National Chamber of Trade Conference Hits Ai T.u• Discounts

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The feet that many trade unicns operate a discount system for members has aroused the wrath of Mr. James Parkes, President of the National Chamber of Trade. In his presidential address t. the Chamber's annual conference at Eastbourne, he said delegaves would be "astounded" if they knew the extent of such trading. He refered to the widespread cut-price facilities for people wanting cheap T.V. sets, electrical goods, and even cars. He clained that some unions used the schem:s to attract new members, Finally on this subject he affirmed, "The system is diametiimlly opposed to the true spirit of trade unionism, and the sooner we tackle the system with resolution and vigour, the better," The Chamber speaks for 450,000 retailers and its menbership includes 39 national trade asmeintions,