TRADE UNIONISM
104—Union Meeting Procedure
Monday, 8:30-10:00 P.M.
Herman OttHow to organize and run a union meeting. Discuss and practice rules of order; learn to exercise your rights in a union meeting.
106—History of American Labor
Friday, 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Friday, 8:30-10:00 P.M.
John DeschbachA background for understanding the labor problems of the present. Deals with major developments in the labor movement, special emphasis on events from World War I and on.
108—Trade Union Organizational Problems
Wednesday, 6:45-8:15 P.M.
Harvey JackinsContinuation of last term’s course, but open to new registrants. Covering problems of organizing and operating a local union.
109—Psychology for Unionists
Wednesday, 8:30-10:00 P.M.
Dr. Ralph GundlachProblem of making a dues-payer into a union man. Psychological approach to such topics as handling grievances, discrimination, job evaluation and personnel management.
110—Labor’s Experience in Political Action
Friday, 6:45-8:15 P.M.
H. Richard Seller
Thomas C. RabbittAnalysis of labor, success and failures in political action. Includes practical information on government and how labor can use its strength to safeguard democracy.
115—Labor as Consumer
Monday, 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Mary SalvusHow to buy, what to buy, and what not to buy. Provides “shopping to save” techniques. Class members will cooperate in field work to determine good and bad buys in the Seattle area.
118—The Truth About Unions
Thursday, 6:45-8:15 P.M.
Richard BernerThis course is for everyone—but especially for rank and filers who want correct answers on the structure and role of the unions. Here is an opportunity for those outside of organized labor to deal with the facts—rather than the fictions which circulate about unions.
120—Labor News Reporting
Monday, 6:45-8:15 P.M.
Terry Pettus
H. Richard SellerA course for beginners as well as those with some experience in the technique of news reporting for the labor press, with special emphasis on learning-by-doing. It will deal with techniques of journalism and the reporting of news, not views.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
204—Facts Behind the News
Thursday. 8:30-10:00 P.M.
Albert M. OttenheimerA critical discussion of the news behind the headlines. Analysis of fast moving events in national and international affairs.
205—Science and the Problems of Race
Tuesday, 6:45-8:15 P.M.
Dorothy AndersonWill help supply scientific understanding of backgrounds and contributions of various peoples. Deals with the origin of racial and religious prejudices, and gives facts to combat them.
209—Child Psychology
Tuesday, 8:30-10:00 P.M.
Dr. Sylvia Mac CollThe job of being a mother—with practical application to everyday problems in rearing healthy, normal children and to the establishment of healthy parent-child relationships.
210—Science of Society
Monday, 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Monday, 6:45-8:15 P.M.
Bert MacLeechA scientific analysis of the basic forces at work in the world today. Covers a study of the origin and development of capitalism, the rise of modern imperialism and theory and practice of socialism.
214—World Politics
Friday, 6:45-8:15 P.M.
John DeschbachThis course deals with the major trends in international relations, with special attention to relations between Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States.
215—Development of Socialist Thought II
Wednesday, 8:30-10:00 P.M.
Bert MacLeechCourse continues the winter’s study, but is open to new registrants. Covers major developments of Socialist thought since the turn of the 20th Century.
216—Political Economy I
Monday, 8:30-10:00 P.M.
Harry FuglCourse deals with basic laws of capitalistic economy. Analyzes relationships of value and price, wages and profits; special emphasis on the role of organized labor’s effect on these relationships.
217—Political Economy II
Monday, 6:45-8:15 P.M.
Harry FuglContinuation of Political Economy I; a study of the basic laws of capitalist economy.
219—Problems Facing the Negro People
Tuesday, 8:30-10:00 P.M.
Carl BrooksConcerns present growing crisis in unemployment, housing, and discrimination of the Negro peoples; and how to combat policies which divide and weaken the community and country.
220—What is Philosophy
Thursday, 6:45-8:15 P.M.
Prof. H. J. PhillipsTreats philosophy in terms of its relation to the principal needs and interests of men today. Get acquainted with some of the major thinkers of the past and present.
| Monday DAY CLASSES 1:00-3:00 P.M. 115—Labor as Consumer 120—Science of Society | Tuesday DAY CLASSES 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Maritime Leadership Training School | Wednesday DAY CLASSES 1:00-3:00 P.M. 320 Recreation as Leadership | Thursday DAY CLASSES 12 Noon—Meet and Eat 10:00-12:00 P.M. 322—Crafts Workshop | Friday DAY CLASSES 1:00-3:00 P.M. 106—History of American Labor |
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| 6:45-8:15 P.M. 120—Labors News Reporting 210—Science of Society 217—Political Economy II | 6:45-8:15 P.M. 205—Science and Problems of Race 312—Everyone Can Draw | 6:45-8:15 P.M. 108—Trade Union Organization Problems 323—Recreation as Union Leadership | 6:45-8:15 P.M. 118—Truth About Unions 220—What is Philosophy | 6:45-8:15 P.M 110—Labor and Political Action 214—World Politics 315—Labor Sings |
| 8:30-10:00 P.M. 104—Union Meeting Procedure 216—Political Economy I | 8:30-10:00 P.M. 209—Child Psychology 219—Problems of Negro People | 8:30-10:00 P.M. 109—Psychology for Unionists 215—Development of Socialist Thought II 304—Swing Your Pardner | 8:30-10:00 P.M. 204—Facts Behind the News | 8:30-10:00 P.M. 106—History of American Labor Junior Town Hall and Youth Canteen (Alternate weeks beginning April 11) |
| SATURDAY, 10-12—CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP SUNDAY NIGHT: FORUM NIGHT, 1:00-3:00 P.M. | ||||
WORKSHOPS
304—Swing Your Pardner
Wednesday, 8:30-10:00 P.M.
Ruth MacLeechThe rollicking calls of folk and country dances—some with real labor flavor—will mean real fun for you. So get your pardner—or you’ll find one there—and join in. Individual sessions will be open to all comers.
312—Everyone Can Draw
Tuesday, 6:45-8:15 P.M.
John DavisA class for everyone who wants to learn to draw or paint and enjoy it. The course will cover the fundamentals of freehand drawing, cartoons, designs, etc.
315—Labor Sings
Friday, 6:45-8:15 P.M.
Hazel Johnson
Helen TavernitiIf you can carry a tune, come and sing peoples songs—old and new. You do not need to read music or have choral training. Learn songs to use at union, club meetings.
320—Recreation as Leadership
Wednesday, 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Ruth MacLeechHow to plan and arrange recreation for children’s groups. A workshop in simple uses of music, puppetry, crafts. Source material available for planning programs around these skills.
321—Recreation as Union Leadership
Wednesday, 6:45-8:15 P.M.
Ruth MacLeechHow recreation can be used to activate the union membership. Deals especially with simple uses of music, crafts and other recreational techniques. Source material available for unionists planning activities in these fields.
322—Craft Workshop
Thursday, 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Trudi HirshmanSimple projects for the home and trade union hall, using inexpensive and salvage materials. A chance to learn new skills and satisfactions while producing what interests you.
Meet and Eat Club (No Fee Charged)
Thursday, Noon to 2:00 P.M.
Edith ColeyBring a bag lunch and enjoy two hours gaining latest information on Child Development, Home Management, Health and Family Relations. Speakers, specialists in their fields, and films featured. Coffee will be furnished. Child care will be provided. No fee charged.
See Other Side for Announcements on Children and Youth Work.
NOTE: REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW FOR CLASSES
BEGINNING APRIL 7, 1947
Mr. Tavenner. When were you at the University of Washington?
Mrs. Gustafson. 1940, the summer session.
Mr. Tavenner. I interrupted you. You were in the course of giving some further extension work.
Mrs. Gustafson. I have had extension courses; I just finished one a few weeks ago.
Mr. Tavenner. How have you been employed since 1940?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. In 1941 I taught kindergarten. Right after Pearl Harbor I went into the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. And when I left there I organized and supervised the war emergency nursery schools in Bremerton, the after-school-care program for the children of working mothers. Then I worked for the Kitsap County Welfare Department.
Mr. Tavenner. When was that, please? Approximately.
Mrs. Gustafson. My first child was born in 1945. So it was the year of 1945, maybe the latter part of 1944. I don’t recall exactly.
Then in the fall of 1947 I went back to teaching in the Bremerton public schools, and have been there ever since.
Mr. Tavenner. Mrs. Gustafson, do you have any knowledge of the operation of the Northwest Labor School in Seattle?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. I shall have to avail myself of the privilege granted me by the fifth amendment of the Constitution of the United States, which protects me from giving testimony which might incriminate me.
Mr. Moulder. The question asked was: Do you possess any information or knowledge concerning the school referred to by counsel?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mr. Moulder. He did not ask you for any specific information. He just asked you if you had such information, if you knew about the school. Do you refuse or decline to answer?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. I shall have to avail myself of the privilege of invoking the fifth amendment for the reasons given before.
Mr. Tavenner. Did you attend the Pacific Northwest Labor School at any time?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. I refuse to answer on the grounds previously given.
Mr. Tavenner. Quite apparently, Mr. Chairman, it would be a useless waste of time to ask any further questions regarding the operation of the school.
(The Spring 1947 Catalogue of the Pacific Northwest Labor School is hereby made a part of the transcript, and appears herewith.)
Mr. Tavenner. During the period of time that you have been engaged in teaching have you been a member of the American Federation of Teachers unions?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mr. Tavenner. And I should add, for your information, that the American Federation of Teachers unions has never been cited as a communist front organization.
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. Yes; I have been.
Mr. Tavenner. Over what period of time have you been a member?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. Off and on since I became eligible in 1937, whenever I was in the public schools.
Mr. Tavenner. The investigation which this committee has conducted within the past few years has developed information in several different parts of the country, and I refer particularly to New York, to Harvard University, to the general area of Los Angeles, and, I believe, also in Michigan, that the Communist Party made a very strong effort to get in a position to control the activities of the teachers unions affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers. Do you have any knowledge as to whether or not the Communist Party made an effort to infiltrate the American Federation of Teachers union here?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mr. Tavenner. I think I should say, and it may be of some help to you in answering the question, that I have no information of any Communist Party activities within the American Federation of Teachers union here. But I want to know whether there were.
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. My counsel advises me that I must say “No.” I am sorry but I have to answer.
Mr. Tavenner. And what is your answer?
Mrs. Gustafson. My answer is “No.”
Mr. Tavenner. That you do not have any such knowledge?
Mrs. Gustafson. Absolutely not.
Mr. Tavenner. Have you held any office or position in the American Federation of Teachers unions?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. Yes. I held the office of treasurer.
Mr. Tavenner. Over what period of time?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. I think it was a portion of 1948 and a good share of 1949.
Mr. Tavenner. Were you a member of the Communist Party at any time during the years 1948 and 1949?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. No; I was not.
Mr. Tavenner. Were you a member of the Communist Party at any time while you were a member of the American Federation of Teachers unions?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. I shall have to invoke the fifth amendment, for the reasons previously given.
Mr. Tavenner. Are you a member of the Communist Party now?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. No.
Mr. Tavenner. Were you a member of the Communist Party in 1947?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. I shall have to invoke the fifth amendment to the Constitution, for the reasons previously given.
Mr. Tavenner. According to your testimony, you were at the University of Washington for 1 year in 1940.
Mrs. Gustafson. I beg your pardon. That was the summer session.
Mr. Tavenner. Were you a member of the Communist Party at that time?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. I shall have to invoke the fifth amendment for the reasons previously given.
Mr. Tavenner. Were Communist Party meetings held at any time in your home during the year 1947?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. I shall have to invoke the fifth amendment, for the reasons previously given.
Mr. Tavenner. Were you at any time a member of the Victory Club of the Communist Party in Bremerton?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. I shall have to invoke, for the reasons previously given.
Mr. Tavenner. Mr. Chairman, inasmuch as the witness refuses to answer as to the period 1940-47, it is hardly necessary to ask any further questions. So that is all I have.
Mr. Moulder. Mr. Velde?
Mr. Velde. Do you intend to invoke the fifth amendment on any question we might ask you touching upon your activities as a member of the Communist Party?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. I refuse to answer the question on the grounds previously given.
Mr. Velde. It is obvious to me that we cannot get any information whatsoever from this witness. So I have nothing further to ask.
Mr. Moulder. Would you answer a question concerning any information or knowledge you may have of Communist Party or subversive activities in which you yourself were in no way whatsoever personally connected? If you had such knowledge and information, would you answer the question concerning such information or knowledge?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. I am sorry, Mr. Chairman, but I have to invoke the fifth amendment, for the reasons previously given.
Mr. Moulder. I want to make myself clear, that I am not proposing to ask you questions concerning any matter or any fact which would tend to incriminate you personally.
I say would you answer any question concerning any fact or information you may have concerning subversive, communistic, or un-American activities which you yourself were not related to, but which you have knowledge of concerning someone else. Would you answer such a question?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Gustafson. I am sorry, sir, but I shall have to invoke the fifth amendment.
Mr. Moulder. You are excused as a witness.
The committee will stand in recess until 1:30.
(Whereupon, at 12:03 p. m., the subcommittee was recessed, to be reconvened at 1:30 p. m., this same day. Remainder of this hearing is printed in pt. 2 of this series.)