Investigation of Communist activities in Seattle, Wash., Area, Hearings, Part 2United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities
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Investigation of Communist activities in Seattle, Wash., Area, Hearings, Part 2
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities
Communism -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
Mr. TAVENNER. Can you identify language in that expulsion notice as
being virtually the same language as in the notice of charges given by
the union to your wife?
Mr. DENNETT. It certainly is. In both instances they accuse her of the
crime of being an informer for the FBI.
Mr. TAVENNER. We will not take time now to analyze those documents, but
I would like for them to be in evidence, and, in light of the fact that
the names signed have not been shown by evidence to be members of the
Communist Party, I ask that that part of the document be deleted until
investigation has established whether or not they are members of the
party.
Mr. MOULDER. As requested by counsel, without objection, it is so
ordered.
Mr. TAVENNER. I would like for the document to be marked “Dennett
Exhibit No. 10.”
(The document above referred to, marked “Dennett Exhibit No. 10,” is
filed herewith.)
DENNETT EXHIBIT NO. 10
We, the undersigned, prefer charges against Harriette Dennett,
President, United Office and Professional Workers of America, Local
35, for violation of the Constitution of the National Union under
the following Articles:
ARTICLE II, Section 3. “No person whose interests are deemed to lie
with the employer as against the employees shall be eligible for
membership.”
ARTICLE II, Section 5, Obligations of Members. “... to bear true
allegiance to, and keep inviolate the principles of the union; ...
and to promote the interests of our members in harmony with the
best interests of our country.”
ARTICLE VI, Section 9, Obligations of Local Union Officers. “...
to perform all your duties as required by the laws of the Union
and the instruction of the membership ... and that you will do
everything in your power to forward the interests of the organized
labor movement.”
We have certain evidence clearly revealing that Harriette Dennett
has made regular reports to the Federal Bureau of Investigation
over a long period of time for which she has received payment. We
are convinced that no honest trade unionist would have connections
with any police body, especially the FBI, and still serve the best
interests of the Union.
Let as examine the role of the FBI. Organized labor recognizes
that law enforcing agencies are absolutely necessary in the
protection of public and private property, prevention of crime,
and safeguarding our welfare. However, various police bodies, both
Federal and local, have always allied themselves with the employers
in economic struggles. In strikes, the U. S. Army and National
Guard have smashed picket lines and arrested union leaders, and, in
conjunction with the courts, have framed them, had them imprisoned,
deported, and even executed.
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