PREFERENCE TO UNIONISTS.
HOW IT WILL WORK.
(To the Editor.)
Sir,—So long as there is ample work for both unionist and non-unionist, the monstrous wickedness of tne preference clause is not so apparent, but when trade becomes slack, or when the lon<» suffering employer determines to restrict the number of his employees rather than work at a loss, we shall see the application of the terrible weapon in all its ugliness. Take the case of the cabinetmaker.. With a reduced number of workmen and the preference given to unionists, what will become of the nonunionist? Simply starvation! As the employers can now import cheaper than they can manufacture, I see the Cabinet is to consider the advisability of increasing the duty from 25 per cent, to 35 per cent., so that the employer will be debarred from importing. Of course this means an increase to tne consumer of another 10 per cent, ail round, but who cares for him as long as Trades' Unions can squeeze another rise out o. their employers, and continue out of gratitude to support the present Government with their block vote.—l am etc,
J. THORNES.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 58, 9 March 1903, Page 2
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