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July 5, 1957
Toledo Union Journal
Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
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The Norfolk & Western railroad, one of the last holdouts against the union shop, signed an agreement with 11 unions covering about 12,000 non-operating employees after lengthy negotiations led by Vice Pres. C. O. Griffiths.
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N&W Signs Pact With Rail Unions
The Norfolk Western railroad, one of the last holdouts against the union shop, has signed an agreement covering approximately 12,000 of its employees in 11 unions in the non-operating rail field.
The union shop pact came after lengthy negotiations conducted by a committee from the unions involved and headed by Vice Pres. C. O. Griffiths of the Railroad Telegraphers.
Unions which are parties to the agreement are: Maintenance of Way Employees, Railway Carman, Railway Clerks, Railroad Telegraphers, Railroad Signalmen, Machinists, Intl. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Boilermakers and Blacksmith, Firemen and Oilers. Sheet Metal Workers and Hotel and Restaurant Employees.
The Norfolk Western railroad, one of the last holdouts against the union shop, has signed an agreement covering approximately 12,000 of its employees in 11 unions in the non-operating rail field.
The union shop pact came after lengthy negotiations conducted by a committee from the unions involved and headed by Vice Pres. C. O. Griffiths of the Railroad Telegraphers.
Unions which are parties to the agreement are: Maintenance of Way Employees, Railway Carman, Railway Clerks, Railroad Telegraphers, Railroad Signalmen, Machinists, Intl. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Boilermakers and Blacksmith, Firemen and Oilers. Sheet Metal Workers and Hotel and Restaurant Employees.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Union Agreement
Railroad Unions
Norfolk Western
Labor Pact
Non Operating Employees
What entities or persons were involved?
C. O. Griffiths
Story Details
Key Persons
C. O. Griffiths
Story Details
Norfolk & Western railroad signs union shop agreement with 11 unions for 12,000 non-operating employees after negotiations led by C. O. Griffiths.