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30 THE COAL TRADE BULLETIN.
on present rates paid. All monthly men and all
those engaged in the manufacture of coke to be
reduced five and fifty-five one-hundredths (5.55)
per cent, on existing rates.
ALTOONA, PA., March 20, 1903.
First—The pick mining rate shall be increased
ten per cent.
Second—That the price of machine mining, both
loading and cutting, be advanced 12 per cent.
Third—That eight hours of actual work at place
of work shall constitute a day's work for all labor
inside of the mines (except pumpmen and monthly
men, who are to continue on present conditions
at the same wages now paid, with 10 per cent.
advance), at present wages now paid. Drivers
to go to and from barn to place of work on their
own time with mule, but shall not be required to
harness or unharness mule.
Fourth—Rope riders, motormen, cagers or drivers
hauling outside from side tracks to work
the necessary extra hours to clean up coal on side
tracks, and to be paid the same rate per hour for
the extra time worked. Drivers, $2.40, and all
inside labor of similar character now receiving
the same wages as drivers to be paid the same
rate.
Fifth—All other clauses of inside labor to continue
at present rate of wages for eight hours'
actual work at working place. Trappers to receive
a minimum wage of one dollar per day.
Sixth—The system of check-off to continue, that
is, each operator hereto agree to collect by percentage
of earnings, when legally authorized by
such employe, the dues and assessments, and furnish
the organization a list of those paying.
Seventh—That all outside labor engaged in the
dumping and handling of coal, including mine
carpenters and blacksmiths, be advanced 10 per
cent on present hour basis and to work the hours
required and to be paid for the number worked.
Eighth—All other classes of outside labor at
mines to be advanced 10 per cent, on present
basis, except it is agreed that all firemen, engineers,
compressor men, pumpers, ash wheelers and
monthly men shall work the same hours as at
present, but receive 10 per cent, over present
wages.
Ninth—All labor engaged in construction work
in mines, or outside, and the opening of new
mines, are exempt from this agreement, this
agreement not to apply until regular shipment of
coal commences and not to apply on any labor
usual in the operation of a mine in the production
of coal.
Tenth—Conditions not specifically changed by
this agreement, including dead work and yardage,
shall remain the same at each and every mine and
shall receive the same as under last year's agree­
ment, with a 10 per cent, increase.
Eleventh—The organization agrees that the men
will work regularly when there is work, only absenting
themselves on the legal and church holidays,
the lst day of April, and those desiring to
attend funerals, and no observance of a Saturday
half holiday.
TEXT OF NEW WAGE SCALE
FOR THE MERCER-BUTLER FIELD
OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.
Agreement entered into between operators and
miners of Mercer and Butler county fields at conference
held at Greenville, Pa., April 5, 1905, to be
in effect April 1, 1905, to March 31, 1906:
Bituminous pick mining, per ton of 2,000
lbs., run-of-mine $ .52
Machine mining, per ton of 2,000 lbs., undercutting
12
Machine mining, per ton of 2,000 lbs., loading .28
Cutter to receive 28 cents per yard for entries
and airways.
Cutter to receive 18 cents per yard for breakthroughs.
Cutter to receive 28 cents per yard for turning
rooms.
Loader to receive 50 cents per yard for room
turning, stump not to be less than six
yards, 32 cents per yard for break-throughs.
Tracklayers and drivers, per day $2.30
Tracklayers' helpers, per day 2.17
Common labor, inside, per day 2.00
Cagers and trip riders to remain at present
prices.
Cannel coal, inside labor, prices same as above.
The pick mining rates of last scale year to be
reaffirmed, and the machine mining scale as adjusted
be affirmed.
It is agreed that all coal shall be practically
mined and mine committees shall co-operate with
the mine foreman in enforcing this provision.
Pick sharpening price same as last scale year.
All local inequalities shall he investigated and
adjusted as near uniform as possible.
Deductions to be made through company's pay
roll.
That on the day that death by accident occurs
in a mine, for that day only, the miners may cease
work, but under no circumstances shall a mine be
laid idle for any funeral. This is, however, not
to prevent individuals from attending a funeral.
Signed by Operators: C. B. McFarlin, Mason
P. Mizener, D. D. Morris, William Jenkins. William
Collins.
Signed by Miners: C. W. Brown, John S. Rowe,
H. M. Stevenson. William Teare. Steve Corbett.
Jerry Klinginsmith. Fred. Stoehr, P. Dolan, chairman,
William Dodds, secretary.