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DALLAS, TEXAS, FRIDAY, MAY 9. 1947
^GEMS OF THOUGHT
LOYALTIES
—Mary Baker Eddy.
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—George Berkeley.
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LUMBER PRICES
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teas at six battlaa, ae by Mb* aaa* at
twaaly-laar bottles.
COLD BEER—SOFT DRINKS—SANDWICHES
Noonday Lunches Our Specialty
On behalf of all those who work in
factories, stores, offices and elsewhere,
who must ride during the rush hours in
the morning and afternoon we urge
you to shop between 10 and 4.
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To be what' we are, and to become what we are capable of be-
coming, is the only end of life. —Robert Louis Stevenson.
The phonograph-record industry estimates production of rec-
ords in 1946 totaled 275 million units and retail sales at 165 mil-
lion dollars. Production in 1947 is expected to total about 400
million units with consumer demand continuing high.
The buyer's dollar in February 1947 would purchase only as
much lumber on the average as coyld have been boueht for 35
cents in 1939, according to the Mafch Lumber Industry Report
of the Department of Commerce.
In terms of housing, a 1939 house that required $1,000 worth of
lumber, would show a lumber cost of $2,828 in February 1947.
This wide divergence in lumber costs is due to the steady rise
in prices which has continued during the first quarter of 1947.
For the four-month period, October to February, the increase was
47.3 percent.
The workers will appreciate this
thoughtful consideration on your part
Make room on street cars and buses
for workers. Ride and shop between
10 and 4.
The Dallas (rnftasma represents the tea* trade uslra movement, vcleiag
' Mb* aapintt*a* and achievements of tb* America* Federation *f Labar. It
t**e* oat represent tb* Bolshevik, L W. W„ Anarekistic, Radical, ar aay other
anaveoseat lajariras to tb* peae* aad stability •( Amrricaa lastltatfoaa. It I*
•or Aawrica, first aad last, aad for tb* heaest, meral, apright, courageous
aad teae trad* aaio*s all tb* time.
Faithfulness and truth are the most sacred’excellences and
endowments of the human mind. —Cicero.
To thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the
day. Thou canst not then be false to any man. —Shakespeare.
No amount of pay ever made a good soldier, a good teacher, a
good artist, or a good workman. Jehw Ruakin.
Era* Bat Aathestlcated
Labor Pabllcatioa*
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Uy associated themeelvee tor collec-
tive bargaining.
CoauMBt: Mild
Hous* Bill.
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He that would make real progress in knowledge, must dedicate
his age as well as youth, the latter growth as well as the first
fruits, at the altar of ruth. —George Berkeley.
TN* U—Mediatise aad Emeigraciee
Mediation Sente*. After th* court
order, tb* Attorney-General la r*-
quired to reconvene tb* board of in-
quiry which, after sixty day*. *hall
issue another report on th* facta. At
that time th* NLRB shall conduct an
election amour th* employ** to d*-
termin* whether th*y wish to “accept
th* final offer of settlement made by
their employer." When th* NLRB
certifies the result* of this election,
th* Attorney-General is required to
"mor* th* court to discharge the ia-
junction, which motion shall then be
granted and the in June U on dis-
charged.” The Attorney-General then
bends a final report tp the President,
who can then send It to Congress.
Comment: This section establishes •
lengthy procedure for handling what
ar* termed “national emergencies.”
However, this phrase ia not defined
with ahy exactness. These emergen-
cies involve strikes or threatened
strikes affecting “substantially an en-
tire Industry” which “imperil the na-
tional health and safety.” The words
U. 8.
enter
Industry-WMe Bargaining: Sec. 2
(2).—Only restriction that for de-
termination of collective bargaining
representatives, a group of employers
cannot be an appropriate unit except
where such employers have voluntar-
Free Speech: Sec. 8(c).—Nq, finding
of unfair labor practice can be baaed
on any statement unless it contains a
"threat, express or implied, of repris-
al or force, or offer, express or im-
plied. of benefit."
Comment: Thia provision would end
policy that an anti-union statement is
coercive If part of a pattern of coer-
cive conduct. However, this provision
is much weaker than in th* first draft
of the bill.
Mediation Agency: Sec. 202—Es-
tablishes independent Federal Media-
tion Service under Feieral Mediation
Director appointed by President—
functions' and personnel of IL S. Con-
ciliation Service transferred to the
new agency.
Comment: Removes conciliation and
mediation form the Department of La-
bor. thus further weakening the de-
partment.
Mediation of Disputes: Sec. 203(a)
(b). — Mediation functions Hated;
agency given authority to enter dis-
pute upon request of either party or
upon its own motion.
Comment: At present, the
Conciliation Service does not
dispute unless requested.
Voluntary Arbitration!' 80c. 203(c).
—If utetiation falls, new Service ia
required to suggest voluntary arbitra-
tion to the parties; there Is no penalty
if arbitration is refused. If either or
both parties reject arbitration. Serv-
ice must notify both parties and the
President that Its el torts at mediation
have failed: the Service is authorized
to pay up to 8500 arbitration expen-
ses for each case.
Comment: Under present procedure,
conciliators often suggest voluntary
arbitration, but this la not mandatory.
There is no jutiflcatlon for notifying
the President each time the agency is
unable to adjust a dispute by media-
tion. no matter how small or unim-
portant the dispute. Government pay-
ment for arbitration would mean a
change from present practice; the
U. S. Conciliation Service has abol-
ished payments for arbitration except
in hardship cases.
Among the manifold soft chimes that will fill the haunted
chambers of memory, this is the sweetest: “Thou has been faith-
Ai* Permitted to Display
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health and safety are nowhere defined
in the bill and are subject to the dis-
cretion of the Attorney-General. This
section could easily be used more and
awre frequently as a weapon invoked
by the goverfltaent under employer,
pressure to defeat union activity.
The provision primarily utilizes two
methods for handling the "national
emergencies.” compulsory fact-finding
and court Injunction. The fact-find-
ing procedure 1* open to several ae-
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able .and ineffective. The line be-
tween facta and recommendations is
Impossible to draw and the report of
th* fact-finding board Is likely to be
the opening weige for compulsory ar-
bitration
The court procedure in the bill is
: sum* jurisdiction if-it finis that the
/ threatened or actual strike (1) "af-
tecto rabmantiallyrtf entire Indus
try” and (2) “will Imperil the aa-
• ttonal health or safety." Th* Norris-
LsGuandta Act ks made iaapplteabte.
glaua* compered to w to re-
__ view by th* circuit court aad th* Bu-
pron* Court. After court order to
isaufd, it to duty of parties to bar-
gsiu, with assistance of th* Federal
covers about 90 percent of the work
force.
For those of less than one years
service. 5c an hour Increase* were
given now, with the additional 5c on
attaining the one years service anni-
versary.
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Independent Unions: Sec. 9(c)(2);
Sec. 10(c).—In considering petitions,
the same rules must apply "Irrespec-
tive of the iientlty of the persons fil-
ing the petition." Also remedial ac-
tion for unfair labor practices mupt
apply equally to labor organizations
affiliated and unatfillated with a na-
tional organization.
Comment: Would require the Board
to order the disestablishment of affili-
ate! union if almilar conduct by an-
affiliated union results in disestablish-
ment.
Registration of latbor Organiza-
tions: Sec. 9(f).—NI.RB not permit-
ted to act on petition or complaint of
labor organization unless that organ-
ization has previously filed with Sec-
retary of Labor the following: (1)
constitution and by-laws. (2) regis-
tration statement giving name, offi-
cers. method of selecting officers, com-
penaation of officers, initiation fees,
and regular duea. and (3) financial re-
port giving assets, liabilities, receipts,
and disbursements for last fiscal year,
copies of which must have been fur-
nished to its members. Moreover,
these reports must be maintained an-
nually in acrortance with regulations
prescribed by the Secretary of I^tbor.
Comment: No comparable require-
ment placed upon the employer. Reg-
istration would seem to apply to each
individual local, as well as the na-
tional labor organization. For the
great majority of labor organizations.
Information to readily available and
nubliabed giving thia information.
However, the requirement that the
financial statement be "furnished to
all of th* members" will lead to heavy
printing and distribution coats.
and industry-wide bargaining
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8pon*or»—Ball (Byrd. G*<
Smith). am*adm«nt listed in
Committee Functions: S*c. 402.—
Committee is to study “entire Held of
labor-management relations." Includ-
ing means of promoting industrial
_ p*ac*, annual wages, profit sharing,
continuation, internal management of unions. w*l-
The Court _1» given authority to as- far* funds, operation of labor laws.
Title III—Salts By aad Against
Laber Organisations
Suits: Sec. 301.—A labor organisa-
tion may sue and be sued in its com-
mon name in the courts of the United
Statee. providing that any money
Judgment is enforceable against
organization as an entity and
against the organization as an eltity
aad not against its Individual mem-
ber*. Moreoverj^uita for violation of
collective bargaining con tract* can be
brought In any U. B district court
having Jurisdiction of the parties.
Comment: At the present time, la-
bor organizations can be sued In the
state courts of about three-fourths of
the states TMb provision makes it
possible for unions to be sued in the
rematnhig stat**. By bringing suits
against unions Within the jurisdiction
of the federal eourts. thia provision
emphasizes th* ease with which union*
can be sued and open* the way for
numerous suits against labor organi-
zations by anti-union employers.
These suits will only serve to Inten-
sify rather than mttfgrate any bitter-
ns* sand conflict in union-manage-
ment relations. *
Moreover, the bill already ha* made
It an unfair labor practice for em-
ployer* aad labor organizations 'to vio-
late collective bargaining agreement*.
Sine* this ia th* Indicated basts for
suit* against union*, this provision
places unions in-double jeopardy and
subjects labor to treatment before the
law unequal to that of the employer.
1. I believe that I should be a real member of the union and
practice as well as preach the cause.
2. I believe that it is my duty to attend my union meetings
regularly and serve on commitees when I am called upon to do so.
8. I believe that as a union man I should pay my dues prompt-
ly and preferably in advance (thus saving my financial secretary
a headache).
4. I believe that those with whom I work should also be paid-
up members of the organization.
5. I believe that I should patronize union places of business and
demand the union label.
6. I believe that I should observe all safety rules in the plant
where I am employed and insist upon all other workers doing like-
wise.
7. I believe that it is my duty to notify my union of any change
in my address, telephone number, or place of employment-
promptly.
8. I believe that I should never indulge in whisperings against
any officer or any of the members and should not tolerate such
practice.
9. I believe that I should be considerate of all members of the
union, especially those who are getting along in years. (I’ll be old
myself some day).
10. I believe that I should be always a good American citizen
and cast my vote in every national, state, county, and municipal
election.—The International Bookbinder.
Filing of Petitions Concerning Rep
resentation: Sec. 9(c)(1).- Petition*
may be filed by employers and Board
haa to act on them if question concern-
ing representation exist*. Petitions
for decertiflcetton may also be filed
by groups of employes. A yaar ha* to
elapse between election* in the same
unit.
Comment: Pave* th* way for th*
employer to choke off organization of
hla employe* by calling for early elec-
tion. Given decisive weight to the
Board's Interpretation of what con-
stitutes “queatlon concerning repre-
sentation.” Opens tb* way for the
union'w statda to be contested annual-
ly on petition of dissident employe
groups; thu*. union will be forced to
devote more of Its time to winning
vote* among groups of employes than
to genuine collective bargaining with
employer.
Sponsors— Ball (Byrd. George, and
Smith), amendment listed in "Supple-
mental Views” in Committee Report.
—Amends bill to restrict industry-
wide bargaining. NLRB la prevented
from certifying unit larger than ain-
gl* employer or group of employers
in same mtropolltan district or
county. Amendment further makes it
an unfair labor practice for parent
labor organizations to "coerce or com-
pel or sttempt to coerce or compel"
constituent unions or affiliates to col-
lective agreement*.
Comment: Reinstates clauses which
were in the origin*! Taft Bill but were
voted down by the committee; drasti-
cally Interferes with the collective bar-
gaining process; neglects completely
th* stability and industrial peace that
has accompanied industry-wide bar-
gaining in many fields; would destroy
existing agreements negotiated by
Metal Trades and many internationals.
Sponsor*—Ball (and Byrd).—Would
outlaw all forms of union security,
no' only closed shop.
Comment: Amendment completely
neglects years of experience in which
union security has been a. strong fac-
tor working tor industrial peace.
Sponsors—Ball (and Byrd).—Out-
laws any bargaining on area basis
extondin? beyond metropolitan district
or county by making any unions "act-
ing jointly in bargaining collectively
with . . . two or more employers"
outside such area subject to Sher-
man Anti-Trust Aet; Sections 6 and
20 of the Clayton Act and Norris-
LaGuardia Act made inapplicable,
making labor a commolity and sub-
ject to the injunction.
Comment,: Result: Chaos in indus-
trial relations.
Our |rreat monopolistic industries of today are of a socW char-
acter, and the manner of their operations affects the interests,
rights and well-being of both the workers employed in them and
of the public. Yet the owners of these industries conceive of
themselves as the sole builders of them, and they fanatically re-
siat any attempt on the part of the workers to introduce some de-
gree of democracy into their operation. The representatives of
industry in this respect hold views similar to those of their feudal
predecessors of former centuries who claimed to rule by divine
right. But organized lalor has succeeded in recent years in intro-
ducing into industry a considerable degree of democracy in the
face of opposition from the owners. In their efforts to counteract
this democratic trend, the owners of industry are resorting to
endless schemes to turn back the wheels of progress and to ham-
string unions with restrictive legislation. Here lie the roots of
fascism!—Catering Industry Employee.
Smith), amendment listed in “Supple-
mental Views" in Committee Report.
—Limit* payments from employers
to labor organizations; in so doing,
makes illegal the check-off of union
duett unless authorized by employe
and the payment to welfare funds ex-
cept for specified purpose* and only
if jointly administered. Enforcement
by injunction Is provided for.
Comment: Would require many
changes tn existing welfare plans
which are operating to the satisfac-
tion of both labor and tpansgement.
In many cases, employers do not wish
to be burdened with administrative
problems of welfare funds, Enforce-
ment by injunction rescinds Norrls-
IjtGuardia Act and makes possible ob-
structionist tacticH by anti-union em-
ployers.
Sponsors—Ball (Byrd, Donnell, and
George), amendment listed in “Sup-
plemental Views" in Committee Re-
port-Makes secondary boycotts, jur-
isdictional, and certain other strikes
illegal and provides for enforcement
through direct court action by injured
party which may sue for damages.
Collective Bargaining: Sec. 8(4);
Sec 9(a).—Collective bargaining a*
deGned doe* not compel either party
to agree to a proposal or require the
making of a concession"; in addition
where contract ia in existence, collec-
tive bargaining ia defined to require a
•0-dsy notice to otb*r party, "offers
to meet and confer" with other party,
30-day notice to the newly created
Federal Mediation Service, and main-
tenance of existing terms and condi-
tions of employment during 80-dsy
period of notice, section 9(a) allow*
submission of grievances by individ-
ual employes so long as contract la not
violated and collective bargaining rep-
resentative is given opportunity to be
present.
Comment: Definition makes it easy
for employers to avoid all obligation
to bargain since by merely sitting
and listening they can be considered
to b* bargaining Thia turns into
mockery the right to collective bar-
gaining. Necessitates a 80-dsy com-
pulsory cooling-off period before •
strike if strikers are to be protected
by Wagner Aet. Provtitoa for indi-
vidual submission of grievances un-
dermines union* and collective bar-
gaining. ,
equally objectionable and is directed
squarely against labor. The rule of
the Injunction is revived and the Nor-
ris-LaGuardia Act ia scrapped. Al-
though th* Injunction is effective fori
* maximum of sixty days, employers
realize that in many cases this would
b* sufficient to defeat the union.
Moreover, A the end of the 60-day
period, a ballot is taken among the
In addition to the courts. AH these
impose far-reaching restrictions on
unions. However, all thaae practlc**
ar* not automatically forbidden; tb*y
| require complaint by the employer b*-
Union Security Elections: Sec. 9(e).
— Elections to determine whether em-
ployes approve union security provi-
aton must be held upon filling of peti-
tion by union previously certified by
NIJtB. Petition to rescind certifica-
tion may be filed by "substantial num-
ber" of employes where runion se-
curity depends on Board certification.
Comment: Allows the union security,
clause to be contested annually and
thus forces union to devote more time
to political activities than to genuine
collective bargaining. Makes It easy
for employer to utilize dissident em-
ploye* In order to terminate union se-
curity clause. Adds to work of over-
burdened NLRB.
> and
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meatai' Views" in Committee Report.
—Attends unfair labor practice •se-
ttan to auk* If an unfair i*bo* araa-
tie* for labor organizations to "inter-
fere with, raatrain, or coerce" em-
ploye*,'
Comment: Provision sought by
NAM for past 14 year*. Would only
make it poerible for antiunion employ-
ers to forestall unionism by classing
peaceful and legitimate union activity
as unlhwful ln*r4»r*nc*. restraiat
and coercion.
Sponsor—McClellan.—Adds proviso
that Act is not "intended to, nor shall
It be construed or administered so as
Ito abridge or interfere with" rights
Sponsors—Bail (By rd .^George, and of em)er employers or employes to
* . ... j speech.
Comment: Amendment unnecessary;
adds nothing to the First Amend-
ment which applies with full force to
any provision of the law.
Sponsor—Taft—Technical amend-
ments—correct various typographical
errors and *1d qualifying punctuation
an! phraseology.
Comment: Non-controversial.
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Clo**d Shop, above). (8) re-
quires a union to bargain, No. (4)
forbid* **v*ral typra «T araoadary
boycott*, jurisdictional strikes, and
strikes to eornpui employer to violate
NLRB certification order; No. (6)
Craft Units: Sec. 9(b)<2).—Craft
unit cannot be held inappropriate be-
cause of Board's prior determination,
unless majority In the craft unit is
given opportunity to vote for separate
unit.
Comment: Follows the procedure in
the New York State Labor Relations
Act.
Federal l^bor Union (Rubber
Workers, Local 21255, AFL1, has
negotiated 10c an hour increase for its
members employed by the Holfast
Division, Manhatten Coil Company.
Atlanta. This Increase was secured by
the Union under the wage reopening
clause of its current agreement. The
10c an hour is across the Board for
all employes of one years service. This
Board aad Court Procedure: 8ra
10-12, 8k. 108-103 — Foil*w1««
ganttf agtNments befol* th* NLRB onfair labor practlc* took piac* mor*
than ata month* before filing <* ttn
charge; agroeasraits ean b* "Md* with
state agancto* to
tlon*. providing state agency follows
NLRB policy; back pay can b* r*-
uuired of unions a* well a* employ-
ers; raisttac dtermin.rton* by NLRB
ar* valid for on* year or until
piration of oontract; and in th* court
review of NLRB decisions, th* Board's
finding* of fact. Instead of being “sup-
ported by evidence" as before, must
now be "supported by substantial evi-
dence on the record considered as a
whole.” -
Comment: The proviso for back pay
can eaaily become a powerful weapon
for crippling union organizations; the
six-month limitation on the filing of
charges limits the financial liability
for back pay. Limit on the validity of
current Board determinations means
the new rule* such a« the unit deter-
mination cannot be immediately ap-
plied to existing collective bargain-
ing agreements but only when such
agreement* expire. < The "substantial
evidence” requirement places greater
burden on the Board and makes it “industry,” “imperil" and "national
mor* difficult to win court approval. - — 'bw■ * *
Duties of the Parties: Sec. 204.—
Employers and employes and their
representatives are required to (1)
"exert every reasonable effort to make
and maintain agreement** including
provisions for “adeqtttte hottee of any
proposed change" in th* agr**ments
and for "final a<lus^m*nt . . re-
garding the application or interpreta-
tion” of agreements; (2) try to set-
tle through collective bargainlM any
dispute which may arise; and (8)
"cooperate fully and promptly" with
the Service in any step* it may take
In the settlement of disputes.
Comment: This clause follow* pres-
ent practice. Making the accepted
procedure mandatory detract* from
responsibility of parties.
National Ijibor-Mansgement Panel:
Sec. 205.—Creates labor-management
panel to act in advisory capacity to
the Director of the Service: twelve
members, half from management and
half from labor; per diem compensa-
tion of 825 and <-vpen**s -when on
government business.
Comment: This gives statutory au-
thority to a panel whose functions
are Identical with the present Labor-
Management Advisory Committee to
the U. S. Conciliation Service.
Professional Employes: Sec. 9(b)
(1); Sec. 2(12).—Professional anl
non-professional employes cannot be
combined in one unit unless profes-
sional employes vote for the inclu-
sion; professional employes defined as
in Fair Labor Standards Act.
Comment: Anether attempt to pre-
scribe form of union organization by
statutory regulation.
. Title IV—Creation *f Joint
(nngrrulnsil Committee
Committee Procelure: Sec. 401;
Sec. 408-407.—Create* Committee of
14 members. 7 from Senate and 7
from House; haa power to appoint
staff and consultants, to hold hear-
ings. and to subpoena witnesses; re-
port due not later than February 15.
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Special Procedure on Unfair Labor
Practlc*, Secondary Boycott and Jur-
isdictional Strike Cases: S*C. 10(j)
(k)(1).—In unfair labor practice canes
NLRB may go to District Court for
"appropriate temporary relief or re-
straining order.” In addition, unfair
labor practice cases involving charge*
of unfair strikes or boycotts (see Un-
fair Labor Practices for Labor Or-
ganization) ar* given priority over all
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vestlgation” of charge indicate* “rea-
sonable cause to believe such cbarg*
la true” the NLRB is required to seek
"apprpriate injunctive relief" from
U. 8. District Court "notwithstanding
any other provision of law." The
court la required to give notice ex-
cept when “substantial an1 irrepar-
able Injury will be unavoidable" and
to grant a hearing to present testi-
mony. There is a five-day limit to
these Injunction*. In handling juris-
dictional disputes. NLRB is given au-
thority to appoint arbitrator whoa*
decision has th* effect of order of
Board; parties are given ten days
after filing of jurisdictional strike
chargd to show to NLRB that they - --- wh._h >. inad
have vountarily agreed upon adjust- employe* on a question which Is load-
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Comment: This is the most vicious
section of this title of the bill. By
giving priority to strike and boycott
case:-, it provides the means whereby
employers can confine the bulk of th*
Boari’s work to such cases. More-
over, it makes these disputes subject
to Injunctions without regard to th*
Norris-LaGuardia Act, thus turning
the clock back more than 15 years.
The Injunction procedure is made
mandatory on the Board, regardless
of the importance of the case, once It
la led to believe that the complaint is
justified.
ed a-Btn*t the union.
Moreover, the administrative meth-
od for enforcing this provision is
extremely bad. The Attorney-Gen-
tral, an official whose dutiew in no
way fsmillarite him with problems of
unionMnanagement relations, is placed
in charge of this procedure. Also in-
volved in the enforcement procedure
ar* th* Director of the Mediation
Service, a board of inquiry, and the
Nat3onal Labor Relations Board. Ad-
ministrative confusion is bound to
prevail.
Th* time schedule for the procedure
followed in cases where the Attorney-
General make* a finding of the exist-
ence of “national emergencies.” is as
follows: (1) Th* Attorney-Genera)
makes finding of threatened or actual
strike or lockout. (2) Attorney-Gen-
eral appoints Board of Inquiry to
make written report- Time: pre-
scribed by Attorney-General. (3) Ou
receiving report from Board of in-
quiry. Attorney-General petitions fed-
eral district court for injunction. (4)
On its own finding, the court issues
injunction. (5) Parties attempt aet-
ttement. with aid of Federal Media-
tion Service. <6) When injunction is
issued, the Attorney-General recon-
venes Board of Inquiry. (7) Board
of Inquiry reports to Attorney-Gen-
eral. Time: 60 days from issuance of
injunction. <8) Attorney - General
mike:: report, public. (9) The NLRB
takes secret ballot on the final offer
of employer. Time: within 15 days
from report by Board of Inquiry. (10)
The NLRB certifies result* of ballot
(11) Attorney-General moves to have
injunction discharged. (12) When
motion is granted by court Attorney-
Genera) submits report to President.
(13) President transmit* report, with
his recommendation*, to the Congress.
THE DALLAS CRAFTSMAN^enate Measure-
» , IssoN Ev*ry Friday
■ML W. M. MEILLT, FoMbter B. L. MelLWAIRE, Advirt1ri*| Itgs.
ra * WALLACE REILLY, Editor
National Emergencies: Sec. 206.-—
Whenever. In the opinion of th* At-
torney-General. a strike or threatened
strike will "imperil the national health
or safety" he may appoint a “board
of inquiry" which then shall examine
the dispute and Issue a public report
on the fact* of the dispute, but con-
taining no recommendation*. After
receiving the report of the board of
inquiry, the Attorney-G*Mray may
petition any district court to "en-
join" the strike or ltd < -—
ca**e ar* giv*n priority on
lajuaettaa. (SMB Bpralai Pro**dure.
etc., p. 8, of A. F. of U analysis).
This amendment pile* on top of this
procedure a provision for private suits
for damage*. This would toad direct-
ly to countless suits by anti-union em-
ployer* which would not b*tter indus-
trial relations but would breed deep
antagonism and serve to sap union
strength and financial resources.
(Ia preasat Mil. th*** setivttie* are
procedure!. Aieo make* labor organ-
izations Abject to anti-trust action
M tb*y participate tn contract or oom-
blnation to fix prices or limit produc-
ts*.
Comment: Evra th* procedure In
the ratottng version of th* bill I* very
objectionable, especially since these
case* ar* given priority on NLRB
docket and can b* enforced by NUIB
8, of A. F. of U analysis).
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