PUBLIC LAW BOARD NO. 3514-
Case No. 20 Award No. 60
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes
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DISPUTE: Consolidated Rail Corporation
STATEMENT OF CLAIM: Appeal of H & H Mechanic R. Lovergine to
have his seniority restored.
FINDING: The evidence of record shows that the Claimant was
absent in excess of fourteen (14) consecutive days without proper
authority. Accordingly, the Carrier, under the provisions of
Rule 28 of 'the Agreement, found that the Claimant had forfeited
his seniority.
While the Board is not unmindful of the Claimant's contentions,
on the basis of this record, his claim must fail.
AWARD
The claim is denied.
F . Domki
Tier Mduiber
DATED:
APR 2 4 085
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J. P. Cassese
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