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August Journal BROTHERHOOD OF MAINTENANCE OF WAY EMPLOYES DIVISION Of The International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Volume 118 I Number 4 www.bmwe.org July/August 2009 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and Frisco Federation Merge Richard C. Sandlin Will Head New Federation he governing bodies of the by BNSF and a number of short line Former AT & SF System Federation Rick and I came to the same conclu- TAtchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroads. The new federation will con- General Chairman Mark Hemphill sion – our members will be much bet- System Federation and the Frisco tinue to maintain offices in Newton, retired June 30, 2009 after a long ter served with a larger, more efficient Federation of the Brotherhood of Kansas and Tulsa, Oklahoma. career in service to the BMWED both organization,” said Brother Hemphill. Maintenance of Way Employes Former Frisco Federation General as a federation officer and as a mem- “It has taken a lot of preparation and Division convened June 25, 2009 in Chairman Richard Sandlin was elect- ber of the National Division Executive hard work but the end result is that Tulsa, Oklahoma and finalized a ed to head the new federation and Board. “After a long hard look at the our members will be better served.” merger between the two federations. offered, “Our officers and board mem- benefits of merging our federations See Merge on Page 19 The name of the newly-formed feder- bers worked hard to make this hap- ation will be the Atchison, Topeka & pen because of a deep belief that the Santa Fe Frisco System Federation. best way to represent our members is The AT&SFF System Federation will through strength and unity. I am hum- now represent more than 3,000 mem- bled by the faith placed in me to lead bers of the Brotherhood of Mainte- this new federation and look forward nance of Way Employes Division of the to working with the new officers in International Brotherhood of Teamsters order to earn the trust of our newly from coast to coast who are employed combined membership.” AT&SF General Chairman Mark Hemphill (left) and Frisco System General Officers and friends of the new Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, Frisco Chairman Rick Sandlin (right) congratulate each other on the successful System Federation. merger. BMWED, Union Pacific Announce Pilot Safety Program M of W Safety Coach Positions Established he Brotherhood of Maintenance of dents and injuries. This agreement will TWay Employes Division and the require the full cooperation of those Union Pacific Railroad announced a employees involved in an accident in new pilot safety program agreement on exchange for the right to opt out of the July 13, 2009. The intent of the agree- current discipline process. The agree- ment is to encourage BMWED-repre- ment has a six-month implementation sented employees to report close calls period and will take effect Dec. 1, 2009. and personal injuries without fear of The new agreement establishes discipline. seven full-time Maintenance of Way Union Pacific and the BMWED Uni- Safety Coach positions. The new fied System Division, Pacific Federa- Safety Coaches will be assigned to tion and Mountain & Plains Federation promote safety awareness and safe entered into an agreement on June 1, work practices on UP’s high density BMWED and UP meet to discuss the new Safety Agreement. Left to right: 2009, designed to encourage a safer “Red X” territory from Granger, UP Director of Track Maintenance Bobby Odom, UP Chief Engineer for work environment by providing alterna- Wyoming east through Omaha to Safety Bill Roe, BMWED Director of Safety Rick Inclima, BMWED Western tives to discipline, while providing a Chicago and the Denver Service Unit. Region Vice President Dave Tanner, BMWED National Division President more comprehensive analysis of inci- See Pilot Safety on Page 19 Freddie Simpson and UP General Director of Labor Relations Wayne Naro. ########################################### # # # # ########################################### # # # # RRB Pays Initial Extended Unemployment Benefits Authorized by Recovery Act Legislation he U.S. Railroad Retirement rary extended benefits to employees of 7 consecutive 2-week registration fits under the Railroad Unemployment TBoard (RRB) began paying tem- who received regular unemployment periods. Insurance Act. The latest date that an porary extended unemployment ben- benefits for days between July 1, Railroad workers who previously extended benefit period under the efits on June 30 authorized by the 2008, and June 30, 2009. The RRB were eligible for extended unemploy- ARRA provisions may begin is American Recovery and has been notifying eligible individuals ment benefits of up to 65 days may December 31, 2009, with payments Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). of their new rights to extended bene- now be eligible for benefits of up to stopping when the $20 million has The ARRA authorized the tempo- fits as they become eligible and will 130 days within an extended period been expended. continue to do so through December consisting of 13 consecutive 2-week Railroad workers can obtain more 2009. registration periods. information about the ARRA benefits NOTICE On June 30, the RRB issued The ARRA provided an appropria- by checking the “RRB Recovery Act direct deposit payments or checks tion of $20 million to pay these addi- Information Page” on the RRB’s web- Article XV, Section 8 -Transfer Refunds to all eligible employees who had tional extended unemployment bene- site at www.rrb.gov. Sec. 8. Refunds of monthly previously filed unemployment dues, fees and assessments for claims that had days denied due to those who transfer outside the exhaustion of benefits. The RRB FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR jurisdiction of BMWED will only be also released to each eligible employ- allowed for the months following ee a notice of his or her ARRA the month the applicable General extended benefit period and any addi- FAMILIES OF DECEASED RAILWAY EMPLOYEES Chairman involved receives a writ- tional claims to be filed now. ten request and/or a valid revoca- Employees may file these claims he John Edgar Thomson the grant may cover the period from tion of the Dues Deduction securely online at www.rrb.gov or TFoundation, established in 1882 infancy to age 18; under certain Agreement wage assignment mail them to the RRB office serving and endowed by the will of Mr. circumstances to age 22, to assist authorization. A notice pertaining their area. Thomson, third President of the grantees who are pursuing higher edu- to the Brotherhood’s dues refund Railroad workers who previously Pennsylvania Railroad, offers limited cational goals. The Foundation also Bylaws provision will be published were not eligible for extended unem- financial assistance to daughters of a offers special health care benefits. semi-annually in the Secretary- ployment benefits because they did deceased parent. The parent, regard- The funding of the work of the Treasurer Report of the Journal or not have 10 years of service may be less of gender, must have been in the Foundation is completely indepen- its successor publication. eligible for benefits of up to 65 days employ of any railroad in the United dent of any railroad. It neither within an extended period consisting States at the time of death, although solicits nor receives funds from the cause need not be work related. the public. Further information and Also, the employee must have been applications may be obtained by BMWEBMWE DivisionDivision considered actively employed by the writing to: railroad even though on disability or Sheila Cohen, Director JOURNAL CONTENTS sick leave at the time of death. The John Edgar Thomson Foundation Whatever grant is awarded usually 201 South Eighteenth Street, serves to benefit all members of the Suite 318 July/Aug. 2009 I BMWE DIVISION JOURNAL I VOLUME 118 I NUMBER 4 family. Eligibility is dependent upon Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 The BMWED Journal is the official news publication of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division the daughter and the surviving parent Telephone (215) 545-6083 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters remaining unmarried and meeting cer- (800) 888-1278 Freddie N. Simpson Perry K. Geller, Sr. Randall Brassell President and Editor Secretary-Treasurer Associate Editor tain other criteria. Fax (215) 545-5102 The monthly allowance made under E-mail: [email protected] The BMWED Journal (ISSN 1049-3921 /USPS 067640) is published bi-monthly-6 times annually at 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 320, Southfield, Michigan 48076-4169. Periodicals postage paid at Southfield, Michigan and additional mailing offices. ATTENTION POSTMASTER: Centenarians Send address changes to BMWED, 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 320, Southfield, Michigan 48076-4169. Subscription Price: U.S. and Canada—$20.00 (U.S.) per year, in advance. “Happy Birthday” wishes to the following BMWED retirees who recently celebrated their 100th birthday: www.bmwe.org Lawrence G. Caldwell Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Directory 9-12 th and Frisco Federation Merge 1 PFC. George V. West - Personal A Galesburg, Illinois resident, Brother Caldwell celebrated his 100 BMWED, Union Pacific Announce Friend of the Colonel 13 birthday on June 2, 2009. He last worked for the Burlington Northern Pilot Safety Program 1 John J. Lattanzio Deceased 13 RRB Pays Initial Extended 2009 Scholarship Announcement; Railroad as a Truck Driver. Unemployment Benefits 2 Enrollment Now Open 14 Financial Assistance Available For Families Amtrak Operation Redblock “Youth in Fleicito M. Ramos of Deceased Railway Employees 2 the Workplace Program” 14 Centenarians 2 Race Car Driver Joshua A. Galvin 15 A Barceloneta, Puerto Rico resident, Brother Ramos celebrated his Legal Aid Program List 3 2009-2010 Rail Workers Hazmat 100th birthday on June 10, 2009. He last worked for the Lake Terminal Why Choose A BMWED- Training Programs 15 Designated FELA Attorney 3 BMWED Labor Alliance for Brotherhood Railroad Company as a Track Worker.
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