ROADMEN'S STRIKE.
MORE PAY THE'TROUBLE. By Telegraph.—Press Asan— Copyright. Rotorua, Last Night. Men engaged laying the new water supply pipes in the Rotorua streets refused' to resume work this morning l . They receive 12s a day, and contend they are entitled to a bonus of 2a 8d in addition, as paid to others doing similar work. They state the bonus was conceded, but not paid. Mr. Hill, resident officer, asked the men to resume work while he telegraphed the Tourist Department, which employs them. The men, who number about forty, declined. It is understood Mr. Hill has telegraphed the Department. Later. The Tourist Department has offered the striking water pipe layers an additional shilling per day, to be retrospective to March Bth., making a daily wage of lSs, and putting the men on an equality with public works employees. The negotiations are continuing, but it is uncertain whether the men will accept.
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Taranaki Daily News, 20 July 1920, Page 5
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152ROADMEN'S STRIKE. Taranaki Daily News, 20 July 1920, Page 5
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