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 52 STAT.] 75TH CONG., 3D SESS.-CH. 600-JUNE 23, 1938 committees, for the final adjustment of disputes growing out of griev- ances or the application or interpretation of the terms of such agreements; "(2) to settle all disputes, whether arising out of the interpretation or application of such agreements or otherwise, in order to avoid any interruptions to transportation of passengers or property in water- borne commerce. "SEC. 1005. Within thirty days after the date of enactment of this title, every maritime employer shall file with the Maritime Labor Board a copy of each contract with any group of its employees in effect on such date, covering rates of pay, hours of employment, rules, and working conditions. When any new contract is executed or any change is made in an existing contract with any group of its employees covering rates of pay, hours of employment, rules, or work- ing conditions, any maritime employer shall file a copy of such con- tract, or a statement setting forth such change, with the Maritime Labor Board within ten days after such new contract has been exe- cuted, or such change has been made. Any maritime employer who willfully fails to file any copy of a contract or statement as required by this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $100 for each offense. "SEC. 1006. All matters relating to the making and maintaining of agreements, and all disputes 'between a maritime employer or employers and its or their employees shall be considered and, if pos- sible, adjusted with all expedition, in conference between repre- sentatives designated and authorized by the maritime employer or employers and by its or their employees, respectively. It shall be the duty of the designated representatives of maritime employers, within five days after the receipt of notice of a desire on the part of either party to confer in regard to such matters and disputes, to specify a time and place at which such conference shall be held, and the Board shall notify the representatives of the employees thereof. The place so specified shall be reasonably accessible to both parties; and the time so specified shall allow the designated conferees reasonable opportunity to reach such place of conference, but shall not exceed ten days from the receipt of such notice. Nothing in this title shall be construed to supersede the provisions of any agreement as to con- ferences in effect between the parties. " MARITIME LABOR BOARD "SEC. 1007. (a) There is hereby established as an independent agency in the executive branch of the Government a board to be known as the 'Maritime Labor Board' (hereinafter referred to as the 'Board') to be composed of three members appointed by the Presi- dent, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Presi- dent shall name one of the members of the Board as Chairman. The terms of office of the members of the Board shall extend to the date of expiration of this title. Vacancies in the Board shall not impair the powers nor affect the duties of the Board nor of the remaining members of the Board. Two of the members in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Board. Each member of the Board shall receive a salary at the rate of $10,000 per annum, together with necessary traveling and subsistence expenses, or per diem allowance in lieu thereof, subject to the provisions of law applicable thereto, while away from the principal office of the Board on business required by this title. No person in the employment of, or who is pecuniarily or otherwise interested in, any orgaization of maritime employees or any maritime employer shall enter upon the duties of, or continue to be, a member of the Board. A member of the 967 Settlement of dis- putes. Maritime employer to file copy of each contract with any employee group. New contracts. Penalty for failure to file. Expediting making of agreements, settle- ment of disputes, etc. Maritime Labor Board. Establishment, as independent agency. Composition, a p- pointment, terms, etc. Vacancies, quorum, salaries, and allow- ances. Restriction on mem. bership. Removals.

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