RUNANGA UNEMPLOYED

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 June 1936, Page 2

RUNANGA UNEMPLOYED

[to the editor.] Sir,—Through “Justice,” attention has been drawn to the unfair treatment of a number of young men in Runanga. No work has been provided for them since their last job at the Nine Mile which finished last December. All these months they have patiently waited for this work which was promised them by the Minister on his first official visit here. These young men should in all justice have been given -first preference. Some can get no work at all. Others, like the miners can hold two jobs. How can these young men ever hope to make

homes of their own and take their places in the world as responsible citizens. It is only to be expected they should desire work near home so that they may compensate their parents who are supporting them. If only those holding positions would be a little; more considerate, a little less selfish,' there need not be so many of our young men unemployed. The country does not know of their existence until the “levy” falls due or war “breaks out.” Thanks are due to our Mayor, who in spite of his illness shows a keen desire to see the boys placed In work. Hoping that public interest will be aroused. Yours etc., “WORK.”