Members, In the current era of “PSR” railroading, it is needed more than ever the ability to adapt to changes in the industry. Please review the attached link for extra resources for job marketing skills. Dislocated-Worker-Resource-Manual
Read MoreThis is to inform the members subject to the National Agreement, that Friday, September 13, 2019, will be the last day for you to submit your survey. We have a good response to the National Agreement Section 6 Notice Survey so far. We would still like to hear from more members. On Monday, September 16,…
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Brothers And Sisters, Please find attached a link and a PDF of the IAM District Lodge 19 Bargaining survey for the next section six notice. The results of this Nat’l Carriers’ Conf Barg Surveywill be used to formulate our bargaining demands and the section 6 notice. Remember, this is more important now than ever….
Read MoreMembers, There was a miscommunication regarding the paperwork sent to furloughed members from CSX. It appears that the Carrier is updating their information in order to pay out EPA to our furloughed members. The paperwork sent to our members is not to start EPA. Of course, the reason for you being adversely effected was the…
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CSX announced Friday morning to employees in Russell, Kentucky, that the company will be closing the Russell Locomotive Shop and eliminating 113 positions. CSX issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice in conjunction with the shop closure.“As a result of the locomotive shop closure, 113 positions are being eliminated, and impacted…
Read MoreThere 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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