The Archive · 1934

Local Labour Situation

'The trouble between the dismissed workers and the remaining employees of the BEC. in Pootung, which was ntieipated on' Monday" (May 14) morning did not materialize. An inident which might have developed was stopped, however, by a delegate the Workers' Union, Tt will be recalled that the Company locked the doors at pin. on Friday, May 1. On Saturday they posted a notice that the concern would hot be re-opened and that wages acfording to the regulations would be paid. The Union has taken the matter up with the Chinese authorities.

Taylor Garage Strike It would appear in connection with ithe Taylor Garage situation that the striking chauffeurs are attempting to entice the chauffeurs of the Ford Hire Service and the Johnson Garage to join the strike. Inasmuch as these rivers are making a monthly wage Japproximately of $100, it would seem juntikely that they will-be successful.

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