THE NEW ARBITRATION.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9366, 8 February 1909, Page 8

THE NEW ARBITRATION.

EMPLOYERS INDIGNANT. Much indignation lias bean expressed. says the Dominion, by employers ac the severity of the penalties inflicted by Dr. McArthur, a.M., for breaches of awards as compared with the penalties usually .inflicted in like instances by the Arbitration Court. A comparison of the last batch of cases heard by the Arbitration Court in "Wellington <on August 25th, 26th and 27th, 1908, shown in an official publication, with Dr. McArthur’s first batch new Act, gives the following results: — BREACH OF PREFERENCE CLAUSE. Arbitration Court —Eight breaches recorded without penalty, one fine of £l, four fines of £2, Hone fine of £3, one of £5 (for three offences). Dr. MA’rthur—One fine of £B, one of £ss, three of £lO. FAILING TO PAY AWARD WAGES. Arbitration Court—Four breaches recorded without penalty, eight fines of £2, one of £3, three of £5, two of £2.10a. _ . . Dr. McArthur —One fine of £3, two of 30s. ACCEPTING LESS THAN AWARD RATE. Arbitration Court—Seven breaches recorded'without penalty, three fines of 10s, one of 20s. B Dr. McArthur—One fine of 10s. Q NOT PAYING OVERTIME. Arbitration Court—One breach recorded wifchout.peualty, one fine of £2. ' Dr. MoArthur—One fine of £lO.