Progress Through Unity

Union Leader Talks On What’s Behind All The NJ TRANSIT Woes

https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/08/15/why-nj-transit-njtransit-problems/#.W3SlsMkq8mg.email   … [Continue reading]

Brother Richert’s Family has suffered another blow, please let’s be there for them

“I am now in the arms of my father” A celebration of life for “Mikey” Michael Richert Jr. will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm at Our Lady of Peace Church, North Brunswick, NJ 08902. We will continue to celebrate … [Continue reading]

OPEN LETTER TO NJ TRANSIT RAIL PASSENGERS

  I am Stephen J. Burkert, General Chairman for SMART TD. My union represents the Conductors, Assistant Conductors and Ticket Collectors that work for NJ TRANSIT Rail Division. I have been employed as a NJ Transit conductor for 30 years. I … [Continue reading]

General Chairman Burkert’s Weekly “HOT TOPICS” News

In an effort to better communicate information as quickly as possible to the Local 60 Membership, here is the ” HOT TOPICS” for this week. A) This past few weeks have been absolute misery for our passengers, and it has been even worse for our … [Continue reading]

This Week Has Been a Nightmare for New Jersey Transit Users By Elise Young

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-03/nightmare-new-jersey-commutes-as-trains-short-thousands-of-seats While New Jersey Transit blamed crew shortages and a rail-safety project for a nightmare commuting week, a union warned that … [Continue reading]

General Chairman Burkert’s Weekly “HOT TOPICS” News

In an effort to better communicate information as quickly as possible to the Local 60 Membership, here is the ” HOT TOPICS” for this week. A) I have written the Carrier on their unsafe practice of using trains without a cab-car in passenger … [Continue reading]

General Chairman Burkert’s Weekly “HOT TOPICS” News

In an effort to better communicate information as quickly as possible to the Local 60 Membership, here is the ” HOT TOPICS” for this week. A) The Carrier is running many trains on "One Way Trips" without cab cars. This leaves the vestibule on the … [Continue reading]

Northwest Jersey Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO 1st Annual Night at the Park

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Conductor to LETP opportunity 15K Bonus

The Human Resources Department is currently seeking internal Certified Conductor applicants for the upcoming Locomotive Engineer Training Program (LETP). We have added a $15,000 Bonus for all Conductors who successfully complete the LETP and become … [Continue reading]

General Chairman Burkert’s Weekly “HOT TOPICS” News

In an effort to better communicate information as quickly as possible to the Local 60 Membership, here is the ” HOT TOPICS” for this week. A) I met with the Carrier today about the DH TRAVEL TIMES. The Carrier has agreed that effective immediately … [Continue reading]