SYSTEM FEDERATION NO. 2, RAILWAY EMPLOYES'
DEPARTMENT, A. F. of L. (Carmen)
DISPUTE: CLAIM OF EMPLOYES: 1) That under the current agreement, particularly Rule 9, and the Vacation Agreement, particularly Article 12(a), were violated when Carman C. A. Taylor was denied payment for meals and lodging at Chester, Illinois from July 1st through July 15th, 1954, inclusive.
2) That accordingly the Carrier be ordered to reimburse this employe for meals and lodging !from July 1st through July 15th, 1954, inclusive, in the amount of $41.25-itemized account identified as Exhibit A.
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form, hearing thereon was waived, and the Division is now in receipt of a request from the employes that the case be withdrawn.