LABOUR AND HONOUR.

Thames Star, Volume LVII, 22 August 1923, Page 4

LABOUR AND HONOUR.

In the bustle and hustle of the present day it is pleasing to come across instances of co-operation of employers and workers in industrial concerns, thereby ensuring success to their operations. The unity of purpose and good work performed by the staff of the Ilauraki Plains Dairv employees was especially mentioned by the Chairman of Directors at the annual meeting the other day, and the manager in turn also showed how ably the staff had assisted during a very difficult year of work. By their separate and joint efforts the campany had had a most successful year. This shows that every part of the entire spstem must have Avorked loyally and in harmony one with the other. While there is undoubtedly an obligation on the part of the workers to do a fair thing, there is also an obligation on the employers to see that their staff’s efforts are appreciated, that due compensation is given for the work performed, and that when they have a good staff Avorking in harmony they do not alloiv any friction

to upset that smooth running

In reference to dairy companies there is another aspect that should claim .the attention of the suppliers —they should recognise that without good will and co-operation of its suppliers and shareholders the company cannot hope to achieve success. It becomes them, therefore, to be loyal to their own concern, work in unison, do all in their power to assist the manager and staff and always have the best interests of the company at heart. Differences of opinion will always aiise, difficult Problems occur in every business, "but by sinking their differences and 5 milling together they will not only held the work of the factory to proceed smoothly but will also be handsomely rewarded by the increased returns at the end of he year. There is a tendency in some districts for suppliers to he always changing from one company to another. A little thought will soon show the fallacy of this procedure because every factory manager must have a ‘constant and regular supply of cream and only when the supply is regular can he keep his production high and his ..manufacturing costs I(nv> Therefore the company with the loyalest supporters ir the one that will put the most money in the shareholders’ pockets.