September 29. the local Textile Workers Union of New England are giving a testimonial dinner in Boston to Emil Rieve. president of the Textile Workers Union of America. CIO. I have known Mr. Rieve for many years and believe that few labor leaders in America are more entitled to recognition for meritorious service than he is. As a Polish immigrant boy. with only 4 years in school. he has through his untiring work with the Textile Workers Union of America been largely instrumental in increasing the membership of that union to its present record number of 450.000. The wages of these members have tripled during the last 12 years. However. it is not solely because of his work as a union leader that Emil Rieve deserves recognition.
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