The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-07-13

thereof in this state !; the board may make and
enforce the rules for its government and trans
action of the business before it and fix its ses.
sions and Iurnments, ana shall hear and ex-
anime such witnesses as may be brought before
tlI. board aId such other proof as may be given
relative totbe matters in dispute.
4. And be it enacted, That after the matter has
been fully heard, the sand board majority of its
members shall within ten DAYS render a decision
thereon, in writing signed by them, giving such
details as will clearly show the nature Of the decis-
ion and the matters adjudicated and determined
such adjudication and determination shall be set
tlement of the matter referred TO said arbitrat0rs
unless an appeal is taken therefrom hereinafter
provided the adjudication and determination shall
be in duphcae, one copy Of which shall be filed in
the Office Of the clerk Of the county, and the other
transmitted TO the secretary Of the state board OF
arbitration hereinafter mentioned, together with
| the testimony taken before said board.
| .. And be it enacted, That when the said board
shall have rendered its adjudication and determiDa-
tion its power shall cease unless there may be in
existence at the time other similar grievances or
disputes between the same classes of persons men,
toned in section and in such such persons
may submit their differences to the said board
winch shall have power to act and adiudicate and
determine the same as fully as if said board was
originally created for the settlement Of such other
difference or differences.
6. Aud be 1t enacted, That within thirty
days after the passage of this act he governor
shall appoint a state board of arbitration to
consist of three competent persons, each of
whom shall hold his Office for the term of five
years; one of said persons shall be selected
from bona fide labor organization of this
state; IL any vacancy happens by resignation
or otherwise the governor shall, in the same
manner, appoint an arbitrator for the residue
OF the term; said board shall have a secre-
tary, who shall be appointed by and hold
office during the pleasure of the board and
whose duty it shall be to keep a full and
faithful record of the proceedings of the
board and also possession of all documents
ana testimony forwarded by the local boards
OF arbitration, and perform sucd other duties
as the said board may prescribe; he shall
have power, under the direction of the board
,fsfa oath ali
cases before said board, to call for and exam
inc books, papers and documents of any par
Ties TO the controversy with the same author
| ity to enforce their production as is possessed
py the courts OF record, or the Judges thereof.
board aud the clerk thereof shall take and
| subscribe the constitutional oath of Office,
| ana be sworn to the due and faithful per-
| tormance of the duties of their respective
| Offices before entering upon the discharge of
| the same; an office shall be set apart in the
capitol by the person having charge thereof,
| for the proper and convenient transaction OF
the business of said board.
| I. And be it enacted, That an appeal may
| be taken from the decision of any local board
of arbitration within ten days after the filing
OF its adjudication and determination of any
ease; 1t shall be the duty of the said state
board of arbitration to hear and consider APP
peals from the decisions of local boards and
| promptly to proceed to the investigation of
such cases and the adjudication and determ.
nation of said board thereon shall be final
| | and conclusive in the premises upon all par
ties to the arbitration; such adjudications
. copy thereof shall be furnished to each party
any two of the state board of arbitrator shall
constitute quorum for the transaction OF
, business and may hold meetings at any tim,
OF place within the state; examinations or in
| vestigations ordered by the state board may
; be held and taken by and before any one o
their number IL so directed; but the proceed
ings and decision of any single arbitrato
! shall not be deemed conclusive until approx
| ed by the board or a majority thereof; eacl
arbitrator shall have power to administe
| oaths.
s. And be it enacted, That whenever any griev
ance dispute OF any nature snail arise between
| any employer and his employees, il shall be lawfu
for the parties TO submit the same directly to
state board in the first instance, IN such parte
elect to do So and shall JOINTLY notify said board
its clerk, in writing, of such election whe eve
such notification TO said board its clerk is giveI
II shall be the duty of said board to proceed with
little delay possible, TO the locality OF such grieN
ance or dispute and inquire into the
of grievance dispute; the parties to the grie,
anee or dispute shall thereupon submit to said boart
in writing, succnctly, clearly and in detail, thei
grievances and complaints, and the cause cause
thereof and seyerally agree in writing, to submit
the decision OF said board as to matters so submit
| ted, and promise or agreement to continue on i
business or at work without lockout or strike
til the decision of SAID board provided 1t shall
: rendered within ten days after the completion ,
| the investigations the board shall tbereupon pr,
coed to fully investigate and inquire into the ma
| ters In controversy, and TO take testimony undo
oath in relation thereto and shall have power by il
I chairman or clerk. TO administer oaths, to issu
| suhp9nas for the attendance OF witnesses the pre-
duction of books and papers, 10 the same extent
such power is possessed by courts of record tl
, judges thereof, in this state.
| 9. And be 1t enacted, That after the matter ha
been fully heard. the said board, a majority
its members, shall within ten days render decisio
| thereon in writing, signed by them majority
them, stating such details will clearly show tn
nature of the decision and the points disposed of
them the decision shall be in triplicate, one cop
OF which shall be filed by the clerk of the board /
the clerks office of the county where the cOntrOvers
arose, and one copy shall be served on each Of tn
a RnD
10. And be il enacted. That whenever strike Q
lockout shall occur, or IS seriously threatened
any part OF the state and shall come TO the know
edge Of the bonr IL shall he duty, and ncrt
by directed to proceed, soon practicable, to tn
locality of such strike or lockout and put them
| selves IN communication with the parties to tn
controversy, aud endeayor by mediation to effect
amicable settlement OF such controversy and if /
their judgment IL Is deemed best. to inquire into tn
cause causes of the controversy, and to that en-
| the board is hereby authorized TO subpoena wit
nessos, compel their attendance, and send for per
sous and papers, like manner and with the sam
powers as 1t is authorized to do by section eight
| this act.
| IL. Aud be II enacted. That the fees of wit
| nesses OF aforesaid state board shall be fift,
| cents for each days attendance and foui
| cents per mile travelled by the nearest route
| IN getting to or returning from the place
where attendance i5 required by the board
| all subpmnus shall be signed by the secretary
| of the board and may be served by any person
| Of full age authorized by the board to serve
the same.
II. And be 1t enacted That said board shall
annually report to the legislature and shall
| include in their report such statements, facts
| and explanations as will disclose the actual
working of the board and such suggestions
/ with regard to legislation as may seem to
| them conducive to harmonizing the relations
| Of and disputes between employers and en-
| ployees and the Improvement OF the present
| system of production by labor
ID. And be IL enacted, That each arbitrator
| of the state board and the secretary thereof
| shall receive ten dollars for each and every
| day actually employed in the performance of
| their duties herein and actual expenses in.
| Cured including such rates of mileage as are
now provided by law. payable by the state
| treasurer on duly approved vouchers
| IA. And be It enacted, That whenever the
| term employer" or "employers' is used in
| this act 1t shall be held to include firm, .
| ',joint stock association" Company" cor
| poration," or individual and individuals as
| fully as II each of said terms was expressed in
| each place.
7. And be 1t enacted, That this act shall
| take effect Immediately.
Approved March "a 1892.