The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-03-23

An important movement is in pro-
gress in typographical union circles, the
elimination of which will demonstrate
the worth and usefulness of growing
conservative methods as applied to the
settlement of difficulties arising be-
tween conflicting elements with differ
ences of opinion as to the rights and
duties Of separate parties, standing
apart in contention of claims which
each side demands as in consonance
with justice and equity.
The International Typographical Un-
ion of North America, through it's ex-
ecutive council, is about to enter into
negotiation with the American News
paper Publishers Association with
view to arriving at an agreement pro-
viding for the amicable adjustment of
all differences that may arise between
any member of said association and the
typographical union and it's affiliated
bodies.
The agreement about being entered
into provides, first, that all differences
arising between a publisher, Of the Pub
| lishers' Association, with a local union
| of the International Typographical I'm
| ion, which cannot be settled by concil
iation, must be referred to a local board
| of arbitration; if such local board can
| not be agreed upon, or if such board
| cannot itself agree, the matter shall be
referred to a national board of arbitra-
| ton; or, in case the decision of such
local board shall be unsatisfactory to
either party, then an appeal may be
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satisfied party. The national board is
| to consist of the president Of the Inter-
national Typographical Union and the
commissioner Of the American News
paper Publishers Association, or their
proxies, and in the event of failure to
| reach an agreement these two shall
select a third member in each dispute,
| the member SO selected to act as chair
| man of the beard. The finding of 4
majority Of the board shall be final and
accepted as such by the parties in the
dispute under consideration. Pending
decision under such appeals, work shall
be continued in the office of the pub
Usher, party to the case, and the award
of the national board shall, in all cases.,
include a determination of the issues
/
the raising of the issues and their final
|settlement; and any change in the wage
Isealss ct loge s ~ ay.at thssdis
ton OF the board, be made effectfVe
from the date the issues were first
made.
On the face of the statement given
above it might appear to be a compul-
sorry method of bringing about settle
ment Of difficulties which should be
done by a mutual agreement, but such
is not the case. The agreement thus
entered. into by the appointed officials
of both associations is not final, but it
lis provided that the. agreement so
drawn shall be submitted to the AM
erican Newspaper Publishers Associa~
tion at their annual meeting, and i'm
mediately thereafter, if adopted, to the
International Typographical Union
! which, according to international law,
must first receive the recommenda tions
lof fifty: local unions before it can ne
Submitted to a referendum Of the men,
bership, of which it must receive a ma :
jority of the entire vote cast If form
Tally ratified as whole, by both bodies,
lit Shall thereupon become effective at a
date to be established, to remain in full
force and effect for one year thereafter,
unless mutually abrogated sooner, as
therein provided: :: ..
Thus much has been written to give
the reader a clear idea of what is be-
ing done by one of the largest, most
conservative and influential trade union
organizations in the country. It may be
viewed as an object lesson of the grow
ing spirit Of conservatism which actu-
ates the minds Of advanced intelligence
and enlightenment brought about BY
long and sorely-tested experiences in
the bitter past Of centuries and in the
development of changing methods in
the present.
Surely trade uniOnism is working out
the wonders Of it's benefcence in gradu-
ally unfolding the long-hidden secrets
of it's godlike mission for the unlifting
of the human family and the anchor
alton Of all mankind. Arbitration and
conciliation! Both have long borne the
scorn and contempt of the weaker class
possibly because of a feeling of feeble
ness in it's contentious with a power
that was always found arbitrary in it's
rulings for dOminancy on the stronger
II side of resistance. The spirit of trade
uniOnism is not one prompted by de5-
potism. 1t is one off, equity, rectitude
honesty, uprightness. It knows nc
special privileges, but stands for an
equality of rights for all. Cancellation
is one of its highest attributes Con
tending for nothing which is not its
right, it is willing at all times ITO con-
cede that which is right to Others. II
we differ, let us arbitrate our differ
ences; submit them to reasonable con-
sideration, and while we can conserve
with honor, or best preserve, from ruin
injury or radical change, inherent rights
let us conciliate, win over and strive tic
gain from a state of hostility or indif
ference such conditions as will firmly
establish that equality of rights and
privileges endowed by nature and the
God of nature for our happiness and
enjoyment. .
It will not do to sneer at compromise
The whole fabric Of society is based up-
on compromise. No people, no com
munity of people could exist withuot
compromise. There is no dishonor in
h the adjustments of differences nv m,f