N.S.W. RAILWAY CRISIS
MEN REJECT OFFERS DISMISSALS TO FOLLOW (Received April 14, 11 a.m.) SYDNEY, April 14. Officials of the Australian Railways Union have rejected the suggestion of Mr. W. J. Clcary, the Railway Commissioner, for economic reforms in the service. As a result there will be widespread dismissals from the service, commencing to-day. The Premier, Air. Bavin, in making an announcement that the union had refused to consent to a rationing of employment, coincident with the return to the 48 hours' week, said the only alternative was dismissals. It is estimated that 500 tramway and railway men will lose their positions within the next few months.
The 48 hours railway week commenced in New South Wales on Saturday. In addition, men under Federal awards will be stood off for one week in 10 to avoid further dismissals. The men's union representative declares that the decision has been accepted under protest.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17234, 14 April 1930, Page 7
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