The Otira Trouble.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 20, Issue 70, 3 September 1909, Page 4

The Otira Trouble.

EFFECTIVE CONCILIATION. Christchurch, Aug. 31. The conference concerning the Otira dispute sat yesterday for six hours, and came to an amicable settlement. The parties to the dispute accepted a recommendation from the Conciliation Commissioner to the effect that the Union would undertake to indemnify the employers for any wilful damage or loss that might occur in connection with the Company’s lamps, so far as members of the Union were concerned. The contractors agreed to provide 6oz of carbide per shift, or equal to 21b 4oz for the week. The men will take the lamps (which are numbered) to their huts, but will do the refilling at the tunnel. In regard to short shifts on Saturday and Monday, that question has been referred to the Arbitration Court, through the Inspector of Factories, for interpretation of the legal position. In the meantime, both parties have been requested to furnish statements of fact in regard to this fnatter for the information of the Court. Work has been resumed.