CONFERENCE COMMITTEE OF MASTERS AND JOURNEYMEN OF NEW YORK. (Left to Right) J. Carroll, Wm. Delaney, W. Slattery, Timothy Healy, John F. Fitzgibbons, Lawrence Kilrain, Patrick McElwain-Representatives of Local Union No. 1. (Bottom Row) W. L. Flynn, John R. Jones, Simon Ronayne, M. J. Cavanaugh, Wm. E. Johnson, Charles Noone and P. J. McGrath-Repre sentatives of Master Horseshoers' Association No. 39. Auditing and Bonding. AUDITING. The books of each Local Union must be audited every three months. The quarters shall end March 31st, June 30th, September 30th and December 31st. Each Local Union must elect a board of at least three Trustees to audit the books. Should a vacancy occur in any Union on said board by resignation, withdrawal or death, it shall be mandatory on the part of the Local Union to fill the vacancy at the next succeeding meeting by electing another member to complete the unexpired term caused by the vacancy. Immediately after the last meeting in each quarter all officers must post their books and submit them for examination to the Auditors within one week from date of said meeting; and any officer failing to do so must be removed from office, unless prevented by sickness or other cause satisfactory to the Auditors. The Auditors shall thoroughly examine and audit the books and accounts of the Union, and at the first meeting in the next following quarter shall submit in writing a full report of their finding to the Local Union. And it shall be the duty of the Recording Secretary to copy said report in full in the minutes of that meeting. The Auditors shall also submit to the Secretary-Treasurer of the I. U. of J. H. each quarter, on blanks furnished specially for that purpose, a complete report of their findings, being careful to furnish the detailed information suggested on said blanks. The Secretary-Treasurer shall supervise and keep a record of the Auditors' reports of each Local Union, and if the reports are not satisfactory he shall demand an explanation; failing to receive a satisfactory explanation he shall be empowered to institute an investigation, and take such further action as he may deem advisable to protect the interests of the International. The Auditors must check off every entry from Cash Book to Ledger and see that each payment is correctly entered; they must total the receipts as shown by Cash Book and see that the Financial Secretary has the Treasurer's receipt for the amount shown; they must also check off each entry in Order Book with Treasurer's disbursements and see that he has the proper voucher, duly signed, for each pay ment recorded, and similarly check off each entry of cash received with the Treasurer's receipts to the Financial Secretary. They must also make a careful record of the stamps of each denomination handled by the Financial Secretary, and must, by actual count, each quarter, record the number of stamps he has on hand after the last meeting. They must also certify to the amount of money in the hands of the Treasurer by actual count of the same, the amount shown by Bank Book being computed as cash. urer The receipts sent by the Secretary-Treaswith each order of stamps received by a Local Union must be turned over to the Auditors by the Corresponding Secretary each quarter for comparison; and it shall be the privilige of the Auditors to ask for the fullest explanation or to demand any books or papers they deem necessary for a thorough investigation of the accounts. The Auditors must insist that the accounts are kept in the books furnished by the I. U. of J. H. If any officer can not or will not keep his books correctly it shall be the duty of the Auditors to insist on his resignation or recommend to the Union his removal from office. No officers dues can be remitted for services. However, a Local Union whose membership justifies it in so doing may provide suitable recompense for its Auditors. If it be proven after due trial that any or all of the members of the Board of Auditors of a Local Union have been guilty of falsifying their reports to the International Secretary-Treasurer in the interest of any local officer, or have in any manner been a party to dishonesty in the administration of the finances of a Local Union, they shall be expelled. Should the office of Financial Secretary or Treasurer in any Local Union become vacant from any cause during the quarter, the Auditors must examine his accounts before the books are handed to his successor. The Secretary-Treasurer shall have power to impose a fine not to exceed $25 on any Local Union which fails to forward its Auditors' report within two weeks after the quarter closes. The Financial Secretary, Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary of each Local Union must be bonded to the amount of not less than two hundred and fifty dollars. Local Unions may use their own discretion as to whether or not one member can hold two offices in a Local Union at the same time, with the exception of Trustees and Treasurer. A FEW SALIENT FEATURES TO BE REMEMBERED BY AUDITORS. 1. Take notice that the accounts are carried over from cash book to ledger. Do not permit any Financial Secretary to hold his office who is not carrying over all payments to the members' names in the ledger. 2. Take notice that the accounts in the ledger are balanced each quarter. 3. Take notice that the Financial Secretary is placing in the ledger the dates of all initiations, reinstatements and cards granted. 4. Take notice that in entering up the names of those depositing cards that he puts full information in the ledger regarding the date the card was granted and received and the Union which granted the same. 5. Make it a point to always count the stamps, and see that they agree with the number reported on your audit. 6. At the end of an audit, demand a showdown of the moneys held by the Treasurer. NOTE. If a Financial Secretary is not keeping his accounts as they should be kept, do not let sympathy or sentiment deter you from reporting that fact to the Union and calling for his removal, for an incompetent or an indifferent Financial Secretary should not be tolerated in any Union. BONDING. All members selected to fill offices which require bonds under the laws of I. U. of J. H. must be bonded in the Fidelity Department of the I. U. of J. H. Application for bonds shall be made to the Secretary-Treasurer of the I. U. of J. H. and he shall not be permitted to issue bonds to any Union until the premium for the same has been paid. Under no circumstances will bonds be issued to others than members of the I. U. of J. H., and only for the purpose of safeguarding local or international funds. Bonds shall be issued to the Corresponding Secretary, Financial Secretary and Treasurer of a Local Union conditional upon that Local Union complying each quarter with the provisions respecting the auditing of accounts of Local Unions. If any Union refuse or neglect to comply with the law in this respect, after being notified by the SecretaryTreasurer, the bonds of the officers of said Union shall be cancelled and declared null and void. Bonds shall be transferred to the successor of any bonded officer free of charge at any time during the period covered by the bond, provided, however, the Local Union immediately notifies the Secretary-Treasurer of the change. Upon such notice, application blanks will be sent for the bond of the newly elected officer. If this is not done any loss sustained will not be made good, because it is the officer, not the office, that is bonded. In the event of any member holding two offices to be bonded, he shall have a separate and distinct bond covering each of the offices he holds. reserves the The Fidelity Department right to decline to bond any applicant without disclosing the reasons for said action, and power shall be vested in the President and Secretary-Treasurer of the I. U. of J. H. to withdraw or cancel the bond of any officer for incompetency, unfaithfulness or dishonesty, it being understood that in the event of such action the bond will be transferred to the member elected to fill the unexpired term of the officer thus removed. All claims on the Fidelity Department shall be made in writing immediately after the discovery of any loss for which the said department is responsible and no claim will be allowed if application is not made within three months from the time the loss is discovered. The officers of any Local Union shall swear out a warrant for the arrest of a dishonest officer when called upon to do so by the Fidelity Department, and shall give every information at their command, and shall render all the assistance in their power in prosecuting said defaulter. All expenses incurred in connection with the said prosecution shall be borne by the Fidelity Department, and no loss shall be made good until a warrant has been secured for the arrest of the dishonest officer. After investigation by the Secretary-Treasurer of any claim made upon the Fidelity Department under the terms of a bond, the President and Secretary-Treasurer shall be em powered to make such terms of settlement with the offender as in their judgment will be in the best interests of the organization. Any pecuniary loss sustained through the dishonesty of an officer who is bonded shall be made good up to the face value of the bond by the Fidelity Department, it being expressly understood that no loss shall be made good which has been sustained by fire, robbery, theft, or otherwise, except by the direct act or connivance of the officer bonded. All payments to the Fidelity Department shall be made to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall be the Secretary-Treasurer of the Fidelity Department. In case of any dispute arising over any claim that has not been satisfactorily settled, the Local Union shall have the right of appeal to the Executive Board of I. U. of J. H. It is with the greatest regret that Local No. 45 must report the death of our faithful brother, Dave Collins. WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God in His wisdom to take from our midst Brother Dave Collins, may He grant everlasting peace and happiness; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of Journeymen Horseshoers' Local Union No. 45 extend their sympathy to the bereaved loved ones of our departed brother, and a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the Local and a copy be sent to the bereaved relatives, also a copy be sent to the INTERNATIONAL HORSESHOERS' MAGAZINE for publication. B. L. JONES, President. B. T. LENNON, Vice-President. MUTUAL TRADE AGREEMENT Entered Into Between Local Association No. 42 of the M. N. N. P. A. of A. and Local Union No. 7 of the I. U. of J. H. RESOLVED.—That the following is mutually agreed upon by the Associations above mentioned: FIRST.-That the members of Local No. 42, agree to employ none but members in good standing of the Journeymen's Union No. 7. In return, the members of the Journeymen's Union No. 7, agree to work for none but those complying with the conditions of this agreement. But a Master may hire a non-union man when he is unable to secure one belonging to Local Union No. 7, until such times as he can be supplied with a union man. SECOND.-That the members of the Journeymen's Union No. 7, agree not to offer or accept employment in corporations, shops that are now in existance, or that may be started after the signing of this agreement, excepting such corporations as may be now employing union men, to whom this section shall not apply. THIRD.-No Horseshoer or other person who may start in the Horeshoeing business either as an individual or in partnership with another as Master Horseshoer shall be eligible for membership or entitled to receive any of the privileges of this agreement unless such application for membership has been approved by the Joint Conference Committee. FOURTH.-No repairs in any way of putting on or fastening old shoes shall be done in any shop unless such shoes bear the trade-mark of the Masters' and Journeymen's Association respectively. Corporation shops now employing union men and using the J. H. U. Label and vouched for by Local Union No. 7, shall be entitled to have all necessary repairs done. A member is permitted, however, where shoes are mostly worn out, to put on two new shoes for $1.25. FIFTH.-The hours of labor shall be from 7 a. m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p. m. for the first five days of the week, and on Saturday from 7 a, m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p. m., excepting from the first Saturday in June up to and including the Saturday preceding Labor Day, the hours of labor shall be from 7 a. m, to 12 noon on Saturday. Fifteen minutes after the hour of closing will be allowed to finish work remaining undone at the hours of closing provided. It is expressly agreed that no new work shall be taken in on Saturday half holiday after 12 o'clock noon. SIXTH-Scale of Wages-The wages to be paid are as follows: Firemen, $4.00 per day; men fitting and driving, $4.00 per day; floormen, $3.50 per day. Extra men hired for rush work shall receive not less than $4.00 per day. Sixty cents (60c.) per hour will be allowed for overtime, which is only allowed in case of sharpening. SEVENTH.—It is further agreed that there shall be no favoritism shown to corporation shops doing the shoeing of their own horses in the matter of employment of union labor, and that the scale of wages and hours agreed upon to customer shops shall also apply to all Union Journeymen working in Corporation Shops, or any other class of shops that members of the Journeymen's Union may be employed. EIGHTH.-Stricken out. NINTH.-Solicitation of Work-No Journeymen Horseshoer shall be allowed to solicit work for his employer, excepting in cases where they may be in competition with a non-union shop, when both Master and Journeymen are permitted to do everything that is fair and reasonable to have work changed from a non-union shop to that of a union shop. TENTH.-Apprenticeship-Not more than one apprentice shall be allowed in any shop employing one or more Journeymen, excepting that during the last sixth months of a boy's apprenticeship a second boy may be started to learn the trade. All apprentices shall be duly indentured in accordance with the laws governing apprenticeship as contained in the Constitution of the Master Horseshoers' National Protective Association of America, and also the By-Laws of the I. J. H. U. Apprentices shall be given all encouragement to become efficient workmen, and at the expiration of four years' service such apprentice shall be examined as to his knowledge of the business before a committee, duly appointed by the Joint Conference Committee, who shall inquire into his ability to become a proficient journeyman. It is further agreed, that no Master shall be allowed to accept the services of an apprentice who has started to learn the business with one employer and has given up working for such employer without permission of the Joint Conference Committee, and it is further agreed that no person working as an apprentice shall be admitted to membership in Local No. 7 without the approval of the Joint Conference Committee. Eleventh. It is agreed that the Journeymen shall attend to all fastening that is absolutely necessary on a Sunday or a Holiday, provided, however, that not more than two consecutive hours shall be given for such work. For such services they shall be paid one-half day's wages. TWELFTH.-Observance of Holidays-No shops under the jurisdiction of this Joint Agreement shall be open for business on any of the following holidays: New Year's Day, Decoration Day, Fourth of July, Horseshoers' Holiday (in August), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Washington's Birthday shall also be observed as a holiday, excepting in case of sharpening. THIRTEENTH.-A Conference Committee, consisting of six members from each of the respective local associations, together with the presidents of each local, shall be appointed by their respective associations, whose duty it shall be to adjust grievances that may arise in relation to working conditions or any other matters concerning the carrying out of this agreement, whose decision shall be binding on all charges. The officers of the Conference Committee shall consist of a chairman and secretary. It shall be the duty of the secretary to keep a record of all business transacted in a book provided for that purpose, and to furnish reports for both the Masters' and Juorneymen's Associations respectively. The Conference Committee shall be vested with full power to make such rules and regulations for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this agreement that they deem proper so long as the same doesn't in any way conflict with any of the provisions of the foregoing agreement. The expenses in conducting the affairs of this Conference Committee shall be borne in equal portions by the Masters' and Journeymen's Associations respectively. FOURTEENTH.-This agreement shall remain in full force and effect for three years from the date of signing thereof. |