ARBITRATION COURT.
PEAMENS’ DISPUTE. (Per Press Association.) The seamens dispute was further heard at the Arbitration Court today, when Mr McLeary was examined by Mr Bishop lor the Shipowners’ Federation. A lively argument resulted regarding a statement by .Mr Young that £192 had been paid to seamen above the year’s pay, which at award rates was equivalent to 1542 hours overtime. Mr McLeary explained that the! amount was accounted for by several forms of special payment, including work on Sundays and holidays and surfing work. .Mr Young remarked that the shipments of wool had increased recently. Mr Frazer said the number of sheep had decreased. Mr Young replied that when the maritime dispute was iinished probably there would be a marvellous revival of trade. The Judge: "We hope so. Wa need it.” Replying to a remark by Nr Young, Mr Frazer said the Court was not concerned with the financial position of the shipping companies, but what was a fair rate to pay for work and overtime, and what were fair conditions. [
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18566, 23 August 1922, Page 2
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172ARBITRATION COURT. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18566, 23 August 1922, Page 2
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