H. Sundell, Secretary,

1114 Wellington Ave., Chicago, Ill.

International Amalgamation Committee of the Shoe and Leather Industry,

J. Kassner, Secretary,

60 Pemberton Square, Room 310, Boston, Mass.