N.Z. INDUSTRY

Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1937, Page 6

N.Z. INDUSTRY

OPINION OF EMPLOYERS’ SECRETARY (Per Press Association—Copyright). AUCKLAND, Sent. 20. “I am of the opinion that it will bo little short of a miracle if New Zealand industry is able to carry 011 su'cccs*fully under the burden ol the increased labour, costs and taxation imposed by the present Government,” said Air AY. E. Anderson, Secretary of the Auckland Employers’ Association, after his return by the Aorangi, from the International Labour Conference at Geneva. He said it would be unfitting to discuss the business dealt with at the Conference, until he had reported to the Government, and the New Zealand Employers’ Federation. The organisation consisted of 62 countries, 53 being represented at the conference. There were 101 government delegates, and 73 advisers, and 36 workers’ delegates and 85 advisers. “I am strongly confirmed in opinion that the most satisfactory industrial relations exist in those countries where employers and workers concerned accent the responsibility of deciding wlmt the conditions of employment shall bp. and negotiate agreements, giving effect tp\these without the assistance of a third party, as is t!"’ ca»c in New Zealand. It is to be regreiteu that the Gov<*»-n*nonr did not sive the scheme of compulsory ronriliation and voluntary arbitration, which was introduced in 1932, a further few years’ trial.”