FREEZING DISPUTE

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 53, Issue 13, 26 October 1932, Page 6

FREEZING DISPUTE

TROUBLE IN THE NORTH.

ATTITUDE OF COMPANIES. WILLING TO MEET MEN AGAIN. (Per Press Association). WELLINGTON, October 23. A deputation representing the whole of the freezing companies of New Zealand met the Hon. A. Hamilton this morning. The proceedings were in camera.

When interviewed this afternoon concerning the visit, the Minister said the deputation, had reported to him the extent of the negotiations which had taken place between the companies and the men. The companies stated that they were willing to meet the men again but so -far had had no request for a further meeting. Endeavours were being made in Auckland to bring about a conference there, but this had not yet come about. No request was made for Government intervention in the dispute, Mr Hamilton added, and it was not intended that the Government should intervene.

FREE LABOUR AT WAITARA. NEW PLYMOUTH, October 25. The Waitara Freezing Works recommenced to-day with free labour. Arrangements were made by which all classes of stock wall be dealt with. Buyers have been instructed ±o proceed. A meeting of the union decided that it be an instruction to the National Council to withdraw safety men on the commencement of free labour', but the management will be able to effect replacement to-morrow. The union president stated that the determination of the men not to return was stronger than ever. PROTEST AGAINST NEW CONDITIONS. SUPPORT FROM. THE SOUTH. CHRHSTCHURCH, This Day. A decision to support the freezing workers of North Island centres in their protest against the new conditions of employment offered by the employers, was reached at a representative meeting of members of the Canterbury Freezing Works and Related Trades' Union on Friday even-

The feeling of the men in Canterbury, who are not yet affected owing to the fact that their agreement does not expire until some time in November, was expressed in the following motion which was passed: "That this meeting of members of the Canterbury Freezing AVorks and Related Trades' Union desires to place on record its appreciation of the splendid fight that is being put up by members in the Auckland, Waitara, Hawke's Bay and Wellington districts; and further, we pledge ourselves to co-operate wholeheartedly with them in the struggle they are now engaged in."

The Canterbury district at the earliest is not likely to be involved in the dispute oyer the new terms until aftoufc the first week in December, when it is expected that killing for export will begin.