WATERFRONT LABOUR
CHAMBER OF COMMEKI E CRITICISM [ Ter Press Association. ] WELLINGTON, Feb. 1. Condemnation of the attitude of the waterside workers in delaying lhe handling of cargo on the wharve& by using obstructionist and go-slow tactacs during wet weather resulting in increased costs and losses to producers, was expressed by members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce to-night. It was stated that the Government overtures to the watersiders had proved abortive and agreements with the shipping companies and harbour boards had been broken. A motion endorsing the decision of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of New Zealand to ask lor a royal commission to be set up to investigate the matter was carried unanimously.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 28, 3 February 1938, Page 10
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114WATERFRONT LABOUR Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 28, 3 February 1938, Page 10
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