LABOUR MATTERS.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume I, Issue 140, 30 May 1911, Page 1

LABOUR MATTERS.

BRADFOR D WOO LOOM HER S. [PRESS ASSOCIATION. —COPYRIGHT]. London. May 29. The Bradford wooleombers demand a general advance of 5 per cent, in wages with minimum of 2.5 - per week for night workers. The employers reply that three advances have been given in four years, and their patience is exhausted by trade disturbances due to persistent and often frivolous applications of the operatives. The masters are determined on drasticmeasures and will oppose further demands. BRISBANE GAS STRIKE. Brisbane, May 29. The Gas Companies have informed the Premier that they do not think it necessary to accept his suggestion and submit the trouble to arbitration. The labour unions meet on Wednesday to consider the position and the suggested general strike. MINE-OWNERS AND COMMISSIONERS. (Received 30, 9.30 a.m.) Sydney, May 30. The dispute between the Great Cobar Copper Company and the Railway Commissioner-i regarding weighting is settled, bit the terms are not disclosed. EARLY CLOSING AND SMALL SHOPK LEPERS. (Received 30, 9.30 a.m.) Sydney. Maj' 30. A meeting of the Shopkeepers’ Defence Association resolved that Government should be asked to repeal the Early Closing Act. especially that portion relating to a compulsory Saturday half holiday. It was stated that the Act was driving small shopkeepers out of business. i