The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-19
FOUNDERS ADOPT STRINGENT RULES Will Allow Workmen to I'm
 prove Conditions CAN DISCHARGE AT WILL Foundry Men Can Introduce MoIdlng Machines and Appliances of Any
 Kind They May
 See Fit.
CAN DISCHARGE AT WILL

Cincinnati O., November 1S-Secretary Hutchins and Commissioner Briggs to- night gave out the following outline 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 It's existence to formulate uniform agree ment with the holders employed in the fcundries embraced in It's membership, which foundries are accustomed to make agreements with holders, hereby makes formal announcement to It's members of a policy which they are now requested to pursue in their foundries as follows:
 'Tnasmuch as certain practices insisted upon by labor organizations tend toward counteracting the energy, ability, incli- nation and opportunity of holders to earn greater compensation than they are now receiving, 1t shall continue to be the policy of the association not to per init the hmitation of mans earning ca pacity. whether he is working by the day or premium system, thus protecting our workmen in desire to improve their conditions.
 Tends Toward Deterioration.
 Believing the action of labor organiza- tions inflicting upon their members fines and punishments for accepting op- portuntties of advancement and increas- ed earnings offered by the foundrymen, is a practice tending toward the deteri- oration of the ability of the individual workman, this association hereby re-af- firms its determination to prevent the imposition of fines and restrictions plac- ed on molder for the purpose of handl- capping him, or retarding him in any way from putting forth his best efforts to produce the best quality and quan- tity of work in the shortest time, and re- ceiving a proportionate compensation.
 "Employes will be paid by the hourly rate, by premium system, piece work or contract as the employers may elect, and the workman so employed will be re- quired to give a fair days work for a tair days pay.
 Tt is the privilege of the employe to leave our employ whenever he sees fit, and 1t is the privilege of the employer 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 requirements of the employer.
 Tt shall be the right of the foundry men to introduce holding machines and appliances of any kind, and to have the same operated by whosoever he finds to his best advantage to employ.
 Dlsapproves Strikes and Lockouts.
 "Disapproving absolutely of strikes and lockouts, the members of this associa- ton will not arbitrate any question with men on a ftrike. Neither will this asso- ciation countenance a lockout on an ar- bitrable question. unless arbitration has failed.
 "The above principles being absolutely essential 70 the successful conduct of cur business, they are not subject to ar bitration. In case of disagreement con- corning matters not covered by the fore going announcement we advise our mem- bers to meet their employees individually CT collectively and endeavor to adjust the difficulty on a fair and equitable basis.
 Tn case of inability to reach satis- factory adjustment, we recommend that the question be submitted to a board of arbitration consisting of two of the em- ployes and two persons engaged in the management of the firm or corporation involved, and In case they fail to reach a satisfactory agreement within seven working days, fifth member shall be chosen by those four, and the report of the board so constituted shall be final and binding.
 Must Continue In Service.
 "In order to receive the benefit of arbitration the employees must continue in the service and under the orders of the employers pending a decision.
 "In case any member refuses to comply with this recommendation within thirty days after the dispute arises, he shall be denied the support of this association unless 1t shall approve the action of said member
 Said employers shall agree to employ foundry operatives at such wages as may be mutually agreed upon, said rates to be governed by local or shop condi- tions
 'In the operation of piece work, prem ium plan or contract system now In force or to be extended or established in the future. this association will not countenance any conditions of wages which is not just or which will not allow workman of average efficiency to earn