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

• The Hoboken TTSB is written in such a way that we can easily cancel the items related to Port Jervis busing on the days before and after Thanksgiving (iva the “event” TTSB).
• The Newark TTSB’s RVL pages include the items that will be in effect on Monday, November 4 due to Meadowlands service, including:

• Footnote re: 5431 originating at the MMC
• Footnotes re: 8545-X854 running
• Footnotes re: 5743-X574 and 5445 not operating

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Our brothers and sisters at SMART Local 104 are on strike at Simpson Strong-Tie, fighting for fair healthcare benefits and working conditions.

Please call 1-800-999-5099 and asked to be transferred to customer service.

Let them know you will be boycotting their products until the contract is settled!

Share this link on social media to spread the word to your friends and family.

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

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS
ELECTION FOR LOCAL 60 OFFICERS

AT OUR NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 AT 10:00 A.M. WE WILL BE HOLDING THE NOMINATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE, ALTERNATE LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE, AND THE QUESTION REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL EXTRA LIST TO CHANGE THE CONTRACT. THE LOCATION OF THE MEETING WILL BE AT THE VFW POST-1397 WHICH IS LOCATED AT 20 PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD AVE., LINDEN, N.J. 07036. THE TELEPHONE # IS 908-862-7191. NOMINATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED AS FOLLOWS:

1.) AT THE UNION MEETING AS SHOWN ABOVE OR
2.) A PETION (WITH 5 SIGNATURES OF CURRENT MEMBERS) SENT TO SECRETARY MARC SUSSMAN AT 1946 HOLLAND BROOK ROAD WEST, BRANCHBURG, N.J. 08876

SECRETARY MARC F. SUSSMAN
LOCAL #0060 (09/16/2019)

Message from OSS;

Unfortunately we were experiencing some problems with our vendor who was not submitting invoices in a format that can be process and paid in our system. However last Thursday we were able to work out the issue and the hold on the account has been lifted.

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