Monday, October 23, 1972
The disputes in these companies, which arose from the question
of retirement grant, have since been settled by the parties themselves.
In settling 22 of the 28 major labour disputes which occurred
during the quarters, Mr. Tsui said, "Officers of the Labour Relations
Service conducted a total of 31 joint meetings of an average duration of
three hours each and made 22 visits to the sites of disputes."
To ensure that there would be no undue delay in the payment of
wages to workers affected, the officers made nine visits to sites of
factory fires, he said.
In addition, he added, the Service responded to 4,861 con-
sultations and enquires initiated by workers and employers.
"Officers of the Service visited 32 industrial and commercial
establishments to encourage managements to introduce joint consultative
arrangements, to prepare written contracts of employment and to work out
grievance procedures in order to preserve industrial harmony."
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