When you receive notice that a hearing and investigation is scheduled for an incident that you also reported to C3RS, be advised of the following:

When NJT initiates an investigation of an unsafe event or condition and an employee(s) indicates that the event or condition has been reported in accordance with the C3RS/IMOU, the time limits for pursuing discipline will be put in abeyance if necessary, pending a confirmation receipt from NASA.

When a receipt is available for review (NASA sends it via US Mail), YOU must forward it to our designated C3RS railroad manager, Rich Green Jr. (Fax: (201) 649-1987, email: rmgreen1@njtransit.com). When the designated C3RS railroad manager determines that the receipt is applicable to the event, the investigation will be closed.

IMPORTANT: Do not throw away your receipt from NASA. A replacement receipt will not be available. Keep a copy of this receipt for your records.

As always, if you have any questions regarding this matter, email me at jkehoe@utulocal60.com or see a Local 60 representative.

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 General Chairman advises us otherwise, I’m reminding all members that we are still covered by the C³RS program and reports will be accepted until such notification.

Attention members: Over the next 3 weeks, on various days, there will be a joint Union, Management and FRA team at different sign-up locations. They will be reviewing the new Safety Job Briefing cards and the importance of the various tasks which should be discussed by all crew members. The C³RS team has reviewed many cases involving the potential dangers of having incomplete SJB’s. These teams will be at the terminals to discuss these dangers with the crews as they sign up and help promote a safer work environment. Please be on time for sign up and keep an open mind.