THE LINOLEUM TRADE.
A MANUFACTURER'S FiRMNESS By ToleEraph—Press Aesorintion— Copyriehl (Roc. November 12, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 11. Owing to Socialist attacks, Lord Ashton, employing thousauds in linoleum manufacture, at Lancaster, notified the employees that all those not satisfied must leave, as he vrould rather closo the works permanently than advance wages at present. If tho works were closed owing to a railway or coal Btriko no wages would bo paid, and only loyal men would bo kept on when trade was bad. Ho was determined to end the present intolerable situation regardless of cost. Lord Ashton is regarded as a model employer and contributes enormous sums to local benefactions. Tho leading members of the Labour party regret that Lord Ashton should bo described as their robber. Mr. J. R. Clyncs, M.P., states that Lord Ashton's sympathy with trade unionists is well known.
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1284, 13 November 1911, Page 5
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143THE LINOLEUM TRADE. Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1284, 13 November 1911, Page 5
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