HIGHER WAGES FOR FARM WORKERS
WELLINGTON, This Day (P.A.). —lncreased wage rates for agricultural workers employed on farms and stations used for the commercial production of wool, meat, or grain (including seed) were announced today by the Minister of Labour, Mr McLagan. The new rates, which were agreed on between the parties and are payable from July 1, provide for a weekly adult rate of increase of Ils 6d weekly and proportionate increases for youths. The hourly adult rate is increased by an hour, with proportionate increases for youths. Provision is also made for casual workers to be paid holiday pay in accordance with the legislative requirements.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 25 August 1949, Page 5
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