COOKS’ DISPUTE

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 191, 15 May 1928, Page 9

COOKS’ DISPUTE

AUSTRALIAN TRADES COUNCIL MAY TAKE CONTROL

SHIPOWNERS REMAIN ADAMANT

Melbourne, May 14.

It now appears probable that the Cooks’ Union will allow the Australian Council of Trade Unions to take control of its dispute, in which ease they are bound to abide by the council’s decision.

The shipowners are remaining adamant. A meeting of their representatives is being held to-day to finalise plans for adoption in event of the cooks not resuming immediately. Importance is attached to a meeting of the Cooks’ Union in Sydney tomorrow (Tuesday). NO CONFIDENCE IN FEDERAL EXECUTIVE Brisbane, May 14. There was considerable criticism of the Federal Executive of the Cooks’ Union on Friday night owing to its appointment of a branch secretary without first obtaining the voice of the Brisbane members. Mr. Tudehope, the Federal secretary, was present, and was heckled. Other discussion and condemnation of Federal officials occurred over its conduct of the strike on the Federal lighthouse vessels. Finally, a motion of no-confidence in the Federal executive was carried. Mr. Tudehope is returning to Sydney.

COOKS’ RESUMPTION TERMS

OWNERS REFUSE TO EXTEND TIME

(Rec. May 14, 11.15 p.m.)

Melbourne, May 14.

A special meeting of ship owners considered a telegram from the Cooks’ Union suggesting a settlement of thedispute on terms that the men resume immediately under the suspended award. The question of a roster will be the subject of a conference, if required, after resumption the terms, to be subject to ratification at a meeting of the cooks on Tuesday. The telegram concluded by requesting an extension of time for resumption until ■Wednesday.

The shipowners replied referring the men to their ultimatum, adding that the owners in any case will insist on a free selection of men and the total abandonment of the roster system, and upon their right to engage men with good discharges at ships’ sides or elsewhere. The union further telegraphed requesting an extension of time and suggesting that if granted a representative of the men would immediately go to Melbourne to discuss the terms of settlement. The owners refused, stating that the ultimatum expired tonight. and no extension would be granted.

The Maritime Union Conference, under the auspices of the Australasian Council of Trades Unions, met to consider a settlement, but adjourned till to-morrow to enable Mr. Tudehope to attend.

WOORABOOL TIED UP (Roe. May 14. 11.15 p.m.) Sydney, May 14. The crew the of Huddart Barker steamer Moorabool have been paid and Ute vessel is tied up.