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August 17, 1934
The Butler County Press
Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio
What is this article about?
The System Federation, affiliated with the AFL, takes over the union contract for Boston & Maine railroad shops after a referendum vote, and protests working hour cuts and layoffs at Billerica, Mass., shops.
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TAKE OVER SHOP "UNION" CONTRACT
Boston (ILNS)-The System Federation, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and embracing the shop crafts on the Boston & Maine railroad, with base at Boston, has taken over the contract existing between the rail company and the "independent" allied crafts. This change follows a referendum submitted to the employees of the railroad shops and which resulted in favor of the System Federation by a wide margin.
The first subject discussed under the new arrangement was that of a protest lodged with the railroad heads by the federation against the cutting of working hours and layoffs at the Billerica, Mass., shops of the B. & M. This protest is being given close attention in conference between the System Federation and executives of the B. & M. at Boston.
Boston (ILNS)-The System Federation, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and embracing the shop crafts on the Boston & Maine railroad, with base at Boston, has taken over the contract existing between the rail company and the "independent" allied crafts. This change follows a referendum submitted to the employees of the railroad shops and which resulted in favor of the System Federation by a wide margin.
The first subject discussed under the new arrangement was that of a protest lodged with the railroad heads by the federation against the cutting of working hours and layoffs at the Billerica, Mass., shops of the B. & M. This protest is being given close attention in conference between the System Federation and executives of the B. & M. at Boston.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Union Takeover
Railroad Contract
Labor Referendum
Working Hours Cut
Layoffs Protest
Boston Maine Railroad
Where did it happen?
Boston, Massachusetts; Billerica, Mass.
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Boston, Massachusetts; Billerica, Mass.
Story Details
The System Federation wins a referendum to take over the contract for Boston & Maine railroad shop crafts from independent allied crafts. They protest against reduced working hours and layoffs at Billerica shops, discussed in conference with railroad executives.