THE UNEMPLOYED

Grey River Argus, 30 April 1932, Page 6

THE UNEMPLOYED

LARGE INCREASE Latest N.Z. Registrations (Per Press Association) WELLINGTON, April 29. A further increase of 1071, bringing ■he total to 48 601, was shown in the unemployment registrations for the week ended April 25. SALARY CUTS. BY AUCKLAND COUNCIL. AUCKLAND, April 29. The Auckland City Council’s finance committee, last night, recommended further reductions in the salaries of officers receiving £360,, or more. The suggested reductions are: —4 per cent, between £360 and £495, 74 per cent, from £496 to £lOOO, and 12| per cent, over £lOOO. It is not proposed to reduce the lower salaries, but no grade promotions will be made. The Mayor saij that h gher paid men would be having gross salaries reduced by 27fi per cenlt., when the earlier reduction and the increased wage tax were con sidered. Th e new cuts, if finally ap proved, next week, will take effect on May 1. STRIKE OF PROTEST. AGAINST COALITION POLICY. CHRISTCHURCH, April 29. It is reported at Christchurch, that a general strike of 24 hours’ duration throughout the Dominion, is being organised by a number of trades unions, as a protest against the conditions on reilef work,, interference with conditions generally, and the further wage reductions. The unions at Christchurch are said !to be discussing the matter. BAD CONDITIONS AT CAMPS. WHAT AUCKLAND INSPECTION SHOWS. AUCKLAND, April 29. The report of the committee, head ed by Archbishop Averill, which in vestigated the condition of six relief camps (thre\? married, three single) in the Auckland province on Wednesday states that, there is urgent need for a citizens’ committee to look after th e welfare of the men and their dependents. Provision of clothing, boots bedding,, and recreation material is an urgency matter.

The committee found that married men were not complaining of their own conditions, but anxious as to the welfare of 'their dependents on the small amount which they were able to send home. The conditions in the single men’s camps were certainly not equal to t|ioso in the married. The men’s clothing and boots are quite inadequate. lidding i s inadequate for w nter, and sonic tents are quite unfit, for winter. On e camp is overcrowded.