Fifteenth. The parties hereby establish a Joint Board of Sanitary Control, to consist of seven members, composed of two nominees of the manufacturers, two nominees of the unions, and three who are to represent the public....

Said board is empowered to establish standards of sanitary conditions, to which the manufacturers and the unions shall be committed, and the manufacturers and the unions obligate themselves to maintain such standards to the best of their ability and to the full extent of their power.

Sixteenth. The parties hereby establish a Board of Arbitration to consist of three members, composed of one nominee of the manufacturers, one nominee of the unions, and one representative of the public....

To such board shall be submitted any differences hereafter arising between the parties hereto, or between any of the members of the manufacturers and any of the members of the unions, and the decision of such Board of Arbitration shall be accepted as final and conclusive between the parties to such controversy.

Seventeenth. In the event of any dispute arising between the manufacturers and the unions, or between auy members of the manufacturers and any members of the unions, the parties to this Protocol agree that there shall be no strike or lockout concerning such matters in controversy until full opportunity shall have been given for the submission of such matters to said Board of Arbitration, and in the event of a determination of said controversies by said Board of Arbitration, only in the event of a failure to accede to the determination of said board.

Eighteenth. The parties hereby establish a Committee on Grievances, consisting of four members composed as follows: Two to be named by the manufacturers and two by the unions. To said committee shall be submitted all minor grievances arising. in connection with the business relations between the manufacturers and their employees.

Nineteenth. In the event of any vacancy in the aforesaid boards or in the aforesaid committee, by reason of death, resignation, or disability of any of the members thereof, such vacancy in respect to any appointee by the manufacturers and unions, respectively, shall be filled by the body originally designating the person with respect to whom such vacancy shall occur. In the event that such vacancy shall occur among the representatices of the public on such boards, such vacancy shall be filled by the remaining members representing the public in the case of the Board of Sanitary Control, and in the case of the Board of Arbitration both parties shall agree on a third arbitrator, and in case

of their inability to agree, said arbitrator shall be selected by the governor of the State of New York.

HART SCHAFFNER & MARX

AMALGAMATED CLOTHING WORKERS OF AMERICA Chicago. Original agreement 1911. Latest revision may be secured from Amalgamated Clothing Workers, 31 Union Sq., New York. Includes preamble of 1916, written by J. E. Williams, chairman of Board of Arbitration:

PREAMBLE

The parties whose names are signed hereto purpose entering into an agreement for collective bargaining with the intention of agreeing on wage and working conditions and to provide a method for adjusting any differences that may arise during the term of this contract.

In order that those who have to interpret this instrument may have some guide as to the intentions and expectations of the parties when entering into this compact, they herewith make record of their spirit and purpose, their hope and expectations, so far as they are now able to forecast or state them.

On the part of the employer it is the intention and expectation that this compact of peace will result in the establishment and maintenance of a high order of discipline and efficiency by the willing co-operation of union and workers rather than by the old method of surveillance and coercion; that by the exercise of this discipline all stoppages and interruptions of work, and all wilful violations of rules will cease; that good standards of workmanship and conduct will be maintained and a proper quantity. quality and cost of production will be assured; and that out of its operation will issue such co-operation and good will between employers, foremen, union and workers as will prevent misunderstanding and friction and make for good team work, good business, mutual advantage and mutual respect.

On the part of the union it is the intention and expectation that this compact will, with the co-operation of the employer, operate in such a way as to maintain, strengthen, and solidify its organization, so that it may be made strong enough, and efficient enough, to co-operate as contemplated in the preceding paragraph; and also that it may be strong enough to command the respect of

the employer without being forced to resort to militant or unfriendly measures.

On the part of the workers it is the intention and expectation that they pass from the status of wage servants, with no claim on the employer save his economic need, to that of selfrespecting parties to an agreement which they have had an equal part with him in making; that this status gives them an assurance of fair and just treatment and protects them against injustice or oppression of those who may have been placed in authority over them; that they will have recourse to a court, in the creation of which their votes were equally potent with that of the employer, in which all their grievances may be heard, and all their claims adjudicated; that all changes during the life of the pact shall be subject to the approval of an impartial tribunal, and that wages and working conditions shall not fall below the level provided for in the agreement.

The parties to this pact realize that the interests sought to be reconciled herein will tend to pull apart, but they enter it in the faith that by the exercise of the co-operative and constructive spirit it will be possible to bring and keep them together. This will involve as an indispensable pre-requisite the total suppression of the militant spirit by both parties and the development of reason instead of force as the rule of action. It will require also mutual consideration and concession, a willingness on the part of each party to regard and serve the interests of the other, so far as it can be done without too great a sacrifice of principle or interest. With this attitude assured it is believed no differences can arise which the joint tribunal cannot mediate and resolve in the interest of co-operation and harmony.

GAS PRODUCTS

GAS PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Adopted June 28, 1923:

CODE OF ETHICS OR STANDARDS OF CORRECT

PRACTICE

The ideals of men best project themselves into reality when crystallized in written documents. In every line of human activity, a united written expression of what is best for the common good becomes a strong force for progress. The mere expression clarifies the general sentiment. Nowhere is a formation. of principles more needed than in business. In most industries there is a substratum .of concerns which live by dishonest and unfair methods. Although they represent but a small part of an industry, the vicious, crooked competition of such concerns can have a most harmful effect upon an entire industry.

The trade association offers the agency through which the forward-looking leaders of business can crystallize the conscience of their industry. Through the association united effort is possible to rid an industry of such practices. The active and associate members of the Gas Products Association covenant and agree to each and every other member of the industry as follows:

Art. 1-Relation of Employer and Employee

1. In our dealings with our employees let us ever be mindful that there rests upon us, as employers, a grave responsibility. We shall by precept and example endeavor to inculcate the highest ideals of manhood, character and service, ever remembering that true loyalty cannot be secured by purchase or intimidation, since it comes from the heart.

2. A just and adequate wage for a fair day's work shall be the determining factor in fixing the rates of pay of our employees, consideration also being given to skill and productivity.

3. It is our duty to ourselves, as well as to our employees, to provide safe and healthful equipment and workrooms for our employees to the fullest extent of our ability, and we shall provide proper and practicable safety devices and safety methods for the prevention of accidents and preservation of health.

4. We shall educate our employees in the technical and practical phases of our industry, not only for their own advancement, but for their increased efficiency as a unit in the business.

Art. 2-Relations with Those from Whom Purchases Are Made 1. Truth and honesty shall be observed in all interviews. No misleading statements shall be made to secure lower prices, nor shall prices of competing firms be shown to each other. 2. The seller who offers a lower price for equal quality and quantity shall get the order; it shall not be given to his competitor at the same figure.

3. The terms of payments governing the purchase and the place of free delivery shall be fixed at the time the purchase is made, and carried out to the letter. Discounts for cash shall be taken only when payment is made within the time limit specified.

4. As purchasers we shall not accept any gratuity, commission, allowance or any indirect profit in connection with any purchases.

Art. 3-Relations with Each Other

1. Our mutual interests can be best served through cooperation with one. another, and our aim shall be and our efforts directed towards such mutual exchanges of general matters of like interest that each, through the experience of others, may profit thereby and avoid the loss entailed by others.

2. We shall refrain from and discourage the practice of disparaging a competitor's equipment, output, personnel, or his business, financial or personal standing, and shall endeavor to prove to our competitors that we are as sincere and honest in all matters as we could wish them to be.

3. In the realization that higher business standards and greater efficiency are to be attained through the proper use of knowledge received in an exchange of experiences, we shall maintain an open mind and give due consideration to the opinions of others.

4. We shall endeavor to maintain such a friendly relationship with competitors as will enable us to meet with them and discuss frankly the means of furthering our mutual interests.

5. We shall not resort to bribery or other means of persuading customers' employees to acts which discredit a competitor's product.

6. We shall not resort to bribery of a competitor's employees nor shall we spy upon a competitor's plant, trail a competitor's deliveryman or salesman, bribe a railroad employee for information about a competitor's shipments, steal or copy a competitor's blueprints, or use any other means of procuring a competitor's business or trade secrets.