• 1938 wages for an apprentice machinist

  • Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in the American Midwest, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas. For questions specific to a railroad company, please seek the appropriate forum.
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in the American Midwest, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas. For questions specific to a railroad company, please seek the appropriate forum.

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  by m1mwms
 
my father began his railroad careen around 1938 in Indiana. I believe he worked for the Big 4. He began as an apprentice machinist. I'm trying to find out the hourly wage for an apprentice machinist around that time. thanks.