BRITISH TRANSPORT WORKERS

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12018, 8 March 1920, Page 5

BRITISH TRANSPORT WORKERS

LIGHTNING STRIKE THREATENED, United Press Association—-By Elec trie Telegraph—Copyright. London, March 5 A lightning strike at two days’ notice is threatened by 175,'000 transport workers to enforce a demand for an extra 10s weekly. A joint commitee of the road transport industry considered the demand, but was unable to agree, bo the National Transport Workers’ Federation determined on an immediate strike if the federated societies are willing. The action will involve the holding up of docks and railways. The last advance of 4s was given in August to bring the wage to 34s above the prewar figure. Carters, metormen, garage and stable workers are affected. The masters claim that the Ministry of Labour should make wages awards obligatory on all employers in the industry.