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...especially since the moratorium which has existed since last October was extended to February first. Almost as complicated is the election problem. Although the votes were cast in early November nobody knows who is to be the next President. There is much fraud and violence; the courts do not function; blood has been shed; and the lack of credit has disrupted trade completely. Help is certainly needed...
Legislative Function Inadequate...
...legislative function is usually in adequately provided for. New conditions arise to which the rules of the agreement and the previous decisions are not applicable. The employer claims the right to legislate by administrative decree on the ground that he has all the authority not specifically relinquished in the agreement. The union officials urge the board to assume jurisdiction and by a decision create a precedent which has the effect of law. In practice, legislation originates in several ways: (1) The constitution or basic agreement entered into by the parties at stated intervals for definite terms and with which...
...judicial function is performed by the board of arbitration and inferior courts or committees, such as the Trade Board in the Hart, Schaffner & Marx system, and the Committee on Immediate Action in the Suit and Coat Protocol. Appeals may always be taken for final action to the board of arbitration. Decisions are based upon the fundamental agreement, administrative orders which have not been challenged, precedent decisions, customs and practices in the industry...
...meeting of the Pennsylvania Undergraduate Council recently, measures were adopted regarding the conduct of students in regard to kidnapping and class fights. The Council absolutely forbade kidnapping previous to any function other than authorized class fights, and defined the manner in which kidnapping may be effected in the case of the regular class fights...