LIBELLING NEW ZEALAND.
FREQUENCY OF STRIKES. STATEMENT COXTRADICTED. (By Telegraph.—Press AssoclsMon.) t WELLIXGTOX, this day. ' : With reference to a statement made by Mr. F. M. B. Fisher in England that "Strikes were more frequent in New Zealand than in any other country," Mr. F. |W. Rowley, secretary for Labour, says that between March 31st, 1917, and the corresponding date in 191S, there were 27, strikes in this country. Many of them were trivial, involving no more than a few hours' cessation of work. Twelve cases were serious, and gave rise to proceedings, under the War Regulations or Conciliation and Arbitration Act. Quite a number of claims were in connection with demands for increased wages to meet the high cost of living. Strikes in the year 1916-17 numbered six. Mr. Rowley said he could not understand why Mr. Fisher had ventured the opinion quoted, when the frequency of strikes in both Australia and the United Statei was well known.
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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 133, 5 June 1919, Page 4
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