CARPENTERS' DISPUTE
MANY MEN LEAVE WORK.
The decision of' the Builders' and Contractors' Association to make the standard wage for carpenters 2s 9d per hour operated from to-day. To many men^ this meant a reduction from 3s, which" they resented. To show their displeasure at the turn of events, about 100 men; have left their jobs, and it is stated that D.ore will follow.
It was expected in some quarters that all the carpenters would leave work in consequence of the employers' decision, but they have not done so yet. fc?ome carpenters have accepted the -eduction; at any rate, they are continuing to work for- 2s 9d, instead of 3s. The employers to-day re-affirmed their decision *o r-ain-tain their position. They are said to be unanimous in this.
. 'Another meeting of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners vas being held when The Post went to press. The future attitude of the men "depended upon, decisions reached to-day.
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Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 49, 26 February 1921, Page 6
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158CARPENTERS' DISPUTE Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 49, 26 February 1921, Page 6
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