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) NJ TRANSIT received $242 million dollars this year from the approved NJ State budget. Last year NJ TRANSIT received approximately $23 million. I want to thank all Members who contribute to our PAC fund. I also want to thank Ron Sabol SMART TD NJSLD. I have spent countless hours with him meeting all types of politicians, including Governor Murphy, explaining the needs of NJ Transit. I am happy to say our efforts were successful.
B) I am setting up a meeting with the Carrier and NJTPD over Member’s concerns that were brought up at our Local 60 Union meeting last week. I am just waiting on a few dates and times to finalize the meeting. I will give an update after the meeting on the discussions.
C) The Local 60 President will be posting a notice on the property concerning the SMART TD (Green)Travel Card. I have spoken to the Local Officers again about a misconception of card usage. The green traveling card is NOT GOOD for travel and should not be used in such manner.
D) I met with another CTP class at Ferry Street, this time it was 17-02. I had a great conversation dealing with crewcaller complaints or questions on their DH and gas miles. I hope they all signed up for our 313131 service so this will be their first alert message. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking to the class and answering their questions, the class as a whole is doing quite well in their training.
Please email me feedback or suggestions, I am here for you the Members. sburkert@utulocal60.com
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Burkert
General Chairman
