30 OCTOBER 1909, Page 13

"NATIONAL UNION OF CORPORATION WORKERS, Registered Trade Union.

Offices: 138 First Avenue, Manor Park, H.

BOROUGH COUNCIL ELECTION, 1909.

Branch. October 1909, To

Sin,—Learning that you are a Candidate for the Ward at the approaching Borough Council Election, I am directed by the above Branch (which has a good number of members residing in the Ward) to approach you, asking, if elected, whether you would push forward and advocate the following:—

(a) Right of Borough Council Employees being Candidates for County Council and Poor Law Guardians.

All Public Bodies and their Committees to meet after 6 p.m., with the press and public admitted. (b) Right of Combination, full recognition of Trade Union Representation, with right of appeal to Committee and full Council before dismissal.

(c). Uniform conditions of employment in all districts for similar work, with 30s. per week as the lowest wage for any male adult, with 48 hours per week in any occupation.

(d) Not less than half wages during sickness, and full pay in case of accidents. (e) Six National Bank Holidays, also May 1st (Labour Day), and at least a week in summer with pay. (f) All employees shall be placed upon the permanent staff after twelve months' service.

Will you be good enough to forward a reply on opposite page in enclosed envelope not later than Tuesday, October 26th, in order that all replisoi may be classified and our members notified before November 1st P—I am, Sir, your obedient Servant,

A. TAYLOR, Gen. See." ,