Union Decides Not to Vote On A.Y. Mcdonald Offer; Proposal Involves Labor Classification

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More than 120 members of District 6 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers turned out for a vote on A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.'s proposal to create a labor classification that the union says would cut wages by $2.10 per hour.

After more than an hour of reportedly tough talk at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds 4-H building, rank-and-file members unanimously voted not to vote on management's offer, adding a "friendly amendment" that neither side should bring up the topic until new contract negotiations begin next year.

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Union Decides Not to Vote On A.Y. Mcdonald Offer; Proposal Involves Labor Classification

But the issue seems far from resolved, and it seemed apparent that labor's resistance to deal could set the tone for bumpy labor talks ahead.

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