COAL TROUBLE

Hokitika Guardian, 5 July 1932, Page 6

COAL TROUBLE

OAVNERB’ NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES.

(Per Press Association— Copyright.)

AUCKLAND, July 5

In a statement issued to-day, on l.e- ---' ,half ,of bk© Tannin, Pukemiro, Glenjifton and Renown collie, ies it is in- . ..tiinated that notices have been posted !in Huntly and at the mines to-day, telling the miners that they must clearly understand that any 'labour en;gaged for the purpose of re-opening mines will .he retained permanently so long -as their services are suitable .for the purpose for which they are en.gaged, . The owners wish to give the . employees definite assurance that they have, no intention of using the “hire and fire” clause for victimisation, or for purpose of unreasonably dismissing employees, or penalising officials. ‘.‘We wish it to he clearly understood that all men in employment when work ceased will he re-employed, and their employment will continue so Ion." as their services are satisfactory and trade justifies their retention. It is the intention of some, of the companies; as a matter of fact, to engage addition..gj,. labour immediately work is resumed.” NEWCASTLE COAL. P COMING TO N.Z. '(Australian Press Association.) :->(hrctc-r, SYDNEY", July 5.. Local 'shipping, circles consider the New Zealand coal mines strike may result in large importations of Newcastle being discussed. It is undera New Zealand transport- workers'” group has a 1 ready sought the aid of Sydney transport, on the part ol‘ Dominion interests to break the str he with the aid of New South Wales coal. The “Telegraph” says arrangements are being made by the coal companies to send shipments to New Zealand, in view of...the strike being protracted. The Kalingo is due to load coal for Wellington to-day, and at least one other vessel will lift coal for New Zeaandoduring the week.