THE SALARIED MAN'S POSITION

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 202, 21 May 1920, Page 7

THE SALARIED MAN'S POSITION

Sir,—l have noted with interest two letters, ■which have appeared in youi columns, signed "Dust" and "Coimtj Cleric." . i Both writers, and the class they TO: present, ■ havo my sinccrest sympathy! They have the misfortuno to belong tx 'that large and long-suffering section ol the community—the middle-class. , • Economic conditions are turning th( thoughts of your correspondents, • and many others similarly" situated,; to the desirability of organisation. '■•/.. | Tho suggestion made by both writers that an association of local bodies' officials bn formed is both timely and use: ful. ' ... ■ 1 There aro great possibilities for such a society. Not only would the questioij of remuneration receive the attention that it needs, but such matters as coa ditions of employmont, superannuation: education, increased efficiency, social intercourse, and others 1 that woulc' speedily be suggested, ajuld be given consideration. ,J Such a society would bo .entrusted with the setting of worthy ideals foi the profession it represents, and coulc assist its members to achieve thesi idoals. j In its relationship, too, with tho em> ploycrs (i.e., the local -bodies) muct could bo done to bring about a spirit oj mutual interest and 00-oberntion—wha, this country needs so badly in tho pro sent deplorablo stato of society. I To conic to something practical, i should liku to say that if either, o; both, of your correspondents wouu caro to communicate with me, I shal bo gla-1 io give them what assistance ! can in the formation of their desiret ass< ciation.—l am, etc.. ■ 11. P. MOURANT, ' I General Secretary, . \ New Zealand Bank Officers' Guild (In corporatcd), Wellington. May 19. 1920. ' j