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masculine author. –
Kuss believes that giving in entirely this time will put us in the impossibility of obtaining to impose the system of men alone next year and will strengthen their defensive position. – And to propose teams of men alone or to dismiss most of the women would lead them to a general strike. It would be better, since they expect a reaction, to stop work from this evening, to tell them that we regret that they do not think of adopting a more rational system and that we are ready to take back the workmen who wish to work in « sg single ». Meanwhile we will make the records, inventory etc. –
Mikail claims that the reversal since last night when he there were a certain number of volunteers, would be solely due to their consideration for the women, to maintain their work. – K. replies to this that they do not hesitate to make the women work hard elsewhere. – I indeed believe that it is necessary not to accept their attempt to force our hand, without a response on our part. And by appealing to the goodwill of those who last night were ready
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