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Western Welsh Chief hits at 'harsh' treatment
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WESTERN Welsh Omnibus Co. Ltd. was " facing a "very difficult situation", Mr. A. F. R. Carling, chairman, told 50 of the company's staff when he presented them with longservice awards at a dinner in Cardiff last week.
"For more than a quarter of a century, we have faithfully followed the recommendations of the industry's National Council in regard to increases in wages—our dominant cost. We have done so relying on the powers that be to allow us to get the extra money from higher fares—our only source of revenue.
"Since we introduced higher hourly rates last April—with the 40-hour week—and a sick pay scheme early last year, both recommended by a Government-appointed committee, we have been allowed no extra revenue to meet cost. Our applications were first denied a hearing, then refused, then refused again," said Mr. Carling.
He did not know why Western Welsh was being treated so harshly.
Mr. Carling added that the directors had enabled a wide network of services to be kept going in areas where they lost money and had no hope of paying their way.