HOSPITAL WORKERS.
DESIRE TO FORM UNION. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN. Feb. 22. A deputation to Hon. H. T. Armstrong from workers and attendants in hospitals sought either permission to form a union or to join the Hotel and Restaurants’ Union. It was stated that the laundresses at the Talboys Home received only 15s a week, while mental patient attendants got £5 15s 8d a fortnight. Mr Armstrong stated that he was astounded at the rate. The intention of the Minister of Health was that all institutions under his control should obey the spirit of the law. Hon. P. Fraser would welcome the hospital workers forming a union. It could be argued that, since hospital boards did not operate for gain, the Arbitration Act did not apply, but he was sure the boards would face up to the position, and he would make representations to the Minister of Health.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 71, 23 February 1937, Page 10
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