The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. Excerpt from By-Laws for the Government of the Joint Protective Board, Local Protective Boards and Members of the Canadian Pacific Railway System Division of the International Brotherhood of Maintenance-of-Way Employes
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details the history, structure, and function of the Joint Protective Board of the International Brotherhood of Maintenance-of-Way Employees. It covers the period from the Brotherhood's inception until 1914 and places it within the broader context of labor organization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author examines the challenges faced by railroad maintenance workers and the strategies they employed to improve their working conditions. The book also delves into the specific rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Brotherhood to protect its members' rights and advance their interests. It discusses the role of the Joint Protective Board in negotiating contracts, resolving grievances, and representing the Brotherhood before railroad companies and government agencies. The book draws attention to the challenges that railroad maintenance workers faced during this period, including low wages, long hours, and hazardous working conditions. It demonstrates how the Brotherhood's efforts contributed to significant improvements in the lives of its members, including increased wages, shorter hours, and improved safety regulations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780365769903_0
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