Paris, Mar. 4.
The bitter struggle over the new French Labour Code which at one time threatened France with another Cabinet crisis, ended yesterday in general appeasement and satisfaction when the bill was adopted by Parliament after two weeks of discussions between the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
By wish of the Chamber, the bill provides for the application of a sliding scale of salaries in industry, while in compliance with the request of the Senate, every guarantee is given to the owners against interference by workers in the management.
The sliding scale of salaries will be adjusted every six months for an increase or decrease upon the request of either the workers or the owners if the cost of living Changes beyond five per cent. If the cost alters by over ten per coni, it will not be necessary to wait for the expiration of the six-month period to examine the situation, The new rate of salaries will be decided upon by arbitrators appointed by owners and workers, a special arbitrator being chosen if the others cannot agree.
Owners will not be compelled to communicate to the arbitrators any document concerning their enterprise if they do not wish to do so but arbitrators will be under the obligation of "professional secrecy. i The Code will not be applicable to
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