EMPIRE’S WAR EFFORT

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 118, 12 February 1940, Page 3

EMPIRE’S WAR EFFORT

Union Gives Support A resolution strongly supporting the Empire’s war effort and condemning the activities of all pacifists and "nnticonscription opportunists” has been passed 'by the National Council 01/the Federated Saddlers, Bagmakers, Canvas Workers, Umbrella Workers, SaLmakers, Riggers and Related Trades. The resolution recommends “that all affiliated members stand steadfastly behind Parliament and the Government in their effort, in conjunction with other parts of the British Empire, in supporting Britain and France to the uttermost of their resources in the war against German aggression, and in defence of the freedom and self-deter-mination of small nations and the establishment of international peace and security founded on justice and democracy.” “We further call upon all members to oppose any and all subversive organizations or individuals whose activities are a challenge to the will and authority of the Parliament of tins country, realizing as we do that the British Empire is now fighting for its existence, and knowing full well that when the British Commonwealth ot Nations is gone, New Zealand aud all its advanced social legislation will be gone also,” states the resolution.