The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1873-09-13

their members. In all cases the paIIiei inter
ested may appeal from the decision OF the
President to the Executive Board within
thirty days. The decision Of the President
and Executive Board shall be valid until the
next regular meeting Of the International
Union.
SEc. 2. The Convention shall select
workingman's paper a. the official organ Of
the International Union, for the purpose OF
publishing all matters sppertaining to the In
ternational Union and local Unions which the
Secretary shall deem proper. Should the
paper cease to exist the Executive BoaI shall
have full power to select another paper in its
stead The decision Of the President and
Executive Board shall be published frotn time
to time in tina Official organ Of the Interna-
tinnal Union. All local Unions shall sub
scribe for at least two copies Of said paper.
ARTICLE VII.
Sac. l. The revenue Of the International
Union shall be derived a. follows A tax
Of sixty cents per member shall be levied on
each local Union annually, payable quarterly.
for the terms ending the last day Of the fol
lowing months, viz March, June, Septem-
Der and December. and the money shall be
forwarded with their quarterly reports
Unions neglecting to comply with this sec
ton. the Executive Board, shall, latter due
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clare all cards irsued by said Union or Unions
null and void, and impose . fine Of not less
than five dollars nor more than twenty, and
| shall not be reinstated until said fine and ar
rears are paid in full.
SEC 2. The International Union guaran-
tees its support to its members while resist
ing unjust demands, provided that in dein-
ing what shall constitute legal strike the
International Executive Board shall be gov
erned by the following restrictions, viz:
First-An attempt ON the part Of the en-
ployer to reduce the compensation of the EN-,
plnyees shall always be considered valid and
Just grounds for legal strike.
Secoud--When the employers impose con-
ditions upon the employees contrary to the
principles and provisions Of this Constitution,
It shall also be held sufficient and valid
grounds for = strike.
Third-A demand on the part Of the en-
ployes for increased compensation, when said
demand shall have been approved by the In
ternational Executive Board. But in no case
shall b local Union demand an increase Of
compensation until notice Of such proposed
demand, together with all the facts pertain
ing thereto has been served upon the Interna-
tional Executive Board, at least thirty days
previous to such demand being made.
SEC. g. On receiving notification of diih-
ance with the provisions Of Sec. 2 Art. VII,
the International Executive Board approving
Of the same, the International President shall
order such Union to forthwith select Board
of Arbitration, to consist of one member OF
their Union and one mechanic or other citizen
in good standing in the locality where the diff
ticulty occurs, said person to be entirely dis
interested in the matter at issue, they u
mutually select person to act a. the third
to whom the Union shall submit their demand
for Arbitration Away provided that the EN-
plovees or employers be tended q hearing be
fore such Board But no question looking t.
. reduction Of compensation snail be considered
a proper matter for Arbitration without thu
consent Of the Union having jurisdiction
The decision Of such Board to be Immediately
transmitted to the International President.
. SEC. A. Any Union where a difficulty maj
occur, submitting their case as provided for II
!, Sec. Of this article, shall be bound by thu
decision of the Board of Arbitration provided
the same is approved by the Internationa
President within ten days after receiving tn
same.
SEC ). In case Of refusal of the EN-
ployers to abide by the decision Of the Boar
Of Arbitration, the International Presiden
, shall Immediately cause such aid to be sen
a. shall herein after be provided.
or. U. n lax Oh one OOll2T per wear SD8l
be levied upon each member Of the InteTna
!. tional Union, sal tax TO be paid into tn
Treasury of the local Unions prior to the las
/ day of January in each year. and the sum O
one dollar IL the International fee Of ever
member adj litted af Ter that date-as q strik
: ing fund, and shall not be used or appropli
ated for any other purpose, but shall renal
! in the custody Of the local Unions, subject b
: the order OF the International President, q
provided by Sec of this Article In case @
. difficulty the International Secretary shall b
required to make out in full the amour
needed from each local Union should sal
strike fund be exhausted, and the difficult
i still continue, the Executive Board shall hav
e power to levy assessment each locs
4 Union according to its numbers q sum suff
u cient to meet the necessities of the case. An
( Union failing to comply with the provision
L Of this section within thirty days after n
ceIving notice of such assessment shall be ID
J. pTived of their charter by the InternationI
, Executive Board, and the International SCI
} rotary shall refuse to furnish them with card
s until otherwise ordered by the Executiy
q Board.
i SEC. :. During the time Of q strike in an
e Union, and q special assessment being levie
e on members OF local Unions, by the Execl
e tive Board of the International Union, q
g the Executive Board Of the Information
e Union, notifying them Of the total number
is members of each local Union how many
r employment and how many out Of employ
d ment the number being sick excused froi
e paying special assessment, through Otht
e causes
! The above report must be mailed from eac
union to each of the Executive Board befol
t the expiration of the first week of the follow
# ing month, during the time that the strike
: IN force, or until orders are received from I'll
Executive Board to discontinue the sam,
Il Unions failing to comply with the above, sha
p he fined for the first offence, not less than fy
e dollars and not more than twenty for no
!, compliance after that, the Executive Boar
i shall declare their charter null and voiC
# The international Secretary shall be author
: tzed to prepare blanks for the above reports
a and cause them to be sent to- each Union.
: SEE. s. In case of difficulty arising in an
I local Union. the President If the local Unto
: shall make known the cause, through the See
e rotary, to the President of the IntematiOps
t Union also how many men are out Of en-
e ployment what amount Of money, if any
t requlred-s communication shall be Al
tested by the officers, with seal attached
provided that no local Union shall call for a,
slstance, while on a strike, until the Strikin
Fund In their possession is exhausted.
1t shall be the duty of local Unions requiI
ing assistance to Immediately elect Board {
not less than three members, to whom a
moneys shall be sent, and they shall TRANSMIT
receipt for the amount sent to the Union
sei'lilg such assistsn &c the name and Addres
Of said Boards shall be forwarded to the Pres
ldent, in their call for aid All application
for aid to local Unions shall come through tn
officers of the International Union.
SEC. 0. In all cases Of Special Assess m ent
in aid of strikes when the demands of tn
Union on strike are satisfied, and moneys re
turned pro rata to Unions assessed sal
Unions shall have control over such surplu