Members, we DO NOT have a Temporary Agreement as of today. I, HAVE NOT AGREED, at this point to extending the cooling off period as has been mentioned in the news media. I am ready to sit and negotiate a new temporary agreement whenever the Carrier … [Continue reading]
Contract Update
June 11, 2016 By
Members, I have had numerous meetings with the Carrier, proposals and counter proposals, in the last couple of weeks. I have been assisted by all of your Vice Chairmen and the Secretary of the General Committee. The International vice president … [Continue reading]
Contract Negotiation Update
June 9, 2016 By
We are still meeting with New Jersey Transit Rail to try and settle the contract issue. I will let all members know as soon as there are new developments. The only official news to report at this time is that we are still at the table … [Continue reading]
Hoboken Lot Closed 6-11
June 8, 2016 By
They are working on gate in Hoboken Observer Highway lot this weekend … [Continue reading]
Rollover Bump Options
May 13, 2016 By
FYI for members who may displaced during rollover … [Continue reading]
Bill NJ S2160 Concerns unemployment compensation and labor disputes.
May 10, 2016 By
There is a Bill, S2160, introduced a week ago in the NJ Senate. Bill S2160 is co-sponsored by Senator J Vitale and Senator Sweeney. Bill S2160 would change the NJ unemployment rules and allow union members to collect unemployment after a 30 day … [Continue reading]
Mentoring by Members is Suspended
May 9, 2016 By
Effective today 5/9/2016 all members who mentor in yards or on the trains will cease this practice. All of the mentoring will be done by the Carrier, they will be solely responsible for this aspect of training. I will keep you informed of any future … [Continue reading]
Contract Update
May 7, 2016 By
The GCA (Six VLC’s, General Committee Secretary and General Chairman) members met this week about our failed agreement and contract negotiations, we discussed what we have been hearing from members. During our meeting we suggested changes to Item … [Continue reading]
