sion reported today that 22,600 railway workers were re-employed during September, bringing the total number of employees during that month to 96,968.
The increase in employment is the third in successive months and raises the Commission's adjusted index to 528 per cent. of the 1923-25 average. The total is approximately the same as in June, 1933.
The Commission also ruled that "Red Caps" who hustle baggage at the station are railways employees whether they are paid a salary or depend on tips. - As such, the Commission ruled, they are subject to the provisions of the Railway Labour Act.—United Press.
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