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June 30, 1949
The Potters Herald
East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio
What is this article about?
In Akron, Ohio, Local 265 of the NFLU-AFL secures a contract with Asplundh Tree Expert Co. for Ohio Edison line clearers, gaining a 7-cent hourly raise (minimums $1-$1.27). Boston local signs with Davey Tree; union covers 25,000 skilled workers after 8 NLRB wins.
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NFLU Wins For Tree Surgeons
Akron, Ohio (LPA)—Local 265, Nat'l Farm Labor Union-AFL, has signed a contract with the Asplundh Tree Expert Co., covering all employes engaged in line clearing work for the Ohio Edison Electric Co.
A general wage increase of 7c an hour was won, with new minimums ranging from $1 to $1.27 an hour.
A Boston local of NFLU recently signed a contract with the Davey Tree Expert Co. A total of eight NLRB elections have been won covering tree surgeons. About 25,000 workers in this highly skilled and dangerous trade are covered by NFLU contracts.
Akron, Ohio (LPA)—Local 265, Nat'l Farm Labor Union-AFL, has signed a contract with the Asplundh Tree Expert Co., covering all employes engaged in line clearing work for the Ohio Edison Electric Co.
A general wage increase of 7c an hour was won, with new minimums ranging from $1 to $1.27 an hour.
A Boston local of NFLU recently signed a contract with the Davey Tree Expert Co. A total of eight NLRB elections have been won covering tree surgeons. About 25,000 workers in this highly skilled and dangerous trade are covered by NFLU contracts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Union Contract
Wage Increase
Tree Surgeons
Nlrb Elections
What entities or persons were involved?
Local 265
Nat'l Farm Labor Union Afl
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Ohio Edison Electric Co.
Davey Tree Expert Co.
Where did it happen?
Akron, Ohio; Boston
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Key Persons
Local 265
Nat'l Farm Labor Union Afl
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Ohio Edison Electric Co.
Davey Tree Expert Co.
Location
Akron, Ohio; Boston
Story Details
Local 265 of the National Farm Labor Union-AFL signs contract with Asplundh Tree Expert Co. for line clearing workers at Ohio Edison, winning 7-cent hourly wage increase with minimums from $1 to $1.27. Boston local signs with Davey Tree Expert Co. Union wins eight NLRB elections, covering 25,000 tree surgeons.