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See Union First When Told To See Management.
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Know Your Rights... See Union First When Told To See Management.
To All Members: If Called Into A Meeting With Management, You Should Say:
“If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, I respectfully request that my union rep/shop steward be present at the meeting. Without representation present, I choose not to respond to any quest...
Read Full Post »Fixing Schedules
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“Why would the union accept these schedules?”
“Why can’t the union reject these schedules and get new schedules?”
“How come these schedules do not have adequate pull out time, running time, swing-time, layover time (3 minute layover) or pull-in time?”
“How come these schedules do not have enough of the RDOs that ...
Read Full Post »Snow Emergencies
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The US Weather Service is forecasting blizzard conditions for New York.
Many of us will be on duty to safeguard the system or keep it running.
If you are going to be on duty, WORK SAFELY. Take account of the snow, the wind, the wind-chill and the lack of visibility. Do not take risks.
The contract states that workers "reporting late because of an unusual interruption in service on the NYC Transit System shall suffer no loss of pay for t...
Read Full Post »Know Your Rights: What To Do If You're Stopped By Police, Immigration Agents or the FBI
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Know Your Rights: What To Do If You're Stopped By Police, Immigration Agents or the FBI
We rely on the police to keep us safe and treat us all fairly, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin or religion. This card provides tips for interacting with police and understanding your rights.
Note: Some state laws may vary. Separate rules apply at checkpoints and when entering the U.S. (including at air...
Read Full Post »Accidents
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Please remember to report ALL accidents/incidents or alledged accidents/incidents to console before leaving the scene. When calling console about an accident/incident, be professional at all times and only provide the following information:
Read Full Post »Arrested
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If you were arrested or believe you were arrested, you must notify the union and TA of your arrest at the earliest possible moment. Do not work until you notify the union and TA of your arrest.You must have documentation of the arrest (i.e.) any court document including the Penal Law (P.L.) number.
Your arrest statement should be: I was arrested on Thursday, May 30th, 2013 and was released on June 1st, 2013. I go to cour...
Read Full Post »DMV NYS Medical Certification Letter
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If you recieve a letter from NYS Medical Certification Unit, please fill out it out as follow: NY Drivers the third box down--- (EI) Excepted Interstate. Please make certain you have an (A3) restriction on your license. If not, you must go to DMV and fill out form MV44 ($17.50) and check off the (EI) box.
Read Full Post »Sick Usage
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Don’t get written up for sick time!
CALL IN a minimum of one (1) hour before your report time to REPORT SICK. Upon your return to work SUBMIT YOUR TA SICK FORM.
SICK FORMS
ANYTIME you go sick (it does not matter how long), you must complete & submit a TA sick form within 72 hrs of retuning to work. RDO included. (Example: If you go“...
Read Full Post »TOP TEN THINGS MEMBERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORKERS' COMPENSATION
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Find a Worker's Compensation Doctor
NYC Transit is self insured and pays both Compensation and differential.
1. REPORT the injury to SUPERVISION as soon as possible.
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Are you owed money?
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You May Be Owed Money....
Here's where you can find out.
State-held unclaimed property: Visit NAUPA's unclaimed.org for a map with links to each state's program.
Life insurance: For benefits not held by the state, check the insurer's site directly. For example, MetLife has an online search.
Pensions: For Pension Benefit ...
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