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Here is the info on the rest cycles. We will vote at the monthly meeting on Monday. The choices are 6-3 mandatory, 6-3 voluntary and mandatory rest between 36 and 48 hours. If we chose mandatory rest, we also have to choose time off.     
There is also a bid sheet for the week of 12-2. PLEASE read bid and sent bid to proper email. I have not been able to get any more week allocations for vacation. If any weeks become available i will put them up for bid.
If anyone has Matt Bennett’s new contact information, please txt it to me.

  


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<6 and 3 Mandatory.pdf>
<6 and 3 Voluntary.pdf>
<Turn Swap Tutorial.pdf>

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Howard Allington

BLET LC 758
Vancouver,WA

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Rest cycle info/ vaca bid

Here is the info on the rest cycles. We will vote at the monthly meeting on Monday. The choices are 6-3 mandatory, 6-3 voluntary and mandatory rest between 36 and 48 hours. If we chose mandatory rest, we also have to choose time off.     
There is also a bid sheet for the week of 12-2. PLEASE read bid and sent bid to proper email. I have not been able to get any more week allocations for vacation. If any weeks become available i will put them up for bid.
If anyone has Matt Bennett’s new contact information, please txt it to me.

  


Howard Allington

BLET LC 758
Vancouver, WA

Rest cycle info/ vaca bid

Here is the info on the rest cycles. We will vote at the monthly meeting on Monday. The choices are 6-3 mandatory, 6-3 voluntary and mandatory rest between 36 and 48 hours. If we chose mandatory rest, we also have to choose time off.     
There is also a bid sheet for the week of 12-2. PLEASE read bid and sent bid to proper email. I have not been able to get any more week allocations for vacation. If any weeks become available i will put them up for bid.
If anyone has Matt Bennett’s new contact information, please txt it to me.

  


Howard Allington

BLET LC 758
Vancouver, WA

INFO

Member of 758
 We need to decide what rest we want to implement for the pool. We have the two 6-3 options or the mandatory rest option. With the mandatory rest option, you will get between 36-48 hours off. We get to decide the exact number of hours off. We will not get to choose multiple times like the triangle has. You will have the choice to raise your hand and go to work early if the vacancies call for it. When we choose a rest cycle, the pool will go to self-protecting. As with the extra BD you can vote by txt or email. 
 The pool also has turn swap available as of now. There is a list you can add yourself to if you are interested in doing it. The pdf is attached that explains the guidelines of turn swap.

Howie Allington

LC 758

Vancouver, WA

Meeting/pool

At the union meeting on Monday 2/19, we will count up the votes for the voluntary or mandatory rest on extra boards. We will also look at what is a good fit for the pool. 6/3 or mandatory rest of between 39-44 hours. I can answer any questions you have about it. If I don’t know the answer I can call GC. Come to the meeting to discuss. 

Howard Allington

BLET LC 758
Vancouver,WA

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Vote

I need to get votes on the rest cycle for the extra BD. We have to choose one we can not leave it as is I was wrong. We can choose 6-3 mandatory or 6-3 voluntary. Email or txt your vote. 


Howard Allington

BLET LC 758
Vancouver,WA

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ICP 2023

The BNSF has announced our 2023 ICP. The Carrier uses a 150-point scale on their handling for exempt ICP. The 100% figure they receive will translate to our members as follows:

100% of 150% management scale = 0.667

The schedule engineer’s ICP is figured on a 100% scale. 0.667 of 100% = 6.67%

66.7 % of .0808 % (100% payout) = 5.389%   (FYI 8.08% is our Maximum)

Your 2023 ICP should equate to  5.389% of Qualified Earnings

 

Will be deposited on January 31, 2024

 

Feel free to forward this information to your members. Please call the office with any questions.

 

Jess

Vacations

Vacations are not locked. I am working on getting more allocations. If I do it will change for some of you to weeks you wanted or better than now. 

Howard Allington

BLET LC 758
Vancouver,WA

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Recognition bonus

GCA 150 Local Chairmen,

 

Should anyone inquire about the upcoming $1000 service recognition bonus as indicated in the 2022 National Agreement please see Payroll’s reply below on the expected timeline:

 

Our plan is to include it on their normal paycheck they will receive for the first half of December.  That means a pay date of 12/22/23.  It will show as a separate line item on their pay stub.

 

Fraternally,

 

Kent

 

 

Howard Allington

BLET LC 758
Vancouver,WA

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