BLET Division 5

April union meeting 1030 am today

Brothers,

This kind, caring establishment you and I work for has decided to tighten the screws on the 12 critical safety rules as it applies to Engineers. I received a charge letter today that I can only describe as “Chicken shit”. It’s regarding the unattended locomotives rule 32.2.1

I suggest you familiarize your self with all 12 Items including 12 A, B & C and Make sure if you cut away from a set of locomotives you set the units up as a leader or you will also be charged.

we sure traversed quickly from were not trying to get you…to we need numbers or its in the rule.

Please don’t give them anything.

Fraternally

Paulo

Brothers,

Tomorrow @8 am CST the Jp016 re31 long pool becomes self supporting. That means…

DOLORES- YUMA (JP016 RE31)Self-Supporting pools are operated on a first in/first out basis.When a pool turn becomes Unavailable, the turn will be deactivated until the assigned Engineer marks up.

The next available Engineer becomes first out and stands for call. Upon mark up, the turn and employee will then become activated and begin working its way up the board.In the event the pool becomes exhausted with all employees in rest or no employees available, the first available extra board employee will be used on a made-up turn within the pool.

An Engineer observing undisturbed rest will continue to move up the board and will remain first-out when they reach that position.The pool turns of an Engineer observing FR will rotate up the board and remain first out when that position is reached.

The mechanics of a Self-Supporting Pool operate similarly to the extra board concept with basic board handling. As an employee is laid off, they become unavailable and there is no turn that is filled, and next available on the board is subject to call; hence the term Self Supporting pool.

The re31 will not have xb turns on it unless the pool is exhausted. That also will mean trades and holddowns will be affected. No turns for xb to HD, and trades will have to be turn to turn .

Fraternally

Paulo

Brothers,

I received four (4) charge letters today for rule 1.13 non compliance. Please make sure you check your MYUP messages and stay up to date on your CBT training. This carries a MAPS 1 charge. Yes I’m aware that’s absolutely ridiculous, but it’s their Railroad

Fraternally

Paulo

Brothers,

If your available please join us for our Christmas meeting tomorrow at 1030 am Teamsters joint council 42 , Northwoods inn in covina following the meeting

Brothers,

Road Foreman Paul Kert Passed away December 10 2023. Services will be Held at Forest Lawn Glendale December 29 130 pm. Please attend if able

https://obituaries.forestlawn.com/obituaries/paul-kert

Fraternally

Paulo

Brothers,

I reached out to Timekeeping regarding the last 1000.00 bonus we are due from our agreement .their response;

“The 2023 service recognition bonus will be paid on December 14 and will be disbursed to your main bank in Epayroll. The pay stub will be visible in Epayroll in the late afternoon of December 13th”.

Fraternally

Paulo

Brothers,

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Division 5 is delighted to extend our warm invitation for you to join us at our annual Christmas meeting. Your presence at this event is highly valued, and we believe it will contribute greatly to the overall success and enjoyment of the gathering.

We are honored to inform you that General Chairman Carr, along with a number of Retired Engineers will be present at the meeting. These esteemed individuals have dedicated their careers to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of Running Trains, and their wealth of experience and insights will greatly enrich the discussions.

This gathering presents a unique opportunity for you to connect with, learn from, and build connections with fellow Retired Engineers, who although long in the tooth. share a wealth of knowledge running trains (Possibly Steam) The meeting will be an ideal environment to share stories, experiences, and knowledge related to the fascinating world of locomotive operations, and the joys of working on the Rails.

Following the meeting, we will gather for a delightful lunch at Clearman’s Northwoods in Pomona. This will be the perfect occasion to engage in further conversations, network, and build lasting friendships with individuals who share your passion for running trains.

Your participation and contributions during the meeting will be greatly appreciated, as we believe they will further enhance the lively and enriching atmosphere of the event.

If there are any specific topics or areas of interest you would like to see addressed during the meeting, please feel free to let us know. We want to ensure that the Christmas gathering is both engaging and fulfilling for all attendees.

Once again, we cordially invite you to join us for this special occasion. We look forward to welcoming you, and celebrating the festive season together. 😉

Warm regards,

Brother Tortorice

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