Brotherhood of Railway, Airline, and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express, and Station Employees: Series XCIX and C: [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 XCIX is arranged in 7 sub-series by Union file number.
Series C is arranged in 228 sub-series by Union file number.

CONTAINER LIST

Container
Description
Date
Series XCIX. 1947 CONVENTION
Sub-Series 492-0. 1947 Convention. General
Box 612 Folder 1
General
1945-1950
Box 612 Folder 2
General
1947
Box 612 Folder 3
Speakers
1947-1948
Box 612 Folder 4
List of Delegates
1947
Box 612 Folder 5
Auxiliary Section.
1946-1947
Sub-Series 492-1. 1947 Convention. Constitution.
Box 612 Folder 6
Report of Committee on Legislation.
1947
Box 612 Folder 7
Recommendations for changes in Grand Lodge Constitution and Laws
1946-1948
Sub-Series 492-2. 1947 Convention. Hotel Reservations
Box 612 Folder 8
General
1946-1947
Sub-Series 492-3. 1947 Convention. Resolutions
Box 612 Folder 9
General
1946-1947
Sub-Series 492-4. 1947 Convention. Committee Appointments
Box 612 Folder 10-12
General
1946-1947
Sub-Series 492-5. 1947 Convention. Transportation.
Box 612 Folder 13
Pullman Rates
1947
June 3, 1947-December 1947.
Sub-Series 492-7. 1947 Convention. Grand President's Convention Report
Box 613 Folder 1-13
General
1947
Series C. 1947 CONVENTION RESOLUTIONS
Sub-Series 500-0. 1947 Convention Resolutions. General
Box 613 Folder 4
Resolutions Nos. 1-227
1947
Box 613 Folder 5
Resolutions Nos. 1-227
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-1. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 1
Box 613 Folder 6
Delete "From Whence We Came or Whither We Are Going" from Ritual
1947
Sub-Series 500-2. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 2
Box 613 Folder 7
Administer Obligation to Chairmen of Local Protective Committee
1947
Sub-Series 500-3. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 3
Box 613 Folder 8
Amend Ritual to provide installation ceremony for Chairman of Local Protective Committee
1947
Sub-Series 500-4. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 4
Box 613 Folder 9
To increase mileage and per diem allowance to Delegates of 1947 Convention
1947
Sub-Series 500-5. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 5
Box 613 Folder 10
To increase mileage and per diem allowance to Convention Delegates
1947
Sub-Series 500-6. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 6
Box 613 Folder 11
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-7. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 7
Box 613 Folder 12
To amend the Unemployment Insurance Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-8. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 8
Box 613 Folder 13
To support the Crosser Amendments to the Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Acts
1947
Sub-Series 500-9. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 9
Box 613 Folder 14
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-10. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 10
Box 613 Folder 15
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-11. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 11
Box 613 Folder 16
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act
1947-1949
Sub-Series 500-12. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 12
Box 613 Folder 17
To provide benefits similar to Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Acts for employees of bus and truck industry
1947
Sub-Series 500-13. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 13
Box 613 Folder 18
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-14. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 14
Box 613 Folder 19
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-15. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 15
Box 613 Folder 20
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act
1947-1949
Sub-Series 500-16. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 16
Box 613 Folder 21
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-17. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 17
Box 613 Folder 22
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-18. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 18
Box 613 Folder 23
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-19. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 19
Box 613 Folder 24
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-20. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 20
Box 613 Folder 25
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-21. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 21
Box 613 Folder 26
To provide grab-irons or steps in bunkers of refrigerator cars
1947-1954
Sub-Series 500-22. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 22
Box 613 Folder 27
To establish a National Labor Supreme Court
1947
Sub-Series 500-23. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 23
Box 613 Folder 28
To extend Federal Employers' Liability Act to include employees of Railway Express Agency
1947
Sub-Series 500-24. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 24
Box 613 Folder 29
To establish differential wage for night work
1947
Sub-Series 500-25. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 25
Box 613 Folder 30
Grand Lodge to establish standard form for handling grievances
1947
Sub-Series 500-26. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 26
Box 613 Folder 31
Grand President to devise a model Agreement
1947
Sub-Series 500-27. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 27
Box 613 Folder 32
To secure 40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-28. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 28
Box 613 Folder 33
To place all excepted positions under all rules or relinquish jurisdiction
1947
Sub-Series 500-29. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 29
Box 613 Folder 34
All Railway Express Agents at depots where fewer than 10 are employed to be placed under Clerks' Agreement
1947
Sub-Series 500-30. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 30
Box 613 Folder 35
Instruct Grand President to obtain the same pass privileges for Express employees as are granted railroad employees
1947
Sub-Series 500-31. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 31
Box 613 Folder 36
Express Messengers to be paid overtime for work in excess of 176 hours per month
1947
Sub-Series 500-32. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 32
Box 613 Folder 37
Grand President to undertake to correct conditions in Express cars
1947
Sub-Series 500-33. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 33
Box 613 Folder 38
To amend Section 6 of Railway Labor Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-34. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 34
Box 613 Folder 39
All System Boards to serve notice for 40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-35. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 35
Box 613 Folder 40
40-hour week with 48 hours' pay
1947
Sub-Series 500-36. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 36
Box 613 Folder 41
To form more Ladies' Auxiliaries
1947
Sub-Series 500-37. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 37
Box 613 Folder 42
Canadian System Boards to be composed of Officers, District Chairmen and Local Chairmen
1947
Sub-Series 500-38. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 38
Box 613 Folder 43
Strive for union shop
1947-1950
Sub-Series 500-39. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 39
Box 613 Folder 44
All Agreements to be ratified by membership
1947
Sub-Series 500-40. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 40
Box 613 Folder 45
To oppose Government-controlled strike vote in Canada
1947
Sub-Series 500-41. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 41
Box 613 Folder 46
Support the union of all labor organizations to form a Canadian Labour Party
1947
Sub-Series 500-42. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 42
Box 613 Folder 47
To bring about unity of all labor organizations.
1947
Sub-Series 500-43. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 43
Box 613 Folder 48
To conclude revision of Canadian Pension Plan
1947
Sub-Series 500-44. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 44
Box 613 Folder 49
Sick leave and vacation for Canadian employees
1947
Sub-Series 500-45. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 45
Box 613 Folder 50
Stabilization of employment
1947
Sub-Series 500-46. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 46
Box 613 Folder 51
Pension legislation for Canadians
1947
Sub-Series 500-47. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 47
Box 613 Folder 52
To oppose anti-labor legislation in United States and Canada
1947
Sub-Series 500-48. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 48
Box 613 Folder 53
To establish a nationwide strike fund
1947
Sub-Series 500-49. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 49
Box 613 Folder 54
To elect a full-time District Chairman in British Columbia
1947
Sub-Series 500-50. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 50
Box 613 Folder 55
To affiliate American Federation of Labor with World Federation of Labor Unions.
1947
Sub-Series 500-51. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 51
Box 613 Folder 56
To establish minimum of 8 hours at time and one-half for Sunday work
1947
Sub-Series 500-52. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 52
Box 613 Folder 57
Vacations to be granted on seniority basis; 160-day provision to be eliminated
1947
Sub-Series 500-53. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 53
Box 613 Folder 58
12 days' vacation for all based on seniority
1947
Sub-Series 500-54. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 54
Box 613 Folder 59
Differential rate for night work
1947
Sub-Series 500-55. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 55
Box 613 Folder 60
Sick leave benefits
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-56. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 56
Box 613 Folder 61
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-57. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 57
Box 613 Folder 62
Change period for seniority benefits
1947
Sub-Series 500-58. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 58
Box 613 Folder 63
List exceptions to rules following the rule
1947
Sub-Series 500-59. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 59
Box 613 Folder 64
Place scheduled positions on excepted list
1947
Sub-Series 500-60. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 60
Box 613 Folder 65
Differential rate for night work
1947
Sub-Series 500-61. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 61
Box 613 Folder 66
To include all Canadian Express workers
1947
Sub-Series 500-62. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 62
Box 613 Folder 67
Extra pay for employees required to work positions to which not regularly assigned
1947
Sub-Series 500-63. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 63
Box 613 Folder 68
Pay for holiday not worked
1947
Sub-Series 500-64. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 64
Box 613 Folder 69
Start and end shift at same point
1947
Sub-Series 500-65. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 65
Box 613 Folder 70
Employee to be paid full rate while qualifying
1947
Sub-Series 500-66. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 66
Box 613 Folder 71
Life membership for Fitzgerald, E.H.
1947
Sub-Series 500-67. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 67
Box 613 Folder 72
Differential pay for night work
1947
Sub-Series 500-68. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 68
Box 613 Folder 73
Payment to messengers handling United States Mail
1947
Sub-Series 500-69. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 69
Box 613 Folder 74
Liberalize free transportation
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-70. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 70
Box 613 Folder 75
National sick leave rule
1947
Sub-Series 500-71. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 71
Box 613 Folder 76
Time and one-half for all Sunday work
1947
Sub-Series 500-72. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 72
Box 613 Folder 77
Grand Lodge to subscribe to "Labor" for all members
1947
Sub-Series 500-73. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 73
Box 613 Folder 78
Time and one-half for all Sunday work
1947
Sub-Series 500-74. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 74
Box 613 Folder 79
Reduce retirement age
1947-1951
Sub-Series 500-75. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 75
Box 613 Folder 80
Equalize rates of pay
1947
Sub-Series 500-76. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 76
Box 613 Folder 81
6 days' notice of reduction in force
1947
Sub-Series 500-77. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 77
Box 613 Folder 82
Differential pay for night work
1947
Sub-Series 500-78. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 78
Box 613 Folder 83
All Agreements to be ratified by members
1947
Sub-Series 500-79. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 79
Box 613 Folder 84
To oppose anti-labor legislation (21 United)
1947
Sub-Series 500-80. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 80
Box 613 Folder 85
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-81. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 81
Box 613 Folder 86
Recording secretaries to accept subscription to "Labor" in groups of ten or more at reduced rates
1947
Sub-Series 500-82. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 82
Box 613 Folder 87
Differential rate for night work
1947
Sub-Series 500-83. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 83
Box 613 Folder 88
Married women to be laid off instead of others regardless of seniority
1947-1949
Sub-Series 500-84. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 84
Box 613 Folder 89
To stipulate payday
1947
Sub-Series 500-85. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 85
Box 613 Folder 90
40-hour week; increased vacations.
1947
Sub-Series 500-86. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 86
Box 613 Folder 91
To establish uniform wage scale
1947
Sub-Series 500-87. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 87
Box 613 Folder 92
Vacations and sick leave for veterans
1947
Sub-Series 500-88. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 88
Box 613 Folder 93
Express Agency to pay time and one-half for all willful violations of rules
1947
Sub-Series 500-89. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 89
Box 613 Folder 94
To establish mileage rate for Express Messengers
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-90. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 90
Box 613 Folder 95
Railway Express Agency to pay penalty rate for violation of rules
1947
Sub-Series 500-91. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 91
Box 613 Folder 96
Vacations for veterans
1947
Sub-Series 500-92. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 92
Box 613 Folder 97
Business of System Boards to be handled on proportional basis
1947
Sub-Series 500-93. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 93
Box 613 Folder 98
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-94. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 94
Box 613 Folder 99
Payment for vacations not obtained by deceased employees
1947
Sub-Series 500-95. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 95
Box 613 Folder 100
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-96. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 96
Box 613 Folder 101
Vacation year to be between May 1 and September 1
1947
Sub-Series 500-97. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 97
Box 614 Folder 1
National Agreement on wages and rules
1947
Sub-Series 500-98. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 98
Box 614 Folder 2
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-99. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 99
Box 614 Folder 3
To oppose anti-labor Congressmen
1947
Sub-Series 500-100. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 100
Box 614 Folder 4
Differential pay for night work
1947
Sub-Series 500-101. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 101
Box 614 Folder 5
Railroad Employees to be paid extra for Handling Pullman Company business
1947
Sub-Series 500-102. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 102
Box 614 Folder 6
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-103. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 103
Box 614 Folder 7
Sick leave with pay
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-104. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 104
Box 614 Folder 8
National Sick Leave Rule
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-105. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 105
Box 614 Folder 9
Differential pay for night work
1947
Sub-Series 500-106. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 106
Box 614 Folder 10
Retroactive pay adjustments to apply to members only
1947
Sub-Series 500-107. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 107
Box 614 Folder 11
To amend Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-108. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 108
Box 614 Folder 12
To establish a National Sick Leave Rule
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-109. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 109
Box 614 Folder 13
Reaffirm Resolution adopted at St. Louis, Missouri in 1943
1947
Sub-Series 500-110. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 110
Box 614 Folder 14
Memorial to members losing their lives in World War II
1947
Sub-Series 500-111. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 111
Box 614 Folder 15
40-hour week; night differential; equalization of rates; liberalize Vacation Agreement
1947
Sub-Series 500-112. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 112
Box 614 Folder 16
Restore pension rights lost by Canadians in Strike of 1918
1947
Sub-Series 500-113. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 113
Box 614 Folder 17
Amend Vacation Agreement; establish Sick Leave Rule; pay for holidays (double-time if worked); differential for night work; 40-hour week
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-114. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 114
Box 614 Folder 18
Define vacation for each month worked; union shop
1947
Sub-Series 500-115. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 115
Box 614 Folder 19
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-116. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 116
Box 614 Folder 20
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-117. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 117
Box 614 Folder 21
Eliminate Auxiliary Lodges and issue Brotherhood Charters
1947
Sub-Series 500-118. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 118
Box 614 Folder 22
Continue separate Lodges and grant full rights to Colored members
1947
Sub-Series 500-119. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 119
Box 614 Folder 23
Grand President to render an account of vote taken in ratification of Legislative Board Laws
1947-1949
Sub-Series 500-120. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 120
Box 614 Folder 24
Delegates not receiving free transportation to be reimbursed
1947
Sub-Series 500-121. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 121
Box 614 Folder 25
To revise Sick Leave Rule
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-122. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 122
Box 614 Folder 26
Convention to define "fitness and ability"
1947
Sub-Series 500-123. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 123
Box 614 Folder 27
Grand Lodge to provide printed form to be used in securing wage data
1947
Sub-Series 500-124. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 124
Box 614 Folder 28
To eliminate holiday restriction on passes
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-125. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 125
Box 614 Folder 29-30
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-126. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 126
Box 614 Folder 31
To discontinue practice of requiring employees to return to work before being paid for vacation
1947
Sub-Series 500-127. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 127
Box 614 Folder 32
Heirs of deceased employees to be paid for vacations not obtained before death
1947
Sub-Series 500-128. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 128
Box 614 Folder 33
6 additional days' vacation after 25 years' seniority
1947
Sub-Series 500-129. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 129
Box 614 Folder 34
Retire at 60 after 30 years' service
1947
Sub-Series 500-130. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 130
Box 614 Folder 35
Amend Railroad Retirement Act to provide increased annuities
1947
Sub-Series 500-131. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 131
Box 614 Folder 36
Compulsory retirement at 70 years
1947
Sub-Series 500-132. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 132
Box 614 Folder 37
Commending Grand Lodge Officers for passage of Crosser Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-133. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 133
Box 614 Folder 38
All railroad L.C.L. business to be handled by Railway Express Agency
1947
Sub-Series 500-134. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 134
Box 614 Folder 39
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-135. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 135
Box 614 Folder 40
Increase vacation on basis of service
1947
Sub-Series 500-136. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 136
Box 614 Folder 41
Require General Chairmen to attend at least one regular meeting of each lodge each year
1947
Sub-Series 500-137. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 137
Box 614 Folder 42
Correct method of settling personal injury claims
1947-1949
Sub-Series 500-138. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 138
Box 614 Folder 43
Establish minimum pension of $100 per month
1947
Sub-Series 500-139. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 139
Box 614 Folder 44
Amend Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-140. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 140
Box 614 Folder 45
Equalize rates in Chicago Switching District
1947
Sub-Series 500-141. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 141
Box 614 Folder 46
Pennsylvania Section
1948-1952
February 1948-52.
Box 614 Folder 47
Pennsylvania Section
1947-1948
Box 614 Folder 48
Pennsylvania Section
1947-1948
December 20, 1947-January 1948.
Box 614 Folder 49
Pennsylvania Section
1947
November 28, 1947-December 19, 1947.
Box 614 Folder 50
Pennsylvania Section
1947
October 22, 1947-November 27, 1947.
Box 614 Folder 51
Pennsylvania Section
1947
September 3, 1947-October 21, 1947.
Box 614 Folder 52
Pennsylvania Section
1947
May-August 1947.
Box 614 Folder 53
Pennsylvania Section. Auxiliary Lodges by Board of Adjustment for use in connection with Convention Resolution No. 141
1947
Sub-Series 500-142. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 142
Box 614 Folder 54
Grant Local Lodges right to deny admission to visiting members
1947
Sub-Series 500-143. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 143
Box 614 Folder 55
Endorse and support program for immediate entry of displaced Europeans
1947
Sub-Series 500-144. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 144
Box 614 Folder 56
Authorize Grand President to establish and assist in support of Legislative Committees in sparsely populated states
1947-1956
Sub-Series 500-145. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 145
Box 614 Folder 57
Condemning State anti-labor legislation and commending State Legislative Boards
1947
Sub-Series 500-146. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 146
Box 614 Folder 58
To oppose H.R. 2657, "Administrative Practitioners Act"
1947
Sub-Series 500-147. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 147
Box 614 Folder 59
To support H.R. 2007 and S.J.R. 67, establishing Commission for Study of Legal Status of Women
1947-1951
Box 614 Folder 60
To support H.R. 2007 and S.J.R. 67, establishing Commission for Study of Legal Status of Women. Transcript of Hearings Before House Judiciary Committee on Equal Rights Amendment to Constitution and Commission on Legal Status of Women
1948
March 10-12, 1948.
Sub-Series 500-148. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 148
Box 615 Folder 1
Establish minimum hourly wage of 65 cents per hour
1947
Sub-Series 500-149. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 149
Box 615 Folder 2
Endorse Wagner-Ellender-Taft Housing Bill
1947
Sub-Series 500-150. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 150
Box 615 Folder 3
To oppose H.R. 1639, amending Federal Employees' Liability Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-151. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 151
Box 615 Folder 4
Endorse H.R. 2408, Increasing Parcel Post Rates
1947
Sub-Series 500-152. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 152
Box 615 Folder 5
Protesting enactment of restrictive labor laws
1947
Sub-Series 500-153. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 153
Box 615 Folder 6
Endorse current wage increase movement
1947
Sub-Series 500-154. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 154
Box 615 Folder 7
To establish uniform wage scales
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-155. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 155
Box 615 Folder 8
Oppose Communist, Fascist and Nazi organizations.
1947-1951
Sub-Series 500-156. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 156
Box 615 Folder 9
To extend scope rules to cover entire craft or class
1947-1950
Sub-Series 500-157. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 157
Box 615 Folder 10
To expedite handling of grievances
1947-1950
Sub-Series 500-158. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 158
Box 615 Folder 11
No discrimination against women
1947-1951
Sub-Series 500-159. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 159
Box 615 Folder 12
To provide greater safety and safeguard health of Express employees
1947-1949
Sub-Series 500-160. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 160
Box 615 Folder 13
To protect health and safety of employees
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-161. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 161
Box 615 Folder 14
To eliminate short-hour work
1947
Sub-Series 500-162. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 162
Box 615 Folder 15
Punitive rates for overtime, Sunday and holiday work
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-163. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 163
Box 615 Folder 16
Better cooperation and coordination of efforts of Lodges and System Boards
1947-1951
Sub-Series 500-164. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 164
Box 615 Folder 17
Consolidations, coordinations, abandonments or dissolution of existing facilities
1947-1955
Sub-Series 500-165. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 165
Box 615 Folder 18
Organizing activities of System Boards and Local Lodges
1947
Sub-Series 500-166. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 166
Box 615 Folder 19
To organize highway motor transport and bus terminals
1947
Sub-Series 500-167. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 167
Box 615 Folder 20
To organize air transport industry
1947
Sub-Series 500-168. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 168
Box 615 Folder 21
Our organizing campaign
1947
Sub-Series 500-169. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 169
Box 615 Folder 22
Amend Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-170. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 170
Box 615 Folder 23
Consolidation of Transportation Agencies
1947
Sub-Series 500-171. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 171
Box 615 Folder 24
Increase vacations after 15 years' service
1947
Sub-Series 500-172. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 172
Box 615 Folder 25
To suspend informers, spotters, etc.
1947
Sub-Series 500-173. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 173
Box 615 Folder 26
To cooperate in reducing loss or damage claims
1947
Sub-Series 500-174. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 174
Box 615 Folder 27
To equalize rates of pay
1947
Sub-Series 500-175. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 175
Box 615 Folder 28
Time and one-half pay for vacation not allowed when scheduled
1947
Sub-Series 500-176. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 176
Box 615 Folder 29
To publish National Railroad Adjustment Board Awards in Bulletin
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-177. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 177
Box 615 Folder 30
To equalize rates of pay
1947
Sub-Series 500-178. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 178
Box 615 Folder 31
To standardize wages
1947
Sub-Series 500-179. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 179
Box 615 Folder 32
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-180. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 180
Box 615 Folder 33
To issue referendum ballot on Crosser Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-181. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 181
Box 615 Folder 34
Transportation privileges for Express employees
1947
Sub-Series 500-182. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 182
Box 615 Folder 35
Transportation for Express Messengers
1947
Sub-Series 500-183. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 183
Box 615 Folder 36
Amend Vacation Agreement
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-184. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 184
Box 615 Folder 37
Pay for holidays, double-time when worked
1947
Sub-Series 500-185. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 185
Box 615 Folder 38
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-186. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 186
Box 615 Folder 39
To amend Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Acts
1947
Sub-Series 500-187. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 187
Box 615 Folder 40
Guaranteed Annual Wage
1947
Sub-Series 500-188. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 188
Box 615 Folder 41
Condemning Railway Express Agency attitude toward Blue Cross
1947
Sub-Series 500-189. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 189
Box 615 Folder 42
Increase annuities under Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-190. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 190
Box 615 Folder 43
To elect System Board Officers by referendum vote
1947
Sub-Series 500-191. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 191
Box 615 Folder 44
Require approval of 51% of members to divide Lodge and Issue new Charter
1947
Sub-Series 500-192. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 192
Box 615 Folder 45
To amend system of reporting per capita tax to Grand Lodge and System Boards
1947
Sub-Series 500-193. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 193
Box 615 Folder 46
To elect System Board Officers by referendum vote
1947
Sub-Series 500-194. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 194
Box 615 Folder 47
To increase Brotherhood death benefit
1947
Sub-Series 500-195. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 195
Box 615 Folder 48
Protesting delay in handling grievances by National Railroad Adjustment Board
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-196. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 196
Box 615 Folder 49
To establish Welfare Fund for transportation workers
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-197. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 197
Box 615 Folder 50
Protesting treatment accorded veterans of World War II
1947
Sub-Series 500-198. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 198
Box 615 Folder 51
To amend Vacation Agreement
1947
Sub-Series 500-199. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 199
Box 615 Folder 52
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-200. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 200
Box 615 Folder 53
To amalgamate railroad workers in United States and Canada
1947
Sub-Series 500-201. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 201
Box 615 Folder 54
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-202. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 202
Box 615 Folder 55
40-hour week
1947
Sub-Series 500-203. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 203
Box 615 Folder 56
Condemning Crosser Amendments
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-204. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 204
Box 615 Folder 57
Liberalize free transportation privilege
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-205. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 205
Box 615 Folder 58
40-hour work week
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-206. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 206
Box 615 Folder 59
Revise Vacation Agreement
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-207. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 207
Box 615 Folder 60
Request for sick leave rule
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-208. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 208
Box 615 Folder 61
Pay for holidays, double-time when worked
1947
Sub-Series 500-209. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 209
Box 615 Folder 62
Remove restrictions on free transportation
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-210. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 210
Box 615 Folder 63
Preserve equitable wage differential
1947
Sub-Series 500-211. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 211
Box 615 Folder 64
Permit Local Chairmen in Joint Lodge to represent employees of more than one carrier
1947
Sub-Series 500-212. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 212
Box 615 Folder 65
Messengers to accompany all Express cars worked en route
1947
Sub-Series 500-213. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 213
Box 615 Folder 66
All Express to be handled by Express employees
1947
Sub-Series 500-214. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 214
Box 615 Folder 67
Commending Congressman Crosser
1947
Sub-Series 500-215. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 215
Box 615 Folder 68
Amend Death Benefit
1947
Sub-Series 500-216. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 216
Box 615 Folder 69
Post-war program
1947-1948
Sub-Series 500-217. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 217
Box 615 Folder 70
Protesting reactionary legislation
1947
Sub-Series 500-218. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 218
Box 615 Folder 71
Commending opening address and program of Grand President
1947
Sub-Series 500-219. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 219
Box 615 Folder 72
Demand vacation credit for armed forces
1947
Sub-Series 500-220. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 220
Box 615 Folder 73
Amend Railroad Retirement Act
1947
Sub-Series 500-221. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 221
Box 615 Folder 74
Restore continuity of membership to furloughed members who were given withdrawal cards in Depression years
1947
Sub-Series 500-222. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 222
Box 615 Folder 75
To establish retirement insurance system for full-time officers and employees of Grand Lodge and System Boards
1947-1955
Sub-Series 500-223. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 223
Box 615 Folder 76
To conduct newspaper and radio campaign against anti-labor legislation
1947
Sub-Series 500-224. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 224
Box 615 Folder 77
Expressing appreciation to Pullman Company and Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways
1947
Sub-Series 500-225. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 225
Box 615 Folder 78
Thanking Railway Companies, Hotels and other organizations for courtesies extended
1947
Sub-Series 500-226. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 226
Box 615 Folder 79
Extending appreciation to citizens, city officials, Local Committee on Arrangements and Committee in Charge of Entertainment
1947
Sub-Series 500-227. 1947 Convention Resolutions. Resolution No. 227
Box 615 Folder 80
Labor unity
1947