Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am ar 8 Mai 1924.
Mr William Mackinder
, Shipley
asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that there has been a dispute in Liverpool for the past five weeks in the bag and sack industry, involving over 900 women, and that the trade union concerned has offered arbitration, which has been refused by the employers; and what action does he propose to take in the matter?
A group of workers who have united to promote their common interests.
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