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
