Early 1900's Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Pennant

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Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Pennant I purchased this penant in a group of items that were all dated from the early 1900's Size is about 36" long x 14" tall with sewn on letters This would be an interesting addition for a train collector or collector of labor union historical items. The B of RT was founded in 1883 in Oneonta , N.Y. as a protective and insurance organization. By the time of its merger with three other railroad labor unions to form the United Transportation Union in 1969, it had the greatest membership of any of the operating railroad brotherhoods. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen (BRT) was established to represent members' interests in obtaining a satisfactory contract with management. The first Canadian lodge was established in Moncton , New Brunswick in 1885, and the first Ladies' Auxiliary was organized in Fort Gratiot , Mich. in 1889. These records reflect the union's political and fraternal activities as well as its actions in the areas of collective bargaining, grievances, and railroad and labor legislation. As the largest of the unions which merged to form the United Transportation Union in 1969, the bulk of its then current files formed the basis for the files now held in the merged union's headquarters. The rail service members of the BRT included conductors and their assistants, dining car stewards, ticket collectors, train baggagemen, brakemen, and train flagmen. The yard service members of the BRT included yardmasters, yard conductors, switchtenders, foremen, flagmen, brakemen, switchmen, car tenders, operators, hump riders, and car operators. In 1933, the BRT organized interstate bus operators, and included them under BRT contracts held with U.S. bus companies. CONDITION - Fair - could use a cleaning with moth nips, & minor holes - it's old !!! Please look at all of the pictures, but judge the quality yourself. If you have any questions, or wish to share information regarding this item please email me. I am certainly not an expert in everything we list. If you are in the St. Louis , Missouri area - please see our cases in the Weatd Treasures Mall 5705 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey , IL . 's the other stuff ........... Payments accepted: USD ONLY ($) - PAY PAL, Personal Check, (must clear before shipping) Money Orders - Payments must be made via a US BANK or US MONEY ORDER DRAWN ON A US BANK . Note: if you send cash , please use registered mail, if not we are not responsible for loss. If you are mailing your payment, please send to: John Rokita 3101 Country Knoll Drive St. Charles , MO. 63303 USA If you are mailing your payment, please email us your name & complete address to confirm the shipping / payment information Missouri residents please add 7.25% to purchase price, or provide a valid state tax number Payment is expected within 10 days of auction close or item may be relisted. Shipping within the United States is by USPS Priority mail ONLY - Shipping rates START at $ 4.60 + $ .65 for USPS delivery confirmation for a MINIMUM SHIPPING TOTAL of $5.25 or ACTUAL USPS Priority mail rate + confirmation cost . We will combine items if multiple auctions are won, potentially reducing shipping costs. We will gladly ship to any country. International buyers will pay actual United States Postal Service Global Priority mail postage rate. USPS customs forms will indicate "Merchandise" Please inquire about foreign shipping costs before bidding. For buyers other shipping via USPS as well as Insurance is available, at your expense. (Send an email for pricing) If you wish to purchase insurance please request it ! If insurance is not purchased at your expense - We are NOT responsible for items damaged or lost in shipping ! To help prove shipment information ... read more

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