Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-14
S4,3O9,757.37

The Association in its present comprehensive
form was organized in May, 1907. and was the first
of its scope in the industry. 1t has played
important and successful part in the life, operation
and organization Of the Company. Too much
emphasis cannot be laid upon the advantage Of
associations of this character in meeting human
phases in industrial life. 1t is the duty of manage
ment, representing capital and labor units, to
it that these clements arc properly recognized.
Economic progress goes hand in hand with human
factors and misunderstanding will be less frequent
if these conditions are properly recognized. Where
the rights of the individual arc considered he will be
more stimulated to perform adequate duties.
The Disability Benefits provide for the payment
|. The difference between the award of the
State Workmen'S Compensation Act and
full normal wage in all of injury
received in the course of employment, and
is continued in all worthy cases until the
cmploye is returned to service.
:. Full normal wages for period not exceed
ing ten weeks in cases of injury received
outside of the course Of employment
). In case Of sickness, one-half Of members
normal wages for period of ten weeks,
with extensions in such case as length OF
membership and character Of disability
Justify.
special sickness benefit feature recently added
provides for the payment of full normal wages for
Il
tracted tuberculosis while in service.
The Death Benefits are Seven Hundred and Fifty
Dollars $3.50 from date of membership p until com
pletion of five wears, when they automatically
increase to One Thousand Dollars (Sl000). At the
end of each years membership, beginning with the
sixth comp lete year, the Death Benefit increases
One Hundred Dollars (Sl00) until a maximum of
Fifteen Hundred Dollars (SlS00) is reached.
During the past thirteen years the cost of the
&C.. fr ,hcrc h1cn
averaged the deceased member Sl47 per $1,000
insurance per year.
The Association has at this time broadencd its
plan by providing for the payment of funeral
benefit Of $3.50 to the member in the event Of the
death Of the members wife or husband, the case
may be; and burial benefit OF S7o to the member
in the event of the death Of dependent child. The
object Of this is tighten the financial distress that
is too often added to already heavy burden.
In an effort to encourage outdoor recreation as a
means to promote good health the Beneficial AsSo-
ciation has been working along both preventive and
remedial lines by contributing for years to the
maintenance expense of the club house and grounds
of the Athletic Association Of the employees, con-
tanning about twenty-five acres, located in Dela-
ware County, a short distance from the 9th Street
Terminal, on the West Chester Pike. Last year
these grounds we're dedicated as a memorial to the
employees of the Company who Sacrhced their lives
in the War, and named Howard Mccall Field"
Former employees who have returned TO the Com
psny from Military or Naval Service number 332,
and 344 new employees engaged were previously in
the Military or Naval Service Of the United States
Government.
In this period of economic stress, creating con-
dtion of labor unrest and dissatisfaction, it is
gratifying to be able to testify to, and express our
appreciation of, the fidelity and efficiency of all Of
the employees of this Company.
which is respectfully submitted.