We our in need of Safety Committee volunteers from the Engineering Department and Maintenance of Equipment Department to participate in the implementation of the new 49 CFR part 270 regulation. This new regulation goes into effect next year and will be phased in. The…
I would like to thank Local Chairman Ramone Lopez and Representative Richarde Robinson for taking the time to come to November’s General Membership Meeting. It was the first time anyone from Newark Airtrain has attended the meeting. These monthly meetings are for ALL members…
A recent near miss with a Maintenance Recovery Vehicle has once again brought the spot light back to guideway safety. If the proper people are not assigned (Safety Spotter, Area Coordinator) to do the job, do not do it until the proper people are…
Random drug and alcohol testing is required by both the DOT and FRA for certain members performing safety sensitive jobs. While the regulation is quite complex, it is important for all of us to know some aspects of the procedure in order to protect…
We have been successful recently by convincing the Carrier to simplify its Hours of Service compliance policy. Cards no longer need to be filled out. A new form is being supplied by the Manpower Offices that M of E members simply need to review…
We are working with the Training Department to restructure the training program to improve how members get the necessary skills and knowledge needed to facilitate promotions to the next level. We are still encouraging all members to file written request for training with supervision…
We would like to express our deepest condolences to Vehicle Technician David Oakland who lost his wife Kelly Ann. There will be a viewing this Friday, November 11 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Lieber Funeral Home (266 North Central Ave. Valley Stream NY 11580).
Message from President, Jeffrey Klein On behalf of your Elected officials I would like to wish all of you and your families a very happy Thanksgiving. I would like to take the time to thank the Executive Board and our Union Reps for their…
“Donald Trump has been elected the 45th president of the United States, and I offer my congratulations to the president-elect. “I also offer my thanks to Hillary Clinton on her hard-fought campaign. “This was a long, and at times, divisive, election, but as brothers…
Message from General Chairman, Ricardo Sanchez Dear Brothers and Sisters, The most important part of my job as your General Chairman is to protect and improve the working conditions and wages we have fought hard to achieve. I, along with your Executive Board and…