Wage Increases For Musterers, Drovers, And Packers

Wanganui Chronicle, 17 February 1949, Page 5

Wage Increases For Musterers, Drovers, And Packers

WELLINGTON, Last Night (PA). —Wage increases for musterers, drovers and packers are contained in a new national award issued by the Court of Arbitration. The award embodies the terms of the Conciliation Council settlement. The court, in a memorandum, states that the parties in conciliation agreed that it was impossible to regulate working hours in the industry and had added an extra amount to the rates provided under the 1942 award to meet the requirements of the industry in this respect. For musterers the new minimum rate is £7 a week, an increase of 10s 4d, and by the day £1 9s 6d, an increase of Is Bd. For packers the new minimum is £6 a week, an increase of 8s 4d, and by the day £1 6s 4d, an increase of Is 6d. The Minimum for d.rovei’s is £2 Is a day, an increase of 3s Bd. Youths’ wages are increased by 4s Gd a week to £3 2s for the first year, and by 6s 6d a week to £4 6s 6d for the second year. Drovers required lo travel to lift stock, or to return after delivery, are to receive Is a mile for every mile beyond 10 miles travelled. A new provision is made for holidays. The wage clauses of the award operate as from January 1, 1949, and the remainder from February 14. The award will remain in force one year.