THE PROBLEM OF AMERICAN COMMUNISM IN 1945
Facts and Recommendations
Rev. John P. Cronin, S .S .
A Confidential Study for Private Circulation

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THE PROBLEM OF AMERICAN COMMUNISM IN 1945
Facts and Recommendations
Rev. John P. Cronin, S .S .
A Confidential Study for Private Circulation

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139 APPEHDEC IV CQL3ItnnST COI1TROL IN LABOR The material contained in this appendix is gathered from diverse sources, lluch of the information about controlled unions and locals stems originally from confidential informants within the Communist Party. The same applies to most of the names of prominent labor Communists and fellow travelers. The listing of A.F. of L. locals is mainly for the purpose of indicating their strength in the entertainment and publicity fields » / The names of labor leaders are given primarily Sor use in noting fuiSi0rte' groups, A high concentration of Communist names usually indicates that an organization.is a front. Finally, the breakdown of C.I.O. unions into right, middle, left, and unclassified is a useful indication of the leanings of this body. 1. Communist-controlled Locals in the A,F« of L, A, In Hew York City, Analgamated Meat Cutters Locals Bakery & Confectionery Workers locals Hotel & Restaurant Workers locals International Ladies Garment Workers locals (national leadership strongly opposed to Communism and securely entrenched.) International Longshoremen!s Association insurgent group (Glasgow, Conzo, Bozas) Painters locals, and also other building trades locals Waiters, Waitresses, and Bartenders locals 3. In New York City and Los Angeles Actors * Equity Association Guild of Variety Artists American Federation of Ilusicians Indep, Assoc. of Theatrical American Federation of Radio Artists & Sta^e Employees Authors* Guild Radio Directors1 Guild Chorus Equity Scenic Artists Dramatists* Guild Screen Actors1 Guild Guild of Musical Artists Screen Writers Guild C. In Los Angeles American Federation of Teachers Screen Cartoonists Guild Building Service Employees Screen Office Employees Guild Film Technicians Screen Publicists D. Miscellaneous Building Service Employees, Seattle Machinists, Seattle Painters, Cleveland 2, Prominent Communist (A), Fellow Traveler (B) and Opportunist (C) Labor Leaders (C.I.O. unions unless otherwise indicated; abbreviations given in the following section)