FREEZING WORKS STRIKE

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 360, 15 February 1937, Page 4

FREEZING WORKS STRIKE

Farmers’ Union Discusses Direct Action.

Press Association —Kmpyright. Auckland, To-day. A lively debate took place at the quarterly meeting of the Franklin sub-provincial executive of the Farmers’ Union at Pukekohe on a motion by Messrs W. Moore and C. Hammond. that, in the event of any crisis arising that threatened serious loss or disorganisation to the farming industry, the tecretary should immediately telegraph branch secretaries to convene a special meeting of delegates within 24 hours, to decide what direct action should be taken to safeguard farmers’ intereits. Ultimately, an amendment by Messrs A. C. A. Sexton, M.P., and J. W. Robinson, was carried by a large majority. It was as follows: "That we proteit against the freezing workers going on strike Ln face of the Arbitration Court award then existing, and that, as the Minister of Labour has taken it upon himself to override the award, the additional cost involved be met out ot the Consolidated Fund, or elte by payment to farmers ot an increased price to com-

pensate them.” Some 60 delegates were present and many took part in the discussion.