a 1925 article in "the new york times" described the union as having, at that time, "over three hundred" members, and notes that it has, "not only placed all of its members in good positions, but [that] it has also granted many privileges to non-members..." it also notes that, "a great many members of the union are american-born and all of them are thoroughly americanized." the union represented "performers (except musicians) who are engaged in the field of hebrew or yiddish language theater."