N.S.W. BASIC WAGE
ACCEPTANCE BY TRADES UNIONS EXPECTED MINORITY REPORT OF THE BOARD Bl TBLIGBAPH—PBESB ASSOCIATION. —OOPYBIGHT. Sydney, May 13. The minority report of the Board of Trade favoured a basic wage of £3 15s. 9d., contending that £3 18s. was too high, and that the reductions in the cost of living warranted a decrease of 6s. 9d. The employers believe that , the board’s decision will assist to relieve unemployment. Many prefer not to reduce wages if the employees work longer hours and increase their production. The general feeling is that the trades unions will accept the decision, but the Labour Council ' threatens an industrial upheaval when the reduction is made effective.—Press Assn, UNION LEADERS TO MEET TO-DAY (Rec. May 14, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, May 14. A meeting of engineers carried a motion resisting any reduction in wages or increase in hours, and undertaking to act in conjunction with all other unions in the endeavour to combat any lowering of the standard of living. All union leaders are to meet on Monday to discuss the new wage.— Press Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 195, 15 May 1922, Page 5
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