PAINTING TRADE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 12 June 1926, Page 5

PAINTING TRADE.

'DISPUTE REFERRED TO COURT. By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, June 11. Tho painters’ dispute was further considered by the Conciliation Council. Speaking on the claim for double rates for work done with paint spraying machines, the employers’ representative, Mr W. C. Prime, said so far as ascertainable, machines were not in use, having been found unsuitable, and therefore the clause was unnecessary. Mr F. Cornwell, employees’ representative, admitted that, machines were not successful, hut it was incorrect to say that none were being used, and Union members should he protected. The matter was referred to the Arbitration Court. Mr W. Grenfell, secretary of the New Zealand Builders’ Federation, suggested that interested parties, who had not been consulted on various matters, should have the right to refer these to the Arbitration Court before the award is ratified. • This was agreed to. The’ Court was left to decide the • term of tho award, and to settle matters relating to the exemption _ol Boroughs and County Councils minimum wage and ship work conditions. With the exception the agreement was signed by the parties, and will go on to the Court.