SYSTEM FEDERATION NO. 6, RAILWAY EMPLOYES'
DEPARTMENT, A. F. OF L. (FEDERATED TRADES)
THE CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC
RAILWAY COMPANY
THE CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & GULF
RAILWAY COMPANY
DISPUTE: CLAIM OF EMPLOYES: That apprentices, including regular, helper and special, should not be compelled to complete a full calendar six (6) months' period before being granted the raise in pay as provided for in Rule 110 (Rates of Pay rule) of the existing agreement; on the contrary, they should be granted the increase as provided for in said rule after completing any one hundred forty-five (145) calendar day period.
STATEMENT: The above question was submitted to the Second Division of the National Railroad Adjustment Board by the above referred to organization in ex parte form, and the Division is now in receipt of request from the employes that the case be withdrawn.