Rail unions urge Truman to seize railroads amid stalemate
Trainmen and conductors called on President Truman to seize the nation’s railroads after lines were seized. BRT head W P Kennedy and ORC president R O Hughes announced the stalemate in talks with carriers at the White House, signaling possible contract negotiations under wartime statute 1616.
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Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
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Order of Railway Conductors
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R. O. Hughes
Conference Breaks After Seizure Plea Telegram
Assistant John R. Steelman showed no reaction to renewed seizure plea. General chairmen returned home while top negotiators stayed ready in case Steelman would call. Breakoff of the conferences noted as pending further action.
Possible ultimatum eyed to end carrier dispute this week
Informed persons said Steelman or the President might issue an ultimatum to both sides to settle their controversy by week’s end. Meetings also occurred between the carriers and a third union pursuing a 40 hour work week.
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Steelman
Talks to settle 40 hour week dispute may yield wage rise
The Switchmen's Union, led by Arthur J. Glover of Buffalo, sought compromise with five western railroads after a June strike on four lines was halted by government action and an injunction paused the Chicago Rock Island line. A possible wage rise of about 18 to 23 cents an hour was discussed as a compromise to the 40 hour week.
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Switchmen's Union
Western Railroads
Switchmen’s Union
Arthur J. Glover
Buffalo
Justice Department
Fifth Road
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Grant
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