SPECIAL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NO. 279
BROTHERHOOD OF MAINTENANCE OF WAY EMPLOYES
versus
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
STATEMENT
OF CLAIM: Claim of the Committee that:


















FINDINGS: The testimony adduced at the investigation supported
the charge against the claimant and, since he did
not appear at the investigation and had less than one year of
service, there is no basis for disturbing the Carrier's decision
thereon.

AWARD: Claim denied.





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Dudley E., iting - Chairman


M. A. Christie - Employe Member L. 6. Brown - Carrier Member

St. Louis, Missouri
May 24, 1979
File 247-5481