Some Watersiders Work Too Hard, Says Webb
[Special to “Nortnern Advocate”] AUCKLAND. This Day. The Minister for Labour (Mr. Webb) last night reported an improvement in waterfront work throughout the Dominion, following an appeal he made while visiting Auckland some weeks ago. He said he was confident that a further improvement could be anticipated.
“Thera has been more continuous work, notwithstanding the acute shortage of waterfront labour.” Mr. Webb said. “Some men have worked over 80 hours a week, day and night, and are certainly giving a good return. Some of these men are actually working too hard and too long, but the scarcity of labour makes it inevitable if the ships are to be turned round in a minimum of time.”
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Northern Advocate, 19 February 1942, Page 6
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