New Minimum Wages May Prevent Future Cuts Washington, Jan. 17.
The Acting Secretary of Labour, Mr. Charles McLaughlin, today fixed four minimum Federal wage rates for the iron and steel industry which will be equivalent to pay increases for thousands of workers.
The new ruling, it was believed, may effectively bar future wage cuts, since it requires that holders of Government contracts exceeding $10,000 must conform with the minimum wages ranging from 45 to 61% cents per hour, defending on the location of the plants, The ruling becomes effective - January 31.—United Press.
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