Whereas, this spirit can be developed only by the resumption of personal relations between employer and employee or the nearest possible approach thereto; and
Whereas, some form of representation in industry is essential in order to make personal relations possible under modern industrial conditions;
Now Therefore be it
Resolved, that this Conference recognizes and approves the principle of representation in industry under which the employees shall have an effective voice in determining their terms of employment and their working and living conditions; and be it further
Resolved, that just what form representation shall take in each individual plant or corporation, so long as it be a method which is effective and just, is a question to be determined by the parties concerned in the light of the facts in each particular instance; and be it further
Resolved, that any form of representation to be adequate must include:
1. Ample provision whereby the stockholders and the employees through their respective representatives, shall give current consideration to matters of common interest such as terms of employment and working and living conditions;
2. Any such further provisions, if any, as may be necessary to insure the prompt uncovering of grievances, real or alleged, and their speedy adjustment.
FOOTNOTE:
[4] Remarks at National Industrial Conference, Washington, D. C., October 16, 1919.