FARMERS AND STRIKES.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1394, 21 March 1912, Page 10

FARMERS AND STRIKES.

"IF WE ARE MENACED." - ffly Telccrai»h.—Press Association.! Auckland, March 20. Some discussion was raised at the meeting of the executive of tho Farmers' Union respecting the action of the union in the event of a strike among the waterside workers. Tho following resolution was carried: "That this union lias no wish or intention to interfere with any industrial strife that may arise so long as it docs not interfere with farmers' business, but should the interests of farmers be menaced we reserve to ourselves the right to take such action as we deem necessary." Later, it was resolved that the secretary send a letter to the newspapers, stating clearly the position the Farmers' Union intends taking up in the event of a strike taking place in this province of sufficient magnitude to constitute a serious menace to the interest of the farming community and the general public. In the event of a striko eventuating it was decided that the secretary should immediately call the executivo together. Mr. Schmidt (secretary) stated that he had waited upon some of the city firms, and asked them what they intended doing if a strike took place. Ho pointed out to them that if the Fanners' "Union brought men in from tho country it was only fair that city firms should do their share. They, said Mr. Schmidt, stated that they were prepared to do what they could. ' It was resolved that the secretary bo authorised to enrol men should a. strike render such a course necessary. In connection with this it was stated that four members of one small branch of the union in a remote country district had signified their intention of coming to town should their services be required.

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