In Wellington, amongst other trades, there have been combinations to put up prices amongst builders, grocers, bakers, butchers, bootmakers, tailors and furniture makers. As a consequence the working man lias to pay more rent, a higher prieo for his groceries, more for his bread and meat, extra for his boots and clothing, and his furniture costs him more. His own wnges may be a little higher; but what good is this increaso to him when tho advanced cost of living has to bo faced '.> It is a question of whether tho Wellington working man is not worse off now than he was before the present Government commenced to raise prices all round '.' In the Wellington district over four thousand workers havo been drafted into Unions. The majority, as free men, would probably, be better off than as tied workers.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 7244, 27 August 1902, Page 2
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