SHORTENING HOURS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16797, 22 July 1920, Page 6

SHORTENING HOURS.

SHEARERS’ ABSURD STANI). By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. SYDNEY. July 21. Although a few of the earlier shearing sheds have started on the graziers’ terms, officials of tho Australian Workers’ Union declare that its members will not start unless tho 44-hours’ week demand is conceded. Tho graziers point out that tiro shearers’ own rules provide for a 48hour week, and they are Illegally breaking the award, which can only be varied through an appeal to the Arbitration Court. Having conceded all the shearers’ demands except snorter hours, the graziers consider they can confidently appeal for public support in fighting the battle, which involves much more .than the- shearing industry. Members of the union are not unanimous in support of shorter hours, and tho graziers believe they will be aCTe to secure a sufficiency of labour on their terms.

The Press regards the question as a vital one, involving every other industry in the country.—Aus-N.Z. Cable Assn.