Morning Tea Break
Surprise was. expressed at a Hamilton sitting of the South Auckland Land Sales Committee when, during evidence concerning building costs, a witness stated that wages represented a considerable part, of the. total cost, adding that the work-
ers' award provided for breaks for morning and afternoon tea. It was pointed out. that although no work was done during these breaks the hourly rate of pay continue and therefore the employer had to charge lip the full time in his costs. "In the old days it was a case of a hurried rush for beer and a beef sandwich but now time is allowed for tea and cakes —the race, must be deteriorating " remarked a committee member amidst smiles. .
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 8, Issue 28, 28 November 1944, Page 5
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121Morning Tea Break Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 8, Issue 28, 28 November 1944, Page 5
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