New Britain herald., 1927-04-22
MINIMUM WAGES
 TABOO IN ITALY
MuSsolini's Charter of Labor Is
 Considered Remarkable

Rome, April e2 P-Premier Mus solni's ideas of the proper relation ship between employer and employe and between labor and tte state are given concrete form in a Charter of Labor" adopted by the fascist grand council in special session last night.
 The "charter" Is a remarkable document setting forth at the very outset that labor, which is a social duty. and property, which accom- plishes a social function, are both under the guardianship Of the state, since the state must control the whole body of production for the well being of it's citizens end the de- velopment of national strength.
 With this end in view. the char ter provides for the organization Of legally recognized units 10 be known as associations or syndlcttes. whose relations with each other are to be carried on through collective con- tracts. Acting as direct agents of the state will be other units to be known as corporations. These will be in di- rect control of all the syndicates' ac- tivities, while special labor courts will have the final decision in con- troversies.
 As for the relations between em- ployers and employees, the charter denounces the principles of a min- imum wage, or general rules in wage fixing, advocating contracts based on living conditions and possibili- ties of production. Absolute equality of wages in any single industry Is also frowned on, the contention be- ing made that workers with unusual ability should receive greater re- muneration than ordinary workers.
 The workers were elated over the guarantee in the charter of six day week. and the provisions stpu- lating extra pay for night work. an annual paid holiday, civil and reii- gious holidays when deemed pos sible, indemnity in proportion to the length of service in case Of dls- charge, indemnity to the workers family in case of death and the as- surance Of a position in case Of short illness.
 on the other hand. the document forbds absolutely such movements as strikes, lockouts, boycotts. ob- structionism and sabotaga. These are considered rebellion against the state if the motive is political.
 While the fascist regime supports the theory that private initiative Tn the field of production is adVanta- gcaous to hte national interest, the charter provides that when prlNate initiative is insufficient or lacking, or when political interests dictate, i the state may encourage. control or take over management Of com pany and operate it through a cor poration.
 | IL is declared that non-fascist or ganizations Of laborers and em- ] ployers will not be not banned, but | they will have 10 power, and their members will have to abide by col { lectiye contracts made With fasclst associations within their categories of activity.
 The charter of labor, which VIII be the basis of further legisia'ioh' was presented by the premier as finale to the joint celebration of the fascist labor day. aid the founding of Rome, 2,6Sl years ago. Ills ad- mirers described him as appearing in new role--a prophet Of indus trial peace with d message directly opposed to that of Marx and Lehlhe' READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
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