Updated Furlough Questions.

Furlough question and answers. Furlough paperwork: This paperwork comes from the carrier NOT THE UNION. If you have been furloughed and do not have a copy of the paperwork you have to get it from the carrier. Here is a link for the local Railroad retirement office where you will take that paperwork to start…

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I find this Ridiculous!

First of all, let me start by saying I am glad to see some initiative by our union on behalf of our members. This statement was posted on 4-20-2017 on District 19’s site: “BNSF is currently in the process of closing the Murray Shop in Kansas City and reducing forces at Glendive, MT. The reductions…

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Cameras in the Shop.

From: Andrew Sandberg Gentlemen,         Tim Moore asked about video cameras a couple of weeks back. I found the attached Public Law Board Award that outlines one arbitrators views on the subject.  click here: Cameras in the shop         I have found that most if not all CSX shops have…

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HIPAA Law Compliance.

In this article I have added a brief summary of the HIPAA Law and a list of websites regarding the use and protection of sensitive patient data.  HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. Any company that deals with protected health information (PHI) must ensure that…

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New Attendance Policy

Attached is the email and a copy of the new attendance policy sent to me from Mike Perry. Mech_CAPS_cover letter_2-13-17 Brothers, Today by email I received the Carriers revised attendance policy.  This is the first time I have seen the policy.  At this time I have no other information pertaining to the policy.  As I…

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CSX extends director nomination deadline.

  CSX Corp (CSX.O) has extended the director nomination deadline for its board of directors, giving the U.S. railroad company more time to reach an agreement with an activist investor and industry veteran Hunter Harrison. CSX said the deadline would be extended to Feb. 24 from Friday, in a sign that the two sides remain…

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