Great Britain
LABOR DIFFERENCES. Press Association—Copyright, Austta. lian and N,Z. Gable Association. London, October 28. The Employers' Trade Union Parliamentary Committees are negotiating for a general settlement of longstanding differences,■, including the union's' demands) for compulsory unionism by all workers, a 48-hour week, a 3Qs minimum adults, no reduction from the existing wage, no increase, of the existing hours, complete recognition of trade unions, unemployment pay from the State, the settlement of after-war eonditionsjwith regard to women's labour. It is believed the present is a favorable opportunity for removing the sources of friction, and assist the after-war resumption of normal industrial conditions. It is hoped a settlement will be reached for a triennium as an experiment. Negotiations are. also proceeding for enlisting Government assistance. Mr Runeiman's reference yesterday to the minimum wage is attracting increased attention. ■
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 78, 30 October 1916, Page 6
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136Great Britain Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 78, 30 October 1916, Page 6
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