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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 29, 1998
PP&L Resources, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
PENNSYLVANIA 1-11459 23-2758192
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification
No.)
PP&L, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
PENNSYLVANIA 1-905 23-0959590
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification
No.)
TWO NORTH NINTH STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA. 18101-1179
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 610-774-5151
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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5. Other Events
New Bargaining Agreement
Members of the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1600 have ratified a new
four-year bargaining agreement with PP&L, Inc. (PP&L). The
IBEW represents approximately 4,100 of PP&L's 6,350 full-
time employees. Among other things, the Agreement provides
for wage increases for IBEW members of 3.25% in 1998
(effective as of May 18) and 3% in each of the three
remaining years. In addition, IBEW members will receive a
lump-sum ratification bonus equal to 2% of base pay. The
Agreement also provides that any acquirer of PP&L or
purchaser of any part of PP&L's operations "shall agree and
become party to and bound by all the terms, conditions, and
obligations of the Agreement."
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
PP&L RESOURCES, INC.
PP&L, INC.
By: ________/s/John R. Biggar_______
Senior Vice President-Financial
Date: July 7, 1998
