Guide to the 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

Contact Information:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives
Martin P. Catherwood Library
227 Ives Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3183
kheel_center@cornell.edu
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/library/kheel
Compiled by:
Kheel Center Staff
Date completed:
1999
EAD encoding:
Randall Miles, 19 January, 2009

© 2009 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

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