LABOR MATTERS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 171, 19 January 1914, Page 5

LABOR MATTERS.

SYDXtEV W.ATERSIDKRS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, January IT. The vntcrsiders' differences with the owners over the new log 'book have assumed a, tangible form. When the llaheno arrived, pending a settlement of tin; overtime question, the men left the wharves at live o'clock, and the mails and luggage were unloaded liy a limited stall' of clerks and watchmen. MELRUL"RXE WATERSIDERS. Melbourne, January 17. The watersiders have .decided to approach tlie shipowners with the object of securing another conference. There lire prospects of an amicable settlement. A COXKEUEXCE ORDEKED. Melbourne, January 10. Justice lliggins has convened a compulsory conference of shipowners and waterside workers relative lo their dispute. THE RUILDIXIi TRADE. Received 18, :">."> p.m. London, January 18. The leaders of the Trades Unions urge members not to sign the builders' proposed line pledge. .Some question its legality. ■'"'l ■■■■:- THE TRADES' DISPUTES ACT. London, January IS. Tlie Association of Chambers of Commerce, hi a letter, urges .Mr. Asqiiith to institute judicial inquiry into the working and eli'ects of the trades' Disputes Act. The request emphasises tlie prevailing unrest and the violence and intimidation accompanying the recent strike.