Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 July 1910 — INCREASE EMPLOYES' WAGES [ARTICLE]

INCREASE EMPLOYES' WAGES

Aurora, Elgin and Chicago Road 'Official Signs Contract. Kgfal, DI., July 8. —A three years’ contract, governingwage scale and ■ . ", - ’ .. I ... t .

working conditions, was signed between the employes and officials of the Aurora, Elgin and Chicago Railroad company. Thq contract dates from June 1, 1910, to June 1, 1917. The agreement affects between 225 and 250 men. eaqh of whom receives an increase in wages from 1 to 2 cents per hour. Not only do the men receive an increase in> wages, but the working schedule is to be readjusted and working conditions improved.