FEDERATION OF LABOUR
FLAX WORKERS DISSATISFIED.
(SPECIAI. TO "THE PRESS.")
PALMERSTON SOUTH, March 19
A significant movement is reported to be in progress in the ranks of the Flaxworkers' Union. The militant section of the union is said to be very much dissatisfied and disgusted with the tactics and actions of the leaders of the Federation of Labour, and while etill adhering to the principles of the Federation, tho militant division of theflaxworkers is desirous of severing all connexion between the Federation and the union. A requisition is being signed demanding a special meeting of* tlie union to consider the advisability of cutting adrift from the Federation. It is stated that about 300 men are in- ! volycd in the diversion of opinion, ! •which ■will have an important bearing upon the future of the Labour movement in this district. i
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Press, Volume L, Issue 14921, 20 March 1914, Page 8
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