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Show Wage Contract Accepted ByU.C.Union Contract negotiations between officials of Utah Construction Company and union officials were apparently settled Friday when union officials accepted a proposed wage Increase issued by the company early last week. At the present time final contracts con-tracts are being drawn up and it is expected that terms of the con- ; tract will be retroactive to June. 1. Employees and company have ' continued operation from May 31 without benefit of a contract The proposal to the union, which was accepted last week, calls for an across-the-board wage increase plus a percentage Increase on wages. This has the affect of increasing the higher paid workers proportionately on the basis of base wages paid. contract which will also include accelerator clauses keyed to basic economy. . Acceptance Ly the union of the company proposal has the effect ef-fect of- potentially eliminating tha possibility of a strike at the Utah . Construction operations. However, company officials pointed out that In the event of a major steel strike Utah Construction Con-struction operations would undoubtedly un-doubtedly be cut back as the lack, of market for ore is felt Amount of cutback in the event of a major steel industry strike will ultimately be determined by the longlvlty of such a strike. |