AWARD DISPUTES

Hokitika Guardian, 26 October 1932, Page 5

AWARD DISPUTES

FREEZER STRIKE NEGOTIATIONS. NO FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS. (Per Press Association — Copyright.) WELLINGTON, October 25. 'A deputation from tih e freezing companies to-day interviewed the Minister of Labour, Mr Hamilton, privately. The 'Minister said the deputation had reported to him the extent of the negotiations which hav e taken place between the companies and the men. The companies stated that they were willing to (meet the men again, but so far they had '.had no request for a further meeting. Endeavours were being made at Auckland to bring about a meeting there, but this had not yet come about. No request had been mad e for Government intervention in the and it was intended that the Government should intervene.

“FREE” LABOUR IN TARANAKI. NEW PLYMOUTH, .October 25. Waitara Freezing Works . re-com-menced to-day with free labour. Arrangements were made whereby -ah classes of -stock could be dealt with Buyers w-S-re instructed to proceed. The Unioil &t a meeting, decided that it be an instruction to the National Council to withdraw the safety Wert on the cbmmenerment of free labour. The management will be able to effect ft replacement of safety men tomorrow. The Union President stated the determination of the men w-as stronger than ever not to return. HAIRDRESSERS’ DISPUTE. WELLINGTON, October 25 In the Concil! lion Council to-day a complete agreement was reached in the Wellington hairdressers’ dispute. Establishments wholly devoted to women’s hairdressing were removed from consideration. Tb? wages are : —£4> 2s 6d per- week, ' with half-pay for annual holidays; casuals ls\ 10d per hour.