General service rates and PUC action outlined
The California PUC praised service improvements since a prior penalty, while noting a 78 percent penalty reduction would have yielded a $4.3 million windfall for General. The staff was tasked to form a committee to standardize telephone service indices across major California companies. Plus a Seattle Pacific bank robbery Incident reported with a suspect demanding cash and fleeing.
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GM Union Strike Ends With Three Year Pact
After 20 years of service, a stepped up bargaining pace led to a three year contract costing GM about 2 billion for 394000 workers across 155 UAW bargaining units in the United States. A separate Canadian talks target 92100 workers remains ongoing as production aims to resume by December 1.
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Three Rail Unions Reject Pay Rule Changes
Washington reports three more rail unions rejected work rule changes proposed by a presidential board to curb featherbedding. The unions stop short of joining a fourth unit in threatening strike options while urging further negotiation on a 37 percent three year raise proposal.
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Meany Rejects Nixon Plea To Curb Pay Demands
AFL-CIO President George Meany rejected President Nixon's adviser Paul McCracken plea to restrain wage demands. He blamed Nixon for high inflation and unemployment, saying workers will press for raises to counter rising prices.
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Carrier Hosts POWs Children of War Prisoners
In San Diego the helicopter carrier New Orleans hosted a group of 19 children whose fathers were North Vietnamese prisoners of war. The day featured a party and a movie arranged for the guests aboard the ship.
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UAW Locals Praise Settlement in Nationwide Auto Strike
UAW locals in Long Beach South Gate and Van Nuys celebrate the proposed settlement ending the eight week national strike. Spokesmen say chances of UAW Council approving the pact look promising while details remain undisclosed. Local leaders pledge support and fund contributions amid optimism for quicker local negotiations.
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Officials say South Gate focal on agreement with management
Officials indicate South Gate leaders have reached an accord with management over disputes, signaling progress toward resolving a workplace issue and avoiding further conflict.
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Union Agreement Advances as Workers May Return
The UAW Council and its membership have accepted the agreement, paving the way for workers to be back on the job. Details on timelines and plants involved remain to be clarified as negotiations proceed.
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