Progress Through Unity

Local 60 has officially joined the NJT Coalition.

Local 60 has now joined the Coalition that represents 88% of Rail Union members on the property. This decision was made after careful studying of all the facts and from direct feedback from members. I will keep you updated on the progress of the … [Continue reading]

Effective March 1, 2015 the UTU/SMART Safety teams are suspended.

The safety teams that monitor each rail line and  meet with the Carrier on a monthly basis are being suspended. All information from past meetings will be reviewed and evaluated. Upon completion of this review a decision will be made on how to … [Continue reading]

Pink Time cards Debut on Monday March 2, 2015

The new pink colored time cards are ONLY for missing days or shortages. If you feel that NJ Transit still owes you days (vacation or personal) or you have never been paid for an assignment that you worked in the past, use this new time card. If you … [Continue reading]

Requesting a “manual” check for a payroll shortage

The correct term is "Off Cycle Check". If your weekly payroll check is short more than an 8 hour day you may request this check. They will ask if they can pay you the missing shortage next week. They have the right to ask and that is your decision. … [Continue reading]

UTU/Smart Roster Delayed

The Member roster that is due out on March 1, 2015 will be delayed. Our Treasurer is away at a seminar in Cleveland for his new position. The roster will be posted towards the end of this month. Thank you.   Stephen J. Burkert General … [Continue reading]

UTU InternationalConstitutions

Any member who would like a hard copy of the constitution from the International, please email me at msussman@utulocal60.com.  I will need your full name, mailing address, and the last four digits of your social security #.  I must have all the … [Continue reading]

Please pick up your weekly check and printout

In the very near future NJ Transit will require you to have, in your possession, the weekly job explanation sheet printout before answering any shortage questions. Payroll Department will no longer be taking any calls from Members on Wednesday … [Continue reading]

2015 Uniforms

There will be no swapping of the different parts of the uniforms. This and That Uniforms have a contract with NJ Transit. They will not make changes to what that agreement states. Extra service crews may still pick and choose the items they … [Continue reading]

Please call about payroll shortages or problems.

On Tuesday 2/3/2015 we will have Members, Debbie Krake and Ethel Valentine, starting the next part of the operation. They will be taking your payroll issues over the phone. Hoboken members please call 1-973-491-7902. Newark members please call … [Continue reading]

An Open Letter to our Members from Mr. Soto

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