JOURNALISTS' DISPUTE.
AUCKLAND, June 12. Th-e dispute between the. Auckland Journalists' Union and employers was before the Arbitration Court yesterday and to-day. After a conference held by order of the Court, Mr Pirani for the employers stated that the conference was abortive. He opposed the inclusion of sub-editors and proof readers, also weekly, country and monthly newspapers. It was agreed at the conference to drop country newspapers, the proprietors concerned stating they were not opposed to an award, but objected to inclusion in the city award. The employers offered increases for reporters as follows.—Seniors, £6 10s • generals, £5 10s; second year juniors, £4. They opposed the 44-hour week asked for by the union for reporters. The Hon. J. T. Paul appeared for the;union. The Court reserved its decision.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIX, Issue 9633, 13 June 1919, Page 7
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