THE HOBSON’S BAY.
FIRM STAND BY MANAGEMENT. SYDNEY, April 27. (Received April 27, at 11.45 a.m.) The trouble on the Commonwealth liner Hobson’s Bay is regarded ns an attempt by the seamen to impose a system of job control. A ballot taken by the Seamen’s Union decided that the members should individually present themselves for engagement. It was also decided that the original crow of the steamer should not be allowed to participate in the ballot or again rejoin her. Later the seamen and firemen sent by the union presented themselves for engagement, but the management insisted on selecting its own crew, the men selected by the union being rejected. Only three signed on. A lively scene, followed, but the management remained firm. It is now stated that the management has resolved to advertise for a crew rather than submit to dictation by the union. An attempt was also made by the Stewards’ Association to prevent members of the union who engaged for the Hobson's Bay from commencing work. These men, however, ignored the directions of the union officials and 1 went aboard, where they held a meeting, and officially notified the association that they were determined to stay aboard.
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Evening Star, Issue 17954, 27 April 1922, Page 8
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200THE HOBSON’S BAY. Evening Star, Issue 17954, 27 April 1922, Page 8
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