WORK AND WAGES.
[Spkoial to Pkesb Asbootatioh.] LONDON, Mat 7. The dockers are likely to block Queensland wool ships, if the Colonial Unions -will engage to supply money in the event of a general strike. The tailors' machinists have joined in the strike. The strike at Hay's wharf has collapsed, the funds being exhausted. There is much distress among the men. The colliers are demanding eight hours a day. NEW TOHK, Mat 7. The carpenters in New York aud other cities have obtained eight hours a day. BKISBA.NB, May 7. It is estimated that the shearere' dispute will involve fifty thousand men. The Federated Unions are insisting that the British India Company shall load and unload vessels at Townsville with Union labourers.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6847, 8 May 1890, Page 3
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122WORK AND WAGES. Star (Christchurch), Issue 6847, 8 May 1890, Page 3
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