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Rock Island strike threatens Midwest grain flow
Chicago AP reports half the Rock Island Line workforce walked out as UTU and BRAC unions join in a prolonged strike. Agriculture experts warn grain elevators may be emptied and manufacturers may cut production if cars and transport cannot be supplied. Officials cite retroactive pay disputes, with Rock Island saying the retroactive demand totals about 14 million dollars for all unions and 2.5 million for BRAC members.
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Brotherhood of Railway
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
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Oklahoma
Great Lakes Carbon Corp
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Okla
Dale Nelson
Iowa Farm Bureau
Nelson
Ted Zirbes
Jack Fletcher
Clerk's Union International
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