FYI – This is a synopsis of the applicable procedures to negotiating a contract under the Railway Labor Act. Refer to the RLA itself for exact guidance. … [Continue reading]
C3RS Update
April 22, 2015 By
I have been notified by our General Chairman that SMART-TD Local 60 will continue participating in C3RS. Stay tuned for upcoming changes/enhancements to the program. … [Continue reading]
Good Faith Challenge
April 19, 2015 By
Jerome sent me an update he would like shared with all our members; 218.97 Good faith challenge procedures. (a) Employee responsibility. An employee shall inform the railroad or employer whenever the employee makes a good faith … [Continue reading]
MMC C3RS Forum
April 17, 2015 By
During the entire week of April 20, 2015, between the hours of 9am and 2am, your C3RS Peer Review Team (PRT) will be visiting the MMC. This will be an open forum where we will share our experiences and ongoing C3RS trends. … [Continue reading]
Optional Displacement
April 7, 2015 By
The optional displacement will be on May 17, 2015. There will also be the spring timetable change at that time. … [Continue reading]
Local 60 C3RS update
March 19, 2015 By
Members, Our General Chairman is still in talks with the FRA and the Carrier regarding our continued participation in the C3RS program. The deadline for our exit from the program has been extended to May 15, 2015. Until that date, or until our … [Continue reading]
Local 60 has officially joined the NJT Coalition.
March 10, 2015 By
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.
February 28, 2015 By
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
February 27, 2015 By
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
February 27, 2015 By
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]
