LABOR CRISIS.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 September 1920, Page 5

LABOR CRISIS.

BRITISH COAL TROUBLE. BALLOT FAVORS A STRIKE. By Tel«raph. si -Pre3s Assn.«-Copyrit;nt, (Received Sept. 1, 9.40 p.m. London, August 31. At a meeting of the miners' executive it was announced that the ballot resulted in 606,782 voting in favor of a strike, and 238,805 against, out of a total of 1,208,000 employed. The National Union of Manufacturers is taking a census of its members as to whether all industry shall close down in the event of a strike. "The triple alliance passed a resolution declaring that the miners' claims are reasonable and just, and should be con-ceded.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE OUTLOOK DOUBTFUL. THREAT OF TRANSPORT WORKERS. Received Sept. 2, 12.25 a.m. London, August 31. The triphj alliance deliberated for four hours, desiring to draft a resolution showing unanimous support for the miners' claims, despite the efforts made to convince the public that the trade unions generally are opposed to a strike, and also throwing upon the Government the onus of calling a conference to discuss the claims. It i% reported that if the Government does not meet the miners in a conciliatory spirit the Railway and Transport Workers' Union will support a strike. The newspapers do not attach much importance to the triple alliance resolution. They regard it as a necessary preliminary to enable the alliance to negotiate with the Government.—Aus.<N.Z. Cable Assn.