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…
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IT 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:…
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According to Arlington, Memorial Day began in the aftermath of the Civil War when families from both sides laid flowers on the graves of those lost in the war. It was initially known as “Decoration Day.” The national observance of Memorial Day began when Maj. Gen. John A. Logan, then leader of the Grand Army…
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05-11-2018 – District 19 Trains RRB Disibility Examiners Railroad Retirement Board Disability Examiner Training Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Labor Member of the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) requested District Lodge 19 to develop a Power Point Presentation of the work and tasks that Railroad Machinists do in the performance of their duties. This was an effort to…
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