New-York tribune., 1916-07-29
A STATEMENT
By the
Cloak. Suit & Skirt Manufacturers,
Protective Association

ced all differences mpes the to make plain
presentation of the facts
On uv sth 1916 the employers by open letter, published
broadcast in the public press mot by private secret CORE
spondence made all the Union workers mot to any sPea UNION
representatives. following offer fundamental basis Tor con-
ference:
"That the employer is free according to the dictates ot
his business decrease the number OF ms en-
poyees to meet conditions in his factory and to retain
such of ployees he may desire on the ba's OF
efficiency
The Unon by its open letter the public unequvocay
accepted this offer without modification limitation providing na
for nv arbitrary oppressive exercise of this right the workers
should have the right strike This right conceded by the
employers.
With this fundamental understanding basis the Association
appointed representatives who and conferred with fourteen
representatives duly authorized and appointed by each sepa
rate local organization
There ntmaton suggestion that the fundamental
understanding binding each and every Union worker
as upon representatives there present. there any
protest objection against its full force and operation
The conference proceeding upon this fundamental understand
ina devoped many difficulties which threatened for time to
prevent final adjustments after extended argument careful
sderaon prolonged negotiation all such differences were ad
usd agreement reached all points, and it had for its
cap-stone this fundamental understanding (Secton 19:
according nsStss the dictates of .t his a sas"s ssss
tons in his factory and t. treainsu o his employees Is
The agreement gave the workers the following:
/. The wages increased.
The hours of labor decreased
g. The humane conditions of employment safeguarded
Possible disputes price settlements agreed to be de-
cided by definite non-parisan method
s. Outside contractors shops regulated
g. The Union recognized.
Union workers guaranteed against discrimination
In addition this a voluntary concession the employers
though the fundamental understanding did not require it, conceded
the PREFERENTIAL Shop the hiring of employees This the
only the fundamental understanding additional
advantage given Union workers. freely conceded by the
pOverS in the interest of peace
Regardless technical right of the parties to submit the
signed for ratification and adoption by their members both
Sides EMPLOYERS and workers. and
faith reached All subjects agreed and
are closed settled upon the original basis of the unda
mental understanding. sA.ixaE
tration.
There only be proved whether the Union this in
be held to its plgted word and whether collective bar
gaining Union that the Unon after getting the maxi
mum repuda it's authorized representatives.
pover ampe upon solemn agreements though they
scraps of paper.
believe that the workers industry are
unwilling live up entered good faith BY
duly authorized representatives We desire that they be given
fair themselves worthy our faith and
confidence But by Wednesday morning August md the Union
shall not have recognized the made shall obliged
conclude that the Union unworthy agreement and thence
forth shall decline recognize the Union and shall take back