The motion picture projectionist (Nov 1929-Oct 1930)

34 Motion Picture Projectionist J une, 1930 Section of comfortable Local 110 members' room labor movement — that of A. F. of L. delegate to the British Trades Union Congress, an appointment which reflects great credit on himself personally and on the craft which he represents— Maloy turns to find his greatest satisfaction in the tribute of "his own boys" of Local 110. Among the mass of tributes which have been pouring in to him ever since his selection as a delegate to England — tributes from men high in political life, the arts and sciences, the industrial and commercial worlds, amusement field leaders, and those high in social life — the most prized tribute of the lot is that from the members of his own organization for whom he works. Just what his own boys think of "Tommy" is apparent from the following : Tribute to Thomas E. Maloy from the membership of Chicago Local Union 110 of the I. A. T. S. E. & M. P. M. O. U. Thomas E. Maloy came to us in a time of great stress, at a time when the need of an able leader was acute. An extraordinary situation existed and only an extraordinary individual would suffice. Our crying requirement in that dark hour fourteen years ago was conciliation — to be saved from ourselves, as it were. A depression in our business affairs had reached a very serious stage indeed, harmony was lacking, real friendships few, and to begin all over appeared our only salvation. To do that we would have to set our divided house in order. And then came from our ranks a young man, a boy almost, who so conducted himself that he was looked upon in the light of a savior. Due to his broadness of vision, definiteness of purpose, unswerving loyalty to his adopted cause — our cause — his untiring and ceaseless efforts, we are well on the wav toward a full realization of our quest of peace and happiness and that which rightfully belongs to us. Under his leadership lost ground has been restored, friend ships cemented, and more strongly than ever before, a finer understanding between employer and employee has developed, all contributing influences to the welfare and development of our craft. Through his advanced ideas and originality of application, fair dealing and utter fearlessness in the prosecution of a just policy, he has gained the esteem and friendship of the people of this community. We honor one whose qualities have earned so many high honors — Thomas E. Maloy, Business Representative of Local 110, I. A. T. S. E. and Fraternal Delegate to British Trades Union Council. Local 110 Model Organization Maloy has truly earned this high regard of the members of his organization. Although it took years of hard work to accomplish it, Local Union 110 is organized 100 per cent. Its present unity is the result of years of hard organizing work, fighting, educating, building. Today Local Union 110 is as compact and efficient as any highly organized commercial enterprise. A visit to its headquarters reveals welllaid out offices, neatly furnished. Business is carried on with exactness and promptness, and the Local Union is altogether a smooth running, well geared machine, alert to its problems and quick to recognize any defect in its structure. Thomas E. Maloy is the presiding genius of this organization, and his influence within the craft extends throughout his own and neighboring states. He personally dominates Local Union 110, and he has employed wisdom and discretion in his choice of officers with which to work. Even the most casual observer could not fail to be impressed by the power and organization of Local Union 110. And the organization today is indebted for its fine condition mainly to "Tommy" Maloy for his work during the past years. An index to the high regard in which Maloy is held by the trade union leaders in America may be had in the report of the proceedings of the last Convention of the American Federation of Labor in Toronto, Canada, where Maloy was selected as one of two delegates to the British Trade Union Congress. Maloy's name was placed in nomination at the convention by Daniel Tobin, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. In nominating Maloy, Tobin said, in part: "In the selection of the delegates to bring a message of good will the greatest care should be exercised to select the best men. Very often in our conventions we are swayed by sympathy and good will, and sometimes we overlook those who might serve us in the positions to which we select delegates. "I have the pleasure of presenting to the convention the name of a young man who has been tried and trained in more than one battle in labor's interest, whose organization stands out as second to none in obtaining conditions for its membership, and in holding the respect and confidence and approval of all trade unionists in America. "This young man is representing the International Union of Theatrical State Employes. No organization has made the progress this organization has made in the last twenty years, and no part of the country has progressed economically more than this man's organization in the City of Chicago. I say that in my judgment the man to select and send over at this time is Thomas E. Maloy." Maloy's nomination was quickly seconded by a delegate of the Sheet Metal Workers' Union; and then President Canavan of the I. A. T. S. E. & M. P. M. O. U. added his second in the following words: "I could not let this opportunity slip by without adding my second to the nomination of Tom Maloy. We present him as a distinguished member of our organization and an outstanding figure in the trade union movement. I trust you will give him consideration when you cast your vote." Maloy received the united support of the Building Trades and was named as delegate by an overwhelming vote in his favor. His co-delegate is John J. Manning, president of the Union Label Trades Dept. of the A. F. of L. and an outstanding unionist of great ability. The delegates will sail on July 11 on the lie de France. Chicago Testimonial Banquet A testimonial banquet will be given for Maloy at the Hotel Stevens, Chicago, on June 21st. Testifying to Maloy's wide range of activities and the many friends he has gained in all walks of life is the list of committeemen for the banquet which is as follows: Oscar Carlstrom, attorney general, State of Illinois; Dr. Karl A. Meyer, medical director, Cook County Hos