P-NG Unions
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'Are On The Way ’
Establishment of tr a unions in Papua-New Gui was on the way , Mor District Commissioner, H.
Niall, said in January.
He warned that the P- Administration had to up to the situation now ( prepare the Territory unionism otherwise “there he severe industrial un\ which will he to the detrim of the natives and the com generally”.
Mr. Niall made his po in a submission to the P- Native Employment Board He said the Native Lah Ordinance and the i ordinance which has not come into force, would h been very good legislation the 1920’5, hut all of it now out of date and she be scrapped. He said ployees should he worh under various awards.
Mr. Niall suggested t awards for native emplo% should he brought in or similar basis as Austral awards.
He added there should no increase in the minim wage for native workers, should remain as low possible until the emplc attains some skill.
He suggested that nat\ working under agreem should receive a higher m\ mum for a new agreemi after the initial 18 month