LABOR AT HOME.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 October 1919, Page 4

LABOR AT HOME.

CRISIS IN" THE IRON TRADE. PROVISION FOR FUTURE STRIKES, By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.

Received Oct. 19, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 18. With few exceptions, the ballot papers show that the moulders' branches decline to accept the provisional settlement. This decision will have most serious consequences. Already many big firms are working short time owing to the scarcity of castings, and some will now close entirely. The trade union leaders are vigorously furthering plans for joint emergency action between trade unions and the great co-operative societies, whereby, during big strikes, unionists' food supplies will be safeguarded. The railway strike gave an impetus to this alliance. The railwaymen received coupons ensuring unrestricted distributions of food. Local labor organisations are now being created throughout the United Kingdom with a view of perfecting the scheme. An arrangement is also being made for the payment of benefits through the Cooperative Societies' Bank. Mr. Bramley, a member of the Trade Union Congress Parliamentary Committee, declares that in the event of a widespread strike co-operative workers will refrain from participating, so Labor will not cut off its own supplies.—Aus•flJZ, Cable Assn.

[A cable received last week reported that the ironfounders strike had been ofcttled, the employers agreeing not to reduce the present wages before September, 1920. The union is postponing an application for a further advance until after the next periodical decision of the Arbitration Board.] BUILDERS' NEW DEMANDS. GREAT STRIKE THREATENED. Received Oct. 19, d 1.5 p.m. London, Oct. 18. Operative builders have made a demand for an advance of 4d per hour. It is stated that it is possible a quarter of a million will strike- unless the National Conciliation Board settles the matter before the 21st. inst.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.: .