U.S.A. STRIKES

Grey River Argus, 24 July 1942, Page 2

U.S.A. STRIKES

ON; THE INCREASE. NEW YORK, July 22. Notwithstanding that no-strike pledges .were given by the National Labour leaders after Pearl Harbour strikes have cost . nearly 1,000,006 man-days’ work in the war industries since January 1, says the “New York World Telegram.’’ Admittedly the strikes are far fewer than a year ago, but there has been a rising tide of labour stoppages, costing time which is lost forever to munitions making. Up to July, the strike trend has been upward every month, except in May. Government officials say that an important factor in causing strikes has 'seen hot-headedness of. local union leaders, who fail to consult headquarters before calling a strike. Another factor has been the difficulty of adjusting employer and employee relationships in converted industries