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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER

OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD REFEREES

November 2004

Court Rejects BMWE Motion to Intervene in CSXT-NMB Litigation

Expressing concern over the possible outcome of the CSXT's suit against the NMB and the Carrier's ability to adequately represent the Organizations' interests in that litigation, the BMWE on September 20, 2004 filed a Motion to Intervene with the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia. (Civil Action No. 04-0611) (RWR). (See "News," May 5, 2004).

On October 1, 2004, the Carrier filed its opposition to the motion.

By Order dated October 18, 2004, United States District Judge Richard Roberts denied the Organization's effort to intervene, without prejudice.

To date, the Court has given no indication of when it might rule on the underlying dispute or order argument. BMWE's motion, Carrier's opposition, and the Court's order can be found at www.rr-referees.org/news.htm.                                                                      -Jim Conway

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

Jerry Wallin, who is now our technology reporter, has filed a column on NMB E-Forms, which contains practical information and how-tos such as what software to buy, where you can get a set of customized forms, and the like.

NMB E-Forms (pdf format)

Secretary-Treasurer Ann Kenis and out-going President Frank X. Quinn at the 2004 Annual Meeting.

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