AWARD NO. 287 . case No. 287

_v .

PUBLIC LAW BOARD NO. 164

Parties ) United Transportation Union (T)

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Dispute ) Union Pacific Railroad Company - Eastern District

. = Statement of Claim- `Claim.of Engine foreman,b9. R. Thicker, Jr.,

Helpers.E. D. King and R. M. Darnels, Council Bluffs, for

eight hours at the pro rata yard rate o£ pay, ,?arch 28, 1970. _..

_Findinus: In this case involving the.intercharce delivery of One car by cl aimant yardmen to the .I.C. I s non-desigz-a=ted Levee Track in Council .Bluffs; the only other undisputed fact is that at the time of delivery the (designated for interchancjc; Spcedwav Traek was clear. The Parties are in conflict i~ rE:*act to whether. (1) there was available space or, designated pr-:a=: . Trae:-= -No. 7 or on designated secondary Track No. 10; and (2).in case the car had been left-on the Speedway, there would have he=n an open "escape" track on wnich claimants could have-go,ttan home,

In these days of individual confusion, rational uncertainty, international insecurity, and cosmic befuddlement, the Board is impelled here to say the hell with-it.

:AWARD: Claim dismissed.
' PUBLIC LAW HOARD ISO. 164

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Carroll.R. Daugher y

Chairman and Neut 1 tuber

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J. 33. Kenny, Cartier M C. .F. Christiansen, Employs Member

Omaha, Nebraska

October 30, 1971 -