JAP. "SWEAT-SHOP."
CRITICISM BY ENGLISHMAN. WASHINGTON, April 7. Japanese "sweat-shop" conditions of labour were condemned by a British ' delegate, Mr. Shaw, at the International Textile Conference- being held here. He said that typical cotton cloth was three times as coetly to produce in Lancashire . and cited the longer work day in Japan ! and lack of a weekly rest day. Mr. Zen, an employers' delegate, , defended Japan's policy and referred to i differences in purchasing power, money, . customs, traditions and temperament.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 82, 8 April 1937, Page 7
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