CONSTITUTION c- I§ o 4 OF THE . Piano, Organ and Musical Instrument Workers’ International Union of America Organized August 8, 1898. Adopted at Chicago, 111., August 8, 1898. Revised at Erie, Pa., September 17-20, 1900. Revised at Cincinnati, O., July 8-12, 1901. Revised at New York, N. Y., July 14-19, 1902. Revised at Boston, Mass., July 11-16, 1904. Revised at Chicago, 111., July 9-14, 1906. T 5 si PREAMBLE From the beginning of time all creatures have had im- planted in them the unalterable instinct of self-preservation or protection, as shown by the various means employed by the Man, ^by 1 virtue of his supremacy, and being endowed with intelligence above all other created beings, is, there- fore, more capable of .protecting himself. _ . „ oa Through the various changes of time and circumstance workingmen have been compelled to protect themselves against grasping encroachments on their liberties by u principled men seeking their own aggrandizement and aceu- mulation of riches, at the expense and toil of those who are undeniably the producers of wealth. Therefore, Labor, being the producer of wealth, has iust claim to a fair’ share of that which it produces anc as Labor is of necessity divided into various forms of in dustry, the workmen in each trade should combine togethe: to protect themselves and assist others whenever it , Tdie Mutual dependence of mankind and their liability t< m Jortune has i/every age of the world led to .the onn tion of compacts, designed to encourage the industrious, an the needv and comfort the afflicted. . . The propriety of such compacts cannot be questioner for while they afford protection and assistance to those b, whom they are composed, no wrong is done to any mdividusj ° f Tliis h Union, basing its foundation on the great principle of Truth, Justice and Honesty of purpose demands of eac and every member that he shall perform to the best of ability whatever engagements he may enter into, not on to himself, but also to his employer. . It shall be the bounden duty of this Union t ? y aar / l w zealous care against any attempt at wrong either by e ployer or employe which may cause distrust or ennui where peace and harmony should prevail. This Unio taking its precedent from the great commercial a “d “di trial nations of the earth, desires that all disputes ai differences between employer and employe be hence and forever settled by arbitration. CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I. Section 1. This organization shall be known a* 5 * the “Piano, Organ and Musical Instrument Workers’ Interna- tional Union of America,” and shall consist of local unions who acknowledge the jurisdiction of the International Union, such unions to be represented at the Conventions of the International Union by delegates, who shall establish their claims as such representatives by certificates of election furnished by the International Union, signed by the Presi- dent and Secretary of the local union and bearing the im- pression of the steel seal of the same. ^ Sec. 2. The Conventions of the International Union shall be held bi-annually on the second Monday of July. Sec. 3. The Convention shall on the last day of its ses- sion designate the place of holding its next Convention. Sec. 4. The basis of representation in the International Union shall be one delegate for each local union, provided :hat said union shall not contain less than 25 members for ;hree consecutive months previous to the election of dele- gates. This shall not apply to newly instituted local unions laving not less than 25 members. Unions having less than *5 members shall combine with their nearest sister unions for hat purpose. Unions having more than three hundred mem- >ers shall be entitled to two delegates, and for each additional hree hundred, or fraction thereof, not less than one hundred, >ne delegate more.. In the election for delegates to the con- tention by unions, it shall require a majority vote to elect. Sec. 5. Each delegate shall be entitled to one vote. )elegates representing more than twenty-five members shall )e entitled to one additional vote for every twenty-five tiembers in excess of that number. The votes of unions aving more than one delegate shall be equally divided mong such delegates. Sec. 6. The International Union shall allow local unions or every delegate five dollars per diem, including Sun- 4 days, to and from and while the Convention is in session, and transportation rates by the shortest route. No other appropriation from the general fund shall be made in favor of the delegates. Sec. 7. No member shall be eligible to office as a dele- gate or alternate unless he shall have been a member of the Piano, Organ and Musical Instrument Workers' In- ternational Union of America for one year prior to the election, except when the union has not been in existence the time therein required. In cities where unions have been in existence for one year or more, a one year's membership shall be required Sec. 8. All delegates to the International Convention shall be elected by their respective unions at the first regu- lar meeting in March preceding the Convention. The union shall, at the time of electing a delegate, elect also an alter- nate t<#serve in case of disability of the regular delegate, No appeal against the election of a delegate or alternate shall be recognized unless the same shall be made withir thirty days after such election. In the event of a vacancy in the office of delegate and alternate, the union shall have the right at any meeting prior to the Convention to fill the vacancy. Sec. 9. The Corresponding Secretary of each local unioi shall, immediately after the election of the delegates, notify the International President. AKTICLE II. Section 1. The officers of the International Union shal consist of a President, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Vice-Presidents, who ar< hereby constituted the Executive Board. Every member o: the International Union, provided he has been a continuoui member in good standing for not less than two years prio. to election, shall be eligible to any office in the Internationa Union. No more tlian three Vice-Presidents to be locate< in any one city. The Second Vice-President to be a residen member of Canada. Sec. 2. The election of officers for the Piano, Organ an< Musical Instrument Workers' International Union shall tak place at the Convention, an absolute majority of all vote 5 ast being necessary to an election. Should no candidate eceive a majority of all votes cast upon the first ballot, hen there shall be a new ballot taken, the candidate receiv- ng the lowest number of votes to be dropped from the list f candidates, and this shall be the procedure at every suc- essive balloting until a candidate shall receive a majority f all votes cast, when he shall be declared elected. Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of the President to pre- ide at all meetings of the International Union, conduct he same according to parliamentary rules, examine all ocuments, audit all bills, preserve all documents and re- eipts, and present the same at the next session of the nternational Union, and see that all officers perform their uty. He shall order to have elected by local union or nions located in the place selected for the next Conven- on a clerk or stenographer for the session, who shall have o voice nor vote in the Convention. It shall be the duty of ae clerk or stenographer to keep a true and correct record £ the proceedings of the Convention, a copy of which shall e sent by him to the office of the International Union within ae day after the close of the session for the approval of the aternational President; such proceedings to be printed in le Official Journal. The compensation of the clerk or ;enographer shall be fixed by the Convention. The Presi- 3nt shall edit the Official Journal, conduct all correspond- ice between the International Union and local unions as lall hereafter be provided for, keep a just and true ac- )unt between the several local unions and International nion, designate from what sources the finances have been 3rived, and shall announce before the adjournment of the nion the amount received, expended, and for what pur- >se. He shall prepare monthly a financial statement of the iceipts and expenditures of his office, the same to be pub- shed in the Official Journal, and perform all other duties ljoined by the constitution. The salary of the President lall be fixed prior to the election of the same. Sec. 4. The President of the International Union shall sue traveling, transfer and retiring cards, and member- ip books running for one year, to be ruled, lined and num- ired, which shall be in his possession. He shall, in ad- tion, issue membership books, with the number space left blank, to be used for reissue to members whose books 6 have been lost or destroyed — the numbers on cards and men bership books to correspond. He shall distribute them pe order of local unions, for the use of any member in goo standing, and no local union shall have authority to graE or receive any other cards but those provided by the Inte] national Union. Sec 5. The President of the International Union sha furnish to all local unions a system of stamps, to be use in payment of initiation fees, dues, and assessments, h shall have the color of the stamps changed as often £ necessary. He shall notify the finance committee of tt local union of the number sent, the finance committee sha keep a record of the same. The President shall keep a stri< stamp account with each union, compare the. same wit monthly reports of local unions, and if a financial secretai makes application for stamps which, in his opinion, is n( justified by the receipts as per monthly reports, the Pres dent shall order the finance committee of said , union 1 investigate the matter, and report the result to him with] one week. He shall then take such further action as. 1 thinks necessary in the interest of the International Unio He shall further cause to be prepared a canceling stam bearing the number of the respective local union, with mo able dates and ink, to local unions, at cost. He shall ah furnish to each local union a seal, to be known as a financi secretary ’s seal. Sec. 6. In case of death, resignation or disqualificatic or refusal of any officer to serve, the Executive Board she have the power to fill the vacancy. The office vacant she be filled by the next officer in rank, excepting the positu of Second Vice-President. Sec. 7. The President of the International Union shj have authority, when needed, to hire one or more assistan or clerks for the discharge of his official duties, by ai with the consent of the Executive Board. Sec. 8. The President, with the consent of the InterE tional Executive Board, may appoint one or more Spec] Organizers and Babel Agitators for. special purposes, duty of the Organizers and Label Agitators shall be to orga ize unions and instruct local unions in the discharge of the duties; to deliver free lectures, agitating the use of t 7 Union Label; they shall visit such towns and cities as the International President, may direct. Sec. 9. The President shall appoint one or more mem- bers whose duties shall be to examine the financial ac- counts of local unions, instruct the financial officers in the discharge of their duties, and submit a financial statement of the condition of the unions examined by them to the International President. The reports to be mailed to local unions m such numbers as may be desired. rr - SeC ‘ ? he term ° f the 0fficers of the International Union shall be for two years and shall commence on the Srst day of August succeeding the election. The salaries of all the International officers shall be fixed by the Con- tention. Sec. 11. The First Vice-President shall be allowed a sum ictually expended to defray the expenses of his office, said sum to be appropriated from the general fund. Sec. 12. The Organizers and Label Agitators shall re- >ort weekly to the International President, who shall pub- is* 1 these reports in the Official Journal. Sec. 13. The officer or officers of the International Jnion who violates the Constitution of the Piano, Organ nd Musical Instrument Workers' International Union, or vho are negligent in their duties as officers of the Inter- ational Union, can, upon motion of any local union, if econded by one-fifth of the local unions, be impeached, nd after having had an impartial trial by a committee lected for this purpose by a vote of the members at large, nd found guilty by that body, be removed from their 3spective office. The officer or officers impeached or the nion that preferred the charges, when not satisfied with ae result of the trial, can appeal to the general vote of ae members. The decision of the members on the general ote to be final. Any vacancy created by removal of an fficer of the International Union shall be filled as pre- iribed in Article II, Section 6. 8 ARTICLE III. Section 1. The President of the International Union shall, with the consent of the Executive Board, draw upon any local union from month to month for a sufficient amount to meet the legitimate expenditures of the office of the International Union, said amount not to exceed $250 over the actual expenses required. Sec. 2. Any union failing to comply with Section 1 of this Article shall, after due notice, be suspended by the Executive Board, and not be reinstated until complied with. Sec. 3. The financial year shall begin on the first day of June and end on the thirty-first day of May. Local unions shall send to the International office their reports not later than June 10th. ARTICLE IV. Section 1. All persons engaged in the piano, organ oi musical instrument industry, of good moral character anc competent workmen at their branch of trade, shall be eligibh to membership, except superintendents. A member becom ing a superintendent shall take a retiring card. Sec. 2. No local union shall accept any person,, either bp retiring card or otherwise, who by reason of sickness i: incapable of working. The above shall not be construed s< as to apply to traveling cards. Sec. 3. All applicants for membership may be electee upon their own statement, upon payment of an . initiatioi fee of five dollars ($5.00). Applicants that are afflicted wit! chronic disease can become members by paying the reg ular initiation fee and ten cents weekly dues, but the^ shall not be entitled to any sick or death benefit. The exec utive committee of each local union shall be the judge a to what class of membership the new member shall be long. But this shall not apply to suspended members, pro viding they apply for membership within six months fror date of suspension. The name shall then be published i: the Official Journal; and if it be found that said membe has made misrepresentation in any particular, such mem bership shall be declared void, all cards that may hav been issued, annulled, and all moneys paid, forfeited. A1 applicants for membership must present themselves fo initiation; except in cases of jurisdiction towns, it shall be left discretionary with the local union where applica- tion is made for membership. The initiation fee may be P Ki ln -? V - 6 installments of at least one dollar ™ tl1 , p£ “ d , ln f n }}: °“ the payment of two dollars, the can- ldate to be initiated and the dues and assessments to be- gm from date of initiation. Piano, Organ or Musical In strument Workers coming from foreign countries, who fur- nish sufficient proofs that they (at the time they left such country) were good standing members of a Piano, Organ or Musical Instrument Workers ’ organization, organized on the trade union principles, shall be admitted as new members without paying an initiation fee, providing they join within four weeks after their arrival in this country. This shall apply to such countries where unions exist and accept cards of members of the International Union. „ ® ec - t The International President shall furnish appli- ™ 10n f ba * nkS for membership, with receipt coupons with space for two receipts, to read as follows- 1 10 PIANO, ORGAN AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WORK- ERS J INTERNATIONAL UNION OF AMERICA. application FOR MEMBERSHIP. Date Name of candidate Age Shop How long have you worked at the trade? Branch Residence The following questions must he answered truthfully, otherwise the member may lose all rights and privileges pro- vided by the constitution: 1. Have you ever been a member of this order? 2. If so, what number? 3. Have you ever been proposed as such, and where? 4. Are you subject to chronic disease? 5. Have you ever filled vacancies of striking men in our industry during strike? 6. Are you now a suspended or expelled member of any labor union? Signature of applicant Proposed by Bro The undersigned Investigating Committee respectfully recommend the above candidate to Union No Note. — This application must be signed by the person seeking membership. RECEIPT No. 1. RECEIPT No. 11 03 o * **». 03 03 03 ■s- 2 03 <3 03 6 o. o> =§ a o O 0* 03 <3 ,03 -Ofj uoi^voi/ddf/ *8 ~ $ tunoiuy 0/\/ /D00~l 061 Application No. 12 Sec. 5. Any member suspended from any local union can be reinstated on payment of $5.00, which may be paid in five bi-weekly installments, or all at once, at the option of the union. But he shall forfeit all previous rights and benefits, and be considered the same as a new initiate. But this shall not be so construed as to mean the invalidation of any indebtedness, local or international, previously in- curred. ARTICLE Y. Section 1. Every member shall pay into the funds of the union to which he belongs the sum of 20 cents per week. Sec. 2. Any person drawing a traveling or transfer card shall pay dues for the week in which his card is issued to the union from which he receives it, and no other union shall charge dues for the same week. Sec. 3. Any union receiving dues from members for a longer period of time than they may remain members thereof shall return the excess when they draw their traveling or transfer card. Sec. 4. Any member of any union who shall fail to pay his dues or assessments, local or International, for a term of eight weeks shall not be entitled to any benefits for a period of three months after such member has again placed himself in good standing. Should any member of any local union fail to pay his dues or assessments for a term of sixteen weeks, the secretary of the local union shall suspend him and notify the International office of such suspension, by forwarding his name and number of membership book. This shall not apply to members out of employment, sick or on strike, who shall be exempt from the payment of dues and assessments. Members desiring to be entitled to this out-of- employment privilege must notify the Financial Secretary immediately upon losing their employment, and report once a week during such non-employment. Sec. 5. Any member paying initiation fees, dues, assess- ments or fines shall purchase stamps and carefully paste them in the space provided for in the Membership. Book, which shall at all times be acknowledged as a receipt for payment in full for all amounts as designated by these stamps, provided they are canceled and dated correctly. 13 Sec. 6. The International Constitution is to be printed in English, German, Swedish. Italian, Hungarian and Polish: each language to be bound separately, and all members to receive one copy of the constitution, also a membership book free. r Sec. 7. Any member of any union quitting the trade with a view of engaging in some other occupation, who de- sires a retiring card, must pay all dues, fines and assessments or other indebtedness charged against him within one month of his so quitting the trade; said member shall then receive a retiring card, which will entitle the holder (upon his return to the trade) to re-admission, free of charge, to any union under the jurisdiction of the International Union; and if such retiring card is returned within one year after its issue, said member shall be placed in the same position for benefits etc as when he received said card, but should it not be re- turned after one year has elapsed, he shall not be entitled to sick or death benefit for a term of three months from the da y of depositing his card, provided the applicant has not m any way, directly or indirectly, conspired against the interests of the union, or employed non-union hands. In- formation regarding, the standing of members holding re- aring cards to be given by Financial Secretaries of unions issuing said cards upon application for the same. Sec. 8. Nothing in Section 7 of this Article shall be so construed as to mean members engaged as agents or em- ployes of the Bureau of Labor Statistics or other occupa- tions of equal interest to organized labor, who may still be nembers of the union. Sec. 9 The Financial Secretary of local unions shall -ollect all local and International assessments and fines from nembers before giving credit for any dues. ARTICLE VI. Section 1. The International Union guarantees its moral nd pecuniary support to all its members in difficulties which nay arise between them and their employers, and shall com- nence on the day when the difficulty is approved by the •roper authorities of the International Union. The assist- nce shall begin the first day of the second week, and shall >e as follows: For the first sixteen weeks, $5 per week or single men and $7 per week for married men, and $3 14 per week until the strike or lockout shall have terminated. In case a striker secures work and is discharged within fourteen days, he shall be entitled to his further benefit; should, however, he lose his employment after the above specified time, he shall not be entitled to any further strike benefit. No members of the International Union shall be entitled to any strike, lockout of victimization benefit un- less he has been a member for at least six months and is in good standing at the time of the difficulty. The same assistance shall accrue to such members who may, in conse- quence of having carried out order for their union, be dis- charged by their employer. The local union under whose jurisdiction such discharge of a member has taken place shall submit a verified report of the facts to the Executive Board for decision. This shall not apply to cities as provided ir Section 1 of Article XIII. Three signatures of officers foi the local union shall verify each such report. The benefil shall begin, if the Executive Board recognizes the fact as presented, from the first day of the second week of the discharge from employment of such a member. The Inter national President shall furnish the union with strike, lock out and victimization application blanks. In the event of i strike continuing for twenty weeks, and being deemed un successful by the International Executive Board, the boarc shall have the power to submit the matter to a referendun vote, and if their opinion be sustained the strike shall b< declared off. Sec. 2. When a lockout shall occur, the application t< resist having been approved by the proper authorities o the International Union, or the joint Executive Boards, th assistance shall commence on the first day of the secorn week of the lockout. Sec. 3. When any difficulty arises between the member of any union and their employers, three officers of the unio: or joint Executive Boards shall furnish a full and officia statement of such difficulty to the International Presideni who shall submit a copy thereof to the other officers coir prising the Executive Board; and if after a full and sufficien investigation of all the facts in the case they approve o the same, the International President shall issue a circulai setting forth the facts to all local unions, and the numbe of members who are idle through such difficulty, and ordei IS ing them to their assistance; he shall state the person or persons receiving the same. Sec. 4. The Executive Board shall transmit their an- iwers, on application to strike, by telegraph, to the Inter- national President within twenty-four hours; failing to com- >ly, they shall be fined $1 by the International President )ayable to the International Union. Upon receipt of the answers of the Executive Board, the International Presi- ent shall immediately notify the union involved, by tele- raph, whether the application has been approved or not. Sec. 5. Unions making applications to strike shall, if or an increase, state the prices paid and how much de- landed; if against a reduction, the prices paid and how luch the reduction will amount to. They shall report to ae International President the length of time organized tie number of members in the union at the time the appli- ation is made, the number of members employed and the umber of members unemployed, also the number of mem- ers who may be involved if a strike is called and the umber of members entitled to benefits, also the number of an-beneficial members and non-members who may become ivolved. All applications for strike or lockout shall be iad at a regular or special meeting of the union making ie application. And the union shall report the number of embers voting in the affirmative and negative on all ques- ons of strike. Local unions making false statements in teir application shall be fined the sum of twenty-five dollars ich fines to be remitted to the International Union. Sec. 6. In case the International Executive Board fails approve of any difficulty, the local union can appeal with- fifteen days after the decision has been rendered to a meral vote of all the unions. The appeal shall be for- arded to the International President, who shall submit e same immediately to a vote of all local unions, and, if •proved by a majority, shall proceed as in this constitution Sec. 7. The International President, when submitting an plication to strike to local unions, shall set forth in the rcular the statement furnished by the union making ap- ication for strike or lockout, state the number of men ready on strike in other localities, and condition of the nds per capita. If any non-beneficial member or non- 16 members are involved, he shall submit to a vote of th locals the following questions: 1. Shall those not entitled to benefits be allowed th same assistance as those constitutionally entitled to assisi ance if they will join in the strike? 2. Shall an assessment be levied to defray the expens contemplated? (In the event of either one of the two ques tions being defeated by the referendum vote, both propc sition become null and void.) Sec. 8. Every difficulty involving more than fifty men bers, except difficulties occurring in cities where there ar a thousand or more members located, shall be submitted s once by the International President to a vote of all loci unions, corresponding secretaries shall call special meeting of their locals upon receipt of strike application betwee the regular meetings to vote on application. If a majorit of those having voted approve of the application, the Pres dent shall proceed as the constitution directs. In citi< where joint executive boards exist, as provided in Artie XIII, Section 1, such joint executive boards shall have fu power in all cases of difficulties involving fifty members < less. In case more than fifty and not more than one hu dred members are involved in any difficulty, applicative for approval must be made to the International Executi'' Board, as per Section 3 of Article VI. Difficulties involvii more than one hundred members must be submitted f approval to a vote of all local unions. All strike prop sitions, whether submitted to a vote of a shop, union < joint executive board, must be voted upon by. secret ballc a two-thirds vote being necessary to a decision; but ] strike proposition shall be entertained for any cause whs ever except against a reduction of wages or to resist a loc out while a strike involving five hundred or more membe of the International Union is on. Unions failing to vo within one week, commencing on the day of the circul being mailed, shall be fined three dollars, payable to. t International Union within one month after being notifk They must return the vote by telegram at the expense of t International Union. Sec. 9. Unions whose applications to strike were n approved shall have no right to make a second applicatl appertaining to the same case for a term of two montl 17 dating from the rejection of the first. And no member of :he union shall be considered on strike unless said strike shall have been approved by the proper authorities of the [nternational Union. This shall also apply to a reduction in vages. In cities where there are more than ten factories ocated and the membership of the International Union ex- ceeds the thousand mark, in case of a reduction the mem- bers involved may resist such reduction without first mak- n g application to the International office, provided, how- ever, the union or joint Executive Board under whose juris- liction they are working has voted upon the proposition to esist by secret ballot and a three-fourths vote had in favor )f such resistance, and if the number of members involved Loes not exceed one hundred members, and in cities having ive hundred members or more if the number involved does iot exceed fifty. Applications to resist reductions involv- ng more than one hundred and not more than five hundred nembers shall be submitted to the International Executive 3oard for approval. \ Sec. 10. In cities where two or more unions exist the nembership of which .is less than one thousand, said unions hall create a joint Executive Board by electing representa- ives from each local union. Sec. 11. Joint Executive Boards of cities having one housand or more members must, if a strike has been de- ided upon, within twenty-four hours after such decision as been made, forward a complete and detailed statement f all the facts, including the number of members involved nd the number entitled to benefits as per constitution, to • he International President, who shall proceed as provided a Section 3 of Article YI. Sec. 12. The vote of local unions on difficulties shall e by secret ballot, and all votes taken contrary to this lethod shall not be counted. Sec. 13. Any local union being directed by the Execu- ive Board to forward money to another local union, and ailing to comply within five days from the date of said otice, shall be suspended. Sec. 14. Unions sending money to each other must re- lit the same by express, registered letter, certified draft or ostoffice order. The Secretary remitting such money shall \ 18 notify the President of said union at his separate address The Secretary receiving such money shall immediately sem a receipt to the Secretary, and a copy of such receipt to th< President of the Union from whence the money came. Sec. 15. The Secretary of any union on strike shall fur nish to the International President weekly a complete repor of the strike, signed by the President and full Strike Com mittee, itemizing expenditures, and report such other fact as may be provided for in blanks furnished by the. Interna tional President. For non-compliance with this section, afte due notification, further aid shall be discontinued, at th- discretion of the International President. Sec. 16. No strike shall be approved or sustained by th International Union for an increase of wages between th first day of June and the first day of August, and th first day of January and the first day of March, of an; year. But this shall in no wise preclude the approval o strikes against the reduction of wages or the truck systen or against the introduction of contract system. Sec. 17. A declaration on the part of an employer or ; combination of employers to the effect that their employe must cease their connection with the union or cease worl or any combination entered into by a number of employer for the purpose of throwing their employes out of employ ment, without any cause or action on their part, shall b deemed a lockout. In case a lockout is reported, the Intel national President, in person or by proxy, shall endeavo to obtain satisfactory proof that the difficulty is a bona fid lockout, as defined in this section. This section does no apply to a reduction of wages. Sec. 18. The Executive Board shall be empowered to aj point one or two members of the International Union, wit instructions to arbitrate, in conjunction with a committe of the local union, any difficulty affecting the members Should the terms of settlement not be agreeable to th union involved, but if approved by the arbitrators appointee the Executive Board shall have power to submit said term to a vote of the local unions, when, if approved, they sha be binding upon all the members of the International Unioi Sec. 19. In localities where a lockout is threatened b a combination of manufacturers, the Executive Board sha 19 e empowered to investigate and arbitrate with the employ- rs for the removal of the cause that prevents an amicable djustment. Sec. 20. Unions out on strike shall have power to re- :et all traveling cards except those of sick members pro- lded said strike has been approved by the International nion. Sec. 21. When a strike or lockout involving more than le hundred members is in contemplation, the union where ich difficulty may arise shall, within twenty-four hours degraph to the International President, who shall, within renty-four hours appoint an officer of the International ni°n to proceed to the locality to act as an agent of the [iternational Union. ' Sec. 22. The duties of the agent or representative are represent the interests of the Internationa] Union; to tend all meetings of the committee having the conducting the strike or lockout on charge, and to report weekly, or tener if circumstances warrant, or if required to do so r the International President, upon all questions in refer- ee to the difficulty, and at the same time forward a copy ereof to each member of the Executive Board. He shall ve free access to all meetings of the committee above ecihed and have power, when directed, to examine the oks and papers of the union. I Sec. 23. Any union in difficulty which shall refuse or t permit . the agent to perform the duties as in this tide provided, the President of the International Union ly withhold the benefits due them until their compli- ce is assured. See. 24. Whenever, in the opinion of the International esident, the interests of the International Union would best served, he may revoke the appointment of the ent and may appoint another in his place, subject, how- 3r to the power of confirmation by the Executive Board, thing m here shall, however, prevent any member of the iecutive Board from moving the revocation of the ap- ntment of such agent, and if so ordered by a majority reof, said appointment shall be revoked. ?ec. 25. The. salary of the agent shall be $5.00 per diem 1 transportation rates by the shortest route. 20 Sec. 26. Any member being prosecuted through the discharge of his duty by the enforcement of any order by a local union, the expense incurred through such prosecu- tion shall be borne by the International Union, provided such order of the local union be not in violation of the International Constitution. No other strike expense shall be borne by the International Union unless the Interna- tional Executive Board shall have approved of the expense before incurred; the International Executive Board shall have exclusive power to decide on such matter. ARTICLE VII. Section 1. Every shop shall elect a delegate, and in every shop in which there is but one union man employed he shall be constituted shop delegate. In case of failure or inability of any shop to elect a delegate, then the presi- dent of the union shall appoint one for said shop. In juris- diction towns where more than one shop exists the juris diction members shall elect a town delegate, whose duty il shall be to receive all moneys from the shop delegate anc pay the same within forty-eight hours after receiving th( same to the Financial Secretary of the union of which h( is a member. It shall be the duty of the shop delegates t( collect all local and international assessments and fines be fore any dues. Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the delegate to collec' all dues, fines and assessments due by the members, am to pay to the Secretary of the union in the stipulated tim< set forth by the local union, all amounts received, am examine the due books of the members at least once < month. But in no case should this time extend forty-eigh hours after collecting the same. He shall ascertain th< wages earned in his department when ordered to do so the union. Sec. 3. Members moving from one locality to anothe and obtaining employment shall immediately deposit thei cards with the nearest union. If employed in a towi where a union exists, they shall deposit their cards imme diately with the delegate. Any member failing to compl shall be fined the sum of ten cents per day for the firs thirty days, and if he fails to deposit his card after thirt; days, then he shall be suspended from the union. 21 Sec. 4. Any member leaving the jurisdiction of any 3cal union must provide himself with a traveling card; ailing to do so, he shall be fined fifty cents. Retired mem- ers must provide themselves with a transfer card. Sec. 5. It shall be the duty of the International Presi- dent 'to devise suitable traveling and transfer cards, rhich shall be furnished to local unions, with a printed opy of instructions to financial secretaries. Sec. 6. The traveling and transfer cards shall contain lank spaces wherein shall be designated the number of reeks during which the member has received sick benefit i the course of the year. ARTICLE VIII. Section 1. It shall be the duty of every shop delegate ) report to the Financial Secretary or Business Agent such 3bs as are open in his respective factory the same day Bceiving notice thereof, in order to enable the secretary to esignate the unemployed to the factory. In towns where o business agent exists it shall be the delegate's duty to sport to the Financial Secretary of the local. Should this e neglected by either of the above officers, they shall be ibject to a fine of not less than one dollar. ARTICLE IX. Section 1. Every member who shall have been for not ss than one year continuously a member in good standing f 5 the International Union, and who is not under any of the istrictions specified in these laws, shall be entitled, lould such a member be sick or disabled in such manner 3 to render such member unable to attend to his usual vocations, to a sum of five dollars per week out of the mds of the union; provided, such sickness or inability lall have been for at least two weeks or fourteen days, nd shall not have been caused by intemperance, debauch- ry or other immoral conduct; and no member shall be en- tled to any sick benefit for a longer period than ten eeks in any one year, commencing July 1 and ending June 3, whether it has been continuous or periodical; but no lember leaving the United States or the Dominion of anada shall be entitled to any benefit during his absence, niform cards for receipts for sick benefits shall be issued 22 free to local unions by the International President, bene- fits to commence from beginning of second week. Speci- men card. Sick (or relief) certificate. Date when member reported. Name and address of committee. Cause and nature of ill- ness. I, the udersigned, a regular registered practicing physician of , do hereby certify upon my honor and reputation as a practicing physician, that the within named is physically incapacitated from his or her usual occupation. Signature. N. B. — If physician cannot conscientiously sign the above, state reason. SICK (OR RELIEF) CERTIFICATE. Name Address • The undersigned has received from Union No the sum of 100 dollars. Order No.... Sick benefit for the week beginning ending • • This being the week of benefit. Signature After the expiration of the week when the above is properly signed, it shall be presented to the Sec- retary for payment, when, if the member is still sick, another certificate shall be issued. Note — Signature of physician. Sec. 2. The sickness or inability shall date from the day the member reports the same to the Financial Secre- tary of the union of which he is a member. Sec. 3. Local unions shall have the right to arrange the visiting committee to visit the sick members as may best suit their respective localities, but in no instance shall they consist of less than three officers or members, nor be visited by said committee less than once in each week; no two members of the committee to visit the member at the same time. In hospital cases a statement of the hospital officials shall suffice. Members must furnish the 23 financial Secretary with their correct address, and of all hanges of the same immediately; and for the failure to lerform the duties as visiting committee, or failing to fur- dsh their address, they shall be fined fifty cents. Sec.. 4. Should the sick member be in good standing in he union, the Executive Boards of local unions (to whom he visiting committees shall make their weekly reports) hall draw on the Treasurer of the union for the regular weekly allowance, and report their doings in writing at he next regular meeting of the union. If any doubt be ntertained as to the sickness or inability of any member laiming benefits, the Executive Board of unions shall ave power, if deemed necessary, to take the opinion of a hysician, who may be appointed by the union. Sec. 5. If the visiting committee is refused admittance 3 the house, or not permitted to visit the sick member, it ball not be obligatory on the union to pay the member ae weekly allowance, until the restriction shall have been amoved. The visiting committee shall be excused from isiting members having contagious diseases. Sec. 6. Any member of the International Union taken ck while, traveling, shall be entitled to the benefit by de- asiting his card with the union under whose jurisdiction 3 is; providing his travels do not extend farther than ie boundaries of the United States of North America and anada. Sec._7. No member of any local union shall be entitled 1 receive more than one of the weekly benefits provided V these laws at any one and the same time. Sec. 8. Any officer or officers, granting sick benefits herwise than as provided for, shall be fined the sum of fenty-five dollars ($25). ARTICLE X. Section 1. Upon the death of a member who shall have en. such for one year, the sum of $50 to be paid; if being a ntinuous member for five years, the sum of $100 to be paid- being a continuous member for ten years, the sum of 00 to be paid; and if a continuous member for fifteen ars, the sum of $300 be paid, the same to be paid toward fraying the funeral expenses of said member to nearest 24 of kin, or such person or persons as have the burial of said deceased member in charge; provided, however, that said member has not been at time of his death disqualified by any of the conditions prescribed by the laws of the International Constitution. The President of the Local Union shall take charge of the burial of said deceased member if such member shall not have any person to take charge of said funeral. Sec. 2. No death benefits shall be paid unless the bene- ficiary or beneficiaries shall have first forwarded to the Inter- national office, through the secretary of the local union to which the member belonged, certificate of death and his mem- bership book. Sec. 3. The sum of $40.00 shall be paid to a member upon the death of his wife, on presentation of certificate of death and his membership book; provided, said member has been in good standing for at least one year and is in good stand- ing at the time of the death of the member's wife. Not more than one such benefit to be paid to any one member. ARTICLE XI. Section 1. The President of the International Union shall have prepared and registered, a trade-mark, transfer label, or some other suitable method, to be known as the Union Label, suitable to be pasted on the instrument. The labels shall be furnished free of charge to local unions. cu)i R!in(S>tFaI giP) i^NATK^UNlOIlied with. Sec. 3. Shop delegates are strictly enjoined to demand faithful compliance by employers in the use of the Union jabel, and to report any breach of agreement to the Ex- cutive Board, or to the union forthwith. For violating r neglecting the enforcement of the conditions controlling he use of the label, the shop delegate shall be fined not 3ss than one dollar for the first offense, and not less than wo dollars for the second offense. Unions violating any of he conditions controlling the use of the label, or neglect- tig its enforcement, shall be fined not less than five dol- ors for the first offense, payable to the International Inion, and for the second offense be fined not less than $25. Sec. 4. Manufacturers operating more than one shop hall not be allowed to use the Union Labels unless all hops operated by such manufacturers are strictly union hops. Manufacturers, their agents or representatives op- rating a shop or shops in one locality, establishing a shop r shops in another locality, shall not be allowed the use of he Union Label unless at least the same rate of wages is aid in the newly established shop or shops that prevail in he original shop or shops. Manufacturers, their agents or epresentatives, making pianos, organs or musical instru- lents for other manufacturers, their agents or representa- ives, shall not be allowed the use of the Union Label un- iss at least the same rate of wages shall be paid in the hop or shops of the former as is- paid in the shops of the itter. No pianos, organs or musical instruments made in oth union and non-union shops shall be allowed to bear he Union Label. Sec. 5. Employers agreeing to use the Union Label and iolating any of the conditions for use, shall, for the first ffense, be refused the use of the label until the employer eposits the sum of $50 with the Union as a guarantee 3r a faithful compliance in the future; for a second vio- ition the use of the label shall be refused for the space f six months. In no case shall there be more than one r nion Label or facsimile of the same on each instrument. Sec. 6. All labels must be cancelled and bear the name £ the firm to whom issued. 26 Sec. 7. Local Unions shall be allowed a sum not to exceed $25, in addition to attorney fee, for committee work in the prosecution of counterfeit label cases. But no prosecution of label cases shall be instituted without the consent of the International President. Sec. 8. The President shall cause the trade-mark (label) to be registered in all the States wherever possible, also in the Dominion of Canada. Sec. 9. A yearly assessment of 15 cents shall be levied on the general membership, for the propagation and agita- tion of the label, the assessment to be levied October 1 of every year. Sec. 10. All local unions shall establish a Label Agita- tion Committee, whose duties shall be to visit all labor or- ganizations and other bodies in their respective vicinity, and give lectures to promote the sale of musical instruments bearing the union label, and to influence the customers to demand of the tuners and repair men their union cards. In cities or towns where two or more local unions exist, a joint Label Committee may be formed, with such represen- tation as may be determined by the resident local unions. ARTICLE XII. Section 1. The International Executive Board is au- thorized to grant charters to local unions, upon application of at least seven persons employed in the trade, providing the application is accompanied by a fee of $10.00; and to persons in such localities where already two or more charters exist, providing a three-fourths vote favorable to the granting of such charter of the locals so existing has first been obtained; members of local unions must be noti- fied to attend meetings to vote on such applications for charter. Such applicants must receive the same bill of prices as exists in said locality. When an application for a charter is received from a place where a union exists, the Executive Board shall have power to ask for . infor- mation concerning the applicants. When an application for charter has been granted by the International Ex- ecutive Board, the International President shall instruct one of the International officers to be present at the in- stitution of said local union. The officer to be the one located nearest to the local to be organized. 27 Sec. 2. If any local union is declared suspended by reason of any violation of the International Union laws, or suspends active operations of its own accord, all the moneys, books, seal and any other property must be for- warded to the International Union. All officers of local unions shall be held responsible for the faithful trans- mission of the property in their respective hands to the President of the International Union. For any violation 3f non-compliance with this section, the officers shall be re- fused all cards of admission to any union, until all such property, or the value thereof, is restored into the hands )f the International President; and, if possible, he shall procure the punishment at law of the guilty persons for illegally withholding the property of the International Union. The President of the International Union, if he, n his judgment, thinks proper, may impose a fine not to exceed five dollars, payable to the International Union, igainst each officer of local unions violating this section, n addition to the penalties above described; provided, how- ever, that no local officer shall be held responsible for a onger period than his term of office. ARTICLE XIII. Section 1. Every local union shall elect an Executive Board at the same time that they elect the remainder of he officers of their union. In cities where there are ten >r more factories located, and where the membership of he International Union has reached one thousand or more, - joint Executive Board shall be created of not less than ive members, the same to be elected by the local unions, ffie basis of representation for each local union shall be the ame as provided for in Article 1, Section 4, of this con- titution. These Executive Boards shall meet at least once a every week, and shall be empowered to comply with the irections of the International Executive Board as pro- ided by law. Sec. 2. The Executive Board of local unions shall, be- ween the interval of meeting, have full and complete harge of all business of the union; may enforce and col- let all dues and assessments, admit applicants for mem- ership, when, in the opinion of the Board, it is essen- ial to so initiate the applicants; transmit moneys if so di- 28 rected by the Executive Board of the International Union and transact such other business as may be necessary fo the welfare of the union, including voting on application! to strike submitted by the International Union. ARTICLE XIV. Section 1. The funds of the International Union shal consist of the initiation fees, dues, assessments, interes on money in bank or on bonds, as hereinafter provided and fines specified in these laws, except fines imposed b; local unions for non-attendance of meetings. Sec. 2. Each local union shall deposit in an appointed bank or purchase registered bonds of the United State or Canada for all moneys over and above the followinj amounts: Unions numbering 25 members or less, $15 50 or less, $25; 100 or less, $60; 250 or less, $75; 500 am over, $100. The President of each local union shall b the custodian of the bank book; he shall act as genera supervisor over all deposits. But in no case shall union be allowed to deposit money in private banks. Sec. 3. All amounts of money received by local unions over the amounts described in the previous section, sha' be deposited in some responsible bank or invested in bond by the trustees, • in the name of the union and with th consent of the union. The sale of bonds and the witl drawal of money shall always be at the discretion of Iocs unions. Sec. 4. No union shall be permitted to expend in an fiscal year for officers' salaries, committees' expense, ha rent, meeting room, furnishings, printing, stationery, posi age, fuel and light, picketing strike shops, donations t strikers or members in distress, etc., more than the fo lowing percentages of its gross receipts: Unions numbe: ing 30 members or less, 50 per cent; from 30 to 50 men bers, 45 per cent;"'* from 300 members upwards, 40 per cent from 500 members upwards, 30 per cent; from 1,000 u] wards, 20 per cent. Should the union expend for the afor< named purposes less than the herein fixed percentage, the it shall have the privilege to spend it locally for the a,( vancement of union matters. This shall in nowise be coi strued so as to allow local unions percentage on mone received for equalization or in aid of strikes, nor shall th 29 be construed so as to include local assessment or local ines. Sec. 5. No local union shall expend any money ex- jept for the benelits provided in the Constitution. Local inions permitting such illegal expenditure shall be subject :o a fine of $25. Defaulters and embezzlers must be prose- iuted criminally, providing it is visible fraud, such as false mtries or using the funds of the union for private pur- loses or otherwise; but in no case shall a member be con- sidered a defaulter or embezzler when it can be proven that t is done through incompetency or errors; and embezzle- nents due to the carelessness of trustees and finance com- nittees shall be replaced by local assessments within ninety lay thereafter. Any union violating this section shall be suspended. Sec. 6. Unions expending more than the percentage pro- vided for in Section 4 must replace the same within ninety lays after receiving official notice. Failing to do so, they shall be suspended. The International President shall, before ;he 10th day of June of each year, notify local unions of ;he amount of deficiency incurred during the preceding year. Sec. 7. In case the funds of any local union become exhausted by legitimate expenditure, the Executive Board )f the International Union, upon receipt of notice thereof, shall direct other unions to forward to the aforesaid union !such amounts as may be deemed necessary. The union vhose funds have been exhausted shall draw in the man- ner prescribed in Section 11, upon the unions that are to ■orward funds. Should the funds have been illegally ex- >ended, the Executive Board shall assess the members of said union a sufficient sum to make up the amount illegally expended. Sec. 8. Any union failing to comply with the provisions >f Section 7, within six days of the receipt of the notice rom the Executive Board, shall be suspended. Sec. 9. The International President shall prepare and ffirnish to local unions treasurer warrants at cost, which hall be used by local unions for all items of expenditure, ncluding benefits paid. The treasurer of local unions hall keep all paid warrants on file for inspection of the bcal finance committee and the International Financier, 30 or such other commitees as may be authorized to examine the accounts of the union. Sec. 10. The International President shall compile an nually the monthly reports, the rate of wages paid, as re ported by local unions, equalize the funds of local unions and direct such unions as may have expended less thar their pro rata amount for the benefits provided by the laws, to pay to those unions that may have expended ir excess thereof, such amounts as they in virtue of sucl equalization may be entitled to; and any union failing tc comply with any of the provisions contained in this sec tion, within ten days from date of said notice, shall be suspended from the International Union. Sec. 11. Local unions entitled to equalization shal draw upon the unions ordered to remit the same, by draft payable on sight, directly to the bank where the funds oi the union are deposited. It shall be illegal to remit equal ization in any other manner. In places where drafts, pay able on sight, cannot be collected, it shall be the duty oi the treasurer, in conjunction and in the presence of fcw( trustees of the union, to remit the amount by money or der, payable to the treasurer and one trustee of the unior entitled to the equalization. ARTICLE XV. Section 1. The International Union shall raise a sinking fund, which shall consist of the funds of local unions, anc shall amount to the sum of five dollars per member. Sec. 2. Whenever the sinking fund of the Internationa Union shall fall below the sum as provided in Section 1 the Executive Board shall levy an assessment on each mem ber to replenish the same. ARTICLE XVL Section 1. The Einancial Secretary of each union shall within ten days after the last day of each month, forwarc to the International President a financial statement, a cop} of which shall be kept on file by local unions, the receipt: (from what sources received, the amounts expended, am for what purpose), all of which must be itemized, th< number of members at the commencement of the month the names of members retired, withdrawn, suspended, o 31 xpelled, such monthly reports to be certified to by the nance committee, as hereafter provided. And any Finan- ial Secretary forwarding false reports shall be fined $2 or each and every offense. Sec. 2. Each local union shall elect a finance committee f three, whose duty it shall be to examine the accounts of tie Financial Secretary and Treasurer of their respective nions at the end of every month. They shall also ex- mine the bank books and bank accounts, and count all loneys and stamps in possession of the Financial Secre- ary and Treasurer, and report their findings at the first egular meeting of the union in the following month, and orward a certified statement of their investigation to the Resident of the International Union within ten days from he last day of the month above named, in accordance with he blanks prepared and furnished to all local unions by he International Union. For non-compliance with this sec- ion the Finance Committee shall be fined not less than 2 for each offense; such fines to be collected and for- warded to the International President within sixty days fter being imposed, under penalty of suspension of the nion for failing to comply. Local unions shall be provided with two of the blanks herein referred to, both of which hall be filled out, one for transmission to the International Resident, the other to be kept on; file by the local unions, ffie chairman of the Finance Committee shall be responsible or the mailing of the reports to the International Presi- [ent. The Financial Secretary and Treasurer of all local mions shall give adequate surety bond, the bond to be filed with the International President. Sec. 3. The Finance Committee shall have power to ex- mine the accounts of the different officers at any time hey deem it necessary to do so, and any officer or m, ember efusing to deliver to such Finance Committee any books, >apers, stamps or any other matter necessary for such ex- imination, or who shall in any manner harass the Finance Committee in the discharge of their duties, shall be fined iot less than $25. Sec. 4. The statistician of each local union shall, within :ight days of the last of each month, forward to the Inter- Lational President a report of the state of trade, prices >aid, hours of labor, system of working, cost of living, and ill other general conditions of the craft in his locality; prices 32 paid not for publication. The statistician shall also furnis any local union so desiring, the state of trade and prices pai in their localities. In case the statistician shall fail in com plying with the duties as set forth in this section, he sha'. be liable to a fine of $2.00. Sec. 5. It shall be the duty of the Corresponding Se< retary of each local union, immediately after the electio of officers, to forward to the International President th names and addresses of the officers upon blanks furnishe by the International Union. The names and addresses o the Corresponding and Financial Secretaries to be publishe in the Official Journal. Sec. 6. Any local union that shall suffer any of th provisions of this Article to be neglected or violated, afte due notification, shall be suspended until they are complie with. Sec. 7. The financial accounts of the various local union shall be examined at least once a year. ARTICLE XVII. Section 1. Any officer or member of any local union o the International Union who shall obtain money or benefit under false pretenses, or who shall appropriate any mone belonging to the union to his own use, or who violate the Constitution of the union he serves, shall not be el gible to hold any office of any local union or the Intel national Union. Should such officer hold office in the Ii ternational Union, the International Executive Board sha have the power to discharge said officer and fill the vz cancy; providing such officer or member has received a impartial trial. Notice of all defalcations and misappn priations of moneys shall be forwarded to the Internationa President, who shall publish the same in the Official Jou: nal. Defaulters shall not be entitled to receive any bei efits prescribed in this Constitution until their defalcs tions have been paid by them. Sec. 2. Any member in good standing of a local unio affiliated with the International Union of America sha have the privilege to appeal against the decision, first, fro] the local President to the local union, from the local unio to the International President, from the International Pre: ident to the International Executive Board, from the Inte: 33 ;ional Executive Board to the members at large, the asion of the members to be final. ARTICLE XVIII. Section 1. Local unions shall have the right to levy essments and suspend members if the same be not paid in i constitutional time, provided said assessments be not in . of an unauthorized strike; but this shall not debar local ons from levying weekly assessments for other pur- les, providing a two-thirds majority of those voting are favor thereof. Local assessments in aid of a strike in 7 other trade shall not exceed 50 cents weekly, and such essments shall not be levied for a longer period than m one meeting to another. Sec. 2. Local unions shall have the right to impose 3S on members not to exceed $50.00. Fines in excess this amount must be submitted to the International Ex- itive Board for approval. But no union shall have the ht to fine or expel any member without first notifying 1 granting said member a trial. Financial Secretaries ill report all fines monthly to the International Presi- lt, the International President to transmit this informa- n to the affiliated local unions. Sec. 3. Local unions shall have the right to suspend mbers for non-payment of local indebtedness, and hold veling cards until such indebtedness has been paid. Sec. 4. Members having been fined by local unions ill pay such fines on the following basis: $10 or less, per cent of weekly wages and benefits paid by union; amounts more than $50, 20 per cent. Sec. 5. Any member of any local union who shall have m fined or expelled by his respective union, failing to peal before the expiration of three months, shall forfeit 5 right to appeal. On questions of appeal, members shall compelled to explain their grievances to the local union which they are members, who shall investigate the same, i if the decision of said local union is unsatisfactory to ih member or members, then appeal can be made to the ;ernational President. Sec. 6. Fines which have been imposed by any local ion which has subsequently ceased to exist, may be re- 34 duced or remitted by the International Executive Board, the best interest of the International Union may be serv( ARTICLE XIX. Section 1. When a local union shall decide to close a] shop to the members of the International Union, thr officers, said officers to be represented by the differe local unions, shall furnish a full statement of the fac to the International President, who shall furnish a co] of the same to the International Executive Board, w shall have power to approve, reject or modify the ten of the closing of said shop. No shop shall be closed u less two-thirds of the membership of the International E ecutive Board vote in favor of the closure. Sec. 2. All propositions submitted by the Internation President to a vote of the local unions must be return within thirty days from the time such propositions a mailed; propositions must be submitted by registered lett< ARTICLE XX. Section 1. The title of the Official Journal of the I ternational Union shall be, Piano, Organ and Musical I strument Workers ’ Official Journal. It shall be edited conformity with the principles and resolutions of the I ternational Union. Sec. 2. The subscription price of the Official Journ; exclusive of members of the International Union, shall $1 a year, and the advertising rates shall be regulated 1 the Executive Board. Sec. 3. Members feeling themselves aggrieved by a ] fusal of the editor to publish their communications sin have the right to appeal to the International Executr Board, whose decision shall be final. Sec. 4. The Journal shall contain each issue one pa of German; every alternate issue, in addition to the Germa one page of Italian, Swedish and Polish. ARTICLE XXI. Section 1. All persons desiring to become members this organization must be not less than 18 years of a. and have served at least three years at the piano, organ 35 asical instrument industry. The secretary of the shop all keep a complete list of all apprentices serving under 3 jurisdiction. But this shall not be so construed so as prohibit the acceptance of any competent mechanics for- 3 rly employed in an allied industry, the members employed the department where the candidate secures work to be e judges of his competency. Sec. 2. In case an apprentice quits or is discharged om a shop, the union shall give him a card or certificate, th the seal of the union attached, showing the time said •prentice has served under their jurisdiction. Sec. 3. Local unions shall have power to stipulate the imber of apprentices under their respective jurisdictions. )cal unions shall submit their apprentice laws, for ap- oval, by the International Executive Board. Sec. 4. Manufacturers who do not employ at least one urneyman for his full time shall not be allowed an ap- entice. Sec. 5. All local unions adopting apprentice laws shall ) required to file a copy of such law with the Interna- Dnal President, signed by three officers of the local union. ARTICLE XXII. Section 1. Amendments to this constitution may be ade at the regular or special convention of the Piano, *gan and Musical Instrument Workers’ International nion of America, a majority vote of all delegates present ling required for the adoption of any amendment; all nendments adopted by the convention shall be submitted a popular vote. This, however, shall not debar local tions from submitting amendments to the constitution, mendments submitted by any local union and seconded r one-third of all the local unions of the International nion shall be published in the Official Journal for at least 70 issues, when the same shall be submitted to a refer- idum vote of the members, and if adopted by a majority •te shall become law. ARTICLE XXIII. Section 1. The first Monday of September of each year hereby set apart as a national holiday for members of e Piano, Organ and Musical Instrument Workers’ Interna- 36 tional Union of America, and local unions shall observe th; day. Sec. 2. Members of local unions working on that ds shall be fined two dollars. ARTICLE XXIY. Section 1. The International Executive Board shall sele< yearly three local unions, who shall each elect one memb< on the Finance Committee, but at no time shall the san locals be selected for the second time until all locals ha's elected members on the committee. It shall be the duty ( this committee to examine the financial accounts of the Inte national President for the term ending May of each yea No member of the International Union shall be elected c the above committee more than once. The committee sha publish a report of their examination in the Official Journs Each member of the committee shall receive five dollars p< day and railroad fare to and from the seat of the Intern; tional Union. 37 INITIATION CEREMONY. President — “ Secretary will read the applications for lembership. ’ y Application being read. President — “Are there any objections to any of the ap- plicants?” If no objections appear, the President will then address he Conductor as follows: President — “Conductor, you will retire to the anteroom md ascertain if the candidates are in waiting, and, if they >re, make such collections as are necessary and report.” Conductor, returning to hall, will say: “Bro. President, the following candidates [names] are in waiting, having made all necessary payments.” President — “Bro. Conductor, you will retire to the ante- oom and usher in the candidates for initiation.” Upon the Conductor entering with the candidates, the Resident will give three raps of the gavel, bringing the lembers to their feet, who are to remain standing until the Resident seats the meeting by one rap of the gavel. The Conductor will bring the candidates before the pedes- al of the President. President — “Friends, you are obliged to make a pledge, ne that, I can assure you, will not come in conflict with your loral, political or religious principles. Are you ready and dlling to proceed with the same?” Candidates answer yes or no. Having answered yes, he President will say: “You will please raise your right hand and repeat after le: “I (name of candidate) do solemnly promise on my honor lat I will not divulge the proceedings of this or any sister nion, and that I will support the laws and constitution with 11 the power at my command, and that I will not conspire gainst the union or any member of it, and should I ever iolate this, my solemn pledge, then I desire to be punished 3 severely as the union may direct. “May all present bear witness to this, my solemn obliga- on. ” The members — “We bear witness.” (President will give one rap of the gavel, seating the embers.) 38 ORDER OF BUSINESS— BIENNIAL CONVENTIONS. 1. The appointed hour having arrived, the President, o next officer in authority, shall call the convention to order. 2. The appointment of a committee of three on creden tials. 3. Report of Committee on Credentials. 4. Appointment of committee of five on rules. 5. Roll call of officers and delegates. 6. Reading of minutes. 7. Reading of communications. 8. Appointment of committee of seven on financial sys tern. 9. Appointment of committee of five on resolutions. 10. Appointment of committee of five on organization. 11. Appointment of committee of five on label agitatioE 12. Appointment of committee of five on ways and means 13. Election of committee of five on officers ’ reports. 14. Election or appointment of special committees. 15. Reports of officers, commencing with President. 16. Reports of committees in order named, standing o special. 17. Consideration of constitution. 18. Election of officers. 19. Election of delegates to the American Federation o Labor. 20. Good and welfare. 21. Deciding place for holding the next convention. 22. Adjournment. Note. — Minutes of each day’s session to be presented i: printed form from day to day. All questions not provided fo by these laws shall be decided according to Cushing’s Manua: 39 INDEX Assessments and Fines. Power to levy — Article XVIII., Sections 1 and 2. Pines, how paid — Article XVIII., Section 4. Pines, how remitted — Article XVIII., Section 6. Apprentices. Age and time of service — Article XXI., Section 1. Begulations of — Article XXI., Sections 2, 3, 4 and 5. Benefits — Death. Amount and to whom paid — Article X., Section 1. Under what condition — Article X., Section 2. Death of member’s wife — Article X., Section 3. Benefits — Sick. Members entitled to — Article IX., Section 1. Amount of — Article IX., Section 1. Number of T^eeks — Article IX., Section 1. Beginning of — Article IX., Sections 1, 4. Beginning of sickness — Article IX., Section 2. Certificate — Article IX., Section 1. Traveling members— Article IX., Section 6. Penalty for fraud — Article IX., Section 8. Benefits — Strike. Entitled to — Article VI., Section 1. Amount of — Article VI., Section 1. Beginning of — Article VI., Section 1. period of — Article VI., Section 1. Discontinuation of — Article VI., Section 15. Benefit — Out of Work. Exemption from dues and assessments — Article V., Sec- tion 4. Closing of Shops. How to proceed — Article XIX., Section 1. 40 Conventions. Formation of — Article I., Section 1. When held — Article I., Section 2. Basis of representation — Article I., Section 4. Clerk of — Article II., Section 3. Proceedings of — Article II., Section 3. Votes of Delegates — Article I., Section 5. Allowance to Delegates — Article I., Section 6. Eligibility of Delegates — Article I., Section 7, Election of Delegates — Article I., Sections 8, 9. Constitution. Languages of — Article V., Section 6. Distribution of — Article V., Section 6. Amendments to — Article XXII., Section 1. Charters. How granted — Article XII., Section 1. Financiers — International. Appointment of — Article II., Section 9. Duty of — Article II., Section 9. First Vice-President. Salary of — Article II., Section 11. Financial Year. Beginning and ending — Article III., Section 3. Financial Secretaries. Duties of — Article XVI., Section 1; Article V., Section 9. Duties in strikes — Article VI., Section 14. Funds — International. Consist of — Article XIV., Section 1. How deposited — Article XIV., Section 2, 3. Care of bank book — Article XIV., Section 1. Allowance to Locals — Article XIV., Sections 4, 5. Penalty for violations — Article XIV., Section 5. Defaulters and embezzlers — Article XVII., Section 1; Article XIV., Section 5. 41 Excess expenditures — Article XIV., Section 6. Exhaustion of funds of Locals — Article XIV., Section 7. Equalization of funds — Article XIV., Sections 10, 11. Sinking fund — Article XV., Sections 1, 2. Examination of accounts of unions — Article XVI., Section 7. International Office Expense. How provided for — Article III., Section 1. How examined — Article XXIV., Section 1. International Executive Board. How formed — Article II., Section 1. D ower of — Article II., Section 7. Duty of — Article II., Section 7. Duty in strikes — Article VI., Sections 3-18. Power in strikes — Article VI., Section 24. Power to grant charters — Article XII., Section 1. Local Unions. 3 ower to grant cards — Article II., Setcion 4. Punds subject to call — Article III., Section 2. 5 ower to admit members — Article IV., Section 1. T'ote on difficulties — Article VI., Section 12. failure to forward assistance — Article VI., Section 13. low to forward assistance — Article VI., Section 14.