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Editorial
May 15, 1922
Americus Times Recorder
Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The editorial critiques the contract system in railroad repairs, where companies outsource about a third of work to lower labor costs. It references historical use since 1854 on roads like Philadelphia Wilmington & Baltimore, noting progress by railroad employees in reducing such practices.
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RAILROAD REPAIRS.
THE railroad board has taken up its cudgels against the contract system by which railroads are "farming out" about a third of their repair work to outsiders, at lower labor cost.
We seem to have the same problems in each generation, over and over. As far back as 1854, the contract system was in use by a number of roads, including the Philadelphia Wilmington & Baltimore.
That road's contracts covered practically entire operation and maintenance, also most new construction. Pondering that program, railroad employes realize they have made big progress and that their present contract problem is only a ghost of the old one.
THE railroad board has taken up its cudgels against the contract system by which railroads are "farming out" about a third of their repair work to outsiders, at lower labor cost.
We seem to have the same problems in each generation, over and over. As far back as 1854, the contract system was in use by a number of roads, including the Philadelphia Wilmington & Baltimore.
That road's contracts covered practically entire operation and maintenance, also most new construction. Pondering that program, railroad employes realize they have made big progress and that their present contract problem is only a ghost of the old one.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Repairs
Contract System
Labor Costs
Historical Contracts
Employee Progress
What entities or persons were involved?
Railroad Board
Philadelphia Wilmington & Baltimore
Railroad Employes
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Contract System In Railroad Repairs
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Railroad Employees' Progress Against Outsourcing
Key Figures
Railroad Board
Philadelphia Wilmington & Baltimore
Railroad Employes
Key Arguments
Contract System Outsources Repair Work At Lower Labor Costs
Historical Use Of Contracts Since 1854 For Operations And Maintenance
Railroad Employees Have Made Significant Progress Reducing Contract Reliance