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 did have an opportunity to speak with CTP Class 18-02 and 17-03 at Ferry Street this week. There were some questions on DH and Gas miles for those on OJT or out qualifying. Please see the attached letter below, this was an issue I have already addressed with NJ Transit and was successful in getting our Members in CTP class properly compensated. I also made sure that any Member who was shorted monetarily was paid correctly. If there are any further questions please contact me directly for the correct answer.
B) The RAILMAN FOR CHILDREN GOLF OUTING is this Saturday, it will be held at Minebrook Golf Club in Hackettstown NJ. Please come out and support the event, all monies raised goes to the annual Santa Train for special needs or underprivileged children. If you need more info look on this website under the Events tab.
C) I was notified from the National Mediation Board that 7 cases that were pending from Local 60 Members will be funded. The 7 Members will be notified via mail by next week. The hearing date will be in December for the majority of these cases. The cases date back as far as the Sandy Storm and almost all are discipline cases. I will be preparing the cases to be heard by the arbitrator, and will be contacting those affected Members for their input on their case.
D) Rollover is October 14, I have requested from the Carrier an advanced copy of both the employee timetable and the proposed job changes or additions.(the new ETT is available under members tools-downloads) I will notify and distribute these items as soon as the Carrier provides them to me.
Please email me feedback or suggestions, I am here for you the Members. sburkert@utulocal60.com
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Burkert
General Chairman
