Trades Unions Are Warned That Ideas Are Out Of Date
LONDON, Sept 8 (Recd 7 pm).—lt would appear that those in authority in British trades union circles are content to operate a machine suited to 19th. century requirements, but are Incapable of meeting the challenge of a changing world, said Mr. William Quin, former president of the Scottish T.U.C., in an outspoken article, the creation of a new hierarchy of officers.’’ said Mr. Quin. “In other words, the trades union machine must be modernised and trades union officials must be highly trained and competent Administrators. The medieval guilds disappeared because of their monopoly character, and their inability, or unwillingness, to adjust themselves to a changing world. Trades unions of today should learn from the fate of the guilds.’’
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Wanganui Chronicle, 9 September 1950, Page 5
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