WELFARE LEAGUE'S VIEWS.
ADVICE TO THE MEN.
URGED TO POSTPONE ACTION.
fBY TELEGRAPH. PRESS ASSOCIATION.]
WELLINGTON. Tuesday.
When the intention of the engine-drivers to strike became known the New Zealand Welfare League, which had already interested itself in the dispute, sent the following telegram to Mr. McArley, secretary to the union :—
"The Welfare League deplores the possibility of a lightning strike by your members. Apart lrom the grave inconvenience to the public and the dislocation of all Dominion business, such a course would be condemned by the whole public and would militate against the equitable adjustment of your members' claims. The time of the Prince's visit renders a strike especially inopportune. We urge you to consider your grave responsibilities. The league is in favour of a fair and just consideration of your demands, but if -you persist in. striking it must support the Government and the public. The league feels satisfied that the whole community will take that view. If action is postponed during the Prince's visit you would secure the approval of the whole country and their help in getting a full consideration and fair settlement of your claims. Although you may have reason to think that the delay in dealing with the question has been excessive we are satisfied that the above is the wiser course in your own interests. The league will vigorously press on the Government the immediate consideration of your demands."
At the same time the league sent a copv of the above message to Mr. Massey, with the following addition addressed to Mr. Massey himself: — We earnestly urge that no de.ay take p'ace in the adoption of some course to determine the men's grievances. We cannot see any objection to setting up a Labour Disputes Committee under the Act of 1913, and we believe an assurance from you that this will be done will avert, or at least postpone, an immediate strike and give time for a prope/ adjustment."
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17456, 28 April 1920, Page 7
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325WELFARE LEAGUE'S VIEWS. New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17456, 28 April 1920, Page 7
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