Freezing Works Dispute

Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29108, 21 January 1960, Page 3

Freezing Works Dispute

Sir, —Note the difference between the logical contentions of “Metonymy” and the dyed-in-the-wool-Labour grievances of Tom Bryce. The latter declares that the National Party wants industrial trouble in election year. That is quite wrong. However, as is the way of conventional politics a Parliamentary Opposition naturally embraces the Opportunity to discredit the Government. If Tom Bryce will cast out the mote he must agree that Labour in Opposition endeavoured to do just that and will continue J *

to do just that when reduced in status in November. Agreed, private enterprise invariably pays “incentive” over-award wages. Although this aggravates our already false economy, both Labour and National have tacitly condoned it. Does Tom Bryce say he repudiates the system.— Yours, etc., R. W. ANDERSON. Timaru, January 17, 1960. Sir,—ln Saturday’s issue, Tom Bryce reminds the workers it is election year and industrial trouble would be to National’s advantage. It could be the other way round. Labour could be out for all it can get before the party goes out of office. —Yours, etc., ELECTOR. January 19, 1960. Sir, —If it is true that slaughtermen are making £36 a week, then they are killing the goose that lays the golden egg. No wonder Mr Holland got desperate. It is coming again unless we obey the golden rule. Farming has a lot of difficulties, as many as any other occupations.— Yours, etc.,

WORKING FARMER. January 19, 1960.

Sir,—How long is New Zealand’s financial position going to be .jeopardised by a few highhanded union officials headed by Mr Walsh? A good 90 per cent, of freezing workers want to get on with the job and earn an honest living, but all to no avail. It is definitely up to the Government to put a direct stop to this dispute as was done with the watersiders. It will, of course, cause quite a lot of hardship to farmers holding stock, but this is the time to deal with the present situation as these disputes are never-ending and for ever demanding. As already has been stated, the workers themselves are completely free to give notice if they are not satisfied with their jobs.—Yours, etc., ANOTHER HONEST WORKER January 18, 1960.