MINERS' WAGES.
BOLD BRITISH PROPOSAL. \ MEN TO FIX THEIR OWN PAY. By Teleeraph—Press Asaoolation-Oopyright (Reo. February 7, 10.45 ,p.m.) London, February 7. Tho Council of tho Miners' Federation has drafted a scherno to establish ono board to regulato tho wages on all tho coalfields of Britain, and tho formation of a national wages agreement, based on tho earning capacity of the oollieries. Tho scheme involves.an inquiry by tho workmon into tho profits of tho companies; into tho oost of production, tho selling price, and ■ the volumo of trade; and also into the cost of living to tho workman. A sufficient minimum wage to meet tho necessities of tho workman and his family will bo a first charge upon tho industry. 1 It is understood that the next step will Be to take the miners' view of tho scheme; Tho council will come to a decision when the majority- of tho existing agreements expire.
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1669, 8 February 1913, Page 5
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153MINERS' WAGES. Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1669, 8 February 1913, Page 5
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