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FIVE-DAY WEEK CAUSES STAFF ' SHORTAGE

31st August 1951, Page 33
31st August 1951
Page 33
Page 33, 31st August 1951 — FIVE-DAY WEEK CAUSES STAFF ' SHORTAGE
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

'THE, five-day week in other indus triesis blamedby the general manager, Mr. E. G. Thomas, for the high rate of change among stiff. in Chester Transport Department. He states that Working Conditions and wages in other industries are better than in passenger transport, and it is a matter for conjecture whether any improvement can be expected. On the other hand, many men who have left the undertaking have later applied for re-engagement.

Mr. Thomas has also said that traffic congestion limits the average speed of city buses to 8.17 m.p.h.