A NAVVIES' STRIKE.
11Y TEIiEGRAI'H —PRESS ABSOCIATION. WANGANUI, June 11. The navvies employed on the tramway construction works, which were only commenced on Monday, struck this morning for an increase from 8s to 9» per day, but the hands employed in other work in connection with the contract remained on the job. Many others waiting employment refused to accejft less than 9s. WELLINGTON, June 11. The Trades and Labour Council, tonight, passed a resolution urging the Wanganui strikers to remain firm, and asking workers not tj go to Wanganui till the men's demands are granted.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9113, 12 June 1908, Page 5
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95A NAVVIES' STRIKE. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9113, 12 June 1908, Page 5
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