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ea_ New the pU-•eformerE b, plenty, aere. The sd under ig, grace-fect con-oyer and al opera-aatJon of extreme untry in on which lation of first de-istic dt-lunicated of Com-SPRIN6HILLMINERS PATpointed e of die-f human that the e united -dinatioc ded that persons of land i extent, ne large ) with a I. Each private ■e of the ?e. after t up by ving ac-s.□nfor-Pete Patterson ie Charge in Strike District--Pieniy of FundsA communication received this morning from Joseph Moss, vice president of tbe 17. M. W. in this district says that the strike situation at Springbtll is unchanged. The men are as firm as ever and all this talk about a shortage of funds is buncombe SO FAR AS SPRRs'GBlLL IS CONCERNED. Mr. Moss is at present in the Joggins and Chuneeto districts where some differences exist between the companies and their respective employers.At the Joggins where the 17. M. W. Is the only labor organization tbe differences wjtfi the exception of the weighing of the waste coal have been adjusted. It is expected that thissmall matter will be disposed of satin the; isfaetorily to both parties at an earlys id re- dale^At Chienecto the two years’ contract has expired and the companyMiAugustas pure ns wereHe lost Some time ago asked their employes’ an ex-od., theto accept a reduction, of 10 per cent, i The men on tbe other hand bare •ouut of J asked for an increase of threeadven-atherr.d like so erperi-ire, Ire-spshire, an un-was a lied anper cent, per box because of the introduction of closed lights into the mine. Mr. Moss act Ids with the committee of the lodge have succeeded thus far in bringing the company back io the old agreement which they are prepared to sign. The men are still holding out for the three cent j advance and Mr. Moss has asked the ; .cm, io meu for a referendum to settle the Ied by diemen 'Social-lie dis-of all - Owen tigably ie gen-s. By rtions.estab--j town Month-dispute. The vote will be taken to- \ day, and should a majority favor holding out for the increase a conciliation board will be asked for.Mr. Peter Patterson is now hand- j ling the strike at Springhill, replac-j ing Mr. David Irvine who has been j called to bis own district where some croubta exists.Mr. Moss reports the organizationon the mainland to be in excellent condition and steadily increasing in numbers.r*WcMany a vestors make glt; hear ofIF YOU IN RE/drop in haven't' get it fi
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Fernie District Ledger
Fernie, British Columbia, CA
Sat, Sep 10, 1910
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