Progress Through Unity

Submit Time cards within 30days

As a reminder, you must submit all time cards within 30 days of performing service. If you request an adjustment on shortage of wages you must attach your weekly pay printout with request. Please pick up your weekly printouts. Thank You … [Continue reading]

Dover extra board FAQ

This is what I have so far, we will update as information becomes available. … [Continue reading]

Railroad Retirement Information

Attached is some important information concerning Railroad Retirement benefits, its recommended everyone visit https://secure.rrb.gov/MainLine/PINPassword/acknowledgement.asp?App=NewPassword  to set up your account and request a password. This will … [Continue reading]

Negotiating Steps under the Railway Labor Act

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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]