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Hence the Trainmen in 1883, the Telegraphers in 1887, and the Switchmen in 1886, in their first constitutions, and the Trackmen in 1893, made the disability insurance equal to that paid in case of death.

From Beneficiary Features of American Trade Unions by Kennedy, James B.

Clark of the Conductors, and Barrett of the Switchmen advised their men to return to work as they had no grievance.

From The Pullman Boycott A Complete History of the R.R. Strike by Burns, W. F.

The Switchmen adopted it in 1892, and, after reorganization, again on October 1, 1901, and the Telegraphers on January 1, 1898.

From Beneficiary Features of American Trade Unions by Kennedy, James B.

The Trainmen and the Switchmen issue to non-beneficiary members insurance certificates only against death in the sums of $500 and $600, respectively.

From Beneficiary Features of American Trade Unions by Kennedy, James B.

The Switchmen include "the loss of four fingers of one hand, at or above the second joint."

From Beneficiary Features of American Trade Unions by Kennedy, James B.