There are three important challenges to the concept of a rail union coalition: 1) finding the means to keep the rail unions together through the complete bargaining process, 2) addressing in a national forum collective bargaining issues that were “local” in nature, and 3) addressing the issues that were “national” in nature in concert with…
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The Corner Office President, J. Michael Perry With great sadness, I’d like to notify District Lodge 19 members, that President/Directing General Chairman John Lacey, has submitted his letter notifying us of his wishes to retire on December 31, 2018. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Brother John…
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On Oct. 4th, 2018 CSX filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern railroad for allegedly conspiring with Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad to block CSX from Norfolk International Terminals. Jacksonville Business Journal reporter Will Robinson, wrote that “The suit, filed Oct. 4 in the Norfolk division of U.S. District Court, also names three NS vice presidents…
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NATIONAL NEGOTIATION ARBITRATION BETWEEN NCCC AND IAMAW Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Presided over by: Arbitrator – Charlotte Gold, IAMAW Acting PDGC – Mike Perry, NCCC Representative – Ken Gradia. Representing the IAMAW District Lodge 19: Carmen Percelli of the Law Firm Guerrieri, Bartos and Roma, PC. Carmen Percelli began with an opening statement…
Read MoreIT IS OFFICIAL: The U. S. Department of Labor has issued its official determination on the election of Grand Lodge Officers of the IAM. Sisters and Brothers: IT IS OFFICIAL The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its official determination on the election of Grand Lodge Officers of the IAM. RE: Grand Lodge Officer Election:…
Read MoreMessage from President Directing General Chairman John Lacey: June 12, 2018 on National Freight Agreement Negotiations Sisters and Brothers: We met with the Carriers in contract negotiations again on June 5, 2018 at the National Mediation Board in Washington DC. The NMB Board Chairman Gerald Fauth, Member Kyle Fortson and Member Linda Puchala also attended this round of negotiations. The…
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