INDUSTRIAL UNREST.
AX AMEIRCAN COAL STRIKE. By Cabl«—Pr«w Association—Copyright, New York, April 1. One hundred thousand miners on tl)« Pennsylvania coalfields have suspended work. Conferences between the owners are still proceeding, and a vote has yet to be taken of the miners to decide whether a strike affecting the whole induitry shall be declared. The suspeniio* of work will be automatic, consequent on the expiry of the men's agreement. THE NEW YORK MINERS' STRIKE. Received 3, 12.45 a.m. New York, April 2. The miners will take a referendum on April 10. The president of the Miners' Federation is hopeful of a resumption of work by April 20, due to the conciliatory attitude of the mine owners. WHOLESALE DISMISSALS. Sydney, April E. The Abcrdare Extended mines, which acceded to the men's request to abolish the afternoon shift, have given 400 men a fortnight's notice that they are not required. The men are showing dissatisfaction, and trouble is anticipated. THE LITHGOIW STRIKE BALLOT. Received 3, 12,45 a.m. Sydney, April 2. The Lithgow strikers' ballot decided by a two to one majority to accept the proposed agreement.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 236, 3 April 1912, Page 5
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184INDUSTRIAL UNREST. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 236, 3 April 1912, Page 5
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