1 Longford. 30thMarch1916 Gentlemen. We the undersigned workmen of the
Urban Council beg to apply to you for an increase
to our weekly wages — We need not speak of the increased cost of
living but as this is our last appeal we
trust that you will deal generously by us Signed James Toole
Patk Dunne
John Shea
John Hughes
Fred Dunnigan It was unanimously agreed to give an
increase of 2/6 — This makes the wages £1. per week for for
Toole, Hughes, Dunne and Dunnigan and
22/6 for Shea.