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August 18, 1926
The Milwaukee Leader
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
The new railway board of mediation postpones wage talks between executives and brotherhoods until Aug. 24 in New York, amid no concessions; arbitration possible under Watson-Parker Act if deadlock ensues.
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Rail Board Shelves Wage Discussions
NEW YORK--The new railway board of mediation will resume its efforts to bring rail executives and representatives of the railroad brotherhoods into agreement again next week. Conference of the board with both sides in the wage controversy were postponed today until Aug. 24. While no official information has been given out,it is understood that neither the railroad managers or the brotherhood leaders are showing any disposition to make concessions on wage increases. If a deadlock should result from the board's effort at direct mediation, the next step. under the Watson- Parker act, would be to try to induce the disputants to agree to arbitration.
NEW YORK--The new railway board of mediation will resume its efforts to bring rail executives and representatives of the railroad brotherhoods into agreement again next week. Conference of the board with both sides in the wage controversy were postponed today until Aug. 24. While no official information has been given out,it is understood that neither the railroad managers or the brotherhood leaders are showing any disposition to make concessions on wage increases. If a deadlock should result from the board's effort at direct mediation, the next step. under the Watson- Parker act, would be to try to induce the disputants to agree to arbitration.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Railway Mediation
Wage Dispute
Railroad Brotherhoods
Arbitration
Watson Parker Act
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Location
New York
Event Date
Aug. 24
Story Details
The railway board of mediation postpones wage discussions with rail executives and brotherhood representatives until Aug. 24, with no concessions expected; potential arbitration if deadlock occurs.