REDUCTION IN MARITIME WAGES.
Crews on Strike in Sydney am Melbourne.
[UNITED PIIES3 ASSOCIATION.] Melbodkne, Heptember G. A strike occurred on the steamer Taglialerro, against a reduction oi £1 per month all round, buttbe crow was immediately replaced. The Secretary of the Seamen's Union predicts a great strike, Sydney, September 6. A strike Laa occurred on Mr Nlcolls 1 steamer Tweed, against a reduction in wages. A non-Union crew was placed on board, but was intimidated, Two other crews were engaged, but were also induced to leave, It is believed the steamship owners will support Nicholls, and it is feared another great maritime strike is imminent,
Sydney, September 7. The steamshTjjrowners not only intend to reduce the seamen's wages, but efforts are being made to reduce the overtime rates paid to wharf labourers, It is understood that the Steamship Owners' Association has resolved to reduce wages £1 per month, and that similar resolutions have been adopted by the Victorian and South Australian Associations. A manifesto has been issued to seamen, urging them to io3ist on the maintenance of the existing rates.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4213, 8 September 1892, Page 2
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181REDUCTION IN MARITIME WAGES. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4213, 8 September 1892, Page 2
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