MINERS’ COUNCIL

Grey River Argus, 18 June 1925, Page 6

MINERS’ COUNCIL

A resolution from Ngakawau Union relative to tlu* personnel of representation on the Disputes Committee was agreed upon as far as it was considered practicable. Some disputes from Roa and the Grey Valley Union were referred to the Disputes Committee. The Secretary reported on steps that had been taken in regard to registering the District Council, under the Incorporated Societies’ Act.—lt was decided to endorse the secretary’s action. A letter from Mr 11. E. Holland, M.P., dealing with the Council’s resolution (which was endorsed by ail branches) taking exception to the exclusion of delegates appointed to L.R.C.’s irrespective of the delegates’ political views was received.—After discussion, it was resolved, on the mo. tion of Mr. I). Hayward, seconded by Mr. R. Wearn, that the Secretary be instructed to write the Member for the Buller, pointing out that his reply wa> considered somewhat evasive and further asking him to note the objections of the West Coast Council ol Miners’ Unions. The motion was carried unanimously An appeal for assistance was rcceiv. ed from the Nightcaps Union for mem. bers engaged in an industrial struggle —On the motion of Mr. B. Davidson seconded by Mr. J Gibson, it was decid ed to recommend to all Unions to give financial assistance The Stockton dispute was discussei at length, after the position had bcei explained by the Union delegates.—l was unanimously decided to support th< Ngakawau Union’s stand, and to ren der financial if necessary. The secretary was instructed to go in touch with the coal owners, witl a view to arranging a fo the purpose, if possible, of effecting settlement. Millerton Union again brought ui the question of tonnage rates in re lation to the use of electric safer lamps.—The matter was left in tin hands on jigs at the State Aline, an, the State Min e delegate brought up th question of the non-use of brake hand on jigs at the State Mine, and statethat his Union wanted the support o Ihe Council in insisting on th e sam safety methods that applied at othe '*st (.’oast mines. The (’ .uncil unanimously agreed t support the State Miners’ demand, an, made certain suggestions to the Stat Miners I nion, which are expected t rectify the matter in question. The question of establishing a Dis tnct Compensation Fund, was referrei to the National Council, it being agree. lh,.t this vas :I National question. The District Council’s books, a audited by Messrs Davidson and Mc Bean, of Millerton and Stockton, wer presented, and the auditors' report wa •■•‘fi’l'ted as satisfactory. The question of organising the work ers 100 iw*r , 1 ->t in the coal industr ".IS I e.ilt with, and nittees wer «'l <U' to deal with this Question