The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-10
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conduct themselves as to promote this
spirit.
arrangement having the responsibility
for safe, efficient and economical opera
ton, the rules will not be subversiye of ne
cessary discipline.
4-The right of railway employees to or
ganize for lawful objects shall not be de-
MED, interfered with. or obstructed.
5-The right of such lawful organization
to act toward lawful objects thru repre-
sentatives of its own choice, whether en-
plOyes of particular carrier or otherwise.
shall be agreed to by management.
6-No discrimination shall be practiced
by management as between members and
n-members of organizations or as be-
tween members of different organizations,
nor shall members of organizations
discriminate against non. members or use
secure their membership. Espionage by
carrier on the legitimate activities of labor
the legitimate activities of carriers should
not be practiced.
THE right of employees to be consulted
prior to a decision of management adj
versely affecting their wages or working
conditions shall be agreed to by manage
ment. This right of participation shall be
deemed adequately complied with. if and
when the representatives of a majority of
the employees of each of the several classes
directly affected shall have conferred with
the management.
S-No employe shall be disciplined with
out fair hearing by designated officer
of the carrier. Suspension in proper cases
pending hearing. which shall be prompt
shall not be deemed a violation of this
principle. At a reasonable time prior to
the hearing he is entitled to be appraised
of the precise charge against him. He shall
have reasonable opportunity to secure the
have the right to be there represented by
a counsel of his choosing. If the Judgment
shall be in his favor, he shall be compen-
stated for the wage loss. If any, suffered by
him.
@Proper classification of employes2and a
reasonable definition of the work to be
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reasonable wages are to be paid is neces-.
sary: but shall not unduly impose uneco-
le ioNReg9arity n Of u hours tn or days during
which the employe is to serve or hold him
self in readiness TO serve is desirable.
1.-THE principle of seniority long ap-
piled to the railroad service is sound and
should be adhered to. 1t should be so ap-
piled as not to cause undue impairment of
12-The board approves the principle of
the s-hour day, butt believes 1t should be
tinuous application during eight hours.
For eight hours pay eight hours work
| should be performed by all railroad EN-
| ployes, regulated by the Adamson act, who
| are paid generally on mileage basis as
well as on an hourly basis.
13-The health and safety of employees
should be reasonably protected.
1.-THE carriers and the several crafts
substantial interest in the competency of
apprentices and persons under training.
/ opportunity TO learn any craII or occupa-
| ton shall not be unduly restricted
15-The majority Of any craft or class of
employees shall have the right to determine
what organization shall represent mem
| bers of such craft or class. Such organ
ization shall have the right to make an
agreement which shall apply to all en-
pioyes in such craft or class. No such
agreement shall infringe, however. upon
| the right Of employees not members of the
| organization representing the majority to
present grievances either in person or by
| representatives of their own choice.
16-Employes called or required to re-
port for work, and reporting but not used.
| should be paid reasonable compensation
therefor.