MOTOR MECHANICS
EXAMINATION CONDITIONS PROTEST TO THE MINISTER [by telegraph—press association] WELLINGTON, Thursday Strong exception to conditions under which examinations for motor mechanics are conducted by the New Zealand Motor Trade Association was expressed by a deputation representing the New Zealand Motor Trade Union which waited on the Minister of Labour, the Hon. A. Hamilton. Members of the deputation stated that men who had passed the examination had received a promise that they would be paid an extra 2d an hour, but that promise had not been observed. The Minister agreed to inquire into the matter. It was stated there was an tion fee of £1 Is and candidates, if successful, had to pay another guinea for a certificate. Mr. Hamilton asked why it was that men were still sitting for the examination, and the answer was that they were coerced. "We have several cases where coercion can be definitely proved," said Mr. A. Slack, "although employers will deny it." Mr. Hamilton said he was wondering how he could interfere. It Was a sort of voluntary arrangement in the trade itself. However, if the law was being broken in any way, it would be a matter for the Government.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21555, 28 July 1933, Page 11
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