The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-05
Fair Minded Citizens, we ask you, could any thing be fairer than this contract?
MEMoRANDUM OF AGREEMENT

MEMoRANDUM OF AGREEMENT
 Entered into by and between Galloway
 Coal Company, party of the first part
 and their employees. party of the second
 part:
 Party of the first part agrees to nay
 party Of the second pSrt the wages
 awarded by the commission appointed by
 President Wilson for the purpose of de-
 termining the increase of wages which
 the mine workers were entitled to, as
 follows:
 FIRST: An increase of twenty four
 (24c) cents per ton for mining run-of-
 mines coal; an increase of twenty (2O)
 per cent in all day labor rates; an in-
 crease of twenty (20) per cent on all yardage, dead work and room turnings
 all of which Increases are to be applied on the existing rates effective October 31st 1919. If it is so decided that the award of the Coal Commission is s10O per day in day labor rates, the Coal Company agrees to pay same when it is so decided by said commission.
 SECOND: This contract is based upon an eight-hour work day. It is definitely understood that this shall mean eight hours work at the face, exclusive of the noon time, and all day labor necessary for the transporting and dumping of coal that may be in transit at quitting time. shall continue working until such coal
 is loaded railroad cars, it being un- derstood that no more than one-halr hour may be required for this work which will De performed by %he neces- sary day labor involved with additional compensation.
 THIRD: That the Coal Company rec ognizes the right of their employees to join any union. labor organization, or society, they may choose and agree that they shall not be discrminated against in the distribution of work for having joined such organization, providing al- ways in their utilization and in the con duct of their organization nothing is done to disturb the relations existing be- tween employer and employe by meth ods of intimidation or coercion. and pro- vided that employees joining any organ zation recognize the right of each em- plcye to join or not, as he may indi- vidualy decide, and also recognize the right of the company to insist that no employees shall use the companys time for any purpose other than that for which he is paid. and that he must not interfere with the operation of the mine or knowingly do that which will reduce the output.
 The right of men to meet vi peaceful assemblage shall not be interfered with or abridged.
 FOURTH: There shall be a mine com mittee composed of three mine workers from each mine. which shall be selected by the mine employees at the mine. after written notice stating the place and time of meeting has been posted at the tip- ples at least three days prior to the date of such meeting and similar notice shall be posted three days prior to the subse- quent election of any mine committee.
 FIFTH: The duties of the mine com mittee shall be confined to the adjust ment of disputes between employer and GIT ployes which may arise from time to time in and around the mine.
 SIXTH: It is agreed that if any diff ference arises between the employe and the employer in or about the mines, an attempt shall be made to adjust the same with the boss by the person or per sons affected. If no adjustment is reached. the question shall be referred to the mine foreman and the mine com mittee. If they fail to agree, it shall be taken up with the mine superintendent by the mine committee. Failing of ad- justment the mine committee shall take up the question at issue with the general manager of the company and If they fail to make satisfactory adjustment the mine committee and the general manager Of the company shall name third who cision shall be rendered within five days. It shall be final and binding upon both parties.
 SEVENTH: The mine committee shall not take up any grievance during work hours unless absolutely necessary. EIGHTH: There shall be no stoppage of work pending settlement of disputes. NINTH: It is agreed that he miners nay have a check weighman on the tip- ole to see that their coal is properly weighed and accredited to them, selected IS required by law.
 TENTH: The rules of the company hall provide for square turn in the distribution of cars. The operator and lis superintendent and his mine foreman hall be respected in the management of he mines and the direction of the work ng force. The authority to hire or dis harge shall be vested in the mine su- erintendent or the mine foreman ELEVENTH: Explosives shall be fur ished the miners at cost, which is to .ciude handling. transportation and in- trance.
 TWELFTH All rules, regulations and ractices in effect October 31st 1919. shall Jntinue without change except as they ay be affected by this agreement. Semi-monthly pay ays shall be continued The provisions of the 'ntract shall be in effect the first dav April, 1920. to the S1st day of March. e2 House rent and coal to in accordance with finding of United ates Bituminous Coal Commission
 GALLOWAY COAL COMPANY.
 By JAMES NICOL, JR.,
 General Manager.
 R. J. TREY,
 JAMES DELAY.
 R. H. HUGGINS. Mine Committee.