• 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

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.

The Carrier is investigating two proposals which I have discussed with them regarding our Members. The first has to do with an 8 for 8 daily pay for all Members, whether in the yard or passenger service. The second has to do with the assistant conductor new hire classes. I explained to the Carrier that we are not getting enough applicants for hire because it takes too long to achieve full rate of pay over 5 years. I have requested the old standard be reinstated of three years for full rate. The Carrier is researching both proposals at this time. I have asked the Carrier not to wait until the end of the year to implement both of these proposals, as it will benefit both the Member and the Carrier. I will keep the Members informed as information becomes available.

Fraternally,

Stephen J. Burkert

General Chairman