The employers did not accede to any of the proposals of the union and suWnitt d as counter-proposals the old award, with Section that it should bo renewed for a period of three years. * Mr. Son said the building, trade was not flourishing at present, owing to the nigh cost of materials, and was unable to stand any increase of wages. He opposed Sabolkion of piecework, the redV urn of the radius for suburban work Sato- . day half-holiday, any amendment of the conditions relating to country work, the employment of apprentice,, the «ted preference clause, and the new under-rate workers' clause. ~ ~ Ti His Honor intimated that the Court might consider it necessary to take evidence at other centres, with the object of framing a Dominion award if Possible. Mr. Blood worth said he hoped that would not be necessary, as great delay might be occasioned.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16500, 28 March 1917, Page 5
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