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LABOUR DT AMERICA. (By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received Juno 10th, 11.20 p.m.). NEW YORK, June 10. Mr Samuel Gompcrs, president of the American Federation of Labour, told tho Platform Committee at Cnicago that legislation proposing to make strikes unlawful, or to compel workers to submit their grievances to courts, was an invasion of the rights of the workers, and if enforced would bo equivalent to serfdom and slavery. A MELBOURNE ULTIMATUM. ' (Received June 10th, 11.20 p.m.) JIELBO'URNji!, Juno id. ■ The Federated Engine-drivers' and Firemen's Association and the electric light and gasworks employees have sent an ultimatum to their employers, demanding increased wages, and stating that if not granted they will cease work at midnight on Saturday. If the threat is carried into effect, it is estimated that 50,000 workers will bo rendered idle during the first week, as the factory engine-drivers belong to the Association.
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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16858, 11 June 1920, Page 6
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151INDUSTRIAL MATTERS. Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16858, 11 June 1920, Page 6
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