WAIOURU CAMP WORK
HIGHER PAY WANTED DIVISION AMONG WORKERS (By Telegraph.—Special to Times) WELLINGTON, Friday A demand was made by a section of the 1100 workmen on the Waiouru military camp construction yesterday for an increase of 3d an hour in pay and the reduction of hours of work to 40 a week. The question was discussed last night at a largelyattended meeting in one of the messrooms. The men were addressed by Mr C. L. Hunter, liaison officer for the Minister of Labour. It is stated that a large number is quite content to retain the existing conditions, comprising an average week of about 52 hours and pay amounting to about £7 weekly, and that because of the difference of views there is considerable feeling between sections of the men. Cabinet is reported to have considered the men’s demands. It is stated that if the request for a 40hour week is granted the job will not, under existing circumstances, be completed by October 1, the date desired by the Army authorities.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21205, 30 August 1940, Page 6
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172WAIOURU CAMP WORK Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21205, 30 August 1940, Page 6
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