WORKERS ON STATIONS.
I A deputation from the Agricultural and Pastoral Workers' Union, now in conference in Wellington, waited on the Acting-Prime Minister 123456 788 the Acting-Minister 'of (Lahour on Wednesday regarding the accommodation for shearers and others at many country stations. The deputation described the conditions as disgraceful. Mr. Herries replied that according to the reports received improvements had been effected in- sheds which had been the subject of complains previously. He assured the deputation that the Labour Department was. really anxious to carry out the law as it stood. He believed the Department had endeavoured to compel employers to observe the law. All the stations mentioned would be inspected, and, if possible, improvements made. Any proposals for the amendment of the Act would be Mr. Massey with a view to action next session.
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Taihape Daily Times, 25 May 1918, Page 3
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135WORKERS ON STATIONS. Taihape Daily Times, 25 May 1918, Page 3
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