INDUSTRIAL HARMONY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20034, 5 September 1939, Page 9

INDUSTRIAL HARMONY

APPEAL TO EMPLOYERS SERVICE TO THE STATE (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, this day. The president, Mr, A. C. Mitchell, has issued an appeal to the New Zealand Employers' Federation, in which he states: — “I know it is unnecessary for any appeal of mine to stimulate the loyalty of members, or to ensure their service, but in times like these there is apt to be a great deal of excitement, and perhaps some careless thinking; and a clear, calm, and reasoned statement of our duties will not be out of place.” Mr.. Mitchell said that some members would be called upon to render active military service. To some, such service was not possible, but all could serve in one way or another. He stressed the value of preserving the social and economic life Of the community. “For some, service may mean only a quiet carrying on of ordinary business, as efficiently'as possible,” Mr. Mitchell adds. “Above all, I would appeal for a truce in industrial disputes, that nothing may be done by the employers to disturb friendly relationships where such exist, and that everything should be done to overcome any difficulties which may arise to prevent friendly relationships.” Concluding, he says that he trusts that there will -be the utmost cooperation, harmony, and goodwill between the employers’ organisations and the employees’ organisations in this time of national disaster.