Dr. R. J. McMullen has been ce-opted for the remainder of the Municipal year to the vacant seat on the Municipal Council created by the resignation of Mr, J. W. Carney, in To control further labour unions in Shanghai which have been involved in many strikes. the Shanghai Labour Unions Readjusting Committee, a subordinate organization under the Nanking Ministry o: Social Affairs has formally e: tablished its offices at 277 Chung Hwa Road, Nantao. it was announced in the new regime press yesterday. It was stated that the committee actually came into existence on February 1.
Foreshadowing a possible reshuffle of many of those now in charge of the various labour unions, it was announced that the Nantao committee would examine and inspect those labour unions before they could be recognized as such. New unions would not be allowed to petition ior regístration during the examination period. It was stated that many old groups wanted to revive their activities.
Nanking is extending its influence over labour in many occupied districts. Branches of the Social Movement Committee from which the labour unions and labour readjusting committees take orders have been established in Soochow and Hankow as well. The Shanghai General Labour Union has been operating in Edinburgh Road. accordance with the provisions of Article XI of the Land Regulations.
Dr. McMullen will also take it. Carney's place on the Fire Appliances Factory Damaged by Flame: tch, Staff and Public Utilities Committees of he Council.
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