SEAMEN’S STRIKE.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 November 1922, Page 3

SEAMEN’S STRIKE.

■ > —«() t* —— * [UY TELEGRAPH—PER MESS ASSOCIATION J WELLINGTON MOVEMENTS. WELLINGTON. November 23. Yesteid.iy ten coastal steameis arrived in port, and seven left. Iho lliilmdale. which arrived cn Tuesday, sailed fur the south with a lull mew. Her uni nist mew signed oil' on arrival hero. Had there not been this holdup the vessel probably could not have ,g t away so smartly. Be; lies have been received from Mr Massey by the Engined s' Institute and the -Merchant Service Guild, in answer to reqUv-U they have made to the Government to renew operations cf the Shipping - mid Seamen’s Act. The replies are nor published. It is stated that the Blackball Miners’ Union have I ejected a proposal to strike in sympathy with the seamen by 230 votes to 8. So far there are no difiiflte indications that any other unions desire to support the seamen, but it is believed that the officials of most of the unions are opposed to a eontimiation cf the trouble. AN AUSTRALIAN COMPLAINT. SYDNEY, November 23.

The “Worker” newspaper, commenting on the industrial position, says: ‘■lt is plain that tile Unions are not yet prepared to act together in defence ol their wages and hours. No unity is displayed in opposition to the attack on the •bl-kours week, and. for that •'reason the plan formulated l*y the Council of Action, has proved a failure. A ballot of the moulders here resulted in favour of accepting a 48-hours week, but tile men are unable to lesinne until other sections of the iron trades employees also accept,

MAKUUA HELL UP. SYDNEY. November 23. The Makars is still held up, and the Union Company's future action in connection with the vessel is indefinite. The only official statement made is that there is no prospect of her immediate departure. AUCKLAND November 23. Volunteer crews were obtained today for the Northern Company’s steamer, the Union Company’s “Arahura’ ami the Richardson vessel “ATako”. The northern boat left for the north; the “Alako” sails for the East Coast tu-inorrow; and /the ‘'Arahura” for Gisborne on Tuesday. Same difficulty was experienced at Onehunga in the despatch of two vessels, with volunteer crews. The trews were dissuaded from sailing. New crews wore later obtained. OFFICERS 'ATTITUDE. WELLINGTON. November 23.

Tt was gathered to-day (hat the semiofficial attitude of the Merchant Service Guild is that, as the Shipping and Seani"ii’s Act was suspended localise seamen and firemen were not. available therefore, now that men are forthcoming, the Act should he reinstated.