WATERSIDERS STOP WORK.
TREKIEVES OIL CARGO. EXTRA KATES PATH. (By Telegraph.—Prcsij Association.) DUXEDIX. this day. A liiteli occurred yesterday afternoor between the -.vatersiderg and shipping re presentatives in connection with tli( discharge of oil from the steamer Tre kieve. Under tile ol<l award, men en ■raged in working case oil received a special rate of pay. but under the ne» agreement the special rate only applies to men working in confined space YVinehmen refused to work unless tliet also received a special rate. The employers, to save tile steamer ueillE lieltl «"]>. agreed, under protest. When a call was made this morning for labour for the wharf portion of the work, there was n<. respen-p from the watersiders. ar.d (he employers were ajrain compelled to par the extra rate. The matter will probably be reported to tlie Inspector of Awards.
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Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 219, 13 September 1923, Page 8
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