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Dear Colleagues,

Unique in its timing among all federally designated months, Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually not on September 1^st, but from September 15^th to October 15^th. During this month, the nation takes time to celebrate the rich diversity of cultures, histories, and traditions found in the American Hispanic/Latino/Latinx community. People who identify as Hispanic and Latino (according to the most recent available data) make up 18.7% of the U.S. population, making them the largest ethnic minority in the country. Some trends indicate that by 2050 Hispanics will represent nearly 30% of the U.S. population. Here are a few statistics about our Hispanic population here in New Jersey.

• Of the approximately 60 million Hispanic people who live in the U.S., 3.1% (or 1.7 million Hispanic people) live here in New Jersey
• The Hispanic population in New Jersey is the seventh largest in the nation
• New Jersey’s population is 19% Hispanic, the eighth largest Hispanic statewide population share nationally (and greater than the 18.7% national population percentage)
• Of the 1,028,981 New Jersey residents (age 5+) who speak English less than “very well,” 7.1% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole

These numbers speak to the prominence of the Hispanic community in New Jersey, and the importance of considering this community as we think about the diversity of our customers. Whether we focus on increasing Hispanic representation in our recruitment efforts for new employees, creating a welcoming and culturally relevant experience in our stations that reside in predominantly Hispanic communities, or exploring how we might enhance the language assistance we provide to our Spanish speaking customers who are limited in their English proficiency, advancing inclusion for this community is an important part of our diversity and inclusion plans and future as an organization.

The theme for Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 is “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope”. Join me as we take this month to reflect on and celebrate the rich legacy and exciting future of this vibrant community.

Warmly,

Kevin

Good Morning,

                                                On Friday August 20,2021 the office phones at the ROC (crew callers office) will be down from 8pm until approx. 12am August 21, 2021 during this outage the Crew Callers office will be utilizing the back cell phones please instruct your respected union members to use the following numbers :

Engines desk: 862-301-0631

Newark Train desk: 862-301-0678

Hoboken Train desk: 862-301-0662

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter

JOHN CAPOZZOLI

MANAGER CREW ASSIGNMENTS

ROC 2^ND FL. 201-246-2263

E-FAX 201-992-9064

ATTENTION EMPLOYEES:

Please see the below guidance regarding the masking policy set forth by the CDC in accordance with the state. This change is effective as of Wednesday, August 4. 

All NJ TRANSIT employees will be required to wear, at minimum, cloth or disposable face masks indoors in offices, subject to certain exceptions.  As is currently permitted, all employees may remove their mask when they are eating or drinking, where seated at a workstation and separated from other individuals by a minimum of six feet, and when situated in a room alone.  All individuals must wear masks in internal meetings and in common areas.

Visitors are required to wear masks in offices, except where the visitor is under the age of two, and employees are required to wear masks in meetings with visitors. 

Per CDC guidance: fully vaccinated people who have a known exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should be tested 3-5 days after exposure, and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until they receive a negative test result.

Brian A. Lapp

SVP & Chief Safety Officer

NJ TRANSIT

Office: (973) 491-7942

Mobile: (973) 558-1405

BLapp@NJTransit.com