RAILWAY COMMISSION.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 58, 23 October 1911, Page 5

RAILWAY COMMISSION.

UNPOPULAR RECOMMENDATIONS. London, October 21. The Railway Commission fecora,mends the, abolition of central boards, li- there is ti deadlock on sectional ooards the chairman’s decision would, if the recommendation be adopted, oe final. Union secretaries may act as the men’s, advocates. The Council urges that no encouragement be given to either side to refuse to abide by a settlement. The railway service has great traditions and high ideals, and if the men place oheir duty before every other consideration' the public will support them. Mr. Williams, the Amalgamated Societies’ secretary, considers the report will give absolute disappointment. The “Daily News” states that if the proposed machinery is worked with goodwill there is no reason to doubt that the men are assured of their just claims. The “Chronicle” thinks the amended methods will give the men substantial gains, but it objects to the present award running to next July. (Received 23, 9 a.m.) London, October 23. Mr. Thomas, organising secretary bo the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, says the railway report is' bitterly disappointing. None of the men’s leaders have a good word for it; Mr. Burt, M.P., declares that the report makes for peace in the matter of recognition. Thjey had now gained an important point. Mr. Williams, secretary to the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, states that the report is destructive of the collective bargaining of some railway managers. He was surprised at recognition in any form. He did not anticipate that the companies- would reject it.