General Chairman Correspondence
UPRR Releases List of Restricted Prescription Drugs
Attached, please find a copy of a letter under date of October 21, 2015 to the undersigned with an attachment listing prescription drugs that are restricted by the UPRR. An employee in a safety sensitive job is not allowed to work while using a prescription drug of concern. The letter includes the following directive: “Employees…
Read MoreNew Voluntary Group Insurance Plan for All WRGCA BLET Members
We are pleased to inform you that the BLET UP Western Region General Committee of Adjustment has instituted a voluntary group insurance plan which is available to all active dues paying members and officers. All BLET members of the UP Western Region are eligible to enroll. All of the available coverages are offered separately and…
Read MoreMeals in Multiple Hours of Service
Dear Brothers and Sisters: As you are aware, the Carrier has prevailed in its position that Extra Engineers performing Hours of Service Relief are not eligible for trip rate payments when dog catching trip rated service. In its submission to the National Disputes Committee, the Carrier argued that: “In calculation of trip rates for pools…
Read MoreQ&A 18 Dispute Award
Dear Brothers and Sisters: This has reference to my memo to you of July 2, 2015 advising that the 2003 National Agreement Article V Disputes Committee had heard our dispute involving Q&A 18 claims payments of trip rates for extra engineers performing hours of service relief on trip rated jobs. I advised that I would let you…
Read MoreManager operating trains – Eugene, OR
Below is an email that was sent from General Chairman Dayton to Mr. Castagna, Vice President UPRR – WR regarding a UPRR MOP forcing engineers out of the seat in order to operate trains. Dear Mr. Castagna: Attached, please find a courtesy copy of a letter that will be mailed to you today hard copy advising…
Read More