MORE DIRECT ACTION.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16762, 11 June 1920, Page 3

MORE DIRECT ACTION.

BY MELBOURNE WORKERS. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. MELBOURNE.. Juno 10. Tho Federated Engine-Drivers’ and Firemen’s Association, and the electric light and gasworks’ employees, have sent an ultimatum' to the employees, demanding increased wages, stating that if they are not granted they will cease work at midnight on Saturday. ■ If the threat is carried into effect it is estimated, 50.000 men will ho rendered idle tho first week, as the factory engine-drivers belong to the association. Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.