UMW Urges Miners to Ratify Hazleton Pact
United Mine Workers officials urged 2000 anthracite miners in Hazleton to approve a tentative contract ending a month-long strike. Angelo Matz and William Savitsky spoke as voting began with results due tonight. The pact would grant wage and cost-of-living increases over three years, after a May 1 contract expired.
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