The Archive · 1937

Local Tram Dispute Ended

'The tramway dispute in the Settlement was definitely adjusted on' March 15 at a conference between officials of the Shanghai Electric Con: truction Company and presentatives of the workers involved, A final agreement was reached, it is understood, on the basis of a slight modification of the retirement scheme adopted by the company. It further understood that the revised scheme places the depot and workshop personnel on a similar footing In regard to retiring benefits as the Chinese outdoor staff, the conductors and motor-men.

Tramear service in the Settlement was suspended for one day, of March 6, when the conductors and motor-men joined the then striking shop and depot staffs. The dispute had originated at the Hart Road depot u few days previously. There were no disturbances,

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