BMWE Lodge 3014

Pennsylvania Federation

Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Division
of the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters

 

 
 


Lodge 3014 Represents Amtrak
Maintenance of Way Employees

A Union Is Only As Strong As 
The Solidarity of the People In It


NTSB ISSUES URGENT SAFETY RECOMMENDATION ON SUPPLEMENTAL SHUNTING DEVICES

This recommendation addresses redundant protection for maintenance-of-way crews. The recommendation is derived from our ongoing investigation of the Metro-North accident that occurred on May 28, 2013, in West Haven, Connecticut, and is consistent with the evidence we found and the analysis we performed…...

Read NTSB Recommendation Here
     

Amtrak Workers Fight Back For Contract



Penn Federation members, along with BRS members, picketed the law office of Amtrak Board Chairman Anthony Coscia in New Brunswick, NJ on June 3rd.
Members were protesting the fact that we have been unable to negotiate a new agreement with Amtrak for more than three years.  Amtrak has continually stalled talks and engaged in bad faith bargaining. We have asked to be released from mediation so that the dispute can be resolved.
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Amtrak Retirement Planning Summary
for people who will be retiring soon.
(PDF file)
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Attend your meetings:
The 2nd Thursday of the month,
Our next meeting will be on 
September 12, 2012
(No meetings in July & August)


7:30 PM at the
 
Morrisville Elks’ Lodge,
835 W Bridge St
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 295-5333
Click here for directions

Last Updated June 18, 2013

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New Jersey Racetrack Project Update

After intense negotiations, the BMWED and Amtrak NEC have reached an agreement in connection with Amtrak's desire to contract out the construction of new constant tension catenary system between New Brunswick and Trenton, NJ. Named the "Racetrack Project" his $150 million endeavor is slated to start in 2013, with a completion projection date of 2017.
Click here to read the full agreement

As a result Amtrak is hiring all crafts.
Jobs are posted and removed weekly so check often.
Click here for Amtrak Job Openings
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High Speed Rail (Raceway Project) PowerPoint presentation. 11/9 (The file is 21mb. A high speed connection is required)

Norfolk Southern loses 3 more lawsuits under the Whistle Blower Act

New RRB Tier I and Tier II Tax rates for 2013

Non-Working dues rate information.
If you are furloughed, or out sick, you can pay the Non-Working dues rate of $15.79 a month to stay in good standing.
More Info

Atena is our new health insurance provider. If you need to up date your info go to
www.AmtrakBenefits.com
Important: If you get married or have a child, anytime throughout the year, you have 30 days from the event to add family members to your health insurance. After that you will have to wait for the enrollment period.

Amtrak Contract Update
Plea to the National Mediation Board 10/12


Amtrak Contractor Policies Endanger Riding Public
Outsiders decide who gets contractor clearances 10/12

BMWED RATIFIES
NATIONAL FREIGHT RAILROAD AGREEMENT

View Summary of the agreement

OSHA HAMMERS CSX TRANSPORTATION FOR OUTRAGEOUS FRSA VIOLATION

Click here for 2012 Amtrak Rosters

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~Old But Still Important News~


FRA Safety Advisory 2011-03, Bridge Worker Safetyy

AMTRAK AWARDED $450 MILLION TO UPGRADE NEW YORK - WASHINGTON
HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE 5/9
Includes many upgrades from Morrisville, PA to New Brunswick, NJ


Amtrak Fencing agreement. Raises Per Diem and prohibits furloughs while contractors are on the property. Full agreement


NEW Vision Wellness Plan for Agreement Employees Beginning July 1, 2010

Amtrak intranet and Employee Information Portal through Amtrak.com. The new Employee Service Center provides a one-stop shop for all Human Resources needs. Go to https://employee.amtrak.com/ to register and log in.

BMWE wins Third Division Award against Amtrak for contracting out inter-track platform work. 113 B&B employees will receive $225 each. All employees are listed.

BMWE serves Amtrak Section 6 Demands (contract demands)

Railway Trackmen’s Journal, 1917 When our forefathers were fighting for the 8 hour workday.

Information on New Supplemental Sickness Insurance.
BMWE Wins Four Huge Arbitration Awards Against Amtrak
 
     
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