for another period of... ... months, beginning.

and for a similar period in......successive years thereafter, and the Player agrees to perform similar services and be subject to all the obligations, duties and liabilities prescribed in this contract for the period or periods of such renewal or renewals, provided only that written notice of the exercise of such option of renwal be served upon the Player prior to the..... day of........of the current year of this contract and of the current year of each renewal thereof.

LABOR PROTOCOLS

The Hart, Schaffner & Marx Labor Agreement.1

Williston-Sections 1654-1656.

PREAMBLE

BY MR. E. J. WILLIAMS, Chairman of The Board of Arbitration

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 1 For convenience, the paragraphs of this agreement have been numbered.

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.

5. 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.

6. 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 prerequisite 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.

SECTION I

7. Administration. This agreement is entered into between Hart, Schaffner & Marx, a corporation, and the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, and is effective from May 1st, 1916, to April 30th, 1919.

8. Officers of the Agreement. The administration of this agreement is vested in a Board of Arbitration and a Trade Board, together with such deputies, officials and representatives of the parties hereto as are now or hereafter may be appointed for that purpose, whose duties and powers are hereinafter described.

9. Board of Arbitration. The Board of Arbitration shall have full and final jurisdiction over all matters arising under this agreement and its decisions thereupon shall be conclusive.

10. It shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be chosen by the union, one by the company, and the third shall be the mutual choice of both parties hereto and shall be the chairman of the Board. It is agreed that the board as constituted under the old agreement shall be continued during the present agreement, William O. Thompson being the choice of the union, Carl Meyer, the choice of the company, and J. E. Williams, chairman, being chosen by agreement of both parties. 11. It shall be the duty of the Board to investigate, and to mediate or adjudicate all matters that are brought before it and to do all in its power to insure the successful working of the agreement. In reaching its decision the Board is expected to have regard to the general principles of the agreement; the spirit and intent, expressed or implied, of the parties thereto; and, especially, the necessity of making the instrument workable, and adaptable to varying needs and conditions, while conserving as fully as possible the essential interests of the parties involved.

12. The line of practice already developed by the Board shall be continued. This contemplates that questions of fact and testimony shall in the main be considered by the Trade Board while the Board of Arbitration will concern itself mainly with questions of principle and the application of the agreement to new issues as they arise. But this is not to be construed as limiting the power of the Board, which is broad enough to make it the judge of facts as well as principle when necessary, and to deal with any question that may arise whose disposition is essential to the successful working of the agreement.

13. By agreement between the chief deputies, cases may be heard and decided by the chairman of the Board alone.

14. Emergency Powers. If there shall be a general change in wages or hours in the clothing industry, which shall be suffi

ciently permanent to warrant the belief that the change is not temporary, then the Board shall have power to determine whether such change is of so extraordinary a nature as to justify a consideration of the question of making a change in the present agreement, and, if so, then the Board shall have power to make such changes in wages or hours as in its judgment shall be proper.

15. Trade Board. The Trade Board is the primary board for adjusting grievances, and shall have original jurisdiction over all matters arising under this agreement and the decisions relating thereto, and shall consider and dispose of all such matters when regularly brought before it, subject to such rules of practice and procedure as are now or may be hereafter established.

16. The Board shall consist of eleven members, all of whom excepting the chairman, shall be employees of Hart, Schaffner & Marx. Five members shall be chosen by the company, and five by the union, and it is understood that these shall be selected in such manner as to be representative of the various departments-cutting and trimming, coat, vest and trousers.

17. The Board shall be presided over by a chairman who shall represent the mutual interests of both parties hereto, and especially the interest of the successful working of this agreement. He shall preside at meetings of the Board, assist in investigation of complaints, endeavor to mediate conflicting interests, and, in case of disagreement, shall cast the deciding vote on questions before the Board. He shall also act as umpire on the cutting room commission, and perform such other duties as may be required of him by the agreement or by the Board of Arbitration.

18. The chairman shall hold office during the term of the agreement, and in case of death, resignation or inability to act, the vacancy shall be filled by the Board of Arbitration.

19. It is especially agreed that James Mullenbach, chairman under the former agreement, shall be retained under the present agreement.

20. Meetings of the Board shall be held whenever necessary at such times as the chairman shall direct. Whenever an authorized representative of both parties is present, it shall be