BRITISH INDUSTRIAL MATTERS.
TROUBLE !N THE MINING IN-
DUSTBY.
AN EIGHT HOURS’ DAY IN THE
STEEL TRADE
United Press Association— Copyright (Received May 11, 11.20 p.m.)
LONDON, May 11
The Scotch Miners’ Federation refused to accept a reduction of 121 per cent. The coal masters’ and men’s delegates afterwards discussed the question, but failed to agree, and adjourned till May 22nd. Eight thousand men are..affected. ... -
"The South Wales coal masters pro'pose a reduction of 7£ per cent. Tho mfen have declined to accept it, -and referred the matter to Lord St. Aldwyn, Chairman ,of the Conciliation Board. A joint conference of steelmakers, and omplovers at. Swansea decided , on u general eight hours’ day in the,.trade.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2499, 12 May 1909, Page 5
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115BRITISH INDUSTRIAL MATTERS. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2499, 12 May 1909, Page 5
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