Labor Matters

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 188, 7 February 1914, Page 5

Labor Matters

SYDNEY WHARFMEN. .DISPUTE ON THE OVERTIME .QUESTION. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, February 6. It is anticipated that to-night's meeting of the wharfmen will adopt the policy recommended by the Waterside Workers' Federation and not work overtime in future, aa the employers, firmly maintain their attitude of refusing tli.: Federation's demands for increased rates. A serious disorganisation of shipping s|l . pears inevitable, not only in Sydney, but at all the ports where the federati m'ti ukase runft The wharfies contend that it is. imui: for the shipowners to expect them <o Le always available and yet not average more than 35s weekly throughout the year. They declare that many get nol more than 20 hours' work weekly, and at least 20 per cent, less than fifteen hours.

STRIKE COMMENCED IV MELBOURNE. Melbourne, February 0. The stevedores loading deep ships have commenced to strike against overtime, but the wharfies continue overtime until Monday. The initial steps are being taken toward a compulsory conference. A great quantity of wheat on the wharves is awaiting shipment, it is feared the shipment of frozen meat will be stopped in a few days. The outlook is regarded as very serious.