Brotherhood of Railway, Airline, and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express, and Station Employees: Series XCVII and XCVIII: [1915-1985]

Collection Number: 5488 B

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Brotherhood of Railway, Airline, and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express, and Station Employees: 1915-1985
Collection Number:
5488 B
Creator:
Brotherhood of Railway, Airline, and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express, and Station Employees.
Quantity:
669 linear feet.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, Rule books, Agreements, etc.
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Language:
Collection material in English.

SUBJECTS

Names:
Brotherhood of Railway, Airline, and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express, and Station Employees.

Subjects:
Railroads--Employees--Labor unions--United States--Sources.


INFORMATION FOR USERS

Access Restrictions:
Restricted. Please contact the Kheel Center Reference Archivist for access information.
Cite As:
Brotherhood of Railway, Airline, and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express, and Station Employees : #5488 B. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
COLLECTION ARRANGEMENT

This forms a portion of collection #5488 B. The guide to the entire collection is available here.
Series XCVII is arranged in 1 sub-series by Union file number.
Series XCVIII is arranged 169 in sub-series by Union file number.

CONTAINER LIST

Container
Description
Date
Series XCVII. AUXILIARY LODGES
Sub-Series 476-0. Auxiliary Lodges
Box 609a Folder 1
General
1947-1948
Box 609a Folder 2
General
1945-1946
Box 609b Folder 1
General
1943
January-September 1943.
Box 609b Folder 2
General
1942
Box 609b Folder 3
General
1941
Box 609b Folder 4
General
1940
Box 609b Folder 5
Auxiliary Lodges Chartered
1940-1944
Box 609b Folder 6
General
1943-1944
October 1943-44.
Series XCVIII. 1943 CONVENTION
Sub-Series 477-0. 1943 Convention. General
Box 610a Folder 1
Report of Grand President
1943
Box 610a Folder 2
Report of Grand Lodge Officers
1943
Box 610a Folder 3
Proceedings
1943
Box 610a Folder 4
Index of Resolutions
1943
Box 610a Folder 5
General
1940-1946
Box 610a Folder 6-8
Resolutions Submitted to Convention.
1943
Box 610a Folder 9
Report of Grand Lodge Officers
1943
Box 610a Folder 10
Invitation of Brotherhood by City of St. Louis, Missouri
1943
Sub-Series 477-1. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 1
Box 610a Folder 11
Oppose Congressmen Who Attempt to Suppress Labor and Curtail Gains Made by Labor in Past Eight Years
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-1. 1943 Convention. Grand President's Convention Report
Box 610a Folder 12
Report
1941-1943
Box 610a Folder 13-14
Report
1943
Box 610a Folder 15
Work Sheets
1943
Sub-Series 477-2. 1943 Convention. Economic Security in Post-War Period
Box 610b Folder 1
General
1943
Sub-Series 477-2. 1943 Convention. Report of Committee on Legislation.
Box 610b Folder 2
General
1943
Box 610b Folder 3
General
1942-1943
Sub-Series 477-3. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 3
Box 610b Folder 4
Bring War to Successful Conclusion and More Secure Economy Thereafter
1946
Box 610b Folder 5
Appeals
1939-1943
Box 610b Folder 6
Appeals. Menzner, W.W.
1940-1943
Sub-Series 477-4. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 4
Box 610b Folder 7
When Officers of Brotherhood Are Accused of Violation of Company Rules, Brotherhood Officials to Be Permitted to Sit in Judgment With Company Official and Be Granted Equal Power
1943-1946
Box 610b Folder 8
Hotel
1942
Box 610b Folder 9
Hotel Carter, Cleveland, Ohio
1943
Sub-Series 477-5. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 5
Box 610b Folder 10
Local Chairmen and Other Representatives Shall Be Allowed on Company Property at Any Time if Such Visit is For Purpose of Seeing That Company is Living Up to Working Agreemen.
1943-1946
Box 610b Folder 11
Non-Delegate Appointments
1942-1943
Sub-Series 477-6. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 6
Box 610b Folder 12
Additional Penalty For Work Performed Beyond a Full Day's Assignment On Holidays or Days of Rest
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-7. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 7
Box 610b Folder 13
Carriers Should Be Required to Bulletin Vacation Relief Clerks' Jobs When Such Assignments Are For More than 30 Days' Duration.
1943-1946
Box 610b Folder 14
Requests for Committee Appointments
1942-1943
Sub-Series 477-8. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 8
Box 610b Folder 15
Amend Article 45 of Grand Lodge Constitution to Provide for Referendum Ballot for Election of System or District Board of Adjustment Officers
1943-1946
Box 610b Folder 16
Grand Lodge Officers' Reports
1943
Sub-Series 477-9. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 9
Box 610b Folder 17
Amend Death Benefit Department Laws to Permit Naming of Persons Other than Relatives as Beneficiaries
1943-1946
Box 610b Folder 18
General
1943
Sub-Series 477-10. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 10
Box 610b Folder 19
Enactment of Federal Workmen's Compensation.
1946
Box 610b Folder 20
Pullman Rates
1943-1944
Sub-Series 477-11. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 11
Box 611a Folder 1
Transportation for Delegates
1943
Box 611a Folder 2
National Sick Leave Rule
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-12. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 12
Box 611a Folder 3
Committee on Finance, Salaries, Mileage and Per Diem
1943
Sub-Series 477-13. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 13
Box 611a Folder 4
Amend Railroad Retirement Act to Provide Disability and Sickness Annuity After 20 Years' Service
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-14. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 14
Box 611a Folder 5
Secure Sick Leave Rules in All Working Agreements
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-15. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 15
Box 611a Folder 6
Pension After 30 Years' Service Regardless of Age
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-16. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 16
Box 611a Folder 7
Reduce Retirement Age From 65 to 60
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-17. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 17
Box 611a Folder 8
Compulsory Retirement at 65 Years of Age, and at 60 After 30 Years' Service; With Minimum Annuity of $100 Per Month
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-18. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 18
Box 611a Folder 9
Minimum Annuity of $100 Per Month
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-19. 1943 Convention. By-Laws
Box 611a Folder 10
Kentucky State Legislative Committee
1933-1949
Sub-Series 477-19. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 19
Box 611a Folder 11
Increase Weekly Benefits Under State Workmen's Compensation.
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-20. 1943 Convention. By-Laws
Box 611a Folder 12
Louisiana State Legislative Committee
1945-1949
Sub-Series 477-20. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 20
Box 611a Folder 13
Retirement At 60 After 30 Years' Service
1943
Sub-Series 477-21. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 21
Box 611a Folder 14
Widow and Children Benefits; Disability Annuity After 15 Years' Service; Full Annuity After Age 60 Rather Than 65
1943
Sub-Series 477-22. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 22
Box 611a Folder 15
Carrier Service Only to Be Used in Determining Annuity
1943
Sub-Series 477-23. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 23
Box 611a Folder 16
Fifty Per Cent of Pensioner's Annuity to Go to Widow
1943
Sub-Series 477-24. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 24
Box 611a Folder 17
Negotiable Bona Fide Sick Leave
1943
Sub-Series 477-25. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 25
Box 611a Folder 18
Amend Railway Labor Act to Limit Waiting Period on Wage Negotiations, etc., to 60 Days
1943
Sub-Series 477-26. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 26
Box 611a Folder 19
40-Hour Week With No Reduction in Compensation.
1943
Sub-Series 477-27. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 27
Box 611a Folder 20
Employees Working at Night to Be Paid at a Rate of 10 Cents Per Hour Above Day Rates
1943
Sub-Series 477-28. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 28
Box 611a Folder 21
Vestibuling Express and Baggage Cars
1943
Sub-Series 477-29. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 29
Box 611a Folder 22
Free Transportation for Express Employees
1943
Sub-Series 477-30. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 30
Box 611a Folder 23
Horse, Scenery and Unfit Cars for Express Messengers
1943
Sub-Series 477-31. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 31
Box 611a Folder 24
Lasting Worldwide Peace Based on a Well-Balanced Economy
1943
Sub-Series 477-32. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 32
Box 611a Folder 25
Use of Radio by Grand President to Educate General Public in Furtherance of Labor's Cause
1943
Sub-Series 477-33. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 33
Box 611a Folder 26
Equalization of Rates of Pay
1943
Sub-Series 477-34. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 34
Box 611a Folder 27
Revise Rule 68 of Express Agreement
1943
Sub-Series 477-35. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 35
Box 611a Folder 28
Revise Rule 22 of Express Agreement
1943
Sub-Series 477-36. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 36
Box 611a Folder 29
Equalization of Rates of Pay in Express Superintendent's Office, Long Island Division.
1943
Sub-Series 477-37. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 37
Box 611a Folder 30
36-Hour Work Week
1943
Sub-Series 477-38. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 38
Box 611a Folder 31
Revise Rule 19 of Express Agreement
1943
Sub-Series 477-39. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 39
Box 611a Folder 32
Remove Addendum A From Express Agreement
1943
Sub-Series 477-40. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 40
Box 611a Folder 33
Labor Representatives Be Permitted to Participate in Peace Conference
1943
Sub-Series 477-41. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 41
Box 611a Folder 34
40-hour Week With Time and One-Half Thereafter
1943
Sub-Series 477-42. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 42
Box 611a Folder 35
Express Drivers and Helpers Not Be Required to Work Under Police Protection Nor Cross Picket Lines
1943
Sub-Series 477-43. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 43
Box 611a Folder 36
40-hour Week for All Employees Under Jurisdiction of Brotherhood
1943
Sub-Series 477-44. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 44
Box 611a Folder 37
Double Time for Work Performed on All Legal Holidays and Sundays; On Regular 7-Day Assignments, Time and One-Half for Work Performed on All Legal Holidays and Sundays
1943
Sub-Series 477-45. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 45
Box 611a Folder 38
Revise National Vacation Agreement So All Employees Under Jurisdiction of Brotherhood Will Receive 12 Days' Vacation Per Year
1943
Sub-Series 477-46. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 46
Box 611a Folder 39
Secure National Rule to Provide that Carriers Be Required to Add to All Monetary Awards Interest at Current Rate From Date Claim Is Filed to Date of Actual Payment of Award
1943
Sub-Series 477-47. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 47
Box 611a Folder 40
Modify Present Pass Restrictions
1943
Sub-Series 477-48. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 48
Box 611a Folder 41
Revise National Vacation Agreement to provide two weeks' vacation for all employees covered by Brotherhood agreements
1943
Sub-Series 477-49. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 49
Box 611a Folder 42
Minimum guarantee of 8 hours' work per day
1943
Sub-Series 477-50. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 50
Box 611a Folder 43
Eliminate subnormal conditions on New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
1943
Sub-Series 477-51. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 51
Box 611a Folder 44
40-hour week with time and one-half for sixth day and double time for seventh day of work
1943
Sub-Series 477-52. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 52
Box 611a Folder 45
Revise Express Agreement to provide payment of salary to Express Managers on mileage and hourly basis
1943
Sub-Series 477-53. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 53
Box 611a Folder 46
Equalization of rates of pay for performance of identical duties
1943
Sub-Series 477-54. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 54
Box 611a Folder 47
Revise Express Agreement to require Agency to place Express Messenger on trains carrying express in cars either open or sealed
1943
Sub-Series 477-55. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 55
Box 611a Folder 48
Stop farming out of Express Messengers' work to various members of train crews
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-56. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 56
Box 611a Folder 49
Inclusion of Express workers in Canada within the confines of the Brotherhood
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-57. 1943 Convention. By-Laws
Box 611a Folder 50
Wyoming State Legislative Committee
1947-1949
Sub-Series 477-57. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 57
Box 611a Folder 51
44-hour work week with 48 hours' pay
1942-1946
Sub-Series 477-58. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 58
Box 611a Folder 52
Sick leave and vacation with pay based on seniority and not on class of work done by a member
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-59. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 59
Box 611a Folder 53
Provide death benefit insurance for members' of Ladies' Auxiliary
1942-1946
Sub-Series 477-60. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 60
Box 611a Folder 54
Elimination of "excepted" positions
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-61. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 61
Box 611a Folder 55
Grab irons or steps for refrigerator cars
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-62. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 62
Box 611a Folder 56
Labor representatives on draft boards
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-63. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 63
Box 611a Folder 57
Remove "white," "Negro," "colored," and "Auxiliary" from Constitution.
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-64. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 64
Box 611a Folder 58
New members eligible to vote for Delegates-at-large
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-65. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 65
Box 611a Folder 59
Amend Railroad Retirement Act to compel retirement at age 65; permit retirement at age 60 after 30 years' service with full pension after 30 years' service
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-66. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 66
Box 611a Folder 60
Time and one-half after 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week; double-time on seventh day of week
1946-1947
Box 611a Folder 61
Time and one-half after 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week; double-time on seventh day of week
1943-1945
Sub-Series 477-67. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 67
Box 611a Folder 62
Reaffirm policy set forth in Resolution No. 98 adopted at Toronto Convention, 1939
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-68. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 68
Box 611a Folder 63
Standardization of wage scales
1945-1946
August 1945-March 1946.
Box 611a Folder 64
Standardization of wage scales
1943-1945
1943-July 1945.
Sub-Series 477-69. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 69
Box 611b Folder 1
Inclusion of excepted and personal office force positions
1943-1950
Sub-Series 477-70. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 70
Box 611b Folder 2
Post-war problems
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-71. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 71
Box 611b Folder 3
Better coordination and cooperation efforts of Boards of Adjustment and Local Lodges
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-72. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 72
Box 611b Folder 4
Competition and regulation of transportation.
1943
Sub-Series 477-73. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 73
Box 611b Folder 5
More efficient handling of grievances and matters involving application and interpretation of agreements
1943
Sub-Series 477-74. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 74
Box 611b Folder 6
Off-job and On-job training program to meet war manpower problem
1943-1949
Sub-Series 477-75. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 75
Box 611b Folder 7
No discrimination against women employees
1943-1949
Sub-Series 477-76. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 76
Box 611b Folder 8
Health and safety
1943
Sub-Series 477-77. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 77
Box 611b Folder 9
Elimination of short-hour work
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-78. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 78
Box 611b Folder 10
General
1942-1948
Sub-Series 477-79. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 79
Box 611b Folder 11
Consolidations
1943
Sub-Series 477-80. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 80
Box 611b Folder 12
Highway motor transport; bus terminals
1943
Sub-Series 477-81. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 81
Box 611b Folder 13
Intensive organization effort
1943
Sub-Series 477-82. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 82
Box 611b Folder 14
Air transport industry organization.
1943
Sub-Series 477-83. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 83
Box 611b Folder 15
Development organization program
1943
Sub-Series 477-84. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 84
Box 611b Folder 16
Military service leave of absence for System Board and Local Lodge officers
1943
Sub-Series 477-85. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 85
Box 611b Folder 17
Delegates required to pay transportation to and from Convention to be reimbursed for this expenditure
1943
Sub-Series 477-86. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 86
Box 611b Folder 18
Anti-labor legislation. 1943
Sub-Series 477-87. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 87
Box 611b Folder 19
Amend Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Acts
1943
Sub-Series 477-88. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 88
Box 611b Folder 20
Eliminate various classes in working agreements
1943
Sub-Series 477-89. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 89
Box 611b Folder 21
Make non-telegraph agencies available to Clerks
1943
Sub-Series 477-90. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 90
Box 611b Folder 22
Restore Rate Clerk positions to Brotherhood jurisdiction. 1943
1943
Sub-Series 477-91. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 91
Box 611b Folder 23
Extend seniority district of Boise Lodge No. 1019
1943
Sub-Series 477-92. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 92
Box 611b Folder 24
Urge Senate to declare determination of United States to work for lasting peace with equal rights for all
1943
Sub-Series 477-93. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 93
Box 611b Folder 25
Endorse President F.D. Roosevelt for reelection.
1943
Sub-Series 477-94. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 94
Box 611b Folder 26
Demand program to protect workers from unemployment and its attendant evils
1943
Sub-Series 477-95. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 95
Box 611b Folder 27
Provide for vacation payments to members in armed forces
1943
Sub-Series 477-96. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 96
Box 611b Folder 28
Seek legislation to maintain proper differential between wages and cost of living
1943
Sub-Series 477-97. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 97
Box 611b Folder 29
Eliminate clause "without additional expense to the company" from sick leave rule
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-98. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 98
Box 611b Folder 30
Equalize Express rate of pay in New York City with higher rates in other industries
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-99. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 99
Box 611b Folder 31
Demand 40-hour week, with time and one-half for sixth day and double-time for seventh day of week
1943
Sub-Series 477-100. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 100
Box 611b Folder 32
Claim Brotherhood jurisdiction of all agent and assistant agent positions at non-telegraph stations
1943
Sub-Series 477-101. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 101
Box 611b Folder 33
Reaffirms Toronto Convention Resolution No. 101, calling for punitive rates for overtime, Sunday, and holiday work
1943-1947
Sub-Series 477-102. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 102
Box 611b Folder 34
Grand Lodge to furnish annual financial statement
1943
Sub-Series 477-102. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 102
Box 611b Folder 35
Organizing campaign
1939-1941
Sub-Series 477-103. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 103
Box 611b Folder 36
Make State Legislative Committees mandatory
1943
Sub-Series 477-104. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 104
Box 611b Folder 37
Waive all dues of members in armed forces
1943
Sub-Series 477-105. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 105
Box 611b Folder 38
Grand President to insist on vote by Congress on Pending Workmen's Compensation Law and report progress monthly
1943
Sub-Series 477-106. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 106
Box 611b Folder 39
Change service requirement of Railroad Retirement Act in connection with physical disability to 20 years
1943
Sub-Series 477-107. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 107
Box 611b Folder 40
Eliminate the word "white" from Brotherhood Constitution.
1943
Sub-Series 477-108. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 108
Box 611b Folder 41
Eliminate the word "white" from Brotherhood Constitution.
1943
Sub-Series 477-109. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 109
Box 611b Folder 42
Require Lodges not having 150 members under one System Board to vote for Delegate-at-Large
1943
Sub-Series 477-110. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 110
Box 611b Folder 43
Establish State or Provincial Legislative Committees, Grand Lodge to contribute not more than three cents per member
1943
Sub-Series 477-111. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 111
Box 611b Folder 44
Endorse President F.D. Roosevelt as "peace-maker" even to the extent of a fourth term
1943
Sub-Series 477-122. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 112
Box 611b Folder 45
Request Grand President to continue efforts to do away with unsafe and unsanitary express cars
1943
Sub-Series 477-113. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 113
Box 611b Folder 46
Amend Express Agreement to provide 15 days' sick leave and 15 days' vacation after 2 years
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-114. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 114
Box 611b Folder 47
Equalize rates of pay of mail handlers employed by railroads with rates paid by Government for similar work
1943
Sub-Series 477-115. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 115
Box 611b Folder 48
Serve notice for change in vacation agreement to provide two weeks' vacation and sick leave for all railroad employees
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-116. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 116
Box 611b Folder 49
Establish higher rates for night work than for day work
1943
Sub-Series 477-117. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 117
Box 611b Folder 50
Liberalize the Railroad Retirement Act to allow physically disqualified employees full pension after 30 years' service
1943
Sub-Series 477-118. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 118
Box 611b Folder 51
Night wage differential
1943
Sub-Series 477-119. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 119
Box 611b Folder 52
Retirement permitted after 30 years' service, regardless of age
1943
Sub-Series 477-120. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 120
Box 611b Folder 53
Amend Railroad Retirement Act to provide minimum pension of $100; widow to get $100 until death or remarriage
1943
Sub-Series 477-121. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 121
Box 611b Folder 54
Demand 15 days' sick leave for all employees represented by Brotherhood
1943
Sub-Series 477-122. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 122
Box 611b Folder 55
Demand two weeks' vacation for all laborers under Clerks' Agreement
1943
Sub-Series 477-123. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 123
Box 611b Folder 56
Brotherhood to require that railroads furnish detailed statement of deductions from paycheck
1943
Sub-Series 477-124. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 124
Box 611b Folder 57
Establish uniform rates of pay for similar work in a particular district
1943
Sub-Series 477-125. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 125
Box 611b Folder 58
Distribute officers of Boards of Adjustment equally among lodges under jurisdiction of such Boards of Adjustment
1943
Sub-Series 477-126. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 126
Box 611b Folder 59
Require three years' continuous membership before election as officer or member of Protective Committee
1943
Sub-Series 477-127. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 127
Box 611b Folder 60
Grand President to seek changes in Rules 68, 70, and 75(b) of Express Agreement
1943
Sub-Series 477-128. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 128
Box 611b Folder 61
Amend Rule 21 of Express Agreement, to require employees transferring to other districts to stay 90 days or until seniority is exhausted
1943
Sub-Series 477-129. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 129
Box 611b Folder 62
Eliminate short-hour provision from Express Agreement
1943
Sub-Series 477-130. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 130
Box 611b Folder 63
Amend Rules 53 and 55 and Addendum A, Express Agreement
1943
Sub-Series 477-131. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 131
Box 611b Folder 64
Change "short-turn-around" rule in Express Agreement to 150 miles
1943
Sub-Series 477-132. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 132
Box 611b Folder 65
Request two weeks' vacation after three years' service for all members
1943
Sub-Series 477-133. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 133
Box 611b Folder 66
Night work should be paid for at 10 per cent above the prevailing rate for day work
1943
Sub-Series 477-134. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 134
Box 611b Folder 67
Abolish classes in working agreement
1943
Sub-Series 477-135. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 135
Box 611b Folder 68
Amend sick leave rule in Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad Agreement
1943-1946
Sub-Series 477-136. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 136
Box 611b Folder 69
Brotherhood demands jurisdiction over all freight handling in railroad warehouses
1943
Sub-Series 477-137. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 137
Box 611b Folder 70
Change method of payment for handling United States mail
1943
Sub-Series 477-138. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 138
Box 611b Folder 71
Discourage practice of requiring express managers to store freight at stations where no agent is on duty
1943
Sub-Series 477-139. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 139
Box 611b Folder 72
Lend every effort to obtain passage of Federal Workmen's Compensation Act
1943
Sub-Series 477-140. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 140
Box 611b Folder 73
Amend Railroad Retirement Act to provide pensions after 30 years' service, 60 years of age or after 20 years' service in physical disability cases
1943
Sub-Series 477-141. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 141
Box 611b Folder 74
Amend Grand Lodge Constitution, Article 45, Section 8(b), to require General Chairmen to comply with Roberts' Rules of Order in System Board meetings
1943
Sub-Series 477-142. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 142
Box 611b Folder 75
Amend Article 45, Section 15(a), to restrict per capita tax to System Boards to two-thirds of tax paid to Grand Lodge
1943
Sub-Series 477-143. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 143
Box 611b Folder 76
Amend Grand Lodge Constitution, Article 45, Section 8(b) to require General Chairmen to open office to any member under jurisdiction of System Board
1943
Sub-Series 477-144. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 144
Box 611b Folder 77
Amend Grand Lodge Constitution, Article 45, Section 5(a), to make formation of division protective committees compulsory
1943
Sub-Series 477-145. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 145
Box 611b Folder 78
Establish legislative department in Grand Lodge and outline duties thereof
1943
Sub-Series 477-146. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 146
Box 611b Folder 79
Vacation Agreement to provide vacations for employees in military service, the same as if in railroad service
1943
Sub-Series 477-147. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 147
Box 611b Folder 80
Make Good Friday a legal holiday
1943
Sub-Series 477-148. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 148
Box 611b Folder 81
That 35 years' service be sufficient for pension
1943
Sub-Series 477-149. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 149
Box 611b Folder 82
Employees returning from military service be given vacation in year of return provided that they have 160 days' military service in that year
1943
Sub-Series 477-150. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 150
Box 611b Folder 83
Request for draft deferment be approved by a joint labor-management committee before approval by a draft board
1943
Sub-Series 477-151. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 151
Box 611b Folder 84
Brotherhood cooperate with other organizations to require management to furnish itemized statements of payroll deductions
1943
Sub-Series 477-152. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 152
Box 611b Folder 85
If and when 40-hour week is secured, no employee shall be reduced below six days per week without increase in basic rate
1943
Sub-Series 477-153. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 153
Box 611b Folder 86
Discipline to be administered only after hearing before an equal number of representatives of employee and management, with neutral referee, and that employee be permitted to continue working until investigation is held
1943
Sub-Series 477-154. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 154
Box 611b Folder 87
Payments for illness or disability by Railroad Retirement Board after 30 days' absence from duty
1943
Sub-Series 477-155. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 155
Box 611b Folder 88
Increase pensions of those already retired because of increased cost of living
1943
Sub-Series 477-156. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 156
Box 611b Folder 89
Reinstate members who have been suspended while in military service without loss of benefits under the Death Benefit Department
1943
Sub-Series 477-157. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 157
Box 611b Folder 90
General Chairmen to be required to make monthly report to each lodge under his jurisdiction.
1943
Sub-Series 477-158. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 158
Box 611b Folder 91
Piece work and/or bonus system to be eliminated in Chicago switching district; rates of pay to be equalized and freight houses to be closed at 1:30 pm on Saturdays
1943
Sub-Series 477-159. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 159
Box 611b Folder 92
Authorize Grand Executive Council to postpone 1947 Convention not to exceed one year after end of war, if national interest requires such postponement
1943
Sub-Series 477-160. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 160
Box 611b Folder 93
Express appreciation to Pullman Company
1943
Sub-Series 477-161. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 161
Box 611b Folder 94
Express appreciation to the railroads, hotels and other organizations in St. Louis, Missouri
1943
Sub-Series 477-162. 1943 Convention. Resolution No. 162
Box 611b Folder 95
Express appreciation to the City of St. Louis local committee and District Council
1943