STRIKE COMMISSARIAT PROBLEM

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 21, 20 October 1919, Page 5

STRIKE COMMISSARIAT PROBLEM

IMPORTANT ACTION BY BRITISH

TRADE UNIONISTS

DEFENSIVE ALLIANCE WITH CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES

By ToleEnkDh—l'reas Asnoclatlon—Qoovrlirht (Rec. October ltl, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 18. The trade union leaders are-vigorously furthering their plan?- for joint emergency action between the trade unions and tlio great co-operativc societies whereby during big strikes unionists' food supplies will he safeguarded. Tho railway striko gave an impetus to this alliance. The railwayman received coupons ensuring unrestricted distribution of food. Local labour nro now l>einj> ereatc-il throughout the Kingdom with a view to perfecting the seheme. Arrangements are also being made for the payment of a benefit through the co-operative societies' bank. .Mr. Bramley, a membor of the Trade Union Congress Parliamentary Committee, declares that in the event of a widespread strike the co-operativo workera will refrain from participating, and Labour will not bp cut off from its owit supplies.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE MOULDERS' STRIKE SERIOUS SHORTAGE OF CASTINGS. (Rec. October 19, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 18. With few exceptions, the ballot shows that tlie moulders' branches decline to accept the provisional! settlement termij. 'J'his decision will have the most serious consequences. Already many big firms are working short time owing to the shortage of castings, and some will have to,close entirely.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assu,