P. & T. CASUALS

Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1930, Page 5

P. & T. CASUALS

NO HARDSHIPS CAUSED. By Telegraph—Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, May 27. Hon. Gi. W. Forbes announced to-day that, in response to the representations made to him in regard to the circular on casual labour issued by the District Telegraph Engineer at Auckland, h had on his return to Wellington investigated the position. In the first place, it was ascertained that the circular was not issued by the Head Office of the Department, or with its nowledge. Apparently some misunderstanding arose- ‘in’ the Auck-y land district over certain isolated cases, the papers being wrongly regarded as conveying general instructions. The conditions of unemployment have not been altered except that difficulty has ,been experienced for some time past in providing work and material for the men now employed and in consequence, the apthprity to. engage casual labour is concentrated in the head office until more material is available. Those who voluntarily leave the department cannot expect to be re-engaged, hut no restriction will be placed on the re-engagement of men / whose absence was involuntary. The enquiry disclosed that no disadvantageous conditions were being imposed or considered, regarding, the men now employed on the causual staff.