SHOP ASSISTANTS.
HOURS AND WAGES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, Last Nigbt. A conference between the master grocers and the Assistants’ Union at Wellington resulted in a complete agreement for a new award. The chief feature Is the restoration of nine o'clock closing on Fridays instead of 8.30, it is understood at the initiative oi the union. In return the employers concede closing at 12.30 on Saturdays instead of 1 p.m. Wages were fixed on the new basis age plus experience, instead of age alone. The minimum for an assistant of 23 years of age or over is £4 12s 6d as against the present rate of £4 ss.
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Taranaki Daily News, 23 July 1925, Page 7
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108SHOP ASSISTANTS. Taranaki Daily News, 23 July 1925, Page 7
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