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Thursday, March 29, 1973

"We hope that now Vianini has led the way, other companies

will follow. It's interesting to note that Vianini was also the

first in its field to employ a qualified industrial safety expert."

Mr. Tsui said joint consultation was the process of regular

discussion between management and workers on matters of joint concern.

It allowed a two-way flow of ideas which enabled management and workers

to discuss problems instead of resorting to drastic action.

He said the second main point of the agreement

down of grievance and disciplinary procedures

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the laying

would help stop situations

such as that which gave rise to this week's dispute.

"If good employer-employee relations and work efficiency are

to be maintained in any field, regardless of the size of the undertaking,

there must be accepted ways of dealing with grievances and appeals

arising from disciplinary measures," said Mr. Tsui.

Release time: 7.30 p.m.

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