THE DEMANDS OF LABOUR.
OLD AGE PENSIONS AND THE LIVING WAGE. [BY TisLEGRAPII. — PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington', Friday. The Trades and Labour Council endorsed a resolution passed by the Canterbury Progressive Liberal Association regarding old age pensions, and decided to send this decision to the Premier. It was resolved to write to the City Council and Harbour Board recommending that only those tenders be accepted which enable contractors to pay a living wage. A deputation from the Typographical Association urged the City Council not to accept tenders for printing at rates manifestly below current prices. Instances were given of tenders which were as much as five times below the amount the work could be done for. They suggested that work should bo given at regular rates to firms in succession. The subject was referred to a committee.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9497, 28 April 1894, Page 5
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