The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-19
Founders Issue Statement of Policy.
WILL REPRESS THE UNIONS
The Individual Workman to
 Be Protected.
Limitation of Mans Earning Capae- ity by Unions VIII Not Be Fer nitted in Plants Controlled
 by Association.

Cincinnati. Nov. IS. - Secretary Hutchings and Commissioner Briggs gave out tonight the following 'out- line of policy adopted by the National Founders Association that has been in session here since Wednesday:
 The National Founders Association, having exhausted every effort during agreement with the holders employed in the foundries embraced in it's mem- bersnip, which foundries are accus- toned to make agreements with mol ders, hereby make formal announce ment to its members of a policy which they are now requested to pursue In their foundries. as follows: Inasmuch as certain practices, insis- ted upon by labor organizations tend toward counteracting the energy. abil- ity. inclination and opportunity of holders to earn greater compensation than they are now receiving, 1t shall continue to be the policy of the asso- citation not to permit the limitation of a mans earning capacity, whether he is working by the day. by the piece or premium system; thus pro- tectinE our workmen in a desire to improve their conditions.
 No More Fines.
 Believing the action of labor organ nations in inflicting upon their mem bers fines and punishments for accept ing opportunities of advancement and increased earnings offered by the foun- dry men is a practice tending toward the deterioration of the ability of the individual workman, this association hereby reaffirms its determination to prevent the imposition of fines and re- strictions placed on a molder for the purpose of hadicapping him or retard- ing him in any way from putting forth his best efforts to produce the best quality and quantity of work in the shortest time and receiving a propor. tionate compensation.
 Employees will he paid by the hourly rate. by premium system. piece work or c6htrsot, as tiss employers may sb- lect and the workinen so employed will be required to give fair days work for a fair days pay.
 It Is the privilege of the employe to leave our employ whenever he sees fit. and 1t is the privilege of the em- ployer to discharge any workman when he sees fit.
 The number of apprentices, helpers and handy men to be employed will be determined solely by the require. ments of the employer,
 It shall be the right of the foun- drymen to introduce molding machines and appliances of any kind and to have the same operated by whomso- ever he finds to his best advantage to employ thereon.
 Disappearing absolutely of strikes and lockouts the members of this as- sociation will not arbitrate any ques- tion with men on a strike. Neither will this association countenance a lockout on an arbitrable question un- less arbitration has failed.
 The above principles being absolutely necessary to the conduct of our busi ness they are not subject to arbitra- tion.
 Arbitration is Urged.
 In case of disagreement concerning matters not covered by the foregoing announcement. we advise our members to meet their employees either indi- vidually or collectively and endeavor to adjust the difficulty on a fair and equitable basis.
 In case of inability to reach q satis- factory adjustment we recommend that the question be submitted to a board of arbitration consisting of two employees and two persons engaged in the management of firms or corporations involved and in case they fail to reach a satisfactory agreement within seven working days. a fifth member shall be chosen Dy those IOuT ana the report of the board so constituted shall be final and binding.
 In order to receive the benefit of arr bitration the employees must continue in the service and under the orders of the employers pending a decision.
 In case any member refuses to com ply with this recommendation within thirty days after the dispute arises he shall be denied the support of this as- sociation unless it shall approve the action of said member.
 Employers shall be free to employ foundry operatives at such wages as may be mutually agreed upon. said rates to be governed by local or shop conditions.
 In the operation of piece work. premium plan or contract system now in force or to be extended or establish ed in the future, this association will not countenance any conditions of wages which are not just or which will not allow aBworkman of average efficiency to earn at least fair wages.