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FOREWORD The remarks in this pamphlet by William Davidon, Fenner Brockway, and Emil Mazey, were originally given as speeches at a labor rally in Chicago, February 20, 1960, held under the auspices of the American Friends Service Committee. The meet- ing, attended by some 700 trade unionists who gave Mr. Mazey a tumultuous standing ovation upon completion of his speech, had as its theme the title of this pamphlet, “Labor's Stake in Peace.” Due to limitations of space, we are able to print only excerpts from Davidon’s and Brockway’s speeches. On the other hand, we are including the full text of Emil Mazey’s speech because we feel it is one of the most significant speeches on this subject given by any high ranking American labor official to date. Everyone in his right mind today wants peace. Everyone, including the President of the United States and spokesmen for both major political parties, speaks glowingly of peace. Yet, as a nation, we continue to prepare for war. Development of more powerful nuclear missiles continues. Production for germ warfare continues. We spend over 40 billion dollars a year on armaments. There is little if any serious planning for disarmament and an economy which will insure full employment if and when disarmament begins. Obviously, if there is actually to be peace there must be action taken to end the cold war, stop the runaway arms race, and plan an economy that can produce for peace. In the past, the American Iabor movement has taken the lead on vital social issues. Today, along with all mankind, Labor faces the one crucial issue — the issue of nuclear war and mass annihilation. Will it have the vision and the courage to take an unequivocal stand for disarmament and production for peace? The rally in Chicago and Emil Mazey’s speech suggest that it might. Perhaps the first step in this direction, as Mr. Mazey suggests, is to initiate throughout the labor movement, open discussion of foreign policy and the vital issues that affect war or peace. To this end we have published this pamphlet and urge that it be carefully read and thoroughly discussed by trade unionists across the country, Chicago, April 5, 1960 Jack Bollens, Director Peace Education Program Chicago Regional Office American Friends Service Committee ~ yeeepenaen “one ae et eh ee ey unen