SPrCIAL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT N0. 421

THE ORDER OF RAILROAD TELEGRAPHERS

NEX? YORK CENTRAL RP1LROAD, EASTERN DISTRICT)
(Except Boston and Albany Division) and )
Nod YOIK DISTRICT )

STATFIHENT OF CLAIM:

AVARD N0. 41

CASE N0. 41
BU-9757-8

1. Carrier violated the terms of the agreement between the parties when, without ijust cause, it suspended A. J. Romeo from his position as Telephoner Clerk, Dispatcherts ,Office, Rochester, New York for the period February 1, 1962 to February 7, 1962 inclusive. i
2. Carrier shall be required to clear the record of A. J. Romeo and pay him $ hours 'time lost each day, February 1, 4p 5, 6 and 7, 1962 and 3 hours and 45 minutes time consumed attending a hearing on February 2, 1962, all at the rate of $2.608 per hour.

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iOPINION OF BOARD:

This claim must be dismissed on the ground that a valid claim was not appealed on

timely basis to the proper Carrier official, as required by Article 32(b).

AWARD:

Claim dismissed.

L, Faulds, Carrier Member

Lloyd d 114/Bailer, Chairman

Woodman, Enploye Member