A. AND P. WORKERS.
DEPUTATION TO MINISTER. (Press Association Telegram.) WELLINGTON, May 22. A deputation from the Agricultural and Pastor 1 Workers’ Union waited on the -Acting-Minister for Labor regarding accommodation for shearers and others at many country stations. . lie deputation described conditions :as . disgraceful. Air. Herries replied that according to reports received ’an improvement had been effected in sheds, which bad been subject to complaints previously. He assured the deputation that the Labor Department was really anxious to carry out tire law as it stood. He believed the Department had endeavored to compel employers to observe the law. All tho stations mentioned would be inspected, and if possible improvements made.- Any proposals for an amendment of the Act would be submitted to Mr. Massey with a view to- action next session.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4876, 23 May 1918, Page 5
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