THE AUCKLAND STRIKE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2200, 26 May 1908, Page 2

THE AUCKLAND STRIKE.

AN AGREEMENT CONCLUDED.! WORK TO BE RESUMED.

(Press Association.) ; ;* AUCKLAND, May 25. A Both sides have agreed to refer the? matters in disputo in the trinne strike to special arbitrators. Tho service will be resumed immediately. i-Jj/ The tramway strike came to an end': to-day, and the service was resumed/ ■at 4 o’clock. *- * : • '.-'vi;

At tho afternoon conference, after an address by Mr. Tregear, the following motion was submitted and carried: “That this union agrees to the provision contained in clauses 51 and 52 of the Act of 1005 referring to tho Board of Conciliation. ;

“2. That the union agrees to the . appointment of two members to a ? board of conciliation with full power : to act in that capacity, and to consider the matter in dispute. /?? “3. That the union is willing to accept the finding of such a board ass: final providing the company does likewise. ' A 6

“4. That as soon -as a guarantee is given in writing by both parties- the service be resumed.”

Subsequently, Mr. Walklate atten-4 ded a meeting and cn behalf o, tho l company -agreed to these terms, both: parties signing i bond agreeing tol abide by the decision of the board.