Progress Through Unity

Your Retirement Security: First Episode of the Talking-SMART podcast now available

The inaugural episode of the Talking SMART podcast looks at a a new proposal from Senate Republicans that poses a serious threat to retirement security. Presented in a white paper by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), this plan would impose a new 10 … [Continue reading]

Hoboken Lot # 1

Just received a call the records building adjacent to track one in Hoboken is collapsing, so lot # one in Hoboken will be closed UFN, spots will be available in the paid lot, SP+ Parking, across the street. When you park there they will give you a … [Continue reading]

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

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Mileage Penalties

After working with the carrier to expedite and try for improvements with payments for mileage, we are once again over four months behind. We are asking members who have submitted mileage and have not been paid or denied after sixty (60) days please … [Continue reading]

Dependent Verification Update

Some additional information for the health benefit verification project, GC Johnson has been communicating with the Executive VP/GM and labor relations, as discussed in the letter sent to Jerome, Alight is an independent contractor who will destroy … [Continue reading]

Situational Awareness Bulletin – Coronavirus

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Solidarity Alert! PATH workers to stage informational picket Jan. 30

Please join the unions representing the skilled employees on the PATH train lines as they stage an informational picket in Jersey City to alert the riding public about their lack of a contract. Union families and supporters are invited. Signs will … [Continue reading]

Equipment Moves to SSYD

At a recent safety committee meeting an issue came up where crews who are taking over equipment in NY Penn Station and going east to Sunnyside Yard, have went without paperwork required for that particular train. As a reminder we want members to … [Continue reading]

Dependent Verification Letters Information

Below is a letter from Sr. VP/GM Rail Ray Kenny on the letter employees received from Alight to verify dependents on their health insurance plan. … [Continue reading]

S3425 Requires Railroad operators to remove obstructive vegetation near railroad crossings

 From Left to right:  Sheny Mendez  SMART TD LR Local 759 (BUS) Victor Amo-Krah SMART TD LR Local 1413 (PATH) Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce R-(26th) Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez D-(19th) Senator Pat Diegnan D-(18th) Senate Transportation … [Continue reading]