Archives for March 24, 2021

ATTENTION EMPLOYEES:

BELOW IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF OPTIONS FOR NJ TRANSIT EMPLOYEES

TO RECEIVE A COVID-19 VACCINE

OPTION 1

NJ TRANSIT-PROVIDED VACCINES FOR FRONTLINE, PUBLIC-FACING EMPLOYEES

If you are an active, frontline, public-facing NJ TRANSIT employee, we have available appointments today (3/24) at our Newton Avenue administration building in Camden and Thursday and Friday (3/25 and 3/26) at our General Office Building in Maplewood.

To register, please visit the following link: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/cxyvqev6/

You can also use the following QR code:

If no appointments are available, please check back regularly at the link above. Appointments will be added as the vaccine becomes available.

ALSO: If you make an appointment but subsequently need to cancel, please be considerate of your fellow employee and cancel your appointment. To cancel, please see your confirmation e-mail and click the link that provides cancellation instructions. This will allow your slot to open up for other employees.

OPTION 2

NJ TRANSIT PARTNERS WITH WALGREENS TO OFFER

COVID VACCINES TO ALL EMPLOYEES

Through a new partnership with Walgreens, NJ TRANSIT will offer COVID-19 vaccines to ALL interested employees on SATURDAY, MARCH 27, at our FERRY STREET FACILITY, located at 703 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105.

Walgreens will be administering the Pfizer vaccine, and you will be scheduled for a second appointment three weeks from your first dose appointment date.

If interested, you MUST register AND fill out the attached consent form before your first  appointment.  This form MUST be brought with you to your appointment!

To register, please visit: https://wagsoutreach.com/ss/NJT049473 or scan the following QR code:,

You MUST also complete the attached consent form and bring it with you to your scheduled appointment.

You will need to show your NJ TRANSIT ID card and your insurance card at your appointment. However, you will not bear any out-of-pocket expenses to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

OPTION 3

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PARTNERSHIP

NJ TRANSIT has also partnered with University Hospital to offer vaccination appointments for ALL NJ TRANSIT employees. You must use the following two-step verification process in order for University Hospital to verify that you are an active NJ TRANSIT employee:

• Using your NJ TRANSIT e-mail address, e-mail University Hospital at NJTransit@uhnj.org. In your e-mail, indicate your interest in the program and include your NJ TRANSIT ID number and your preferred telephone number.
• University Hospital staff will then call you directly to review information and set up your appointment.

You will need to show your government-issued photo ID and your insurance card at your appointment. However, you will not bear any out-of-pocket expenses to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

OPTION 4

Employees may also make an appointment for vaccination through New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling System or at a State- or county-approved site.

The full list of vaccination sites in the State, broken down by county, can be found here.

Brian A. Lapp

SVP & Chief Safety Officer

NJ TRANSIT

Office: (973) 491-7942

BLapp@NJTransit.com

Just an update on questions we are receiving from members on the COVID Vaccine 

Q- Do we get paid if we lose time from work for the vaccine? 

A- No, the carrier is not compensating employees for lost time due to getting the vaccine 

Q- Will I be charged an occurrence if I mark off to get the COVID vaccine? 

A- No, if you are marking off to get vaccinated they should Mark Off Personal Business, and email jjohnson@utulocal60.com or fax to the office 9735277019 a copy of their vaccination card.  We already have an understanding with Mr. Sincaglia that members will not be charged a occurrence for getting vaccinated. 

Q- Are we getting paid if we receive a doctors note and are required by that directive to quarantine either close contact or a positive test?

A- Yes, see the weekly posts on utulocal60.com on what current NJ Transit policy is and what steps you need to take, this is updated weekly  

Q- I have been in close contact with someone who tested positive what should I do? I have received the Vaccine and am sick what should I do? I feel sick and have COVID symptoms what should I do? My coworker is positive what should I do? A family member tested positive or is sick with symptoms what should I do?

A- Call your physician,(your officers can not give you medical advice) if you can not get your personal doctor download the My Horizon App Download – Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey,  follow their directions, then call the COVID Hotline (888) 890-0729, if you are directed to mark off, call the crew caller and mark off, make sure you let them know the COVID status you are assigned by the hotline.   

Q- I was not paid for my time out COVID, who do I contact?

A- You can submit on local 60 site Payroll Shortage Form (utulocal60.com) or contact Lisa Bell at lbelle@njtransit.com