FELLMONGERS’ STRIKE.
SERIOUS LOSS TO INDUSTRY. Received September 25, 1.40 p.m. SYDNEY, Sept. 25. The fellmongers’ strike shows no signs of breaking. The employers are determined to have no dealings with the men till the latter resume, and are considering replacing them with volunteer labour if necessary.
Employers and enthusiastic helpers, including the office staffs, worked throughout the week-end and saved a considerable number of pelts which would have been destroyed as a result of the strike. Future supplies of sheep and lamb skins will bo diied am’ sent oversea for treatment, meaning a heavy loss to the industry here if the strike continues. Action may be taken under the Commonwealth Arbitration Act, which provides a penalty of £25 against any union ceasing work during the currency of an award. Losses already suffered by the employers amount to at least £25,000. The employers are concerned at the Communistic character of the strike, which is calculated to inflict the maximum loss and disorganisation on the industry and constitutes direct action in defiance of law and order. It is stated authoritatively that if the strike is prolonged the strikers will receive no dole from the State Government.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 255, 25 September 1933, Page 8
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195FELLMONGERS’ STRIKE. Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 255, 25 September 1933, Page 8
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