ART. 12. Candidates to the number of representatives to which the district is entitled may be voted for and this number shall be stated on the ballot. If this number is exceeded the ballot shall be void. ART. 13. Each member shall deposit his own ballot in a box provided for that purpose by the committee on rules, and the ballots should be counted under the direction and supervision of said committee. The candidates receiving the largest number of votes shall be declared elected. ART. 14. Candidates failing of election shall stand as alternates in the order of the number of votes received and become representatives as need may arise through vacancies. ART. 15. In the event of a tie, seniority in the company's continuous employment shall determine the choice. ART. 16. Controversies arising concerning any nomination or election, shall be referred to and decided by the committee on rules. ART. 17. The committee on rules may make such provision as they may consider necessary for assisting any member, who may so request, in properly marking his ballot. ART. 18. That only votes for names printed on the ballot at election will be considered valid. No sticker candidates will be allowed. SECTION V. MANAGEMENT'S REPRESENTATIVE ARTICLE 1. It is understood that the company will appoint a management's special representative who will represent the management in negotiations requested by employees' representatives or officers on any committee of the association. He shall be present at meetings of the association, representatives, or officers on any committee only when requested by the body desiring his presence. ART. 2. The management of the company and the direction of the working forces, including the right to hire, suspend, or discharge for a proper cause or transfer, and the right to relieve employees from duty because of the lack of work or other legitimate reasons, is vested exclusively in the management, except as expressly provided herein, and these rights shall not be abridged by anything herein contained. SECTION VI. COMMITTEES ARTICLE 1. After each annual election, the representatives shall immediately meet for the purpose of electing a chairman, recording secretary, financial secretary, treasurer, and three trustees, a general committee, and a committee on rules, and for selecting members of such other committees as are found necessary by the committee on rules for the consideration of the following subjects: (a) Rules. (b) Revenue raising. (c) Wages. (d) Hours of employment and working conditions. (e) Practices and methods, and efficiency of factory. (f) Safety and accident prevention. (g) Recreation and entertainment. (h) Continuity of employment. (i) Health and sanitation. (j) Welfare and emergency relief. ART. 2. These activities are to be referred to one of seven committees: Committee 2: Wages, hours of employment, working conditions, and continuity of employment. Committee 3: Safety and accident prevention, health and sanitation. Committee 4: Recreation, efficiency of factory, and practices and methods. Committee 5: General appeals and insurance. Committee 6: Emergency relief. Committee 7: Entertainment and revenue raising. ART. 3. The general committee considers all matters not falling within the scope of any other committee herein provided for. The chairman and secretary of the representatives shall be members of the general committee. This committee shall also act as the committee on appeals. ART. 4. Each committee shall be composed of six members and shall appoint its own chairman and secretary with the exception of committee no. 7, entertainment and revenue-raising committee, which shall be composed of 10 members.. ART. 5. Vacancies on committees shall be filled at the regular meetings of representatives. ART. 6. Wherever the word "committee" is used throughout this plan it shall mean the standing committee of the representatives only. ART. 7. That the presence of four members on any standing committee be considered a quorum. ART. 8. That in the event of the chairman's or secretary's absence the popular vote of the committeemen present be used to select a temporary chairman or secretary. ART. 9. That any officer or committeeman whose duties involve the handling or accounting of the finances of the association be bonded. ART. 10. That the chairman of the full assembly be entitled to a vote only in the event of a tie, while the chairman of any of the committees shall be entitled to a vote at all times. ART. 11. The treasury shall be custodian of the funds of the association on whom all drafts must be drawn signed by the treasurer and countersigned by the chairman of the full assembly. He shall deposit all money in a bank designated by the trustees in the name of the association. He shall make a report at the monthly meeting of all monies collected, disbursed, and on hand, and in the bank. He shall draw no money from the bank without the signature of the chairman of the full assembly. He shall furnish a bond in a reliable company in a sum equal to the amount of money in the bank and cash on hand, before entering upon the duties of his office, said bond to be adjusted annually. The expense of said bond to be borne by the association. ART. 12. The trustees shall have the custody and control of all of the properties of this association and be solely responsible for same to the full body of representatives. It will be their duty to see that the bonds of the treasurer and financial secretary are properly furnished and ready to be presented to the association at the annual meeting held in September of each year and to hold said bonds for the association. It will be their duty to approve all bills presented to the association at each meeting. They shall audit the books of the secretary and treasurer in February and August of each year or oftener as required and deliver a written certificate to the full assembly of their findings derived from such audit and to veritfy the statement of the treasurer which shall be presented in February and August of each year. ART. 13. The financial secretary shall keep a true and accurate account of all moneys received, deposited, on hand, and expended. He shall maintain a set of books adequate for the purpose of the recording of each and every financial transaction of said association. He shall prepare and submit a statement in the month of February and August of each year to the full assembly showing the exact financial status of said association which shall be approved by the trustees before being submitted. The office of financial secretary shall be bonded for the same sum and in a like bond as the treasurer. He shall turn over to the treasurer weekly, all moneys received by him and take the treasurer's receipt therefor which must be kept in a file in consecutive order. He shall draw all warrants upon the treasury for the payment of all expenses incurred and authorized. He shall keep all books and accounts in such condition as shall be readily audited at such periods as the association may determine. ART. 14. The duties of the recording secretary shall be to maintain a roster of all members and shall keep a true and accurate account of the proceedings at all full assembly meetings. He shall conduct all correspondence and send out notices promptly. He shall not be bonded and shall in no way be held responsible for the finances of said association. SECTION VII. MONTHLY MEETINGS ARTICLE 1. Representatives shall meet immediately after election for organization purposes and shall hold monthly meetings thereafter on days and dates to be set by the committee on rules. ART. 2. Special meetings of representatives may be called as occasion may require on approval of the chairman of the representatives. SECTION VIII, COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARTICLE 1. Committees shall meet as soon as possible after election for the purpose of electing a committee chairman and secretary and thereafter shall meet every month on a day and date to be set by the committee on rules. ART. 2. Committees shall meet between the hours of 3 and 5 in the afternoon unless otherwise arranged for on the approval of the chairman of the representatives. ART. 3. Special meetings of the committee may be held as occasion may require on the approval of the chairman of the representatives. ART. 4. For the time necessarily lost in actual attendance at regular meetings or special meetings of conferences approved by the chairman of the full assembly, representatives shall receive from the company payment at their day rate. ART. 5. The various committees have the power to call before their body the superintendent that is most vitally interested in the problem at hand to render a definite decision. The superintendent whose presence is requested by the committee shall be forwarded by mail, a reasonable time before scheduled appearance, the problem confronting said committee and any other information that shall assist the superintendent in preparing himself for the issue. ART. 6. Representatives shall have the right to appear before and be heard by a committee considering matters of concern to the employees of the district or unit they represent. 66 ART. 7. In the standing committee, upon the request of any one member, a yes or no" vote shall be recorded. 66 SECTION IX. ANNUAL CONFERENCE ARTICLE 1. An annual conference between all of the representatives and members of the management as may be invited shall be held at a time and place determined by the committee on rules, who shall be in charge of the procedure at such conference. SECTION X. PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTMENTS ARTICLE 1. Any matter which in the opinion of any member requires adjustment, and which such member has been unable to adjust with the foreman of his department, may be taken up by such member, either in person or through any representative of his district in writing: First: With the superintendent of his division. Second: With the management's special representative. Fourth: With the committee on appeals. Fifth With the member of the board of directors of the Hudson Motor Car Co. who is responsible for the division in which the aggrieved employee is employed. Sixth: If the member of the board of directors fails to effect a satisfactory settlement within a reasonable time, the aggrieved employee or his representative may file a written request that the matter be referred to a board of arbitrators composed of three members, one arbitrator to be appointed by the employee or his representative, one by the management, and a third to be selected by the two already chosen arbitrators. The decision of the arbitrators shall be final and binding on all parties. ART. 2. Each step of the series of appeals shall be considered with reasonable promptness but each appeal must be accompanied by a request or notice of appeal in writing and addressed to the proper party or committee, specifying in detail the matter requiring adjustment and the reason which warrants its consideration. SECTION XI. GUARANTEEING THE INDEPENDENCE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARTICLE 1. It is understood and agreed that each representative shall be free to discharge his duties in an independent manner without fear that his individual relations with the company may be affected in the least degree by any action taken by him in good faith and in his representative capacity. ART. 2. To insure to each representative his right to such independent action he shall have the right to take the question of an alleged personal discrimina tion against him, on account of his acts in his representative capacity, to any of the superior officers, to the general committee, and to the president of the company. Having exercised his right in consecutive order as indicated but failing a satisfactory remedy within 30 days, a representative shall have the further right to appeal to a board of arbitrators composed of three members to be chosen in the same manner as provided in the preceding section (sec. 10 step 6). SECTION XII. AMENDMENTS ARTICLE 1. Any method of procedure hereinunder may be amended at any time by two-thirds vote of the entire membership of the committee on rules, or by concurrent majority vote of the representatives. SECTION XIII. COST OF OPERATION The entire expense of the representative plan shall be borne by the company. Mr. LESINSKI. These are pamphlets distributed by the Associated Automobile Workers of America of Hudson Local No. 2. (The pamphlets above referred to are as follows:) CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THIS CANDIDATE AND THE ASSOCIATED AUTOMOBILE WORKERS OF AMERICA District_ Vote for a free and independent outside union. PROGRAM OF THE ASSOCIATED AUTOMOBILE WORKERS OF AMERICA (1) Six-hour day, 5-day week. (2) Guaranteed annual wage of $1,800. (3) Adequate safety and sanitary measures. (4) Abolish merit system. (5) Overtime rate for overtime worked. Work with the Associated-Vote with the Associated. 1. Is formed by the company to prevent organization in a real labor organization. 2. It is not a true agency for collective bargaining, since employee representatives under company-union plans are required to follow the instructions of the management. 3. Is not able to bargain in the true sense of section 7-a because when the company bargains with the company union it does not bargain with the workers, but with itself. 4. Is favored by employers because they know there is nothing to fear from such unions. 5. They can be destroyed by the employer at any time, since he runs it. 6. Is paid for by the employer and controlled by the employer. 7. Does not secure higher wages or better working conditions. 8. Members are not permitted to hold mass meetings. 9. They have never offered any constructive criticism or changes in the automobile code before any commission. 10. They have never presented any cases of discrimination before any labor board. These and many other vital issues confront you now. Make your comparison. Hudson Local Union No. 2, Associated Automobile Workers of America, offer to you the opposite of the above 10 points. Join now. Membership 50 cents per month while working. No initiation fee. Meets every Friday night in Amity Temple. ARE YOU PREPARED TO ENGAGE IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AS DEFINED BY SECTION 7-A WHO IS YOUR REPRESENTATIVE Why not for once in your life show to the world that the workers are able to speak for themselves, and join an organization that is determined that collective bargaining is an established fact. This is an opportunity for you to show that your principles are of the highest caliber, and support an independent union, that has your economic welfare as its fundamental principle. Make this organization your organization, and if you are the type of man your fellowman thinks you are, you will help to combat the existing evils that are prevalent in the automobile industry today. The golden opportunity is here for the wage earners, select and join the largest independent labor union in the industry. Do not fail to grasp the opportunity that is yours. When workers solidly aline themselves in a cause for their betterment, then success is assured. Membership, 50 cents per month. No initiation fee. Ask your buddy to tell you, where and how can I join. HUDSON LOCAL UNION, No. 2, ASSOCIATED AUTOMOBILE WORKERS OF AMERICA, 12504 East Jefferson Avenue, corner Conner (opposite main plant). MASS MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1935, AMITY TEMPLE, AT 7:30 P. M.. Rally for all workers of Hudsons to lay final plans for the election of February 1. Everybody welcome. A prominent speaker will address the meeting. Hudson Local Union, No. 2, Associated Automobile Workers of America. DO YOU KNOW That the United States Government will soon hold elections in all Hudson plants for representatives for collective bargaining? Ballots will be cast secretly. The Associated Automobile Workers Workers of America is an organization which has the welfare of all employees at heart at all times. Organized for the purpose of collective bargaining. Don't be caught napping. Be prepared to meet the challenge given to you. Choose the organization you feel will be the most capable of handling your affairs as guaranteed under section 7 (a) of the National Industrial Recovery Act. Talk over your problems with your fellow worker. You will find yours and his problems are identical. Work together. That is organization. Be a part of your organization. Have a voice and a vote in the affairs of a labor organization that conducts mass meetings for the purpose of deciding the policy and action. This local union offers to you the opportunity to participate in determining your destiny as an auto worker. The procedure of these Government elections at the Hudson plants will be explained at all of our meetings every Friday night at Amity Temple, Parkview and Kercheval Avenues. Ask your buddy to tell you "where and how can I join." HUDSON LOCAL UNION No. 2 ASSOCIATED AUTOMOBILE WORKERS OF AMERICA 12504 E. Jefferson Avenue, Corner Conner (Opposite main plant) 133130-35--10 |