FURNITURE REMOVERS CONFERENCE.
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THE annual conference of the National Association of Furniture Warehousemen and Removers will be. held at the Connaught Rooms, Great Queen Street,. London, W.C.2, on May 24. It will commence at 11.30 a.m.., and finish at 5 p.m.
_ MORE TYRE ECONOMY EXHIBITIONS
THERE is quite a recrudescence of Tyre Economy Exhibitions in
various parts of the country. Some people have been inclined to believe that the need for conserving rubber has diminished. This is by no means the case. Every commercial tyre requires a considerable proportion of the crude material or that obtained from salvage. It is only the smaller .tyres in which the synthetic material can be used exclusively.
The following are details of forthcoming Exhibitions. These shows are intended only for drivers and operators of goods-transport and p.s; vehicles. Sessions other than those mentioned can be held by special arrangement.
Wrexham : May 3, opening at the Wynstay Arms Hotel, 8 p.m. Sessions from May 4, 11-12 and 3-4; Saturdays, 11-12; closing May 13. Tickets obtainable from Tyre Economy Exhibition Secretary, M.O.W.T., 19, Foster Road, Wrexham.
Preston : May 10, opening at 151, Friargate, at 2.45. Sessions from May 11, 3-4, 7-8; closing May 20. Tickets from Tyre Economy Exhibition Secretary, 11.0.1N.T., Bushell House, Bushell Place, Preston.
London : May 16, opening at Flaymarket (next to His Majesty's Theatre) at 3 p.m. Sessions from May 18, 11-12 and 3-4 (except SattirdayS) ; closing Dine 30: Tickets from "War on Wheels Exhibition Secre.-. tary, M.O.S., Room 207, Berkeley Court, Glentworth Street, N.W.
Ssvansea : May 17, opening at the English Congregational Church Hall, Walter Road, Swansea. Sessions from May 18, 11-12 and 3-4 ; closing May 24. Tickets from Tyre Economy Exhibition Secretary, M.O.W.T„ Dryslwyn House, de la Beetle Street, Swansea. FORDS RECOGNIZE THE TRADE UNIONS
A N impcirtant matter concerning
the relationship between employer and employee has been settled in the case of the Ford Motor CO., Ltd.. which has agreed to recognize the trade unions in its factories in this country.. The agreement was signed on April 17 by Lord Perry, chairman of the Ford concern, and Sir Walter Citrine, general secretary of the T.U.C. The arrangement will be reviewed after two years. Some 10 unions were involved in the matter.
In a joint statement it is pointed out that the agreement had nothing to do with any diSsatisfaction with the conditions of. employment at the 'Ford works.
HOME GUARD DUTIES OF TRANSPORT WORKERS
THE M.O.W.T. has issued a special instruction pointing out that if, at any time, any road-transport worker be requested to undertake Home Guard duties in excess of the normal 48 hours per month, and the employer feels that this would jeopardize the maintenance of essential transport, services, the latter • should take the Matter tip, in the first instance, with the local Horrie Guard Commander concerned. If satisfaction be not obtained, the matter should be referred to the Regional Transport Commissioner.