BOOTMAKERS' STRIKE IN AUCKLAND.
(by telegraph.) Auckland, August 29. The bootmakers employed oa pieoework at Garrett Bros.' factory have gone out on strike, though Garrett statea that they are absent with the consent of the firm, pending a settlement of the dispute. At a meeting last night of the Operative Boot: makers' Union, a resolution was passed deolaring them on strike, and a levy of 6 per cant, was made on the earnings of members in employment. It was also decided that the men who have left work shall be paid strike wages by the Union as follows Married men, 25 j per week; singlemen, 201.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume X, Issue 4200, 30 August 1888, Page 2
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106BOOTMAKERS' STRIKE IN AUCKLAND. Oamaru Mail, Volume X, Issue 4200, 30 August 1888, Page 2
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