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September 22, 1952
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Yardmasters on the Union Railroad of Pittsburgh voted 63 to 39 in a representation election to retain the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen (BRT) as their bargaining agent, defeating the Railroad Yardmasters of America. BRT President W. P. Kennedy congratulated General Chairman Q. C. Gabriel and Lodge 997.
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Yardmasters Vote
To Retain BRT
PITTSBURGH - Yardmasters on the Union Railroad of Pittsburgh balloted 63 to 39 in a recent representation election to retain the BRT as their bargaining agent and to defeat an attempt of the Railroad Yardmasters of America to take over.
"I want to congratulate you, General Chairman Q. C. Gabriel, and the officers and members of Lodge 997 for their untiring efforts on behalf of the Brotherhood, which brought about such a splendid victory for our organization," President W. P. Kennedy wrote Vice-President J. P. Cahill who was on the property to assist the BRT committee in the representation vote.
To Retain BRT
PITTSBURGH - Yardmasters on the Union Railroad of Pittsburgh balloted 63 to 39 in a recent representation election to retain the BRT as their bargaining agent and to defeat an attempt of the Railroad Yardmasters of America to take over.
"I want to congratulate you, General Chairman Q. C. Gabriel, and the officers and members of Lodge 997 for their untiring efforts on behalf of the Brotherhood, which brought about such a splendid victory for our organization," President W. P. Kennedy wrote Vice-President J. P. Cahill who was on the property to assist the BRT committee in the representation vote.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Union Election
Yardmasters Vote
Brt Retention
Representation Election
Pittsburgh Railroad
What entities or persons were involved?
Q. C. Gabriel
W. P. Kennedy
J. P. Cahill
Where did it happen?
Pittsburgh
Story Details
Key Persons
Q. C. Gabriel
W. P. Kennedy
J. P. Cahill
Location
Pittsburgh
Story Details
Yardmasters voted 63 to 39 to retain BRT, defeating Railroad Yardmasters of America; Kennedy congratulated Gabriel and Lodge 997 for the victory.