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Updated Payroll Contact List
September 23, 2016 By
Payroll will be installing mailboxes on the east and west bound employee station stops at the MMC
NJT Police Employee Awareness Bulletin
September 19, 2016 By
We are the front line employees for NJ Transit and it falls to us to be vigilant and protect our coworkers and passengers, we can all help, if you see something that does not look right or is suspicious, call it into the NJTPD and the dispatcher. Also trust your instincts we can tell if something is not right we see it every day and understand when things are not correct, call it in.
If you have any security questions or concerns call the safety hotline, a supervisor or the assistant chief dispatcher and give details.
Some Updates
September 15, 2016 By
Payroll verification has moved to the ROC in Kearny, time cards are no longer accepted at Maplewood you must bring to the ROC, I have asked that a locking mailbox be installed they have a box available but it is not secure.
Switch keys are available from the TOC all switch locks on Amtrak territory are 102 locks you must use a 102 key to operate gates or switches on the NEC.
The next regular meeting there will be nominations for the vacant VLC spot
The FRA is on property please continue to work safely and properly as we always do. Please report any incidents immediately to the Local 60 office or an officer.
NJTPD CHARGE MAN WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON TRAIN CONDUCTOR
September 13, 2016 By
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Transit Police Department arrested a man who assaulted a train conductor Sunday after being asked for a train ticket.
22-year-old Peer Fikhman, who is an Israeli citizen, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a conductor and theft of services for non-payment of fare.
At approximately 2:40 p.m. Sunday, September 11, Fikhman boarded a train at the Radburn Station. He hid in a restroom to avoid a conductor collecting tickets from customers. Fikhman exited the restroom after 25 minutes and punched the conductor in the face when asked for his ticket.
New Jersey Transit Police were called and met the train at Secaucus Junction, where Fikhman was arrested and charged. The conductor had a visible mark on his face but refused medical attention.
Fikhman was taken to the Hudson County Jail, where bail was set at $5,000 with a 10 percent option. He was still being held at the jail as of late this afternoon.
Aggravated assault on a train conductor, who is clearly identifiable and engaged in the course of his duties, carries up to five years in prison and fines up to $7,500. Theft of service carries a jail term of up to one year.
The charges and allegations contained in this release are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2016/09/man_allegedly_punched_nj_transit_conductor_in_the.html
This & That Uniform Site Visits
September 12, 2016 By
The uniform company will be here this week to take orders and measurements
September 13th Penn Station 9am-1pm & 2pm-7pm
September 14th Raritan 12pm-6pm
September 15th Hoboken 9am-Noon & 1pm-5pm
You can also order online at:
https://www.njtuniforms.com/login.php?from=account.php%3Faction%3D
Officer Nomination
September 8, 2016 By
Due to the resignation of VLC Kevin Powers we need to have an election for a new officer
Railroad Employee Injury Blog
August 13, 2016 By
http://rrblog.bsgfdlaw.com/2016/08/the-squeaky-wheel-gets-the-grease/
Everyone has heard the above adage many times and understands what it means. One wonders whether the origin of this phrase comes from the Railroad Industry. In any event, it certainly has modern applicability to aRailroaders rights under the Federal Rail Safety Act Whistleblower Provisions.
by Matt Darby
One of the strongest provisions of the Federal Rail Safety Act Whistleblower Provisionsprohibits a Railroad from denying, delaying or interfering in any way with the medical treatment of an employee who was injured during the course of employment. In addition, if the injured employee requests transportation to a medical facility, as a result of an injury during the course of employment, the Railroad is required to promptly arrange to have the injured Railroad employee transported to the nearest hospital (where the employee can receive safe and appropriate medical care). However, it is incumbent upon the employee to understand these rights and to affirmatively protect them. In other words, an employee must recognize when their employer is attempting to interfere with their medical treatment. This often arises in a context of a Railroad Official’s attempt to influence emergency room treatment. It is well known among Railroad Supervisors that if an emergency room physician prescribes medication or restricts the Railroad employee for working for a period of time, the injury becomes FRA reportable. Because a significant portion of a Railroad Supervisor’s bonus is based upon minimizing FRA reportable injuries, they are highly motivated to influence the emergency room physician against prescribing medication or restricting work activities. However, the Railroad worker must enforce these rights by informing hospital personnel that no medical information is to be discussed with anyone from the Railroad. In other words, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease”.
In addition, an injured employee must affirmatively request transportation to the nearest hospital if injured during the course of their employment. If this right is not requested, then the previously mentioned provisions of the Federal Rail Safety Whistleblower Act are not triggered. “The squeaky wheel gets the grease”.
