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U.S. CITY REDUCES STRIKES Once the most strike-ridden city in the United States, Toledo has halved the time lost by industrial disputes by establishing a unique system of conciliation. Keystone of the policy rests on agreement by both sides, that in any dispute, the community's interest comes first. Last year the City Council established a committee composed of six representatives each from employers, employees and citizens. The committee serves as a voluntary mediation group, and its only power is the force of public opinion, reports "Newsweek" magazine. . In only two cases have strikes been called after the committee had a chance to intervene — and they lasted only 'two weeks. So far 43 unions and 267. employers have signified their willingness to abide by the "Toledo Plan." When a strike threatens, two members of the panel (one each from management and labour) talk to both sides and try to get them together. When a strike is called, the committee offers conciliation. If both sides kccept, the chairman appoints three men to hear the case and make a recommendation. The plan may soon be tried out on a national scale throughout America. In 1934, Toledo was the scene of bloody industrial turmoil. Troops were called out, and 200 were injured in battles.
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Chronicle (Levin), 28 January 1947, Page 8
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