Notwithstanding certain concrete sions by the owners. in. connection with the negotiations." which rican peace or war throughout British coal-fids, it is stated night that the two sides have failed tovreach an agreement.
'This decision was conveyed to the Minister, who told: the Mine Jers Executive. there was now ug fother course for the Government ut' to proceed with legislation om the matter.
This legislation is expected provide for the continuation of the '74 hour day at existing wages.
Unless the legislation is passed, 4 3 hour day automatically cornea into force on July 8, bringing with ita reduction of wages and the losing of a number of pits. a July 3 5
The Government has decided ta intervene through legislation in the apa elween, the col avery Wage rates." This dispute threatened ud miners over working hours
lead to a serious industrial July' 8, provides fora. TH-hour dpe The present Act, which lapses
Negotiations between the. {wd parties, in which the Government ken a hand, proved abortly ance of the existing wage rates, The Bill passed its first reading, Later.
The coal-owners have sent a letter the miners expressing. their Intention to oppose in every way, Reuter. a Jpossible the Government's Bill
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