Second Division Award No. 12313 (Suntrup) (BRC/CSX)

"The problem in this case lies in the fact that the parties did not agree on the procedures for handling claims after the facility at Etowah was closed and that the resultant reorganization by the Union did not coincide with the manner in which the Carrier delegated jurisdiction to its officers to handle claims."

Third Division Award No. 29197 (Eischen) (Peltz/Consolidated Rail)

"By attempting to file a claim directly, without the assistance of his Representative, Claimant assumed the risk of procedural irregularity. Moreover, the intra-organizational form used by Claimant in the first instance cannot be considered a valid claim"