A LIVING WAGE, Mr Hogg lias brought tho position of some of the casual bands that are putting in concrete culverts, at Siberia, on the ltimutaka incline mulct the, attention of the Minister of Railways. The men, who have a bad climate to contend with, and owing to sleet and rain arc frequently driven from their work, arc allowed 7s per day of eight hours. Last week, sonic of them earned 21s out of which they are supposed to maintain themselves and their families. Mr Hogg contends that this is not a living wage, and submits that at least they should have half-pay when unable to work full time owing to stress of weather. The Minister is enquiring into the circumstances.
