CARPENTERS' WAGES.
DIRECT ACTION BY MEN.
According to the "Borer," the official organ of the Auckland Carpenters and Joiners' Union, in a number of places, particularly in the country, the wages of carpenters have been raised above the minimum by direct action on the part of the men concerned. In fact, it was almost the usual thing now for the country organiser to find that the whole of the men on one job had agreed to request their employer for more than the minimum. In most cases this had been agreed to. and 2/9 per hour seemed to be the ruling rate right throughout. "We are told bv the responsible Ministers and by the Arbitration Court that the wage set in the award is to be taken as a minimum only, and it is up to the men to endeavour to obtain more." adds the "Borer." "We have seen how thin can be done by the men standing solidly together and presenting a united front on the job, and therefore recommend that this course should be followed whenever possible."
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 54, 5 March 1937, Page 9
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CARPENTERS' WAGES.
Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 54, 5 March 1937, Page 9
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