N. Z. F. L.

Maoriland Worker, Volume 3, Issue 32, 8 March 1912, Page 9

N. Z. F. L.

RULES FOR THE GUIDANCE OF DISTRICT INDUSTRIAL COUNCILS. (Recommendation by Executive for endorsement of Unions affiliated.) 1. Tho objective of the Councils shall be:— (a) To educate the workers in the principles of Industrial Unionism. (b) To enquire into -local disputes botweeu employers and workers, and to submit all information regarding same and recommendations arrived at te the National Executive, which will advise on the proper course to be followed. (c) In every way possible to further the interests of "The Waoriland Worker." 2. District Councils shall only bo set up where two or more unions exist, which arc affiliated with the N.Z. Federation of Labor. 3. Industrial Councils shall be ooniposed of representatives of affiliated unions situated in the respective districts. 4. All expenses in connection therewith shall be met by the unions comprising such District Councils. 5. The management shall be in tlie hands of an Executive, consisting of three, who shall be elected at a Council meeting called for that purpose. G. Representation on the respective Councils shall bo arranged by the unions comprising such District Councils. 7. Voting to bo on the same basis as at annual conference of the N.Z. Federation of Labor. 8. In case of a dispute, it shall be the duty of unions affected to endeavour to bring al>olit an amicable settloment; failing such, said dispute shall be referred to the District Council Executive; and if the Executive of the Council fail to effect a settlement, the matter shall be considered at the Council meeting, \vW>se duty it shall be to use every endeavour to bring about a satisfactory settlement; failing such settlement, the matter shall be referred to the National Executive, of the N.Z. Federation of Labor. 9. In the ease of any dispute arisin before any action is taken the sai shall be reported to. the Federation S< rotary, with all details in conne-cti therewith. 10. Any union guilty of breaking nil* 8 and 9 shall not receive the supn* of the organisation.

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