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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
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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
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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
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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
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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