SAWMILL WORKERS’ DISPUTE.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3653, 15 December 1920, Page 4

SAWMILL WORKERS’ DISPUTE.

MEN’S DEMANDS REJECTED.

BOX MILL CLOSED DOWN. OHUTU, This day. The employees of the Egmont Box Company at the Ohutu mill and factory presented their final demands to the Company yesterday, stating that they -were willing to the following conditions: That the employers recognise ,the King Country Sawmill and Timber Workers’ Union; that the employers,’ representatives agree to meet the Union representatives to discuss conditions and draw up a scale of wages and conditions for the ensuing twelve months; that such conference he held not later than seven days after work is resumed. The demands made not acceded to by the Company ? and the mill is closed indefinitely. The employers contend that as an award was made as recently as 23rd August last, and as the Union is not constitutionally registered and will not register under the Arbitration Act, no lasting good would result from a further conference. The mill has been closed down and the men have received notice to quit.