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) I have spoken to Chief of Police Trucillo and Deputy Chief Clark about uniformed police officers riding our trains to help deter assaults on our Members. There will be train riding patrols starting tonight through Sunday night. The officers will be starting out in New York Penn Station and riding out with us, then return to Penn Station for later trips. I have asked for all available help in reducing the assaults.
B) The Carrier has abolished the Supplemental Extra List as of this Sunday. They have set up a call in list procedure for the day before you want to work. please refer to the weekly job bulletin for the correct phone numbers. I will be filing a grievance due to the fact that this is not proper action according to our Collective Bargaining Agreement. They have agreed to provide the us with the list daily, we will post on our site, this will help members see there position on list while seeing who is in front and behind them.
C) There is a Local 60 Union meeting this Sunday at 10 AM at the Linden VFW.
D) The Carrier has reneged on a verbal commitment concerning the AC Extra List. The 18 regular ACRL passenger assignments will continue to assist in the busing operations while remaining in AC. The AC Extra List Members were suppose to be able to use their “PICK” to any list without the junior person being displaced. The Carrier has elected not to adhere to this plan of action and junior members were displaced. I will be filing a grievance on behalf of those affected Members.
E) The RAILMEN FOR CHILDREN GOLF Outing is September 29. Please look at the flyer under EVENTS on this website for details on how to participate. The golf outing is the main source of fundraising for the annual SANTA TRAIN for disabled/underprivileged children. Please come out and support the event.
F) I met with Executive Director Corbett this morning about Sleep Apnea, Assaults, Under Staffing of Trains and expectations of the fall train service plan. NJ Transit will be revising the Sleep Apnea Policy in the near future with major improvements. The assaults were discussed and different ideas were put into place to prevent the assaults.
Please email me feedback or suggestions, I am here for you the Members. sburkert@utulocal60.com
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Burkert
General Chairman
