CONSCRIPTION OPPOSED.
trades union vote. LONDON, May 19. "The Trades Union Conference ■ resolved by 3.678,000 votes to 450,000 to protest against the introduction of conscription in violation of Mr Chamberlain’s pledge and other undertakings; to urge an immediate agreement with Russia, to create a peace front; to co-operate with the United States in re-establishing international confidence leading to disarmament and the restoration of trade; to express indignation at rushing the Military Training Bill through Parliament- without consideration of important amendments, to oppose the permanency or extension of military conscription, to demand Government control of prices, the limit of profits, and conscription of wealth. The resolution involves the acceptance on a broad basis of a scheme dealing with wartime industrial problems and wider recognition of collective bargaining which will be negotiated with the Ministry of Labour.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 145, 22 May 1939, Page 7
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135CONSCRIPTION OPPOSED. Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 145, 22 May 1939, Page 7
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