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Mileage Update
An update on mileage, as of February 1, 2021 all mileage that was given to the “emergency task force” for the period of January 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020 has been processed and sent to AP for payment.
Due to the volume of mileage amassed during that period there are severe issues of “missing” sheets, the following process was agreed to by the carrier and the organization.
If you have missing mileage that was not paid from October 1st, 2019 through August 31st, 2020
- Please SCAN and send as a pdf, do not send pictures a secretary or supervisor can assist
- Scan those sheets and send to sspratt@njtransit.com , we will then forward them to the department responsible for payment, they will confirm with us that they were processed and sent to AP, we will notify via email you when this is done.
- If you do not have the sheets either make duplicates or wait until we can have the department responsible for the scantron, the process available to retrieve them, these will also need to be sent via email to sspratt@njtransit.com
- If you can not scan from home see a trainmaster or secretary, ask them to scan to sspratt@njtransit.com or my CROP “SFS”
- The deadline to submit is March 31, 2021
If you have missing mileage that was not paid prior to January 1st 2020 or after September 1, 2020 submit on local 60 site under payroll shortage form Payroll Shortage Form (utulocal60.com)
If you have mileage that was denied due to timelines for either time periods submit on local 60 site under payroll shortage form Payroll Shortage Form (utulocal60.com)
We will post updates as we progress through this process
As a reminder mileage is to be submitted as soon as possible, you can not put more than one month on a sheet, so for example if you have a sheet with one line for January 31st do not use the next line for February 1, start a new sheet and scan that sheet with one line.
You should fill out the entire seven lines in a month then scan it, you have thirty (30) days from last date on sheet to submit.
Tolls should be on separate sheet with receipts attached
If you are on a flag assignment one line is to be used for traveling to and from sign up location, another line for travel to and from flag site, use more than one line if you travel to multiple locations, write MP and line and please print clearly.
The carrier is working on a new system to be available soon for timecard and mileage submission that would be completely electronic, the organization is hopefully optimistic this can happen.
Storm Update for 02/03/2021
For Wednesday February 3nd 2021 crews are to report at their regular scheduled time for a Wednesday. Work as directed by supervision or in their absence the ACD (Assistant Chief Dispatcher)
NJ Transit will operate a Level 1 Severe Weather Schedule on most lines, except ACL.
Atlantic city will operate a normal Tuesday schedule
Timetable Schedule Bulletin Nos. 21 and 22 – Below
Storm update for 02/02/2021
For Tuesday February 2nd 2021 crews are to report at their regular scheduled time for a Tuesday. Work as directed by supervision or in their absence the ACD (Assistant Chief Dispatcher)
NJ Transit will operate a weekend schedule on most lines, except ACL.
Atlantic city will operate a normal Tuesday schedule
Amtrak Employee Shuttle Trains
Folks,
I have just been updated on the following from Amtrak Supervision
They will be operating shuttle trains along the NEC for crews if needed
Operating right now east to New York from Trenton stopping at Metro Pk. and Newark
7:30pm departing New York for Trenton stopping at Newark and Metro Pk.
9:00pm Departure east out of Trenton stopping at Metro Pk. and Newark Penn
11:30pm out of New York West to Philadelphia stopping at Newark and Metro Pk.
4am departure out of Philadelphia 5am departure from Trenton stopping at Metro Pk. and Newark Penn.
Storm Update for 02/01/21
NJ Transit will suspend service for tomorrow Monday February 1st, all crews are to report at their regular scheduled time and location and work as directed by supervision or in their absence the ACD.
Atlantic City Line service remains unchanged (regular service provided)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINES
As you may know, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is managing the State’s vaccine distribution process. NJDOH has created a newsletter – Vax Matters – specifically for COVID vaccine-related information and FAQ.
Click here for the latest edition or click here to subscribe.
NJ TRANSIT has requested an allotment of the vaccine from NJDOH and – although we have not yet received vaccines – we are working night and day behind-the-scenes to prepare for distribution, so we can “hit the ground running” if we do.
- We have purchased three freezers, with backup battery storage and proven settings for the appropriate cooling environment.
- We have prepared two sites, in Camden and Maplewood, for socially distant employee vaccinations.
- We have an online system in place that will allow employees to schedule vaccination appointments.
- We have been approved by NJDOH to administer the vaccine.
- And our Medical Department has a team of nurses, staff, and volunteers ready to vaccinate, as we do every year for the flu.
In the meantime – while we continue to seek a vaccine allotment for NJ TRANSIT employees – eligible employees are strongly encouraged to pre-register for a future vaccination through New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling System at https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/.
Eligible employees are also strongly encouraged to make an appointment for vaccination at a State-approved site. The full list of vaccination sites in the State, broken down by county, can be found here.
To learn more about the State’s vaccination plan, please visit the State’s vaccination information page: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine.
You can also visit the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention “Questions & Answers” page to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html.
We are excited by the opportunity to implement this powerful new tool to keep our employees safe from the COVID virus. We believe the vaccine will add yet another layer of safety to the measures already in place, particularly our aggressive and extensive cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
CREW CALLERS REMOTE OPERATION 3PM TODAY
Good afternoon,
Due to a COVID-19 Emergency, it will be necessary to shut down the crew callers office until further notice this afternoon effective at 3pm. The “800” numbers will be OOS requiring anyone that is trying to reach the department to utilize the direct landline phone numbers.
Please use voicemail for single day requests or if you are unable to get through and ask for a call back ASAP
Nwk Trains – 201-246-2963.2964 (X2963 BETWEEN 11PM-7AM)
- 201-246-2980 Voicemail leave message and ask for call back
Hob Trains – 2966,2967 (X2967 BETWEEN 11PM-7AM)
- 201-246-2982 Voicemail leave message and ask for call back
We are taking every precaution to continue to operate as normal.
Thank you,
Kevin Taylor
Manager, Crew Assignments
NJ Transit Rail Operations
ROC 2ND Fl
1148 Newark Turnpike
Kearny, NJ 07032
Office: (201)246-2377
Mobile: (973)634-0604
E-Fax (201)992-9134
