SHIPOWNERS' CONFERENCE.
INCREASED WAGES RECOMMENDED. LONDON, June 29. (Received June 29, at 9.40 p.m.) At a conferenec which was attended by 100 ship-owners in the United Kingdom it was decided that a moderate increase in wages might be given at certain ports in view of the present trade conditions, The conference recommended the shipowners' Association to fix a standard of wages for the respective districts, and advised the Shipping Federation to extend its functions to cover wages disputes. It was unanimously decided to oppose the recognition of the Sailors' and firemen's Unions The National Transport Workers' Federation at a conference resolved to adopt drastic action against the shipping firms unless the strike terminates by Saturday.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 15183, 30 June 1911, Page 5
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115SHIPOWNERS' CONFERENCE. Otago Daily Times, Issue 15183, 30 June 1911, Page 5
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