Message from Hoboken supervision 

Good morning,

I spoke with Gerry regarding the issues that were reported with the AC. The noise is coming from bearings in the driveshaft. It is repairable, but the AC will need to be down for a few days. I understand it may be inconvenient, but I am told if that bearing seizes, which is possible given the amount of noise it’s making, the downtime will much longer. Access to certain lockers will also be hampered during this time due to the structure needed to support the elevated work area. I am meeting with Gerry later to determine which lockers will be affected and will post notices on those lockers by the end of business today.

Again, I know this will be inconvenient but this is the quickest way to get the problem resolved before it gets worse.

We will keep membership updated here thanks for understanding 

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

Effective Friday, September 17^th, 2021 from 8:00pm to 12:00am, the phone system in Hoboken Terminal will be upgraded. During this time, there will be sporadic telephone outages.  If the Control Center or the Hoboken Yardmaster are unreachable, crews must utilize the radio or contact the Chief Dispatcher at 201-246-2780.

To All Rail Employees,

I am happy to announce our Fall 2021 Shoe Truck schedule!

Attached you will find our schedule as well as program information including our current list of boots all of which offered at a discounted price exclusively for NJ Transit Rail employees. In addition to this discounted price, all eligible Rail employees may purchase any boot listed and receive one (1) $60.00 subsidy per calendar year for one regular boot as well as one (1) additional $60.00 subsidy per calendar year for the purchase of one Winter Boot.*

*Please note, employees may make multiple purchases at the discounted prices listed, however employees will not receive additional yearly subsidies beyond the one (1) $60.00 subsidy for a regular boot or shoe as well as one (1) additional $60.00 subsidy for a winter boot.

As usual your input to improve and update our program is always appreciated. Please email or call if you have any questions or comments.

***Please forward and/or post all attachments for those not included on this email***

Thank you,

Bill Feeney

Safety Programs Administrator

Office of System Safety

Work: 973.491.8945

Cell: 862.279.4727

Efax: 973.609.1978

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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

Vandermay – Obituaries

Michael S. Nelson, age 58 of Montville, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He has lived in Montville his entire life.
 
Mike was a railroad conductor with NJ Transit Rail since 1987 and was most recently operating from Suffern to Hoboken. He absolutely loved his job and the people he worked with. He had a special relationship with his “NJ Transit Family” and he’ll miss them all very much. Mike had a collection of bicycles that he kept stashed at various NJ Transit stations and whenever he had a prolonged break, he would take one of his bikes for a ride to make good use of his time.
 
Mike grew up in Montville and graduated from Morris Catholic High School with the class of 1981. He purchased his childhood home from his parents and has lived at the same address for nearly his entire life. He enjoyed playing with electronics, including his Tesla coil, reading mystery novels, and watching British TV shows. He was a huge fan of Monty Python and also enjoyed the Three Stooges and Abbott & Costello. Interestingly enough, he was also a fan of the daytime soap opera “Guiding Light.” Mike had his own, unique sense of humor that earned him the name “Uncle Scary” from his nieces and nephews. He was particularly good at tormenting kids with his scary stories and practical jokes, which the kids all loved him for. He was always ready to have fun and to share a laugh.
 
Mike was an animal lover in the truest sense. Throughout the years, he had many cats, his beloved dog Leon, and currently his two kitties, which were like children to him so he called them his “kid-ties:” Mea-Felis and Homer-Max. He loved those cats so much and he spoiled them terribly. Mike’s coworkers at NJ Transit were always amazed by Mike’s love for animals. Even when working, he couldn’t pass a dog or cat without stopping to pet them, get all mushy with them, and just fawn over them. And if he had food in his pocket, he would slip them a little treat to enjoy! He was a true animal lover and just couldn’t help himself!
 
In 1989, Mike met Mary Anne Banta through a personal ad. They enjoyed their first date on August 10, 1989 and it was love at first sight. By the third date, they were inseparable and wedding vows were exchanged on October 20, 1990. Mary Anne describes their thirty years together as amazing, unconventional, wild, crazy, and fun. They never left the ‘honeymoon’ stage and enjoyed doing everything together. Mary Anne particularly enjoyed riding in the locomotive with Mike whenever he had to work on their anniversary, birthday, or holiday. Mike was always very protective of Mary Anne, devoted to her, supportive of all her needs, and he loved her very much. She will miss him dearly and has a heart full of fond memories to cherish.
 
Mike is survived by his dear wife Mary Anne Banta-Nelson of Montville, his mother-in-law; Alma Banta of Kinnelon, his extended in-laws; Liz, Alma, Terri, Clare, and Steve, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his NJ Transit Rail family. He was predeceased by his mother, Edith in 2007, and by his father, David, in 2010.
 
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, for a celebration of Mike’s life on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at St. Mary’s RC Church, 17 Pompton Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ.
 
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Mike’s name are asked to consider a donation to your local animal shelter.