JTRAN workers will return Monday under new contract that hikes pay and benefits

JTRAN workers will return Monday under new contract that hikes pay and benefits

JTRAN employees will return to work Monday under a new tentative agreement with MV Transportation, putting an end to the monthlong strike between the two parties. Employees will see their pay immediately increase by about 5%. Starting pay will rise from $17.18 to $18.04 and senior pay from $23 to $24.15. Workers will receive an additional 3% increase over the next two years.  The proposal was ratified Thursday by a 29–9 vote and addresses the un…