Side Letter No. 1

 

Mr. T. J. Donnigan

General Chairman, BLE

44 North Main

Layton, UT 84041

 Dear Mr. Donnigan:

     During our discussions on New York Dock protection we discussed the issue of a pool engineer taking a single day paid absence, such as a personal leave day or a single day vacation, and the impact it will have on his or her protection, In an effort to simplify the process and to provide the pool engineer with an alternative, the parties agree that a pool engineer shall have one of the following options:

 (1)   Elect a single paid personal leave or vacation day and hold their turn so that if it obtains a first out status they will be first out when they are marked up no less than 24 hours later, with no deduction from their protection; or

(2)   Elect a minimum of two consecutive days paid personal leave or vacation days on pools whose round trip district miles are 400 or less or a minimum of three consecutive days on pools whose round trip district miles are more than 400 miles and not hold their turns. If the minimum number of consecutive days are met for each round trip then no deduction will be made in their protection.

Question #1: If the round trip district miles of a run are 390 miles and initial and or final terminal delay make a payment over 400 miles, how many personal leave days must be used?

Answer #1:       Only the district miles are used for determining the number of personal leave days to be used. In this case two personal leave days would qualify for no deduction.

Question #2:    If the round trip district miles are over 400 miles, how is a deadhead counted?

Answer #2:       Deadheads are already taken into account by using a 1/1 5th offset for pools. Since most pools do not average 15 round trips per month a 1/15th offset is less than using the average for each pool. As a result the round trip district miles are used for determining the number of personal leave days that would substitute for no offset and in this case three personal leave days would qualify.

Question #3:    If an employee requests the minimum of 2 days for a 380-mile round trip, can the Carrier approve only 1 day?

Answer #3:        No. Depending on the needs of service, either both days will be granted or both days declined.

(3)   Elect a single paid personal leave or vacation day and not hold their turn resulting in payment of a single day with a corresponding 1/15th deduction from protection.

The option must be selected by the engineer at the time the personal leave or vacation day is granted. Engineers must file the protection form each time they take paid days in accordance with the above options. This letter will not apply to any engineer who does not have wage protection and when no engineer has such protection then this letter shall become null and void.

 

Yours truly,

 /s/ A. Tery Olin

 AGREED:

 /s/ T. J. Donnigan

General Chairman BLE

 

 Side Letter No. 2

 

Mr. T. J. Donnigan

General Chairman, BLE

44 North Main

Layton, UT 84041

 Dear Mr. Donnigan:

     The parties recognize there are certain "Oregon" Agreement provisions that are local in nature and need to be retained. These agreements or rules are specific to a unique operation or location that would not be covered under an Idaho Agreement rule. The parties agree to meet at our first opportunity and review what former "Oregon" Agreement rules should be retained and incorporated into the collective bargaining agreement for Zones 2 and 3. Failure to agree on all rules shall not interfere with or delay implementation of this Agreement for Zones 2 and 3.

 Yours truly,

 /s/ A. Terry Olin

 

AGREED:  

/s/ T. J. Donnigan

General Chairman, BLE

 

Side Letter No. 3

 

Mr. T. J. Donnigan

General Chairman, BLE

44 North Main

Layton, UT 84041

Dear Mr. Donnigan:

     In conjunction with the parties' negotiations on the Merger Implementing Agreement for Zones 2 and 3 of the Portland Hub, we discussed expansion of seniority rights, obligations and opportunities for engineers assigned in the three zones comprising the Portland Hub.

     This letter will confirm our agreement to meet following implementation of this Agreement to explore development of an agreement providing expanded seniority opportunities for engineers in the Portland Hub. Accordingly, the parties commit to pursue in good faith an arrangement that will simultaneously enhance engineer work opportunities and ensure Carrier's service needs are effectively and efficiently satisfied.

 Yours truly,

 /s/ A Terry Olin

 AGREED:

 /s/ T. J. Donnigan

General Chairman, BLE

 

Side Letter No. 4

 Mr. T. J. Donnigan

General Chairman, BLE

44 North Main

Layton, UT 84041

Dear Mr. Donnigan:

    This refers to the parties' discussions in connection with the Merger Implementing Agreement for that portion of the Portland Hub not covered by the September 16, 1998 Merger Implementing Agreement for Portland Hub Zone 1.

    During our negotiations, your organization raised a concern regarding the manner in which extra board vacancies and vacancies on other outlying positions are filled. In connection therewith, your organization pressed for modifications to existing rules governing the filling of such vacancies. The parties agree to seriously explore other avenues or alternatives for filling outlying extra board vacancies or vacancies on other outlying positions and to seek rule modifications that will benefit all involved. The parties also agree to commence these negotiations as soon as practicably possible following implementation of this Agreement.

    If the foregoing properly and accurately reflects our understandings, please so indicate by affixing your signature in the space provided below.

Yours truly,

/s/  A. Terry Olin

 AGREED:

 /s/  T. J. Donnigan

General Chairman, BLE

 

Side Letter No. 5

 Mr. T. J. Donnigan

General Chairman, BLE

44 North Main

Layton, UT 84041

 Dear Mr. Donnigan:

     This refers to the parties' discussions in connection with the Merger Implementing Agreement for that portion of the Portland Hub not covered by the September 16, 1998 Merger Implementing Agreement for Portland Hub Zone 1.

     Article IV, Section A, Paragraph 2.a. provides that a consolidated road/yard extra board may be established at Hinkle following the serving of a sixty (60)-day advanced written notice. Your organization voiced concerns in connection with the establishment of this consolidated extra board and its possible impact on yard engineers at Hinkle. To address these concerns, the parties agreed that in the event Carrier serves notice to establish the consolidated extra board, Carrier will meet with your organization to review and, if possible, address the impact establishing this extra board will have on Hinkle yard engineers. Failure to reach agreement on those issues or concerns will not preclude establishment of this consolidated road/yard extra board.

     If the foregoing properly and accurately reflects our understandings, please so indicate by affixing your signature in the space provided below.

 Yours truly,

 /s/  A. Terry Olin

 AGREED:

 /s/  T. J. Donnigan

General Chairman, BLE