JOB CONTROL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 40029, 28 November 1929, Page 3

JOB CONTROL.

TROUBLE OVER EDIMATANGI

'Trouble overSthe engagement of the crew for Himatangi Shipping •Co.’s coastal cargo steamer, Himatangi, at present completing her overhaul at Wellington, is being experienced by her owners (says the Dominion).

The vessel paid off all hands at Wellington, preparatory to undergoing an extensive overhaul, costing about £IOOO. On Tuesday when the crew were asked to sign on the articles again, it was found that three new firemen who had undertaken to join the ship did not put in an appearance at the Port Shipping Office to sign. The owners of the Himatangi were given to undcjrs'tand that unless the three firemen who were employed on the ship prior to her. withdrawal for overhaul were reengaged, the vessel would be held up. The owners, however, claim the right to engage whom they choose, and hold that any interference with (this right is a, clear case of “job control” by the men. The Seamen’s Union officials were interviewed by a “Dominion” reporter on the subject, but they stated their inability’ to- mediate in the matter. The union, they said, had no power Jo compel seamen or firemen to join any vessel if they had no desire to.

The Company refuses to be dictated to by the men as to whom they should employ, and as the matter stands the vessel, which is expected to be ready for sea, is without- a crew.

The Hima,fungi's complement comprises the captain, two mates, two engineers, a cook, a steward, five seamen, and three firemen, a total of fifteen.