Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 July 1915 — Chicago Street Carmen Get liaise; 3 Cents an Hour. [ARTICLE]

Chicago Street Carmen Get liaise; 3 Cents an Hour.

Chicago, July 16.—The text of the arbitration award in the street car employes case was made public today. As announced informally two days ago the motormen and conductors receive an advance of three cents - n hour and thus become the highest paid street car operatives in the country. The wages to be paid range from 26 cents an hour up tot-35 cents. The award will mean a wage increase of approximately $1,170,000 a year. James M. Sheean, who represented the companies on the board of arbitration, .declined to sign the agreement.