In an effort to better communicate information as quickly as possible to the Local 60 Membership, here is the ” HOT TOPICS” for this week.
A) TRAIN CREWS the Carrier will be on the property talking to crews about ” On Board PA Announcements”. The Carrier will be discussing the rules and requirements so passengers are informed when trains are delayed due to mechanical failure, signal issues or trespasser fatalities. Conductors please designate an employee to inform passengers of the ongoing issue if you are involved in the incident yourself.
B) Gas Mileage Update, the verification clerks are through mid February in processing the forms. They hope to be finished with all of February by working overtime this weekend. The checks should be sent out from Accounts Payable Department next week. Please list on our utulocal60.com site under “payroll shortages” tab if your payment is incorrect or short.
C) Members if you are notifying crew callers that you are available to work your relief days and then find out that assignments were blanked, please fill out a PENALTY SLIP for a mishandled Rule 20. Please have the time card date stamped at ticket relievers send copy to my office fax at 973-527-7019.
D) I was in NY Penn Station in the afternoon last week and in Dover early morning this week. I appreciate the feedback from the crews on issues that are affecting their daily assignments. I plan on visiting all locations to speak with the crews in the coming months. If a Member has a pressing issue with a terminal please email me at sburkert@utulocal60.com
E) I attended a Carrier inspection of the DOVER facility after talking with crews. The Carrier will be making some upgrades and improvements to the facility that are long over due. When I have a final version of action items I will list them here in the future.
Please email me feedback or suggestions, I am here for you the Members. sburkert@utulocal60.com
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Burkert
General Chairman
