THE LABOUR DISPUTES.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 6240, 12 June 1890, Page 2

THE LABOUR DISPUTES.

(Pee Electric Telegraph—Copyright)

(Per Press Association.)

(Received 8.15 p.m., June 11th.)

Sydney, June 11,

The Wharf Labourers’ Union have issued an appeal to the various trades unions throughout Australasia for support in the event of any struggle taking place with the employers.

(Received 9.30 p.m., June 11th.) London, June 10.

Three thousand dock labourers at Gloucester have struck work owing to an alleged breach of agreement on the part of the employers. Groat irritation is being manifested at several other parts, and it is likely that the action of the employers will lead to more strikes.

Mr H. H. Champion, the labour agitator, who, was about to visit Australia on a lecturing tour in connection with trades union matters, has postponed

his departure on account of his having i received a commission from the Emperor ] William of Germany to report on trades unions in Europe. The Metropolitan police have formed a union. (Bv Tblmouaph.) OAMARU, Jxj»e 11. The result of the voting by the local branch of the Railway Employees Union on the question of federation with the Maritime Council, is 133 for, and none against. The Slaughtermans’ Union have resolved to affiliate with the Trades and Labour Council. DDiSEDIN, Junk 11. It is understood that there is now every prospect of a satisfactory settlement of the dispute at Shag Point coal mine through the mediation of Mr Millar, secretary of the Maritime Council.