Claiming a basic day, daily, from November 1, 2024 to and including November 15, 2024 (15 days) as the carrier failed to implement the 11-4 Work Rest Agreement within the specified time limit as outlined within the agreement. The Side Letter for Implementation states “Implementation of the plans should be completed as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the date of notification of ratification”. As such, the implementation must have been completed by 06/30/24.

Claiming a basic day, daily, from October 16, 2024 to and including October 31, 2024 (16 days) as the carrier failed to implement the 11-4 Work Rest Agreement within the specified time limit as outlined within the agreement. The Side Letter for Implementation states “Implementation of the plans should be completed as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the date of notification of ratification”. As such, the implementation must have been completed by 06/30/24.

Claiming a basic day, daily, from October 1, 2024 to and including October 15, 2024 (15 days) as the carrier failed to implement the 11-4 Work Rest Agreement within the specified time limit as outlined within the agreement. The Side Letter for Implementation states “Implementation of the plans should be completed as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the date of notification of ratification”. As such, the implementation must have been completed by 06/30/24.

Claiming a basic day, daily, from September 16, 2024 to and including September 30, 2024 (15 days) as the carrier failed to implement the 11-4 Work Rest Agreement within the specified time limit as outlined within the agreement. The Side Letter for Implementation states “Implementation of the plans should be completed as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the date of notification of ratification”. As such, the implementation must have been completed by 06/30/24.
 

Voluntary Rest Agreement 4-1 5-1

 ALSO LOCATED ON THE LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT PAGE.

https://blet228.org/local-chairman-report

Seasonal Self-Care

Union Pacific’s Employee Assistance Program is partnering with nonprofit The Wellbeing Partners to host live one-hour educational webinars for employees and their families. Webinar sessions include Q&A and focus on research-based strategies to enhance and support mental health and wellbeing.

Money and family responsibilities are among the top sources of stress in the United States, and the end of the year is when these stressors tend to be most prevalent. During this webinar, learn self-care tips and ways to navigate feeling overwhelmed during the holiday season.

Visit up.com/eapfamily for additional information, viewing instructions and to watch webinar recordings following the live events.

Paid Sick Days

Effective August 1, 2023 – Three (3) Paid Sick Days (paid at the basic daily rate of last service performed)
Effective January 1, 2024 – Five (5) Paid Sick Days (paid at the basic daily rate of last service performed)
Effective January 1, 2024 – Ability to convert two (2) single day vacations to Paid Sick Days (These days will be paid at the 1/52nd vacation rate of pay)
Can be used at any time on any day of the week. Cannot be denied.
Does NOT count against attendance points.
Does NOT forfeit guarantees.
Applies to ALL engineers (Assigned and Unassigned).
 

Questions and Answers Regarding Paid Sick Leave for Engineers

Q1: Can personal leave (PL) and vacation days (LV) days be converted to paid sick (PS) days?

A1: As of the effective date of the Agreement, Engineers may only convert single LV days to PS days. However, should technology become available in the future that will permit the conversion of PL days to PS days, the Parties will amend the agreement to reflect that option.

Q2: Is PS considered when evaluating Engineer’s compliance with Union Pacific’s Attendance Policy?

A2: Under the current attendance policy, PS absences will not generate points. A PS absence will break the applicable credit period.

  2020 BLET NATIONAL AGREEMENT & PEB 250 WORK RULES PROPOSALS (AGREED UPON INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF ARTICLES V, VI, & Vil)

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, February 2 — As a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, one of the best ways to stay in touch with the National Division is through the BLET website.

Regularly published News Flashes keep members informed on breaking news from the National Division. Also, news from the rail industry and organized labor is published on a daily basis.

Members are also encouraged to register for the Members Area of the BLET website to get instant access to their membership data. Members can update their home mailing address, email address, and other contact information. Members will also see their Division number, dates of monthly meetings, and the names of their Division, General Committee of Adjustment, and State Legislative Board officers when logging into the Members Area. To register, please visit: https://members.ble-t.org/ .

Members who receive the Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen News and the Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen Journal can also sign up for the electronic delivery option for both publications.  To opt-out of BLET publications in print, members will need to go to the Members Only area of the BLET website, click on the “Update Personal Information” option, and then select “Publication Delivery Preference.” Those who opt-out will be alerted by email whenever new publications are available in electronic format.