DOMESTIC SERVANTS’ UNION.

Evening Star, Issue 22804, 12 November 1937, Page 12

DOMESTIC SERVANTS’ UNION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —In a possible 500 houses employing domestics there is room for both “ Sincerity ” and the union president to b© fairly right as regards opportunities of girls for reading of their union. It is well known that the hours of domestic workers, even under good conditions, do not conduce to newspaper reading, for even if they finish up at 7 o’clock, which I think is often not the casoj the remaining time is much too precious to give to the paper. Of course, as with other young people, the opposite sex is of paramount importance, but their limited nights out make it more difficult to intersperse secondary interests. They therefore appear to be more “ hoy-minded ” than others. Most unions are compulsory, are formed largely of older people, and are granted an award, all of which does nee apply to the Domestic Workers’ Union Taking this into consideration, it is a matter of congratulation that it has achieved its present membership, and a tribute to the intelligence and enthusiasm of the young girls who devote some of their precious time to its meetings. When the union has become the power it should he they will have the joy of seeing the fruits of their early efforts. —I am, etc.. Unite. November 11.’