Silk filature workers and employ~ Jers came to an agreement on July 7 regarding wages, a matter which had been discussed' since November, Jat which time the operatives agreed ito accept a substantial reduction, fowing to the depression in the silk business, This agreement was a temporary one and expired about lowe. months ago.
"The Social Bureau mediated the dispute and, according to the award, raised the scale to within several jeents of the original scale. Substantial bonuses for consecutive working days are also a part of the agreement, while one-third of a day's wages is to be paid as a bonus itor Sunday work.
The agreement is to endure for Jone year, after which revision be discussed,
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