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Visitation:
Sunday, February 3, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Gleason Funeral Home
1360 Hamilton Street
Somerset NJ 08873
Visitation/Funeral:
Monday, February 4, 2019
Visitation from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Funeral Service at 11:00AM
EPIC Church International
2707 Main Street Extension
Sayreville, NJ 08872
Interment – Pittsburgh PA
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
The Homewood Cemetery
1599 S. Dallas Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(Visitation 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and Service at 1:00PM in the Chapel)
Attention all members as of today, Thursday, January 24, 2019 all the ballots have been sent out. If you don’t receive your ballot by the end of business day Thursday, January 31, 2019, please call secretary Marc F. Sussman at 908-337-6235 or email me at msussman@utulocal60.com please leave me a contact number so I can reach you to make sure your address and LCA is correct. Remember, all ballots must be at the Linden, N.J. post office the morning of Saturday, February 9, 2019 by 9:00 a.m. No ballots will be accepted at the meeting that day. Every envelope has a 4 digit number and a letter that the tellers and I use to tell if a member is in good standing. Secretary local #0060 Marc F. Sussman 1/24/19
The Carrier is investigating two proposals which I have discussed with them regarding our Members. The first has to do with an 8 for 8 daily pay for all Members, whether in the yard or passenger service. The second has to do with the assistant conductor new hire classes. I explained to the Carrier that we are not getting enough applicants for hire because it takes too long to achieve full rate of pay over 5 years. I have requested the old standard be reinstated of three years for full rate. The Carrier is researching both proposals at this time. I have asked the Carrier not to wait until the end of the year to implement both of these proposals, as it will benefit both the Member and the Carrier. I will keep the Members informed as information becomes available.
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Burkert
General Chairman
Members as you are aware our present contract runs through December 31 of this year. I will be able to present to NJ Transit on October 1 what we are looking to achieve in the next round of negotiations. I have sat with the Carrier, informally, numerous times since the last Agreement was signed to discuss ideas from our side of the table. Work rule changes will be in the forefront in this round of talks. I have already secured the change in DH compensation through claims. I believe higher wages, everyone being paid for all time on duty and adjusting the new hire wage progression back to its original time limits, will be at the top of the list. The hourly wage should be brought in line with our comparable railroad neighbors. I will keep you informed as information develops.
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Burkert
General Chairman
Members are reminded that properly securing equipment is important and there have been recent issues brought to supervisions attention please ensure hand brakes are applied completely & properly as per SI
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