LATE SYDNEY STRIKE.
STATE PERRIES ADVOCATEfV jubilation OP the MEN, - • By Telegraph.—Pros «A»ociattonv--CV>pyriglA ,• CUs-ceirod March 27. 8.60 p.m.) Sidney, March 27. As an outcome of the late ferry strike some of the municipal councils on the north aide of the harbour are advocating that the Government should take over the control of all ferries, and hasten the bridging of the harbour. The secretary of the Ferrymen's Union claims that the victory obtained in connection with the strike is the first that has been secured in maritime circles fop 20 years. He says that it breaks down the 60-hour system, which for long has been the bone of contention. The employees also derive various other advantages. The men are overjoyed at securing the 48-hour week. No free • labourers are to be employed. * ■
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New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15262, 28 March 1913, Page 7
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131LATE SYDNEY STRIKE. New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15262, 28 March 1913, Page 7
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