The NJT benefits department along with representatives from Horizon (on 7/6, 7/7, 7/12-7/14) will be out visiting locations to speak to members about our Healthcare options.
Archives for June 2016
New ” Tentative Agreement” has been signed!
Members, I have signed a new ” Tentative Agreement” with the Carrier. I will be discussing the scope of this agreement at Sunday’s union meeting. Due to the short time frame I will not have copies available for you at the meeting. I will be starting the required voting process as soon as possible. All eligible members will be receiving a ballot in the mail to cast their vote.
Thank you all for your professionalism during this very stressful time.
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Burkert
General Chairman
Update on Contract
Members, we DO NOT have a Temporary Agreement as of today. I, HAVE NOT AGREED, at this point to extending the cooling off period as has been mentioned in the news media. I am ready to sit and negotiate a new temporary agreement whenever the Carrier is ready to talk. The cooling off period ends on June 30th, 2016, next Thursday. I will update you on the current situation as it arises, I urge all members to please attend our Local meeting this Sunday. There will be special announcements/ plans coming soon based upon how the talks are progressing or not progressing. I can assure all of the members, we have the full support of SMART -TD INTERNATIONAL.
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Burkert
General Chairman
Contract Update
Members,
I have had numerous meetings with the Carrier, proposals and counter proposals, in the last couple of weeks. I have been assisted by all of your Vice Chairmen and the Secretary of the General Committee. The International vice president has been present at these meetings, plus our legal department has reviewed our progress. We took to heart the areas of concern from the members, about the failed temporary agreement. We have tried in every aspect to make adjustments where we could, while still maintaining what the members approved of the core value.
I, DO NOT, at this time have a new temporary agreement. I have been plagued with questions about officers / members speaking, calling, or emailing members in objection to an agreement. The act of purposely distorting the facts or trying to convince members to “vote NO” on a non existent contract is counter productive. The actions of these officers / members is detrimental to the future of our local. We should be united and instead these officers / members are only trying to divide us. Their actions are not for the greater good of our local.
I ask that at this time you please be patient. This task is of the utmost importance, and it is being handled that way. The talks are 7 days a week either in person, email or on the phone. I have always tried to keep you informed of the facts, not the rumors by the people with bad intent. Please allow your officers who are involved in these talks, the chance to close the deal. We will then be on the property to explain the truth, about the real agreement.
Thank You,
Stephen J. Burkert
General Chairman
Contract Negotiation Update
We are still meeting with New Jersey Transit Rail to try and settle the contract issue. I will let all members know as soon as there are new developments. The only official news to report at this time is that we are still at the table talking.
Thank you and be safe.
Stephen J. Burkert
General Chairman
Hoboken Lot Closed 6-11
They are working on gate in Hoboken Observer Highway lot this weekend