A SYMPATHETIC STRIKE. FREEZING WORKS CLOSE DOWN. GISBORNE, May 7. A dispute lias arisen at the Tokomaru Bay Freezing Works, as the outcomd of which the men withdrew. The trouble is staled to have arisen over lhe employment of a butcher, formerly employed at the works, who after working elsewhere, applied for re-employ-ment, but was not given a job. The employees decided to come out in sympathy. In view of the action of the men, the company, it is stated, has decided to close down for the season. From 40 to 50 men Are affected. Get a patr of g.p. gum boots FOR YOUR WINTER WORK. They are a splendid protection against damp and cold, and are obtainable in Various grades for different types of work. Only First-grade Ptire Rubber is used in these Boots, which or© made by one of the largest rubber manufactories in Canada. All retailers.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3713, 12 May 1925, Page 72
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