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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Our first meeting for the new year will have in attendance, District 19’s Acting President John Lacy. I know a lot of you have many concerns and questions regarding the future of negotiations and now would be a good time to get your answers straight from the “horses mouth” rather than second hand. So please…
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National negotiations between the freight railroads in national negotiations and the IAM Coalition remain stalled, hostage to the carriers’ unremitting demands for major concessionary changes to the healthcare plan. Negotiations began in January of 2015. IAM invoked mediation in October 2015. The parties have met regularly since then under the auspices of the National Mediation…
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Notice: to all machinist who have worked between 2014 til now. Please supply your last pay stub for 2014, 2015 and 2016 to Mike Denney by Dec. 12, 2016. A grievance was filed by the IAMAW on behalf of the machinist working at the Huntington Locomotive Shop regarding the fact of incorrect payment on overtime…
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Something that may be useful for negotiations coming soon. CSX has updated its vacation, holiday and parental leave benefits for management employees with more vacation days, more holiday flexibility, a new option to purchase additional vacation time and more time off for new parents. “These exciting upgrades are part of our efforts to enhance…
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