Guide to the 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

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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

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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

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