SHOWING A RED LIGHT.
Mr. J.HHr. r Thomas, to the International Railwaymen's ■ Conference:—.. "I believe that there will be a big fight in the. next few. months in , this country, The fight 'will take place over a new stand that we, -as railwaymeri,- aregoing to make. We have fought for hours and wages, and we have succeeded in reducing our hours and increasing bur 'wag«s, but we..still' believe that ..the workers', part in life ought .not to be merely that of, hewers, of wood- and. I - drawers of. water. We' think we can contribute something to' efficient railway management, and. by our., experience, help to improve the transport system. Wla are denied that opportunity to-day.. The Government, a few months ago, Indicated, that they realised- ;:railwaymen should have a share in railway management, .and it is-our intention to' hold the Government to their, promise, and to see that it is nob camouflage for the purpose of bluffing, the public I hops our Government will "understand that,and I hope, too, they will;clearly realise that. the . railwaym-en.. are . absolutely united and determined."'-.'
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Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 19, 22 January 1921, Page 16
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180SHOWING A RED LIGHT. Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 19, 22 January 1921, Page 16
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