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 CHILD LABOHR: One of the most important provisions in the code is
the prohibition against employmentof minors below the age of sixteen.
The Code Authority takes pride in the fact that the industry is unusually
free from violations of this oharpcter and the Administration has com-
mented upon this favorably.



 TIME CARDS: Time cards must not be destroyed. They must be avail-
able for inspection by the Code Authority investigators. Failure to
preserve and submit time cards will be considered evidence of violation
of the Code provisions regarding hours and wages.

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 MATNUFACTURERS OF BRAIDED BAS: Under Executive Order of June 6, 1934
homework on braided bags was strictly prohibited. The Compliance Division
has received a number of complaints that this order is being violated, and
will take the necessary steps to eliminate such violations.

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 CONTRACTORS AGREELAEIUTS: Pursupnt to Section 12 of Article V of the
Code for the Ladies' Handbag Industry, a form of Contractor's Agreement
has been approved by the Administration, copy of which is enclosed
herewith.

 This'agreement is to be used whenever work is given out on a con-
 tract basis. :Additional copies of this agreement are available on request

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 -ASSESSM"ENTS: Your attention is called to the fact that sales
assessments are now-due and payable for November. In accordance with
NRA ruling, assessments are based on sales from March 26,1934, the
effective date of the code. If you have not already done so, please
include sales figures from March 26 March 31 -"ith your next label order



 Tell the Code Authority your problems. If it is an industry problem
it cannot be yoars alone, it must be common to the entire industry. Why
not tell the Code Authority and let them solve it for the industry. Use
the columns of the NEWS BULLETI as a forum for discussion. Your sugges-
tions or criticisms on any matter's pertaining to the industry will be
welcome.

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 Additional copies of this NEWS BULLETIN are available to members of
the industry for distribution to their sales offices and other plants.

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