Railroads study reveals wage shares and top job groups
The Association of American Railroads notes 44.1 percent of every dollar earned by Class I railroads went to wages in 1939. Average hourly pay was 74.8 cents, and annual compensation averaged 1,886 dollars. The ten leading occupational groups cover about 45 percent of all railroad employees, led by sectionmen and clerks. Seniority relates to cumulative service length.
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Association of American Railroads
Cliff Nelson Leaves Santa Fe for Naval Reserve Service
Local railway clerk Cliff Nelson known as Cliff leaves Santa Fe on March 2 1942 to join the U S Naval Reserve as Yeoman Third Class. Born in Panhandle Texas he spent most of his career in Amarillo and is praised for golf and office dedication.
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Santa Fe News Roundup Moves and Departures
Am erillo train news notes deaths and moves in the Santa Fe system. New acting Panhandle division superintendent F A Baker transferred to California. Prentice becomes Well ington Kansas based. Raymond Shelton to Amarillo as trainmaster. Several crews reassigned and health updates on employees. Santa Fe promotes travel for recreation and morale amid 1942 efforts.
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Plains Division
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Slaton
San Angelo
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Santa Fe
T. B. Gallaher
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