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NJ TRANSIT HAS PARTNERED WITH AGILE URGENT CARE AND ACCURATE DIAGNOSTICS TO PROVIDE COVID-19 TESTING TO ALL NJ TRANSIT EMPLOYEES.

April 30, 2020 By

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https://njt.agileurgentcare.com/s/login/?language=en_US&startURL=%2Fs%2F&ec=302

My Fellow NJ TRANSIT Employees,

                As you are aware, NJ TRANSIT has partnered with Agile Urgent Care and Accurate Diagnostics Lab to implement a COVID-19 testing program for all NJ TRANSIT employees.  After registering at https://njt.agileurgentcare.com employees will be required to schedule a ‘telemedicine’ conference call per the attached Notice.  As part of that scheduled call, employees can then schedule a date and time to get tested at the American Dream complex, Lot 26 in Rutherford, NJ.

                Please be aware that employees should only proceed to the American Dream complex at the appointment date/time that they scheduled during the ‘telemedicine’ conference.

                Please do not go to the testing site until you’ve had your telemedicine appointment and received a text or e-mail message confirming your testing appointment date/time.

Stay safe,

John Geitner, CHMM

Sr. Director –Environment, Energy & Sustainability

Incident Commander – Coronavirus Task Force

New Jersey Transit

One Penn Plaza

Newark, NJ 07105

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COVID-19 NJ Work Environment Council Webinar

April 29, 2020 By

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Corporate Wide Directive (Masks)

April 29, 2020 By

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COVID-19 Update #13 4/24/2020

April 27, 2020 By

The NJ TRANSIT COVID-19 Hotline toll free number is 888-890-0729.

For any and all COVID-19-related questions, please call the NJ TRANSIT COVID-19 Hotline. It is staffed 24/7. Please do not contact NJT Medical Services at the regular department number for any COVID-19 related matters. 

Steps to Reporting a COVID-19 Related Absence:

1. Call the Hotline to open a case. This ensures accurate reporting and payroll processing.
2. Submit documentation AFTER opening your case with the Hotline. This will ensure your documentation is attached to your case.
3. Keep Medical Services abreast of your situation by calling the Hotline with any/all updates or changes.

Steps to Return to Work after a COVID-19 Related Absence:

1. Call the Hotline at least three days prior to your anticipated date of return.
2. Submit any additional documentation that is required for your clearance AFTER calling the hotline to begin your RTW Processing.
3. Contact your supervisor to advise them of your anticipated date of return.
4. Medical Services will complete your MD-40 (Work Status Form) once all required information and documentation is received and provide you with a copy.
5. Provide your supervisor with a copy of your MD-40.

As Information

• In accordance with Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders: 
o Public Health Emergency has been extended by 30 days;
o All State Parks and Forests Closed;
o Non-essential construction across the state is ceased
o All customers and employees must wear face coverings at essential retail businesses (grocery stores, pharmacies
• In accordance with Governor Murphy’s Executive Order-125, NJ TRANSIT has reduced capacity on trains, busses, light rail and private carries by 50% and is requiring that employees and customers wear face coverings when on board all modes of transit.
• Governor Murphy announces schools are to remain closed through at least May 15th.
• What are the “stay at home” rules in New Jersey? What businesses are closed? https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/general-public/what-are-the-%E2%80%9Cstay-at-home%E2%80%9D-rules-in-new-jersey-what-businesses-are-closed.
• NJ 2-1-1 is live. Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211. This will increase call capacity and reduce wait time.
• The New Jersey Department of Health released guidance on the definitions of “close contact” and “casual contact” as it relates to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/NCOV/COVID19_Guidance%20_Contacts_Case.pdf

COVID-19 NJ TRANSIT Statistics as of 10 p.m. 4/23/20:

Total COVID-19 Positives: ​354

Current Quarantines: ​1016

Returned to Work: ​​818

Additional Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Web Page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 

• World Health Organization COVID-19 Web Page: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
• NJ Department of Health Communicable Disease Service COVID-19 Web Page: https://nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml / Hotline: (1-800-222-1222)
• NJ COVID-19 Website: https://covid19.nj.gov

Laura M. Wooding, BSN, RN, COHN-S

Deputy Incident Commander

Director, Medical Services

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Letter from Kathy French who was leading us on the Fare Recovery program

April 27, 2020 By

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WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY 2020

April 27, 2020 By

Brothers and Sisters,

50 years ago Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising every worker the right to a safe job. Unions and our allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality. However, each year thousands of workers are killed and millions more suffer injury or illness because of their jobs.

Corporate interests have taken over safety agencies under Trump. The administration has weakened or repealed key protections that keep us safe at work and slashed safety budgets and staff. There has even been no action on critical safety and health protections against COVID-19.

The labor movement and allies are fighting back against these attacks. We will hold the Trump administration accountable and push forward to win stronger worker protections.

On April 28, the Hudson County Central Labor Council and the unions of the AFL-CIO will observe Workers Memorial Day to mourn the dead and fight like hell for the living. We will stand united against the ongoing attacks on worker’s rights and safety, and demand that elected officials put people over profits. We will not stop the fight until every worker has the right to a safe and healthy workplace.

In Solidarity,
President Kushnir
PS Please observe a moment of silence at NOON on April 28, 2020 to honor workers lost in the fight against COVID-19

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Agreement employees can sign up for NJ Transit email

April 23, 2020 By

Letters should be arriving soon to your home address with specific information

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Verification Update

April 22, 2020 By

Just an update on payroll verification, we have had over four hundred submissions on our site for errors/shortages. They are all sent to verification as they are received, duplicate submissions are not necessary, just send new issues. There have been multiple positive tests in a small department for the COVID-19, and they did lose a co-worker, a 32 year employee Gale Neblett. Please keep her family, friends, coworkers in your prayers.

They have established a plan for employees to work, and will eventually find them adequate space so they can work safely. They will be catching up while working remotely and as more employees are able to work. We are hopeful that we will see improvements soon. Keep submitting time-cards promptly they will be processed in order received.

Many of our members are extremely short and there is a plan in place to expedite those claims. We are also trying to navigate the shortages for employees off for a COVID-19 issue, this is challenging particularly because of the departments involved, we are working on it and will hopefully resolve those soon.

Your GCA understands your frustration of showing up and working either regular assignments, additional trains and times, arbitraries, or relief days and not being compensated. We  are working with the carrier to get it fixed now and will continue after this to resolve for the future.

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COVID-19 UPDATE

April 22, 2020 By

 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES PREPARING TO RETURN TO WORK AFTER QUARANTINE OR RECOVERY FROM COVID-19

 If you have been quarantined:

 Please contact NJ TRANSIT’s Coronavirus hotline – at (973) 378-6200 – at least 3 days before your healthcare provider has cleared you to return to work. This will give our nurses time to process your MD-40 form, which is necessary to reinstate you into the workforce.

If you have contracted COVID-19:

 Before returning to work, you must first submit the appropriate documentation from your healthcare provider, saying you are fully recovered and no longer contagious. Documentation can be sent via e-mail to Medical@njtransit.com. Then – at least 3 days before you have been cleared to return to work – please contact the hotline, to begin processing your MD-40 form.

If you are having trouble getting through to the hotline, please try the alternate line at (888) 890-0729, or have your supervisor call NJ TRANSIT Nurse Heather Capell, at (856) 968-3981 (office) or (973) 558-1687 (cell), to expedite the process.

Laura M. Wooding, BSN, RN, COHN-S

Deputy Incident Commander

Director, Medical Services

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Employee Message from President & CEO Kevin Corbett – April 18, 2020

April 18, 2020 By

Employee Message from President and CEO Kevin Corbett

April 18, 2020

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great sorrow that I share the news that NJ TRANSIT Senior Vice President & General Manager of Rail Operations, Raymond P. Kenny, has passed away from COVID-19-related complications. Ray has led NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations since January 2019 and he will be deeply missed.

Ray’s reputation and experience in the industry are unparalleled. The leadership and incredible wealth of railroad knowledge Ray brought with him has truly made a positive impact on our organization and I’m grateful for his contributions. Ray was not only a colleague, but I considered him a friend.

We’re also mourning the loss of two other long-serving, dedicated employees from the NJ TRANSIT family. NJ TRANSIT Bus Operator Kendall Nelson passed away yesterday. Kendall worked out of Oradell Garage and served our customers with pride and honor for more than 28 years. We are incredibly thankful for Kendall’s service.

We’re also deeply saddened by the loss of Rail Operations employee Gale Neblett. Gale spent a distinguished career at NJ TRANSIT that spanned more than 32 years, most recently as an Accounting Clerk in the Rail Verification Department. We are grateful for Gale’s commitment and service to NJ TRANSIT.

I ask that you keep the families and loved ones of Ray, Kendall and Gale in your thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Warmly,

Kevin

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