The Archive · 1938

Discontent Being Sown

"Even to-day," he asserted, "discontent is being sown. They have supplied money, arms and munitions for rebellions, To end such a situation once and for all we shall, N necessary, sacrifice all constructive activities undertaken by the present Government, including a possible change in the rate of exchange, in order to bring into effect Mexico's economic liberation, "We shall thus be able to face financial compromise resulting from the expropriation."

Previous to the Cabinet meeting, the Trade, Unions advised the employees of foreign oil companies of a strike throughout the country from midnight, last night, The advice followed a decision of the Labour Arbitration Board, in favour of the men, on the petition that, owing to the failure of the companies to comply with the Board's award, the collective labour contract had lapsed.

The decision means that the companies must pay the workers compensation ili the form of three months' wages, amounting to about £800,000, Reuter,

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