WHARF CONTROL

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23289, 27 August 1945, Page 3

WHARF CONTROL

Powers Of Commission Upheld iN.Z.P.A.) WELLINGTON. Aug 24 > Decision was given to-day by the ) Court of Appeal in the case relating to the powers exercised by the Waterfront Control Commission. The court held that the commission, in making the orders concerned, was not acting in excess of its powers, nor was it exercising 'a judicial function beyond its legislative powers, as had ! been contended. Referring to the contention that | order No. 116 was in conflict with a mam order, the court held that where there is such conflict minimum payments are to be made in accordance with order No. 116. The main order ' remained in force, but was subject to order No. 116. On the question of shift work, the I court held (hat except on the first day l of a ships working the workers ordered down or back are to be paid the rates set out in order No. 116. ! Shift work may not be discontinued, except with the consent of the wateri front controller, or other represent a- | lives of the commission. It does not j rest with the workers or employers fol I decide to cease work because oi wet | I or windy weat her ! The court held that order No. 1'24 was valid in law. and the commission I had the power to make ii. The court also held that the commission was not i precluded by the Stabilisation ReguI lations from paving the waterfront workers al a rale of remuneration | above that provided by the regulations. l