PETONE WOOLLEN MILLS.
A COURT CASE. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Yesterday. Tlie h Labor Department proceeded against the Petone Woollen Mills Workers' Union in the Magistrate's Court to-day for the recovery of £2OO, as a penalty for the alleged strike. The prosecution -arose out of the workers ceasing work at the expiration of a week's notice, after the company had refused their request for a 10 per cent, increase. The prosecution contended that, even if notice were given, a strike took place if the workers were in concert and discontinued employment with the intention of inducing their employers to comply with their demands. The secretory of the Union, in giving evidence, contended that there was no concerted agreement amongst members of the Union to strike. The award provided that any worker could leave on giving seven days' notice. After hearing argument the Magistrate reserved judgment.
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Taranaki Daily News, 17 May 1916, Page 7
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145PETONE WOOLLEN MILLS. Taranaki Daily News, 17 May 1916, Page 7
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