“JOB CONTROL”

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 181, 28 April 1922, Page 5

“JOB CONTROL”

THE HOBSONS BAY DISPUTE UNION DICTATION OBJECTED TO BT TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION. —COPYRIGHT. Sydney, April 27. The trouble on the Commonwealth Line’s steamer Hobsons Bay is regarded as an attempt by the seamen to impose the system of "job control.” A ballot taken by the Seamen’s Union decided that the members should individually present themselves for engagement, and also decided that tho original crew of the steamer should not be allowed to participate in the ballot, or to rejoin tho vessel. Later, seamen and firemen sent by the union presented themselves for engagement, but the management insisted on selecting its own crew, the men selected by the union being rejected. Only threo men signed! on. A lively scene followed, but tho company remained firm. It is now stated that the company has resolved to advertise for a crew rather than submit to dictation by the union. An attempt has also been made by tho Stewards’ Association to prevent members of the union, who were engaged for the Hobsons Bay, commencing work. These men, however, ignored the directions of the union, and officials went aboard, .where they held a meeting, and it was officially notified to the association that the men had determined to stay on board.— Press Assn.