As a result of the mediation of Lieutenant Governor Herbert H. Lehman, the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union, the Merchant Ladies’ Garment Association, the Industrial Council and the American Cloak and Suit Manufacturers have reached a compromise which averts the threatened strike of the 27,000 members of the Union.
The compromise, which is regarded as a victory for the Union, retains the week-work system which was threatened and limits the number of contractors in the industry, both being primary demands of the Union.
The Union on the other hand, has conceded a flat rate reduction of 10 percent, practically $5 per week.
The agreement reached is to run until June 1, 1933.
The Union has agreed to join in a trade council with the three employers groups, the purpose of which is to establish and maintain uniform production costs for all garments, to be paid for by jobbers engaging outside contractors.
The agreement limits jobbers to outside sub-manufacturers not to exceed twice the number actually required by them to produce their output. Jobbers are further prohibited from employing sample makers and cutters unless they also maintain a complete inside shop or assume full responsibility for their outside shops.
The agreement has been approved by the executive boards of the four groups and the membership of the Union will vote on the agreement today.
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