Message from the General Chairman

 

Hello Members,

This edition of the newsletter will update you regarding the work of the General Committee. As most of you are already aware,

Brother Leo Breslin is back to work pending a January 27, 2010 hearing in reference to the issue of back pay. Brother Breslin’s hearing was held on November 23, 2009, after a long delay due in part to National Mediation Board travel funding denials with the arbitrator.

 

However, this funding problem occurred after an April 22, 2009 date in which the arbitrator was in Philadelphia to hear Amtrak cases and was available to hear Brother Breslin’s case.

 

We are waiting for dates to hear several cases at the 1st Division in Chicago. These cases include;

  • Sister Akia Chapman,

  • Brother Steve Conklin,

  • Brother Bill Vaughn and cases involving supervisors operating trains.

  • Several other cases, one being the calculation of overtime in excess of 40 hours per week, are being handled in the grievance process.

 

Brother Tom Dorricott and I met with SEPTA, General Manager Joe Casey, Chief Operating Officer Luther Diggs and Chief Labor Relations Officer Frances Keating to discuss excessive discipline being assessed to Locomotive Engineers.

I have since met again with Fran Keating in an effort to resolve some of the grievances. In both of the aforementioned meetings SEPTA expressed its desire for Locomotive Engineers to wear uniforms.

I responded that such a proposal would require the vote of the rank and file membership of the BLET and asked what SEPTA would provide to convince the membership to vote to approve wearing uniforms.

 

I have contacted SEPTA in reference to dates for contract negotiations and requested relevant financial information.

As negotiations progress we will keep you informed.

 

Lastly, I would like the membership to try our new website www.bletdivision71.com which is in the final mode of construction. Brothers Jeff Johnson and Kevin Davis are looking for input from the members to ensure the website provides you with the information you need.

Please send them your ideas so we can make our division’s website a success.

 

 

Fraternally Yours,

Richard G. Dixon

General Chairman

 

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