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Domestic News
November 16, 1902
The Morning Astorian
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon
What is this article about?
New York Central Railroad increases wages for 15,000 employees by 8-13%, adding nearly $1 million annually to payroll, due to rising living costs, wage equalization, and recognition of efficient service.
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EFFICIENT SERVICE OF
EMPLOYES RECOGNIZED
Increase of Wages Adds a Million Dollars
to the Payroll of the Company.
NEW YORK, Nov. 15. - It became
public today that the New York Central
railroad recently has increased
the wages of 15,000 men in its employ
from 8 to 13 percent. This increase adds
nearly $1,000,000 a year to the payroll
of the company.
Three reasons are given for the policy
of the road: Increased cost of
living; wish of the management to
equalize wages on all parts of the system
and the company's desire to recognize
faithful and efficient service.
EMPLOYES RECOGNIZED
Increase of Wages Adds a Million Dollars
to the Payroll of the Company.
NEW YORK, Nov. 15. - It became
public today that the New York Central
railroad recently has increased
the wages of 15,000 men in its employ
from 8 to 13 percent. This increase adds
nearly $1,000,000 a year to the payroll
of the company.
Three reasons are given for the policy
of the road: Increased cost of
living; wish of the management to
equalize wages on all parts of the system
and the company's desire to recognize
faithful and efficient service.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Wage Increase
New York Central Railroad
Employee Wages
Payroll Addition
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
Nov. 15
Outcome
wage increase of 8 to 13 percent for 15,000 employees, adding nearly $1,000,000 a year to the payroll.
Event Details
The New York Central railroad recently increased the wages of 15,000 men in its employ from 8 to 13 percent. Three reasons: increased cost of living, wish to equalize wages on all parts of the system, and desire to recognize faithful and efficient service.