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Archives for October 2018

General Chairman Burkert’s Weekly “HOT TOPICS” News

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) Local 60 election ballots have been mailed out to Members, if you have not received your ballot please call the Netcong office at 973-527-7018 and request a duplicate ballot.

B) NJSLD Ron Sabol is working in Trenton on language for a new Bill about the 11th Amendment issue. I will be providing information to all Members on how to contact their elected officialson this matter as soon as the Bill is finalized.

C) Please continue to fill out the FAIL TO MEET SLIPS if train crews can not collect revenue due to understaffing on trains.

D) Election day is eleven days away we encourage all members to get out and vote and please participate in a local labor walk if you are available  http://www.njaflcio.org/13_days_election_day_volunteers_needed

Please email me feedback or suggestions, I am here for you the Members. sburkert@utulocal60.com

Fraternally,

Stephen J. Burkert

General Chairman

Ballots are in the mail

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Voter Registration Deadline

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Voter registration deadlines are approaching for New Jersey in advance of Election Day on Nov. 6.

Here are the deadlines:

  • The deadline for registering to vote by mail is Tuesday, October 16.
  • The deadline to register to vote in person is Tuesday, October 16.

Online voter registration is unavailable in North Carolina, but you can click here to confirm that your voting status is up to date.

Election Information

List of Candidates

  • General Chairman: Jerome C. Johnson, Steve Burkert
  • Delegate: Steve Burkert, Dave “Razz” Rasmussen, Gregory Taylor
  • Alternate Delegate: Jerome C. Johnson, Simon Reichman

LCA-A (Hoboken)

  • Local Chairperson: Marco Perez, Scott Spratt
  • V.L.C. Glen Johnson, Roberto Milan
  • Secretary: Daniel “JR” Schneider (automatic)

LCA-B (New York)

  • Local Chairperson: Rashonda Brown, Ross Corbin, Joe Strano
  • V.L.C.: Chris Dunn, Otheo “Opie” Muse
  • Secretary: Chet Wielgolinski (automatic)

LCA-C (Yard/Extra)

  • Local Chairperson: Matt Foran, Greg Roberts
  • V.L.C.: Wayne Alleyne, Mustamirr “MU” Hagler
  • Secretary: Ryan Mitchell, Joe Morgan

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Message from NJ State Legislative Director

Attention all SMART TD Members
***ACTION REQUIRED***
Do you know you are currently working without
injury protection, whistle-blower protection or
discrimination protection?
We urge you to call Governor Phil Murphy’s office at
(609-292-6000) and ask him WHY he & his
administration is pursuing the 11th amendment
AGAINST NJT’s Rail Employees. Let him know that
you are working without injury protection, whistle-
blower protection and discrimination protection.
Call SMART TD President John Previsich at
(216-228-9400).
And tell him that you are working without injury protection, whistle-blower protection or discrimination protection. He should consider this as a major dispute, also he should protest all F.T.A. Grants by New Jersey Transit until this matter is resolved

General Chairman’s Report October 2018

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General Chairman Burkert’s Weekly “HOT TOPICS” News

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) This week is ROLLOVER, if your job is listed on this weeks bulletin, you must bid your job assignment if you want to retain ownership. This is the weekly bulletin where you are NOT the automatic bidder. Please bid your own job if you want to stay on it and it is listed this week.

B) I have sent a notice to the Carrier about the job changes, that included many complaints from crews about how jobs were adjusted. The Carrier has full authority in assignment changes the Union has no say in changes or abolishments.

C) There is a Union meeting this Sunday at 10am at the Linden VFW hall.

D) The mold issue in NY Penn Hotel has been resolved, please notify if there are any more issues 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

Holiday Party

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