Robert E. Dwyer papers, 1924-1982 (bulk 1954-1967).

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Robert E. Dwyer papers, 1924-1982 (bulk 1954-1967).

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Papers, 1924-1982 (bulk 1954-1967), consisting of Robert Dwyer's correspondence with both the La Crosse, Wisconsin chapter of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen (BLFE) as well as his employer, Burlington Northern Railroad, regarding payment disputes. The BLFE worked on behalf of railroad workers to improve salaries and working conditions. Also documented are Dwyer's time books, national railroad safety and sanitation guidelines, and pay rate guidelines.

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Burlington Northern Railroad Company

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Burlington Northern Railroad (BN) was created on March 2, 1970, by the merger of four primary railroads: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Co. (CB&Q); Northern Pacific Railway Co. (NP); Great Northern Railway Co. (GN); and the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Co. (SP&S). From the description of Burlington Northern Railroad Company records [manuscript], circa 1920-1960. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 756206544 From the g...

Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen

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The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, founded in 1863, recognized the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen in 1874. The combined Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen (BLF & E) represented a wide spectrum of railroad occupations in labor negotiations. In 1969, it merged with other industry unions to form the United Transportation Union. From the description of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen journals, 1874-1968 (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). ...

Dwyer, Robert E.

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