During September, eight Industriat disputes were mediated by the Me ustrlal Section, Involving 2,088 workers. Five were strikes resulting in 8 total ess of 7300 man days. Seven Wwere settled with the assistance of the Section and one was pending settlement. Five cases wore wage: disputes while the other three were: the result of dismissal of workers. Retiring allowances varying from $10 to 4M months wages were paid in the last named cases.
'The rapidly rising' cost of living thas been responsible for a conside able adjustment in wages In enter-rises where no dispute occurred. The statistical material at the disposal of the Section giving accurate Information as to cost of living has been of the greatest use.
Foreign Cost of Living Stu In connection with the projected study of foreign living costs, a total of 318 families agreed to keep records of family income and expenditure during "the ensuing—twelve months. The initial goal was 200 families. The distribution by nationalities is very suitable, closely approximating the numbers almed at. The Agures follow
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