SHIPPING DISPUTE
COOKS AND OWNERS WORKERS’ FEDERATION MEETS NO DECISION REACHED (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Rec. 11.35 p.m.) Melbourne, May 16. The Australasian Council of Trades Unions adjourned the conference of Maritime Unions called for to-day until to-morrow to enable the Maritime Union to discuss the shipping dispute at a conference called by the Waterside Workers’ Federation. When the latter met and commenced a discussion on a motion that the dispute be referred back to the Australian Council of Trades Unions with the recommendation that the cooks be instructed to return to work on the terms of their award, there was a proviso that if the cooks desired the roster system or any other alteration in the award they should apply to the Arbitration Court. So far no decision has been reached. Mr Jacob Johnson, who is said to be backed by a considerable section of the Seamen’s Union, attended. It is reported that he intends to demand that all the Mari time Unions support the cooks until their demands are granted. In view of this it appears that the Johnson faction is determined to fight the moderate group who are seeking a settlement.—Australian Press Association.
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Southland Times, Issue 20489, 17 May 1928, Page 5
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