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Wilson Plant Strike Ends Pact Is Signed
The Swi Co Wilson plant and union officials signed a new contract after a strike ended Wednesday night. H D Ripley said some departments resumed operations Thursday with others to follow by next week. The pact raises wages by six cents an hour plus adjustments from a half to ten cents by job class, increases guaranteed hours from 32 to 36 weekly, and runs until August 31, 1964 with no reopenings during that period. About 250 of 350 hourly workers walked out Tuesday. picket lines formed at gates.
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