WORK AND WAGES.
A THREATENED STRIKE. London, February 3. The transport organisations are planning a strike in the summer at the expiry of the existing agreements. The primary object is to solye tlie unemployment question hoforb tl.e next wave of industrial depression. This means an all-rouud reduction cf hours.
The seamen claim an increased manning scale on all vessels, and transport workers to be ashore eight hours. MERCHANT SERVICE GUILD. (Received 9.45 a.m.) Sydney, February 4. The tension in maritime circles is increasing. The Merchant Service Guild has decided not to accept tin tentative agreement which the executive made with three coastal com panics. They resolved to demand r settlement of the dispute in all State; before considering a settlement in New South Wales.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 30, 4 February 1913, Page 5
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124WORK AND WAGES. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 30, 4 February 1913, Page 5
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