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Full-Text Articles in Labor Relations
Why I Quit The Railroad, Linda Niemann
Why I Quit The Railroad, Linda Niemann
Linda G. Niemann
The article presents the author's reasons for leaving her job in the railroad industry. She wasn't thrilled to be force-assigned to the foreman's spot on Union Pacific's Lawrence switcher. Being the junior switchman on the California coast for years, she was used to jobs that weren't so plum. What made it tough were a difficult yardmaster and her help, a switchman who outranked her but didn't want the responsibility of the foreman's spot.
The Lord Of The Night, Linda Niemann
The Lord Of The Night, Linda Niemann
Linda G. Niemann
The article presents the author's reflection on the management of Southern Pacific after it was acquired by Union Pacific (UP). The year preceding the UP merger, 1995, everyone tried to earn the maximum they could in preparation for whatever union-negotiated guarantee would come down the pike. Downsizing hit this system hard. The union contract did away with the system seniority that provided trainmen the freedom to work anywhere on the railroad.
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 28 [32], Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 28 [32], Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:
- Paul, Corey. Western Students Enjoy Performance at Ag Center - Rodeo
- Harrell, Bobby. Diversity Sees 50th Year on Hill
- Caudle, Leah. Taxis Confused with Free Rides
- Coulter, Amber. Smaller Increase Expected – Budget
- Pell Grants are Vital
- Wallace, Robert. Campus Rudeness is Not Welcome
- Walker, Carli. Campus Should Carry Non-Dairy Products
- North, Amber. Valentine’s Day Should Be Great Day for Everyone
- Coulter, Amber. Discrimination Case Delayed – Ingrid Woods
- Brandenburg, Katie. Student Organizations Discuss Diversity – Diversity Council
- Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association May …
2006 Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.
2006 Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.
Staff Congress Records
Staff Congress meeting minutes for 2006.