SOME UNIONISM
Notwithstanding the dire depression prevailing in every State in the Commonwealth nf (Australia, wfith 70,000 unemployed and industry demanding reduced costs, many trade union* are still demanding higher wages and improved, if not fanciful, working conditions. To some extent the same is happening in New Zealand. bulging from some of the claims now before the Arbitration Court. The latest is the Clerks’ Union in Sydney, which has filed claims before the State Arbitration Court demanding— 3 (1) A thirty-five hour week. v-x A 33) per cent increase in wages. (3) Chairs with backs and cushions. (4) Morning and afternoon tea; and to crown all (5) The union secretary sliall be empowered to review all dismissals, and that the employer shall be compelled to report to the union secretary his intention to dismiss, suspend, or impose any other penalty on an erring clerk, setting out in writing the reasons, and specifying a time when the union secretary may discuss the matter with him.
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Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1930, Page 2
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164SOME UNIONISM Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1930, Page 2
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