Guide to the United States Emergency Board No. 144 Transcript of Proceedings and Exhibits,
1949-1962

Collection Number: 5060

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DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
United States. Emergency Board No. 144. Transcript of proceedings and exhibits, 1949-1962.
Collection Number:
5060
Creator:
United States. Emergency Board No. 145.
Quantity:
2 linear feet.
Forms of Material:
Transcript of proceedings and exhibits.
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Transcript of proceedings and exhibits of the Emergency Board No. 144,1961. Akron and Barberton Belt Railroad and other carriers represented by Eastern, Western, and Southeastern Carriers' Conference Committees vs. Eleven Cooperating Railway Labor Organizations, 1949-1962.
Language:
Collection material in English

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

On September 1, 1961 the Organizations served the Carriers with a "Section 6 Notice," giving the customary 30 day notice, of a desire to revise and supplement all existing agreements, effective November 1, 1961 in two respects; (l) All pay rates to be raised 25 cents per hour on that date, and (2) Six month's notice to be given to employees to be affected by a reduction in force or abolition of positions, except in certain emergency situations.

The Carriers made the following counter proposals; (l) Reduce by SO per cent the rates of pay of certain groups of middle and lower range employees, (2) Establish entry rates for seven groups at 80 per cent of existing rates, to be increased by 4 per cent per annum until established rates are reached, (3) Establish flat $1.25 hourly rate for diner car waiters and others who serve food and drinks, and (4) Eliminate all rules or provisions which require more than 24 hour advance notice prior to abolition of positions or reduction of force.

On September 21, 1961 the Organizations invited the Carriers to meet on the issues. On October 5, the Carrier replied that they would consider the matter later. On October 10, 1961 the Organizations invoked mediation.

The parties met in Washington, D. C. on January 10, 1962 to negotiate, where virtually nothing was accomplished. The Organizations declined the National Mediation Board's offer of arbitration whereupon certification of the dispute to the President and the appointment of the Emergency Board followed.

The Board consisting of Saul Wallen, Chairman, and Laurence E. Seibel and Edward A. Lynch met with the parties in Chicago on March 6, 1962. Hearings were held there and in Washington for a total of 15 days. The Board also attempted to mediate the differences between the parties but failed. The Board issued its report on May 3, 1962.
SUBJECTS

Names:
United States. Emergency Board No. 145.

Subjects:
Arbitration, Industrial--United States--Sources.
Railroads--Employees--Labor unions--United States--Sources.

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United States. Emergency Board No. 144. Transcript of proceedings and exhibits, 1949-1962. #5060. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
COLLECTION ARRANGEMENT

Arranged by type of document.
Date
Description
Container
I. Transcripts
15 volumes, 2,649 pages
 Box 1
II. Carrier's Exhibits
1. Pre-hearing memorandum.
 Box 1 Folder 1
2. Order, Awards, Agreements and Reports relating to the Rates of Pay of Railroads Non-Operating Employees.
 Box 1 Folder 2
3. Part Two above subject Carriers' Exhibit 2.
 Box 1 Folder 3
4. Job Description and Illustrative Examples of Payroll Position and Duties.
 Box 1 Folder 4
5. Miscellaneous Materials relating to Job Content.
 Box 1 Folder 5
6. Testimony--Job Content and Working Conditions of Railroad Non-Operating Employees.
 Box 1 Folder 6
7. Miscellaneous Statistical Data--CN&W RY. Co.
Box 1 Folder 7
8. Eastern Railroads Financial Condition and Ability to Pay.
 Box 1 Folder 8
9. Supplementary Materials Inter-Industry-Wage Earnings Comparisons.
 Box 1 Folder 9
10. Inter-Industry-Wage and Earning Comparisons.
 Box 1 Folder 10
11. National Office Management Association Survey of Rates of Pay of Clerical Employees in all Industries in 56 Cities.
 Box 1 Folder 11
1961
12. Special Study-26 Carriers-as of September, 1961.
 Box 1 Folder 12
1960-1961
13. Wage Comparison--Selected Railroad Classes. All Industry Employees included in BLS Surveys, 82 Labor Markets.
 Box 1 Folder 13
14. Carrier's Step Rate Proposal.
 Box 1 Folder 14
15. Wage Rates and Other Information (State Highway Maintenance Employees).
 Box 1 Folder 15
16. Regional Comparisons Relating to 20 Per Cent Reduction and Step Rate Classifications.
 Box 1 Folder 16
C&O RY - S.A.L. RR.
17. Statement--Regional Comparison Relating to 20 Per Cent Reduction and Step Rate Classifications.
 Box 1 Folder 17
C&O Ry. - S.A.L. RR.
18. Wage Data and Related Material Pertaining to Wage Adjustments Proposed by the Carriers.
 Box 1 Folder 18
Labor Markets Served by Illinois Central R.R. Co. and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R.R. Co.
19. Testimony of E. H. Hallmann relating to Wage Adjustments Proposed by Carriers. (Subject matter contained in Ex. l8).
 Box 1 Folder 19
20. Comparative Data Relating to Carriers' Wage Adjustment Proposals 12 Eastern Markets.
 Box 1 Folder 20
21. Carriers' Proposals (Food and "Beverage Service Personnel, Kitchen Helpers).
 Box 1 Folder 21
22. Statement on Carriers' Proposals Assignment and Job Task Comparisons (Food and Beverage Service Personnel). (Subject matter in Ex. 21.)
Box 1 Folder 22
23. Carriers' Proposals (Food and Beverage Service Personnel).
 Box 1 Folder 23
Titles, Bates and Schedule Hours--Wage Level and Progress Comparisons-Financial Condition of Rail Dining Car Service.
24. Statement on Carriers' Proposals (Food and Beverage Service Personnel).
 Box 1 Folder 24
Titles, Rates and Schedule Hours--Wage Level and Progress Comparisons--Financial Condition of Rail Dining Car Service (Subject matter in Ex. 23).
25. Hospital, Medical and Surgical Plan, Paid Holidays and Other Bmployee Benefits.
 Box 1 Folder 25
26. Retirement, Unemployment and Sickness Benefits in the Railroad Industry.
 Box 1 Folder 26
III. Employee's Exhibits
1. Proposals of Employees and Carrier Counter Proposals.
 Box 1 Folder 27
2. Classification and Number of Non-Operating Employees.
 Box 1 Folder 28
3. Job Descriptions.
 Box 1 Folder 29
Typical Occupations in the Shop Craft and Firemen and Oiler Classifications in the Railroad Industry.
4. [contents not recorded.]
 Box 1 Folder 30
5. Methods and Standards for Inter-Industry Wage Comparisons.
 Box 1 Folder 31
6. Wage Supplement Comparisons.
 Box 1 Folder 32
1949-1958
7. Wage Trends.
 Box 1 Folder 33
Non-Operating Railway Employees and other Comparable American Workers. (September, 1949 - December, 1958)
1959
8. Wage Developments
 Box 1 Folder 34
1960
9. Wage Developments
 Box 1 Folder 35
1961
10. Wage Developments
 Box 1 Folder 36
1959-1961
11. Wage Progress.
 Box 1 Folder 37
Non-Operating Railway Employees and other Comparable American Workers.
12. Instability of Employment of Non-Operating Railway Classes.
 Box 1 Folder 38
13. Employment Stabilization Developments in the Railroad Industry.
 Box 1 Folder 39
14. Employment Stabilization in other American Industries.
 Box 1 Folder 40
15. Mail Handling. Kansas City Terminal.
 Box 1 Folder 41
16. Productivity of Railway Employees.
 Box 1 Folder 42
17. Wages, Unit Costs and Price Levels.
 Box 1 Folder 43
18. Real Wages. Health, Education and Welfare of American Workers.
 Box 1 Folder 44
19. Railroad Participation in Intercity Freight Traffic.
 Box 1 Folder 45
20. Financial Position of American Railways.
 Box 1 Folder 46
21. Railroad Physical Properties and Equipment.
 Box 1 Folder 47
22. Railroad Outlook to Investors (including Railroad Officials).
 Box 1 Folder 48
1961
23. Hourly Wage Rates for Selected Jobs Negotiated by the I.A.M. (Reported as of October 31, 1961).
Box 1 Folder 49
1961
24. Hourly Wage Rates for Selected Jobs Negotiated by the I.A.M. (Reported after October 31, 1961).
 Box 1 Folder 50
IV. Miscellaneous.
Report to the President 1 volume 28 pages plus appendix.
Box 1 Folder 51
1960-1961
Wages and Related Benefits--82 Labor Markets.
Box 1 Folder 52
Editorial Reaction to Report of the Emergency Board.
 Box 1 Folder 53
Mediation Agreement between Southern Pacific Company (Pacific Lines) and The Order of Railroad Telegraphers.
 Box 1 Folder 54
"The Move Toward Railroad Mergers--A Great National Problem" by Railway Labor Executives' Association.
Box 1 Folder 55
Letter from National Mediation Board to the Emergency Board.
 Box 1 Folder 56
Letter from Sullivan Reporting Company to Saul Wallen.
Box 1 Folder 57
Stipulation as to the Report of the Board.
Box 1 Folder 58
Information for Emergency Boards and Boards of Arbitration (from National Mediation Board).
Box 1 Folder 59
Memorandum from National Mediation Board.
Box 1 Folder 60
Notes and Letters of Saul Wallen.
 Box 1 Folder 61