(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
A marked increase in the number of Jewish workmen employed by Arabs has been noticed of late, especially since the earthquake. There is a growing belief in the minds of Arab landlords that the work carried out by Jewish workmen, notably in concrete work is more durable. About tweny Jewish workmen are employed in the village of Tur on the Mount of Olives. Several Arab employees have applied to the local office of the Jewish Workmen’s Federation in Jerusalem to supply workers at wages which are not less than those paid to skilled workers by Jewish employees.
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