A morale booster
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The Government's 12-month 10 per cent rule is being supported by the Trades Union Congress. It is not being supported by all member unions and is being opposed by many individual trade unionists.
The hostility of the individual stems from his inabilii to comprehend international or national economics. Hi 46 can more easily understand his own inability to make ends meet.
The guideline is essential — whether we should ha\, been in this state is another matter. It must be supported, but it requires explaining to the man at the bench or up in the cab.
The explanation must be made in language he understands by people he trusts. This rules out oily TV 63 presentations and pamphlets written by bureaucrats. The responsibility lies with employers. Some are already explaining their companies' economics; others plan to do so. The rest, and there are many, must emerge from their funk holes, face their employees an4 answer their questions knowledgeably and truthfully.
Morale is beginning to wane throughout industry ii needs a boost and that is the responsibility of the leaders — no one else.