—Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, October 29,1977 114 Farm labor problems (Continued from Page 95) effort; (3) a greatly stepped-up program of political education and action within Farm Bureau at all levels of the organization; (4) that Farm Bureau take the lead in forming a national coalition of like-minded groups who will join together in a well-thought-out campaign designed to bring the economic and political power of labor unions bade into balance. But the Committee warns that such an *>fforf cannot succeed based on anti-unionism or vague generalities. “It must be based on specific issues and on a definite program of goals and actions.” Additionally, the report recommends that Farm Bureau and like-minded groups make greater use of the courts in attacking the con stitutionality of existing laws that grant labor too much power; or in actions by unions that exceed their legal rights. In this connection, the Committee endorses the establishment of a Farm Bureau legal defense fund. A Bill of Indictment “While organized labor continuesto proclaim its belief in the competitive enterprise system,” says the report, “its policies and actions almost consistently come down on the side of those who would place less reliance on the market system and more reliance on the benevolence of the central government.” The Committee then proceeds to detail the indictment, listing the “public-be-damned” attitude, illegal strikes, featherbedding, violence, racketeering, a protectionist attitude toward world trade and the unholy alliance of the consumer movement with organized labor. “Actually,” says the report, “the political power of the unions is much greater than it has any right to be, since union membership as a percentage of the work force has been declining for several years, representing less than 20 per cent of the jobs in private employment.” Every Farmer Has a Labor Problem The Committee stresses the point that every fanner and rancher has a labor problem, whether he knows it or not, and whether he employs anyone or not; and goes on to itemize the reasons: The cost of labor on farms has in creased nearly 300 per cent since 1969. Labor costs represent 51 per cent of the spread between the prices paid to farmers for food commodities and the prices paid by consumers. Organized labor’s power to close down entire industries means closing off export markets when ports are closed down and an inability to move agricultural commodities when vital transportation services are shut down. Labor’s bargaining power in key industries has a direct influence on the prices farmers must pay for machinery, chemicals, fertilizers and other production input items. Labor’s consistent support for increased government power and regulation is constantly felt by all farmers. Labor’s encroachment into public employment at all levels directly affects farmers as taxpayers. Labor’s demand for protection against foreign GAP AUCTION 4% FRIDAY EVENING, MV. 4,1977 5:30 P.M. Located oft Route 41 - Lancaster Avenue opposite Turkey Hill Mmit Market - Cross RR Bridge. ATOES AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS SOLD AT EVERY AUCTION. Inspection Friday from 9:00 a.m. until sale time. CONSIGNMENTS ON MONDAYS FROM 8.00 AM to 7:00 PM OTHER DAYS BY APPOINTMENT Call us for pick-up service IRA STOLTZFUS& SON, Auctioneers 442-4936 or 442-8254 CONDUCTORS ALL TYPES PUBLIC SALES PUBLIC SALE OF LUMBER AND MISCELLANEOUS FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4,1977 5:30 P.M. Located along Rt. 23 in Barevilie, between Leola and New Holland next to Martin’s Hard ware Store at 184 E. Main Street. Leola, Pa. 3 x 4’s, 1 x 12’s, 1 x 6’s, 3 x 6’s, 6 x 6’s, 1 x 2’s, 2 x 4’s, 3 x 7’s, 3 x s’s yellow pine, hemlock and fir; inside and outside doors, windows, 31 x 55 storm windows, chimney blocks, paneling, molding and trim, door locks (old and new); cast iron bath tub, air ducts floor and ceiling mount, sliding doors and track, old cabinet with bevel plated mirror, shelving and brackets, 50 pieces of 8 ft. aluminum roofing, insulation, electric boxes, wiring and fixtures, 8 H.P. Wheelhorse mower with elec, start, coal buckets, galvanized garbage cans, misc. hardware and many other items too numerous to mention. Terms by; J. ERVIN MAHON & WARREN R. MARON Auctioneers; Robert E. Martin, 717-656-7770 and Trank L. Steller. 717-656-8195 imports causes formers to pay more for some input items; and labor’s control over much of the food processing industry results in stikes at harvest time, with growers unable to market a year’s crop. Union Prevention on Farms On farm labor issues and problems, the Committee recommends several wavs in which farmers can get off the defensive and get into a positive program of ‘fire prevention.” They include a long-range program to better inform the public about agricultural employment, the special problems involved, the tremendous progress that has been made in recent years, and the close working relationship between most farmers and their employees. “While we unhold the basic right of farm workers, like any other workers, to form or join labor unions...we op pose any law or actions that force anyone to join a union or any other organization.” Rather than an anti-union stance, the Committee recommends a policy of union prevention. The goal would be to create the kind of employer-employee relationship in which employees feel no need for a union. The Committee does not feel that the spread of unions on farms is inevitable-if farmer-employers begin now to develop a positive plan. Expanded Role of Farm Bureau If farmers are to switch from “fire-fighting” to “fire prevention” in employee relations on farms, there will need to be a greater role for Farm Bureau at both the state and national levels in the field of farm labor. The Committee recommends the creation of a national farm labor newsletter; the appointment of farm employer committees or labor committees at the state level; the development of special service programs for farmer employer members; the development and operation of a . stepped-up public relations program to tell our story to the public; an expanded legal service program to help growers with legal problems arising out of employment situations; the development of educational programs for both employers and employees to help create a better climate of employment; and a plan to assist growers who are hit with union-organizing activities. The Committee also calls upon Farm Bureau to provide leadership in the development of a year-round em ployment program for migrant or seasonal workers, in which these professional farm workers would be guaranteed employment throughout the vear. naid at tractive wages and be provided with the kind of working conditions and employee benefits that would attract and held the best workers to the program and provide growers with dependable crews of seasonal workers. PUBLIC AUCTION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS - ANTIQUES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12,1977 12:30 P.M. Located in the village of Nottingham, Penn sylvania - 3 miles south-west of Oxford. Take Route 1 to 272 south to sale. 12’ z 55’ CAPITAL MOBILE HOME Complete with kitchen, dining room, living room, 2 bedrooms. Closets in every room except kitchen. In stalled oil heat, approx. 25’ x 8’ porch lean-to. Electric built-in oven. Electric stove top, breakfast set; refrigerator. Occupied by elderly couple since new. Very nice condition. Inspection Saturday, October 22 or by Appointment Call 215-932-2116 HOUSEHOLD GOODS - ANTIQUES Cherry single bed; old knee hole desk; cedar chest, approx. 40 years old; old dishes; 12 piece set of Hudson china; Linden chime clock; electric clock; copper bottom cook ware; 2 plank bottom chairs; wooden puzzle of U.S. & Canada; Electrolux sweeper; old marked & unmarked dishes; wicker baskets; light stands; lights; hand fans; cushion rocker; flatware; cutlery; bed blankets; bed covers; linen; 9’ x 12’ rug; mottos; pictures; frames; 10 cu. inch Frigidaire freezer; 6’ x 8’ utility storage shed; Wizard lawn mower, like new; lots of books, etc. Auctioneer’s Note: This is not a big sale but old and new tlems are in nice condition. Terms by: REBECCA B. SMOKER Auctioneer: Steve Petersheim Wait-and-see Attitude on Collective Bargaining Legislation The Committee did not detect any interest or movement in the Congress at the present time in the direction of either removing the agricultural exemption from the National Labor Relations Act, or creating a separate act. It recommends that each state Farm Bureau make an assessment of the farm labor situation within the state and determine whether state or national legislation in this area is in the best interest of growers and workers. While the limited supply of copies of the report last, they will be furnished to Farm Bureau members through state Farm Bureau offices. NOTICE-NOTICE-NOTICE GILBERT'S STORE RD #l. Wrightsville, PA. at Long Level 1/ pp If|- ON ENTIRE STORE STOCK /2 ■ lm I V*E SALE for a LIMITED TIME ADE Kl THORS. & FRIDAY’S 1 P.M. to 9 P.M. wrCIM SATURDAY’S 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Drive a few miles and save Vz on everything. Remember many items previously reduced you now get 50% OFF the reduced prices. DON'T MISS THIS SALE. ALL SALES CASH & FINAL. PUBLIC AUCTION FARM EQUIPMENT COMMUNITY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12,1977 Location: Take Route 322 west from Ephrata 2 miles to Clay School Road, turn right onto Clay School Road, first farm on left. Clay Township, Lancaster County, Penn sylvania. Ford 4000 SU With 575 Hrs. Massey Ferguson 35 very good coedition; International 990 haybine, good condition; Ford baler, good condition; Ford J-pt. aide rake; International manure spreader; Cunningham bay crimper; 30ft. Litle Giant elevator; 9 ft. culitpacker; 3 pt disc barrow; 2 row 3 point cultivator; plow packer; Ford post bole digger; trailer type rotary cutter; 3 pt seed and fertilizer spreader; Sauder loader; 2 flatbed wagons with com tides; 6ft.3pt.PTO Howard rotavator. . Wheel Hone U H.P. Lawn Tractor with hydrostatic and 550 ARK loader, like new; 1965 Chevrolet automobile, 6, stick; McCulloch chain saw; platform scales; 2 mineral , feeders; 2 back scratchers; small trailer; 5 Dutchcraft feed carts; 1% H.P. motor and other small electric motors; 3 fence chargers; dehomer; canes; calf buckets; bull pinching pliers; cow dippers; grease guns; log chains: poultry equipment; 3 gas brooders; PTO hydro piston pump; ' misc. weed spraying material; 3 hydraulic jacks; screw jacks; Ashley wood stove; Acorn stable cleaner parts; Seigler oil space heater; wheelbarrow wheels; folks; shovels; brooms; power tools; 5-50 ib bags Aureomycm Crumbles; Cardinal grain elevator; 2 large bam fans; misc. tools; Handyman jack; 22 nfle with scope; school desks; fence posts and wire; sledge hammer; electric fence posts 'for bogs; rabbit hutches; chicken crates; misc. lumber; 4”x4”x12” treated posts; nuts; bolts; screws; pipe fittings; the above listed bdong to Warren I. Seibel and are being sold because of the sale of his farm. Consigned Tractors and Equipment, Etc. 1971 Oliver 1755 dieselw bh over-under shift engine just overhauled; Ford 5000 with W.F.E.; Oliver 770 gas; Massey Ferguson 235 dieselw ith only SO fars.; urn-loader; Fox 425 harvester with 1-row comhead, excellent condition; New Fox 2200 forage harvester with 2-row N chain comhead fc electric knife sharpener; Gehl FHB4 harvester with 1-row & hay pickup; new Fox 656 blower; Gehl 630 forage box; Gehl grinder mixer; Brady 722 flail chopper; Gehl hay pickup attach, like new fits 600 harvester; Gehl TH 600 comhead 2R narrow, like new; John Deere 1240 4-row plateless planter; New Holland 357 grinder mixer; John Deere 1207 haybine; In ternational mow-conditioner; new Bnlhon 16 ft transport spring harrow; new Bnlhon 14 ft cultipacker; Pittsburgh 3 pt. 5% ft disc; Case 5 tooth high clearance chisel plow; Pittsburgh 10 ft. disk barrow; Glencoe 7 tooth Soil Saver, new shovels; 25 ft Wing field cultivator; Oliver 242 disc 13 ft.; Bush-Hog 5 ft. 3 pt. chisel plow; Bush-Hog 5 ft. 3 pt. chisel plow; New 200 gal. field sprayer with 6 roller pump; Meyers 8 ft. snow plow; Meyers snow plow with tractor frame; Vicon 3 pt. fertilizer spreader; Gehl flatbed wagon; Speed King elevators 31 & 36 ft.; New McCurdy gravity bins 230 & 275; Gehl 6 ton wagon; McCurdy 8 ton wagon; new Allis Chalmers 3x14 lc 16 3 pt. slat bottom plow; Allis Chalmers 3x16 3 pt. plow; Fox 3000 harvester with inhead knife grinder, 2 row comhead and 7 ft hay pickup; International 4 bar rake; International bay conditioner, like new; John Deere 3700 side mount mower; Niagara 15KW generator with shaft & trailer; Bnllion 8 ft. grass seeder, needs work; Sauder D 2 loader; Stauffer transplanter; Oliver mower; 18 ft. potato bag elevator on transport. Bolens If H.P. Lawn Tractor with 48 mch mower; Large lot of new Turfmaster 7 hp. lawn mowers, new snowblowers, new mini bikes and new rear engine nders, dealers welcome, Case 8 hp riding mower; Case rear engine rider with bagger attachment; Case 14 hp hydrolic drive with 48 inch mower; Bolens 1050 10 hp. with 38 inch mower; David Bradley garden tractor with plow; cultivator; and sickle bar, dec. trac E-14 with 42 mch mower; 1 pair new Goodyear 20.8x38 tries; 1 pair new 14.9x38 Goodrich tires; 1 pair new 13.6x38 Goodyear tires; 1-18 4x30 Firestone tire; 2 - 14.9x28 Goodrich tires; new 9 sLxls HLzIS —l2 SLxIS implement tires; potato graders; Jamesway electric brooder; patio door; 600 gal water tank on chasix; 300 gaL oil tank; 2 chain saws; radial arm saw on stand; new V 4 22 hp. Wisconsin engine; 2 hole com sheUer; drill press; 1973 Vega panel truck; truck load of SMALL HARDWARE, OIL, ANTT-FREEZE, NEW AND USED CHAIN SAWS 1 PONY AND MANY OTHER ITEMS Auction conducted by John E. and Paul E. Martin, Auctioneers 717-733-3511 - 717-733-3305 NOTE: Plan now to attend this Auction. We have loti of very good Farm Equipment and expect more by sale day. Small items sold first, then lawn equipment, then farm equipment followed by tractors. Come early. 9:30 A.M. Auction by, WARREN I. SEIBEL R.O. #l, Ephrata, Pa. 717-733-7195 Food at Auction. >
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