The Clothing Workers of Chicago, 1910-1922

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Chicago Joint Board, Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, 1922 - 424 psl.
 

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361 psl. - 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 self-respecting 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...
198 psl. - 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...
352 psl. - If in order to properly balance sections, a reduction of force be required greater than can be secured by the laying off of a non-union worker as provided for herein, then there may be laid off those who are members of the union in the order of their seniority who have been in the employ of the company for a period of six months or less, provided that any exceptionally efficient worker, or any especially valuable member of the union, may be exempted from the rule of seniority.
31 psl. - Don't walk in groups of more than two or three. Don't stand in front of the shop; walk up and down the block. Don't stop the person you wish to talk to; walk alongside of him. Don't get excited and shout when you are talking. Don't put your hand on the person you are speaking to. Don't touch his sleeve or button. This may be construed as a "technical assault.
226 psl. - DETENTION IN SHOP Workers shall not be detained in the shops when there is insufficient work for them. The company or its agent shall exercise due foresight in calculating the work available, and as far as practicable shall call only enough workers into the factory to do the work at sight. And if a greater number report for work than there is work for, those in excess of the number required shall be promptly notified and permitted to leave the shop. The work on hand shall be divided as equally as...
219 psl. - ... would be wise to recognize in advance and to safeguard as far as possible. Among the points to be safeguarded are the following : 1. When dissatisfaction arises over change of price or working conditions, it is believed that the agreement provides a remedy for every such grievance that can arise, and all complainants are urged and expected to present their cases to the proper officials and await an adjustment. If...
385 psl. - During the slack season the work shall be divided as nearly as is practicable among all hands.
273 psl. - ... concerning them. When necessary for the shop representative to leave his place to investigate complaints the foreman may, if he deems it necessary, ask to be informed of the purpose of his movements, and the representative shall comply with his request.
69 psl. - The union deputy shall have access to any shop or factory for the purpose of making investigations of complaints ; but he shall in all cases be accompanied by the representative of the employer. Provided, that the latter may at his option waive his right to accompany him ; also that in minor matters, where convenience or expedition may be served, the union deputy may call out the shop chairman to obtain information without such waiver.
25 psl. - If they had had the temerity to complain against a boss, they incurred his displeasure, and his word was taken in preference to theirs. In some instances they lost their jobs, and where this was not the case they seldom received any satisfaction. "Shortly before the strike I was so badly informed of the conditions that I called the attention of a friend to the satisfactory state of the employees. It was only a few 8 Clothing Workers of Chicago, p.

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