BNSF proposes one man crews on positive train control lines

[Devil's Advocate]

Thanks for the clarification and elaboration Shortline.

 

[Kreschendalyn Backus]

I agree about the heart attack. Just posted on Facebook about the impact of that happening to a small town and the uproar if it happend in a large city. BLET seems to be fighting but they are telling us UTU will roll over on their members.

 

[Green Maned Lion]

With a PTC train, it makes little difference. Complain about labor relations problems as labor relations problems. Hiding everything behind safety is disgusting.

 

[MIrailfan]

how about require 2 man crews on hazmats? That would be a good compromise.

 

[Green Maned Lion]

That's a terrible compromise. Hazmats are not only to have one crew only, but are to be left on steep inclines with only a handful of hand brakes set and the lead unit running and on fire.

 

[jis]

That's a terrible compromise. Hazmats are not only to have one crew only, but are to be left on steep inclines with only a handful of hand brakes set and the lead unit running and on fire.

That's how it used to be done in Canada

 

[MIrailfan]

come back when youre serious.

 

[Green Maned Lion]

Serious? SERIOUS?! This is cruel and unusual.

 

[CHamilton]

Via Facebook:

GO-001 Local Chairpersons (and members)

Brothers and Sisters,


Please be advised that we have completed the tabulation of ratification ballots for the tentative Crew Consist Agreement and Wage & Rule Settlement, and neither agreement was ratified. A more complete summary of the vote will be forthcoming in the next several weeks but we felt it was important to provide you and our members with immediate notification that these agreements were not ratified.

Moving forward, this office will notify BNSF Labor Relations that we remain open to informal conversation regarding these matters, but will oppose any formal attempt by BNSF to serve notice to change our existing crew consist agreements prior to the attrition of all protected employees.

Fraternally,
Randall Knutson
General Chairperson