INTERNATIONAL LABOR.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 February 1921, Page 5

INTERNATIONAL LABOR.

WASHINGTON PROGRAMME. 4 YEAR’S PROGRESS. London, Jan. 24» The twelve months in which the Gov* ernments signatory to the Treaty of Versailles were required to carry out the recommendations of the International Labor Convention held at Washington, in January. 1920, expired to-day. The International Labor Office has issued an account of the state of legislation in this connection in various countries. The report shows that Canada referred the recommendations to the provincial authorities, and the Federal Parliament is to consider the matter next session. In France a Bill with regard td the employment of women before and after childbirth was passed by the Chamber of Deputies, and the remaining recommendations of the convention are being examined by a Labor commission appointed ,by the Chamber of Deputies.. In Germany, the Federal Cabinet examining! legislative meastqres. In Britain bills were passed with regard to juvenile employment and women’s nightwork, and the Government intends to legislate for an eighthour day. In India the recommendations of the convention were examined by the Government and proposals will shortly be submitted to the Legislative Council. Tn Japan bills have been prepared, and it is expected that all the convention’s suggestions will be ratified within the next six' months.

In South Africa, the principle of hours as recommended by the convention, has been accepted by the Government and a Bill has been prepared. Australia is not mentioned.