I would like to wish a Happy New Years to all the sisters and brothers of Local 60.  I hope everyone took this time to spend and share with your family and friends. I also ask for all of us to reflect on the one’s all of us have lost this past years.  The year 2019 was a difficult year for some of our brothers and sisters.  Many of our members lost parents, children, siblings, and obviously brother and sisters of Smart-TD Local 60.  These unfortunate, but inevitable deaths should help all of us understand tomorrow is not promised.  We should take this time to learn to love one another, and at the least respect one another.  Respect is a MUST!!

I ask all of our members to give the change and new direction of our local a chance.  Our local had been plagued with disfunction and division.  I would like to thank all the union officers for their dedication, hard work, and pride they put in everyday supporting the vision we believe our local should go in, and what the members of Local 60 deserve and should expect.  With this great team the vision will come to fruition.  

I would like to thank all the members of Smart-TD Local 60 for the dedication, handwork, pride, professionalism, and respect they display everyday when performing their duties day after day, regardless of the circumstance.  Without our members nothing is possible.  

Lets collectively make the year 2020 better for our families, for our friends and for our brothers and sisters of Smart-TD Local 60.  With our members unified anything is possible, if we’re divided failure is the future and that would be unacceptable.  As ONE we’ll get it done!  

Fraternally,

Jerome

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Brothers and Sisters:

I’m sure most people are aware of the passing of our brother Jermaine “Coach” Jenkins. It is with a heavy heart that I lay out the details of his services for his untimely and undeserved passing.

I would like to just share a few sentiments please. It’s imperative now, more than ever that we as a membership, as brother and sisters understand that life is not guaranteed to any of us. We must show, at a minimum respect for one another. Now is the time to unite! Brother Jenkins passing tells us if he could go any of us can go. He was and will always be a brother that would do anything for anyone. As a Local Vice President and Vice Local Chairman he protected our members and non members to the best of his abilities. His smile will never be forgotten, and his respect and love for our craft and everyone that belong’s to it can’t be questioned. He was a champion for what is right, and never had a problem to tell you when he thought you were wrong, but advice always came with it. Brother Jenkins was a great family man, and a spiritual man. His mark will be left on this union, this property forever!

I love my brother and will miss him dearly, I’m sure all of you will as well.

I would like to thank VP Ray Kenny for the letter sent out to our members regarding this untimely passing. I would also like to thank the Carrier for respecting and understanding this tragic loss affects our members and many more.

NJ Transit will be providing bus/shuttle services from Hamilton Train Station to the memorial.

Members should consider carpooling as well.

Brother Jermaine Jenkins Services: Friday December 13, 2019
Hamilton Kingdom Hall 2999 Klockner Rd. Hamilton, N.J. 08690
Pay Respects: 10 am to 11 am.
Memorial Services: 11 am to 11:45 am
Repast: Uptown String Band Hall. 831 Avenue D. Langhorne, PA 19047
Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Brothers and Sisters:

I would like to wish everyone a great and safe holiday spent with family and friends. To all of our brothers and sisters that have to work this day, I thank you for your dedication and professionalism. While most 9-5 jobs have all holidays and weekends off and can spend all of them with their families, our members show up for work and complete the task at hand.

Have a great day, and thank you for all you do!

Jerome

Brothers and Sisters: Please reach out to your congressman or congresswoman in support of Assault Bill H.R. 1139.

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.

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

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

Brothers and Sisters:

The General Committee met with the Senior Director of Human Resources and her staff, along with the Director of FMLA. Any member that believes he/she received this letter in error, because they are in compliance with their current certified FMLA are to call Kathleen Roseme @ 973-491-8023, and Nancy Alvarez @ 973-491-7226. The members should call and ask them to provide you accurate information on how he/she violated the “usage”. We were told if members received these letters in error they will send the member a retraction letter, and call the member personally with an apology. I IMPLORE everyone to call if you believe you received the letter in error.

Have a great weekend.