New Rule Book Section - 4/2/2013
Check out the new section under Links. Click on Dropbox.com and down load the dropbox and all the Rule Books should be downloaded to your tablet or smart phone or computer desktop. Thanks to Dustin Borden who has volunteered to keep the Rule Books, The Time Tables, General Notices and General Orders up to date for all to download. Thanks Dustin!!
Code MS for Clovis to El Paso Expedited Agreement - 2/15/2013
Check out the Downloads tab and look under the Wording for Claims. How to claim the Code MS for the new Clovis to El Paso Expedited Agreement is listed there. The time you pass MP 934.4 on the way down, either on the train or in a taxi going to get a train, must be documented on the claim. The MP of where you took the train to, or where you got the train, (turnaround point) and then the time you came back by MP 934.4, either on your way to the BOC to tie up or departing the El Paso sub on a train, must be stated on your claim in order to be paid correctly for the Code MS.
OSHA REACHES AGREEMENT WITH BNSF OVER WHISTLEBLOWER VIOLATIONS - 1/15/2013
Today OSHA released the terms of its settlement agreement with BNSF that I reported yesterday. This is a major step for all working railroad men and women. The major terms of the agreement are as follows:
1. Injuries no longer play a role in determining the length of an employee's probation following a record suspension for a serious rule violation.
2. Elimination of the points policy which assigned points to those that were injured.
3. Work related injuries will no longer used as a reason for enroll an employee in safety counseling.
4. Higher level review by BNSF upper management and legal department for cases in which an employee who reports an on the job injury is assessed discipline.
5. Train managers and labor relations about employee rights under the FRSA
6. Make settlement offers in the 36 cases regarding these issues.
This is great result and it is due to the collective hard work of the unions and the union lawyers who have successfully handled so many of these cases. We currently have several of these cases pending against BNSF and I am hopeful the offers will be good.
The press release and agreement is attached for your files. You can also view this on the OSHA site by clicking on the link
http://www.whistleblowers.gov/acts/bnsf_accord.html.
We have it posted on our web site as well at http://www.tavorminayoung.com/pdf/OSHA.BNSF%20Agreement%2001-13.pdf
I will have more on this in our ENEWS later this month. In the meantime, this is a great victory for all those working on the railroad and especially those on BNSF.
Steve Young
1300 Post Oak Blvd. Ste 1750
Houston, Texas 77056
713 333 3070 office
713 333 3075 Fax
713 253 9600 Cell
www.tavorminayoung.com
Railroad Employees National Vision Plan - 12/14/2012
EyeMed Vision Plan, please click on the Red X to see the new EyeMed Vison Plan coverage and Q & A, about the plan. Also click on the following link to set up your registration in the Plan and you can get an I.D. Card through this site also. The Link is https://www.eyemedvisioncare.com/railroad/public/login.emvc
Lest We Forget - 10/26/2012
Everyone,
Please remember in this upcoming election, Governor Romney has already stated that he would support the Ryan Act, and that affects you as a Railroader, please remember that Ryan wants your Railroad Retirement.
This Site is Constantly Under Construction!!
WELCOME
We are the United Transportation Union (UTU) Local 1168, headquartered in Clovis, NM. We are a broad-based, transportation labor union representing 200 + active members. We are under the General Committee of Adjustment GO-009 of the United Transportation Union (UTU) which represents Conductors, Brakemen and Yardmen from the former Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company (ATSF), now the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF).
LOCAL 1168
Regular Meetings are at the Elks Lodge, 218 North Sycamore, the Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month, at 9 am:
NEXT MEETING ON 05/28/13
This week there will be no change to Clovis board 21 leaving total of 110, effective at 0700, on 05-15-13.
As you know there were many changes made to your medical insurance in recent months. There is now a co-pay, co-insurance payment and annual deductible for the GA 23000 plan. Some changes were made by the recent Health Care Act which was recently upheld by the Supreme Court.
I have prepared an updated outline/summary of the benefits (attached) provided by the NRC/UTU- GA 23000 plans; GA 46000 (retiree plan); plans GA 23111 A B C; Medicare; the BLET disability plan; the Anthem Disability plan; Off Track Vehicle coverage; and the life insurance that is provided. This contains all of the changes and the current costs of the supplemental plans and COBRA.
You may click on the PDF attachment or click on the following link to view and/or download the summary:
http://www.tavorminayoung.com/pdf/Railroad%20Medical%20and%20Disability%20Insurance%20Update%20January%201%202013.pdf
Your union has done an outstanding job to negotiate these wonderful health and welfare benefits. These health and welfare benefits are truly the Cadillac plans in America and the cost to the member is still much lower than any other plans of this type. Take a look at this summary to see just how good they are!
I trust you find the summary both beneficial and helpful.
Thanks,
Steve Young
1300 Post Oak Blvd. Ste 1750
Houston, Texas 77056
713 333 3070 office
713 333 3075 Fax
713 253 9600 Cell
www.tavorminayoung.com
For Insurance Needs Check Out the Link Under UTU Insurance or Click on The Follow Link:
and He Can Get You Fixed Up With What Ever Insurance Needs You May Have.
Stay In touch with YOUR Officers
All Local 1168 Sisters & Brothers: If you have recently changed your Mailing Address, Email Address, or Phone Number please let the Secretary/Treasurer know as soon as possible. This is necessary to keep our records up to date with the National Division and we will also be able to pass information along from the Division to all of it's members.
Those members who have questions about, or wish to contribute to Local 1168 but cannot attend the monthly meetings you can email any of the Local Officers.
MEMBERS TOOLBOX
Notified you are under investigation? Wish to file a grievance? Membership rights question? Click on the “Membership Toolbox” for your answer. …
Questions or Concerns about unsafe work conditions or work practices;
Contact the UTU Rail Safety Task Force and express your safety issues and concerns with one of the Task Force Members to help resolve the problem and bring it to the attention of others. Get onboard with Safety in the Work Place and benefit not only yourself but others also!!
We can be more powerful than a
locomotive only through unity
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