HUNTLY TROUBLE

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXVI, Issue 236, 18 September 1936, Page 7

HUNTLY TROUBLE

Men to Resume Work To-day

CLAIMS GRANTED By Telegraph—Press Association. HAMILTON, Sept. 17. After discussion extending for nearly three hours, an amicable settlement was reached this morning in the dispute that had arisen on the Huntly coalfield and it was officially stated this afternoon that the men would all be returning to work to-morrow. The meeting to-day was addressed by Mr A. McLagan, national secretary of the Coalminers’ Union, and Mr A. Prenderville, national president, together with northern miners’ representatives who attended the recent conference in Wellington, when hours and conditions of work were discussed with the owner*. The cause of the present trouble was also reviewed, and it was stated to-day that this had been rectified.

Some men at Rotowaro colliery on Tuesday refused to remove top coal in pillar workings at the ordinary rate, 2/11 a ton and as it involved the removal of fireclay they considered they were entitled to payment at the rate of 3/61 a ton. It was revealed that the rate asked for had been granted to the men and, as the source of the dispute had been removed, Mr lan Hutch•nson, president of the Northern Miners’ Union said that all mines would be in operation again to-morrow.

It is understood that the rates of pay of men on day wages, including truckers, have been advanced by 10 per cent.

DENNISTON MEN IDLE

By Telegraph—Press Association. WESTPORT, Sept. 17.

The Denniston miners were idle yesterday and again to-day over several matters in dispute, which have been referred to the disputes committee. Pending settlement the miners may not return to work,