Arizona republican., 1920-03-14
Plan of Organization Phoenix Building Trades Open Shop
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Assoc Afton.
 The purpose of this Association to bs defined in its Constitution and Bylaws shall be as follows:
 L In the interest of the public well fare, to delevop in Phoenix industrial justice based on cooperation just treat mert, mutual understanding. auI good will between employers snnd emosoyees i'll the building trades, in other wor3s a square deal policy. that the building and home making program so essen tial to the growth of this city. may Dc carried on with the maximum of speed, economy and efficiency, thereby en- couraging new construction, providing increased work and attracting 10 t.sis community both Labor and Capital.
 2. To promote and safeguard the in terests of all citizens including both employees, employers, and their fam lilies. by insuring through the establish ment of the Open Shop in the building trades, equal opportunity for all and special privilege for none, and prevent ing unjust discrimination against em- ployers, employees, or the general pub lie.
 :. We recognize the rights of Ia Dor to organize, and believe that justly con- ducted labor unions have accomplished much for laboring men. It is in no sense the purpose of this association to combat or undermine union labor, buf rather to protect personal liberty and property rights by assuring non union workers an equal chance Tn PnoeniA with union workmen: to ende2sor to bring about a genuine partnership be- tween workmen and their employers based on efficiency and interest in the iob on the part of the worker, and on justice. fair dealing, and a willingness on behalf of the employer in the spirit of brotherhood to help the worker soiVe his human problems
 A. To strive for an increase in the margin between wages and living costs both through a reduction Tn the cost o1 living and through an increase Tn wages secured by increased labor e1- fic1ency and production Within req sonable limits, the pay and the tenure of positions for all workers should DC determined by their proven ability
 5 To endeavor to remove the causes of industrial unrest and dissatisfac tion. and to prevent inductrial disturb nnces by helping to establish nm : proyed relationships between employ CTS and their employees. and to obtain working conditions which are fair ana reasonable and thoroughly guard the welfare of the employed
 s To arrange for the creation local 1y without delay, of an impartial in- dustrfal commission of three; one rep resenting employers. one the employees and the other the government or the general public to whom any disputes over wages. hours, or conditions o' work shall be promptly referred promptly decided. and whose decisions shall be accepted as final by both part ies to the dispute, while in the mean time industry proceeds without inter ruption.
 [ To assist workers. wlthou charge to obtain positions for whicf they are best fitted by training, natur al ability, and inclination.
 s. The members Of this Association shah consist of individual, corporA tions or partnerships who are resident' of and doing business in Maricops County. Arizona
 All applicants for membership shai state their belief in the principles or tn' Open shop in the building trades. ant pledge themselves to it's maintenance
 The Board of Directors shall estao fish all necessary regulations as to ap plications for membership. their ac ceptance and for resignations-
 Officers
 The officers of this association shai he a. presidential xice-nresident-- sec