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BMWE Lodge 3014 |
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Pennsylvania Federation
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Division
of the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
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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 |
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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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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,
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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.
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Information on New Supplemental Sickness Insurance. |
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BMWE Wins Four Huge Arbitration Awards Against Amtrak | | |
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