THE UNION COMPANY AND WHARF LABOURERS.
[United Pbess Association.] DUNEDIN, JjlmLv. The latest -move in connection with | tho dissatisfaction that has existed in the -ranks of the 'wharf labourers for some time took place- lato this ;tf ■ I ternoon, \rhrn the Union Stj-imship Oompany fllod with the Clerk of Awards n rcferonce to the Arbitration Court of the dispute between the i Company and the Wharf Labourers* Union. The wharf labourers, at a recent meeting, decided to can^-l their registration as a union, an-1 An application in that direction was for mally made. The Act provides, however, that cancellation cannot be jl--lowed whilst a dispute is pculing. It is said that the demand filed by the Union Company makes considerable concessions, both as to hours, rates of pay, and conditions to the Wharf Labourers' Union.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 11 February 1908, Page 4
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135THE UNION COMPANY AND WHARF LABOURERS. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 11 February 1908, Page 4
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