NO “KNOCKERS-UP”
Strike Of Engine Crews LONDON, January 'l. Because their “knockers-up” were withdrawn about 400 engine-drivers and firemen in the Nottingham area struck work without the consent of the Union. The railway company was compelled to withdraw several trains. Strike pickets have been posted to the area. The company recently announced that owing to the shortage of labour the old-fashioned custom of employing “knockers-up” would be discontinued. Then men claim that it is impossible to procure alarm clocks. The next move in the railway strike rests with the Labour Ministry. The railway company has offered to reintroduce “knockers-up” if the Labour Ministry will find the requisite eight adults. The men’s representatives have agreed to suggest suitable men. The strike has been settled.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CLIII, Issue 22478, 13 January 1943, Page 4
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123NO “KNOCKERS-UP” Timaru Herald, Volume CLIII, Issue 22478, 13 January 1943, Page 4
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