Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-22
as a part of their wage scale de-

as a part of their wage scale de-
mands.
we further recommend that the
scale committee be instructed to per-
feet arrangements providing for
suspension of mining on April /,
1922, in the event that no satisfactory
agreement has been arrived at as of
that date.
pursuant to the action of the in
national convention, the tri dis
trict convention of the anthracite
mine workers and the referendum
vote. and III conformity With the au-
thority conferred upon your interna-
tional officers by the international
convention, the undcrsisn' eXecu-
tives OF the United Mine Workers of
America hereby direct all members OF
the organization employed in and
around the anthracite and hltumlnous
coal producing districts to discon-
tinue work and cease the production
Of coal at midnight Friday, March 81,
1872. The suspension, ordered by ac-
ton Of the international convention
OF the United Mine Workers of
America and the membership by
referendum vote, VIII continue until
terminated by action of the policy
committee of the United Mine Work
crs OF America and until YOU arc
further officially advised.
In accordance with district and
local agreements. local unions must
permit 4 sufficient number of men
TO remain at work to insure thr
proper care and protection of all
mining property. bumpers, engi-
nccrs and others necessary. to pro-
tect the property must be allowed to
remain at work. The fullest coon
Grafton must be given mine manage
mont in order to safeguard and pro-
tcct property. and under no circum-
stances should this rule be violated
or set aside by local unions. Your
district officers Will supply YOU with
information upon this subject.
The international convention
herein referred to also adopted the
following IS a matter of policy:
Form the purpose of meeting in
practical and constructive way all
unforeseen emergencies which may
arise. a policy committee, composed
of the scale committee Of the central
competitive field, three representa-
tives from each of the outlying dis
tricts, members of the International
executive board and the international
officers. is authorized to. take such
action for the protection Of our best
| interests as circumstances may re-
| quirc, ana to advise the membership
upon unexpected developments
| which may arise and which cannot
now be forseen."
you see by this section that a
I representative policy committee will
give full consideration to unforeseen
] emergencies which may arise. You
\ viii he promptly and thoroughly ad-
Nised upon any action the policy
committee may take and any recon-
menda tons. advice, or instructions
/ which it cay decide upon will be as
\ promptly transmitted to YOU.
''The present situation N the min
/ ing industry calls for the exercise of
| good judgment. moral courage and
| loyalty. by every member of the
! nited Mine Workers of America
/ Orderly procedures must be follow
! Cd at all times. There must be no
/ violation of law nor disturbance of
| the public peace. BE guided in all
| actions by tho policies Of your or
Ganization and follow out the in
I Structions and orders given You by
I, the duly accredited officers of your
union"