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July 25, 1955
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
A recently negotiated pact with Raritan River Railroad provides conductors a 24-cent daily pay increase effective July 1, 1955, plus overtime for extra workdays, holiday pay, vacation protections, and a union shop agreement. Negotiated by Vice-President J. R. Lavin and General Chairman G. W. Mershon.
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Pay Boost,
Better Rules
Won in Pact
NEW YORK -- A 24-cent per day increase in the basic rate of pay of conductors, effective July 1, 1955, and other improvements are contained in a pact recently negotiated with Raritan River Railroad.
The agreement also provides:
When an employe is required to work more than five days in train service in any week, he will be paid at the time and one-half rate for the sixth and seventh days. For the purpose of this rule. the work week will begin on Monday.
When an employe is required to work during his assigned vacation period, he shall receive time and one-half for work performed. in addition to his regular vacation pay. Employes choosing to accept pay in lieu of vacation shall be paid at the regular rate for work performed in addition to his regular vacation pay.
Payment will be made at straight time rate for seven holidays--New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day. Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas-- whenever one of these holidays falls on a work day.
When required to perform service on one of the specified holidays, the employe will be paid at the regular rate in addition to pay for the holiday.
Vacation rule.
Union shop agreement.
Vice-President J. R. Lavin was on the property with General Chairman G. W. Mershon and his committee.
Better Rules
Won in Pact
NEW YORK -- A 24-cent per day increase in the basic rate of pay of conductors, effective July 1, 1955, and other improvements are contained in a pact recently negotiated with Raritan River Railroad.
The agreement also provides:
When an employe is required to work more than five days in train service in any week, he will be paid at the time and one-half rate for the sixth and seventh days. For the purpose of this rule. the work week will begin on Monday.
When an employe is required to work during his assigned vacation period, he shall receive time and one-half for work performed. in addition to his regular vacation pay. Employes choosing to accept pay in lieu of vacation shall be paid at the regular rate for work performed in addition to his regular vacation pay.
Payment will be made at straight time rate for seven holidays--New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day. Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas-- whenever one of these holidays falls on a work day.
When required to perform service on one of the specified holidays, the employe will be paid at the regular rate in addition to pay for the holiday.
Vacation rule.
Union shop agreement.
Vice-President J. R. Lavin was on the property with General Chairman G. W. Mershon and his committee.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor Agreement
Union Negotiation
What keywords are associated?
Pay Increase
Railroad Pact
Overtime Rules
Vacation Pay
Holiday Pay
Union Shop
What entities or persons were involved?
J. R. Lavin
G. W. Mershon
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
J. R. Lavin
G. W. Mershon
Location
New York
Event Date
July 1, 1955
Story Details
Pact negotiated with Raritan River Railroad includes 24-cent daily pay increase for conductors, overtime for sixth and seventh workdays, time-and-a-half for vacation work, holiday pay, and union shop agreement.