(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
A plea for the cooperation of Jewish workers in a labor struggle which developed here was made by leaders of the Arab workmen.
Seventy Arab workers employed in the cigarette factory, Mavruk, went on strike when the owners introduced a twelve hour day.
The Jewish Workers’ Council of Haifa has undertaken to mediate in the dispute.
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