FORGES. Manuscript, Règlement des Forges,... - Lot 208 - Ader

FORGES. Manuscript, Règlement des Forges, Ivry 27 July 1871; 3 pages in-fol. Règlement des forges d'Ivry.Founded in 1843, these forges were specialized in the remelting of iron scrap, for the manufacture of axles and springs, stamping and general mechanics. At the end of the 19th century, 800 workers worked in this company, which later became the Société anonyme des forges, laminoirs et aciéries d'Ivry-sur-Seine (Ivry-sur-Seine Forges, Rolling Mills and Steelworks Limited Company).18 articles relating to the discipline of the establishment (schedules, penalties, deductions in the event of loss of a sketch or plan, smoking ban, etc.) are included in this by-law, in period copies.The present regulations contain 18 articles relating to the discipline of the establishment (schedules, sanctions, deductions in case of loss of a sketch or plan, prohibition of smoking, etc.), salaries (hourly rate, pay days, deposits), the work book, and injuries and illnesses (monthly contribution, daily allowances, reduction in case of chronic illness).... Let us quote the 1st article: "The length of the day is determined by the head of the establishment according to the need for work, without being able to exceed in a constant way eleven hours of effective work. The entrance to the workshops is at 6 a.m. in both summer and winter"....