Progress Through Unity

Clearing Car Protocol

Brother and Sisters: I would like all members to follow the protocol attached regarding clearing cars at your final destination. For years your officers have tried to get the carrier to put a procedure in place for clearing cars to no avail. … [Continue reading]

IRAP Day of Action

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Crew Callers

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. … [Continue reading]

Operating Doors Criteria

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 … [Continue reading]

Radio Shop will be at signup locations programing/updating radios

As requested, below are the following dates and times for reprograming the radios. New York Penn Station August 20th-7:30am-1pm August 29th -3:00pm-7:30pm Raritan Yard August 27th –Times in the morning has been previously discussed August 28th … [Continue reading]

Refresher Training Available

We have recently seen a spike in incidents where members are unfamiliar with duties, the C3RS refresher training is still available. If you are unsure of the yard, flag or passenger duties we can help. If you are changing assignments or work your … [Continue reading]

General Chairman Report August 2019

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Flexible Spending Account

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 … [Continue reading]

Blue Signal/Flag Protection

Brothers and Sisters: I would like all members to be aware of the seriousness of Blue Signal/Flag Protection. Our members cannot remove Blue Signal/Flags from tracks or equipment. If a member encounters a Blue Signal/Flag on their equipment when … [Continue reading]

Proposed IRAP Rules

The future of America's construction workers and the integrity of our industry is at risk. A new proposal by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) could drive down training and labor standards in construction registered apprenticeship programs and set … [Continue reading]