. The National Civic Federation review . tral station, there are in large busi-ness houses private branch exchanges in such num-bers that, in large cities, such private branch ex-change operators exceed the number of central opera-tors. While the conditions surrounding these privatebranch exchange operators are like those of steno-graphers or other first-class office help, yet such po-sitions are considered desirable because in most in-stances the hours are very short and the duties light,although requiring such a high order of experienceand intelligence that these operators are usually se-lec
. The National Civic Federation review . tral station, there are in large busi-ness houses private branch exchanges in such num-bers that, in large cities, such private branch ex-change operators exceed the number of central opera-tors. While the conditions surrounding these privatebranch exchange operators are like those of steno-graphers or other first-class office help, yet such po-sitions are considered desirable because in most in-stances the hours are very short and the duties light,although requiring such a high order of experienceand intelligence that these operators are usually se-lected from the most efficient of those in the centraltelephone offices. The telephone company exercises especial efforts being to a certain extent intermittent, some place orroom is always provided for them when not on activeoutside duty. There are many methods of insurance, varying indetail. One organization has a fund of $10,000 accu-mulated from its annual balls; another insurance as-sociation has relatively large reserve funds. Gener-. CLOTIIES DRIERS, HEATED BY STEAM, BOSTON. (This view shows one drier pulled out for the purpose ofhanging the damp clothes therein. Frequently in stormyweather employes are obliged to remain in damp clothesall day where they have been obliged to walk long dis-tances to work. This is a very essential provision forhealth.) ally a persons membership continues for a year afterleaving the service of the company, and in some in-stances membership is retained as long as the annualdues are paid. These associations include benefitswhich award a larger amount for death by accidentthan by disease, as well as a larger weekly stipendin case of disability from accident than from all cases the telephone company adds large contri-butions to the monthly assessments paid by the meetings of a social and improving natureare held in connection with these insurance and benefitassociations.
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