Railwaymen Complain Of Working Conditions
DUNEDIN, Mar. 8. Complaints of working conditions in certain branches of the Railway Department were discussed yesterday at a largely attended meeting of the Enginemen, Firemen, and Cleaners’ Association, when a lengthy resolution was passed protesting against the poor quality of coal supplied, with drivers expected to run to schedule under impossible conditions. Tho meeting was unanimous that working conditions warrant* ed an immediate investigation by the Minister. After the meeting, the secretary (Mr. A. Gibb) said many members were worn out. A large number worked 60 to 70 hours a week and the majority had haa only six days’ rest leave in three years. The dumping of poor quality coal in Dunedin had accentuated an already serious position.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 68, Issue 57, 9 March 1943, Page 5
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