' SPECIAL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NO. 976


          BROTHERHOOD OF MAINTENANCE OF WAY EMPLOYES


                          vs.


                CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION


STATEMENT OF CLAIM:

        Appeal of 30 day suspension assessed R. E. Conley in connection with being charged with violation of Safety Rule 3000.


    Upon the whole record and all the evidence, after hearing, the Board finds that the parties herein are carrier and employee within the meaning of the Railway Labor Act, as amended, and this Board is duly constituted by agreement under Public Law 89-456 and has jurisdiction of the parties and subject matter.


AWARD: Claim disposed of as follows:

    We agree with Carrier's finding, however, we believe that in light of his tenure and relatively good service, a 15 day suspension would be a more fitting penalty.


                C. A. Peacock, Neutral Member


F. Domza , Carrier Member Jeff d, Organization Member
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          Issued this LL~- day of, 1988.