Just for members information we have contacted labor relations, NJT medical department and BCBS they have all confirmed we will not be impacted by the merger. Since NJT is a self-insured client, we are excluded from the ASH utilization management process and they will follow the plan design they are contacted to administer for these specialists. SMART-TD members will not be impacted.
Archives for August 2019
Concerning the Horizon BCBSNJ Chiropractic & Physical Medicine Services Program with American Specialty Health Group
August 26, 2019 By
Clearing Car Protocol
August 22, 2019 By
Brother and Sisters:
I would like all members to follow the protocol attached regarding clearing cars at your final destination. For years your officers have tried to get the carrier to put a procedure in place for clearing cars to no avail. Despite the fact there isn’t a procedure put in place, our members are always the one’s disciplined. The TRO-12 states you must clear your trains, and regardless if someone was hiding in the bathroom, fell asleep below the seats etc, our members are still penalized. Your officers are the one’s that have to defend you in these cases, without much success. Our members have over 100 safety incidents related to passengers in unauthorized areas, these include unknown incidents. We want to eliminate this problem for our members and be proactive. We expect everyone to follow these procedures, it covers single and multi-level cars. The members need to understand, this is of upmost importance. The Carrier deems this a inconvenience to the customer (which is a rule violation), not including possible damage to equipment for windows being kicked out, police being called etc. We have rules and regulations to adhere to, so lets do as much. The procedure prescribed below is universal to everyone, and every division. When your at your final destination a members concern should be assisting the riding public and clearing your trains properly. Conductors, make sure you have a proper and thorough job briefing so all parties are on the same page. This is discipline we can eliminate easily by following these procedures. If the dispatcher has a concern, make sure you make them aware your clearing your cars out properly per rule.
Fraternally,
Jerome
Crew Callers
August 20, 2019 By
The Crew Callers telephone line(s) experienced some difficulties today. If anyone was affected by this please let me know. Due to the possibility of high volume please email at jjohnson@utulocal60.com.
Operating Doors Criteria
August 20, 2019 By
Brothers and Sisters:
I would like to remind our members how important our craft is. Please respect our duties, and take them seriously. Responsibility always fall on our members, lets stay prepared and remain professional. Please read the rule regarding door operations. I implore that all members follow this rule to the fullest.
2.1.4 Station Stops:
At station stops, only doors on the platform side and which are within the platform or designated boarding area will be open to board and detrain customers, except as provided by 2.1.3. Doors must not be opened until the train comes to a stop. The crewmember responsible for operating the doors will operate the local door first and ensure that all doors that are to be opened are on the platform before opening the rest of the doors on the train.
Please adhere to strictly.
Thank You
Jerome
Radio Shop will be at signup locations programing/updating radios
August 16, 2019 By
As requested, below are the following dates and times for reprograming the radios.
New York Penn Station
August 20th-7:30am-1pm
August 29th -3:00pm-7:30pm
Raritan Yard
August 27th –Times in the morning has been previously discussed
August 28th -Times in the afternoon has been previously discussed
Long Branch Yard
August 21st -7:30am-1pm
August 22nd -3:00pm-7:30pm
Flexible Spending Account
August 5, 2019 By
Brother and Sisters: The new Flexible Spending Account administered by TASC should be up and running. Letters from TASC should be coming to all members who participate in the FSA. When you contact them to set up your account, please provide them with your contact information, which should include your email address. If you have any issue with the agent assisting you, please ask for a supervisor. Any questions, or issues, as always never hesitate to reach out via the office #, my cell #, or email address.
Thanks
Jerome
