The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-01-21
LABOR AND CAPITAL-PARTN
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though perhaps not an equal one; work is to be most successful, each must do it's share. An effort on the part of any one to advance it's own interest without regard to the rights of the others, means, eventually, loss to all. The problem which con. fronts every company is so to inter relate it's different elements that the best interests of all will be conserv, ed
 The industrial machinery which has been adopted by the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company and it's employees is embodied in two written documents which have been printed and placed in the hands of each employee. One of these documents is a trade agree ment signed by the representative of the men and the officers of the con- pany, setting forth the conditions and terms under which the men agree to work until January 1, 1918, and l ninety days notice by either side. This agreement guarantees to the men that for more than two years, no matter what reduction in wages oth- CTS may make, there shall be no re- duction of wages by this company; furthermore, that in the event of an increase in wages in any compe, titive field, this company will make a proportional increase.
 The agreement provides for an eight-hour day for all employees work ing underground and in coke ovens; it insures the semi-monthly payment of wages; it fixes charges for such dwellings, night, and water, as are provided by the company; it stipulates that the rates to. be charged for pow der and coal used by the men shall be substantially their cost to the company. To encourage employees to cultivate flower and vegetable gar dens, the company agrees to fence free of cost each house-lot owned by it. The company also engages to pro- vide suitable bathhouses and club houses for the use of employees at the several mining camps.
 The other document is an Indus trial Constitution, setting forth the relations of the company and. it's men. The constitution stipulates, among other things, that there shall be a strict observance by management and men of the federal and state laws respecting mining and labor,' and that the scale of wages and the rules in regard to working condi- tions shall be posted in a conspicuous place at or near every mine Every employee is protected against dis charge without notice, except for such offenses as are posted at each mine. For all other misconduct the delinquent is entitled to receive warn ing in writing that a second offense will cause discharge, and a copy of this written notice must be forwarded
 
 company at the same time it is sent to the employee.
 The constitution specifically states that there shall be no discrimination by the company or any of it's employ eeS on account of membership or non- membership in any society fraternity hn anteed the right to hold meetings on company property, to purchase where they choose, and to employ who, on behalf of the men. shall see to it that each gets proper credit for his work
 Besides setting forth these funda- mental rights of the men, the indus trial constitution seeks to establish / recognized means for bringing the and the men into closer contact for two general purposes: first, to promote increased efficiency and production, to improve working conditions, and to further the friendly and cordial relations between the company's officers and employees: and, second, to facilitate the adjust ment of disputes and the redress of grievances.
 In carrying out this plan, the wage earners at each camp are to be repre- sented by two or more of their own number chosen by secret ballot, at especially called for the which none but wage-earners iE the employ of the company shall be allowed to attend. The men thus chosen are to be recognized by the company as authorized to represent the employees for one year, or until their successors are elected, with respect to terms of employment, work ] ing and living conditions, adjustment of differences and such other matters