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                        UTU NEWS                    
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                       JULY 2001
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    A Service of the United Transportation Union
            Public Relations Department

                Byron A. Boyd, Jr.
             International President
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                Daniel E. Johnson III
    International General Secretary & Treasurer
                        

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                      WELCOME TO
           THE VOICE OF TRANSPORTATION LABOR
"By being part of this union -- this great organization 
-- everyday, you stand for something very important, and 
you make a big difference in the lives of millions of 
people in this nation. Thank you for all that you do."
    -- NORTH CAROLINA GOV. MICHAEL EASLEY, TO UTU 
MEMBERS ATTENDING THE REGIONAL MEETING IN GREENSBORO, 
N.C.
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IN THIS EDITION
--Boyd's message: Strength through diversity ........##A
--UTU welcomes talks with BLE .....................##B
--Member killed on the job ..........................##C
--TNM&O clerks okay deal ..........................##D
--Pavela earns UTUIA honors .........................##E
--Harold Bosely dies at 81 ........................##F

AROUND THE UTU
--News from around the U.S. and Canada ..............##G

MEMBERSHIP PROFILE
--Unsung heroes earn recognition ..................##H

STATE WATCH
--News from UTU State Legislative Boards ............##I

BUS DEPT. / STREET BEAT
--"Study identifies health hazards" ...............##J
   Editorial by Bernard J. McNelis
   Vice President and Director, UTU Bus Department

YARDMASTER REPORT
--"B&P yardmasters, clerks okay deal" ...............##K
   Editorial by Don R. Carver
   Assistant to the President, Yardmasters' Dept.

EDITORIALS
--Gains from Greensboro ...........................##L
--"A dream come true" ...............................##M
   Editorial by Byron A. Boyd, Jr.
   UTU International President
--"Riding to the rescue of Amtrak" ................##N
   Editorial by James M. Brunkenhoefer
   UTU National Legislative Director
--"Bringing passenger rail in the 21st Century" .....##O
  Guest editorial by Sen. Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
--"Time for new beginning for Auxiliary" ..........##P
  Guest editorial by Mae Parker
  UTU Auxiliary Vice President, District 8
--Voices: Members share their opinions ..............##Q

TPEL PHOTO FEATURE
--UTU's role in the U.S. capital...................##R

GREENSBORO REGIONAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
--Speakman lauds work on pension bill ...............##S
--N.C. Gov. Easley commends members' commitment ...##T
--N.C. Sec. of State calls rail crucial .............##U

WINNIPEG REGIONAL MEETING
--Meeting information, registration................##V
--UTU Auxiliary hosts tour in Winnipeg ..............##W
--Golf outing planned in Winnipeg .................##X

SENIOR NEWS
--RRB earns high marks in satisfaction survey .......##Y
--Retiree finds piece of Mexican heaven ...........##Z
--Retiree Club of PA to hold annual picnic .........##AA
--The Final Call .................................##BB

TPEL HONOR ROLL
--Contributors' growing support recognized .........##CC

NOTICES
--Monthly winner announced .......................##DD
--National Car Rental offers members savings .......##EE
--UTU VISA Card reaches lowest rate yet ..........##FF
--Make plans now for UTU Fall Cruise ...............##GG
--Notice of UTUIA privacy policy .................##HH

RATE TABLES
--New rate tables effective July 1, 2001 ...........##II

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IN THIS EDITION

--Boyd's message: Strength through diversity ........##A

   GREENSBORO, N.C. -- United Transportation Union (UTU) 
International President Byron A. Boyd, Jr., described Òa 
progressive future built on the foundation of our 
diverse heritage, our respect for craft autonomy and our 
solidarityÓ to more than 1,000 UTU members and their 
guests who attended the keynote session of the UTUÕs 
three-day Regional Meeting here at the Sheraton 
Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons.

   The ÒState of the UnionÓ address was punctuated by 
applause as President Boyd described the unionÕs current 
financial and political strengths, its near-term 
prospects at the bargaining table, and its future as a 
merger partner with the Brotherhood of Locomotive 
Engineers (BLE), which he predicted Òwill be 
accomplished by the end of the year.Ó

   ÒOur aim is in our name,Ó President Boyd proclaimed. 
ÒLet us go forward united with heads high and hearts 
proud. We are making history and delivering security to 
the men and women who move North America.Ó

   The UTUÕs Òcommitment to diversity is the strength of 
this union,Ó Boyd said.

   ÒDiversity furthers our collective goals,Ó Boyd said, 
noting that respect for diversity within the UTU 
resulted Ònot just because it is the law, but because it 
is the right thing to do.Ó

   President Boyd pointed to the role played by the 
United Transportation Union Insurance Association 
(UTUIA) in positioning the union for the future, noting 
its assets of $215 million and reserves of $33 million 
make it Òone of the largest fraternal insurance 
associations in North America.Ó

   Pointing to the UTUÕs recent political 
accomplishments, President Boyd predicted that Òbefore 
this year ends, Railroad Retirement reform will be 
passed by Congress and signed by the president.Ó

   He said the unionÕs political action committee (PAC) 
fund, the Transportation Political Education League 
(TPEL), is now Ò150% larger than the next five rail-
union PACs combined.Ó

   Boyd noted the UTUÕs leading role in calling for the 
re-nomination of Linda Morgan to head the federal 
Surface Transportation Board (STB) and the institution 
of a 15-month moratorium on rail mergers. As a result, 
he said, the new merger rules stipulate that the union, 
and not management, chooses the collective bargaining 
agreement to be put in place.

   Boyd also said a new national agreement between the 
union and the railroads represented by the National 
CarriersÕ Conference Committee would soon be concluded, 
and the pact Òwill not be one of concession.Ó

   ÒOur new contract will deliver what we deserve,Ó Boyd 
said. ÒIt will end the pay disparity between pre- and 
post-Õ85 employees. It will deliver a new compensation 
system.Ó

   Boyd reiterated that the new compensation system 
would include no work-rules concessions, and would 
include trip rates preserving local conditions, as well 
as all arbitraries and penalty payments.

   ÒThe trip rates will not -- and I repeat, NOT -- 
include overtime rates,Ó Boyd said. ÒOvertime will 
continue to apply in the same manner it always has been 
applied. All post-Õ85 employees will be paid for 
overtime on the same basis as overtime is paid pre-Õ85 
employees. We would not have settled for anything less!Ó

   ÒTrip rates end the basic-day mileage issue once and 
for all,Ó Boyd declared.

   Boyd said UTU-represented yardmasters would also 
gain. ÒFor yardmasters, our bargaining committee won the 
same increases in compensation as other crafts, 
compensation for transfer time, enhanced sick pay and 
the same vacation compensation that is paid operating 
employees,Ó he said.

   Noting that the tentative agreement has not been 
issued for ratification despite the passage of nine 
months since its announcement, Boyd said the railroads 
continue to stall over the timing of elimination of 
entry rates of pay for current employees.

   ÒThe carriers said they made a mistake in the 
language agreed to,Ó Boyd explained. ÒThey now say they 
never intended that the elimination of entry rates would 
apply to brakemen. If thatÕs what they think, brothers 
and sisters, they did make a mistake -- a big one!Ó

   Boyd welcomed UTU/BLE merger discussions, and 
described the initiative as Òthe right thing to do for 
the membership of both unions.Ó

   But Boyd also warned that the UTU would Òreturn to 
representation elections if the BLE leadership again 
gets cold feet or if their membership votes this merger 
down,Ó reciting a string of favorable National Mediation 
Board rulings, representation-election wins, and a Òwar 
chestÓ dedicated to the cause.

   Boyd said a merger with the BLE Òis about unity while 
maintaining craft autonomy,Ó and said such a merger 
would Òdeliver a strong, single voice fighting for 
better wages, benefits, quality of life and job 
security.Ó

   He also promised Òthe heritage and the autonomy of 
locomotive engineers will be preserved.Ó

   ÒThe UTU has respected historical craft autonomy for 
32 years,Ó Boyd continued. ÒWe have no intention of 
stopping nowÉWe are making the same promise that was 
made and kept when the UTU was created 32 years ago. We 
have kept that promise. We have never wavered from that 
commitment.Ó



--UTU welcomes talks with BLE .....................##B

   CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Byron A. Boyd, Jr., International 
President of the United Transportation Union (UTU), 
welcomed the announcement of the resumption of merger 
talks by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE) 
Advisory Board made at a special meeting of the union 
last month.

   ÒThe decision of the BLE Advisory Board to renew 
unification talks with the UTU will benefit the men and 
women in train and engine service who deserve a strong, 
single voice fighting for better wages, benefits, 
quality of life and job security,Ó said Boyd.

   ÒUTU has remained at the table,Ó Boyd continued, Òand 
we are happy to resume the unification process because 
it is the right thing to do for the membership of both 
unions.Ó 

   ÒWe look forward to immediate resumption of the work 
of the Joint Drafting Committee to produce a Unification 
Agreement and Constitution for the membership of both 
unions to vote on as soon as possible,Ó said UTU 
Assistant President Paul C. Thompson.

   ÒThe BLE and the UTU each has a rich heritage, and we 
intend to preserve and celebrate our distinctions as 
part of our unification,Ó Boyd said.

   ÒForemost, however, we must pursue strength in unity 
that prevents carriers from playing us off against one 
another. It is the strength in unity that will allow us 
to deliver the bread-and-butter and quality of life 
issues that matter most to our families.

   ÒThat is why I look forward to resuming talks with 
the BLE toward creation of a single North American 
transportation union representing all the men and women 
who operate trains and who are the true engine of North 
American railroading, together with our bus and airline 
membership,Ó Boyd concluded.



--Member killed on the job ..........................##C

   SMITHERS, B.C. -- Elliott Bergen, a Canadian National 
trainman and member of Local 85 at Smithers, British 
Columbia, was killed late on the evening of June 5, 
2001, in a switching accident at an industry in 
Smithers. He was 34.

   Brother Bergen joined the UTU in 1990. He had worked 
the job on which he was killed for about 12 years. He 
leaves behind wife Anita Bush and a one-and-a-half-year-
old son.

   Local 85 Chairperson and Legislative Representative 
Tom Cormack said Bergen was spotting rail cars at the 
New-Pro wallboard factory at Smithers.

   ÒHe was riding on the cut that was to be spotted, and 
the loads that he had placed at the main came back and 
struck him as he was tying off the hand brake,Ó said 
Cormack, who noted there is a 1% grade on the trackage, 
and that Bergen was killed Ònearly instantly.Ó

   Cormack said the local was conducting an 
investigation into the accident, including getting an 
outside firm to interpret the data from the locomotiveÕs 
data recorder.



--TNM&O clerks okay deal ..........................##D

   LUBBOCK, Tex. -- The revenue accounting clerks at 
Texas, New Mexico & Oklahoma Coaches in Lubbock, Tex., 
approved their first union contract with the carrier 
last month.

   General Chairperson Roy Arnold, who served as the 
UTUÕs chief negotiator, said the new contract provides 
for the first time benefits of holiday pay, sick leave, 
bereavement leave and, Òmost importantly,Ó a grievance 
and arbitration procedure that gives the employees a 
voice in their workplace.

   The contract also provides additional vacation time 
and more flexible working hours for the positions 
covered under the agreement.

   ÒThese employees sought out UTU representation last 
year as a result of continued harassment and favoritism 
by management employees,Ó Arnold said.

   The UTU already holds a contract for coach drivers 
with the company.



--Pavela earns UTUIA honors .........................##E

   CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Robert S. Pavela has been named 
the 2001 UTUIA Volunteer of the Year.

   Pavela, who lives in Trenton, Mich., is a member of 
UTU Local 1075 at Trenton and UTUIA Unit 11.

   His two sons, Robert M. and Michael E. Pavela, who 
are rightfully proud of their fatherÕs service to his 
fellow Americans, nominated Pavela for this prestigious 
award.

   Pavela served in the U.S. Army from 1943 through 
1946. Stationed in England, France, Germany and Belgium, 
he witnessed the horrors that came to be known as the 
Battle of the Bulge.

   A continuous member of the UTU and its predecessor 
organization, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & 
Enginemen, since December 1, 1965, Pavela joined the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4230 in 1973, and American 
Legion Post 426 in 1978.

   After his retirement from the Detroit, Toledo & 
Ironton Railroad in 1982, Brother Pavela stepped up his 
involvement in the VFW, serving Sunday breakfasts and 
cleaning tables. At the same time, he became a member of 
the Wayne County Metropolitan Service Officers 
Association.

   With the help of his wife, Mary, a long-time VFW 
Ladies Auxiliary member, he soon was in charge of the 
postÕs breakfasts, as well as the very popular euchre 
games held at the post.

   He was elected chaplain for Post 4230 in 1983, 
holding that office until 1987, when he was elected for 
the first of three consecutive one-year terms as 
Commander.

   In 1993, with the time-honored tradition of military 
funerals at risk due to budget cuts and the sheer number 
of services being performed, Pavela formed a group 
called the ÒDownRiver VeteranÕs Honor Guard,Ó and was 
elected president and chaplain of the group.

   With more than 40 volunteers, the DownRiver VeteranÕs 
Honor Guard has conducted more than 800 military 
funerals, sometimes as many as three in a single day, 
free of charge.

   From 1993 to the present, Pavela has also held the 
elected office of chaplain for American Legion Post 426. 
In 1996, he was appointed employment chair for District 
4, and in 1999, he accepted the post of homeless and 
employment chair for a year.

   About a year ago, on July 1, 2000, PavelaÕs service 
earned recognition through the Chapel of Four Chaplains 
Legion of Honor Award.

   The Chapel of Four Chaplains is a national non-profit 
organization founded in the memory of four Army 
Chaplains who gave their life jackets to soldiers who 
had none, linked arms, and went down with the USAT 
Dorchester after it was torpedoed on February 3, 1943.

   According to survivors of the tragic incident, these 
four men of God Ð two Protestants, a Catholic and a Jew 
Ð were the only source of order and hope in a desperate 
and chaotic situation. They guided men to their boat 
stations, coaxed them over the side, and gave away their 
only means to save themselves in order to save others.

   To recognize and encourage acts of volunteerism, 
brotherhood and sacrifice, the Chapel of the Four 
Chaplains established the Legion of Honor Program, which 
honored Pavela last year.

   ÒThere is nothing more precious to us than the act of 
voluntarily reaching out to others to offer selfless 
service,Ó UTU International President Byron A. Boyd, 
Jr., said of Pavela.

   ÒAnd because we know what it means to have someone at 
your side to offer support and guidance, we are also 
proud to honor Brother PavelaÕs wife, Mary.

   ÒMrs. Pavela has been a volunteer at Seaway Hospital 
in Trenton, Mich., for more than 18 years, was past 
president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and has been 
chaplain for several years.

   ÒWe congratulate the Pavelas -- proud parents of two 
sons and the grandparents of eight-year-old Jessica and 
five-year-old Christopher -- on Robert S. PavelaÕs 
receipt of the UTUIA Volunteer of the Year Award,Ó Boyd 
said.



--Harold Bosely dies at 81 ........................##F

   SHERIDAN, Wyo. -- Harold W. Bosley, whose activities 
on behalf of handicapped individuals earned him the 
UTUIA Volunteer of the Year Award in 1995, died June 3, 
2001, in Sheridan, Wyo. He was 81.

   Bosley, a member of UTU Local 951 at Sheridan, was 
diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1966 when he 
was a conductor on the old Chicago, Burlington and 
Quincy Railroad. He retired from railroading in 1967 and 
became confined to a wheelchair in 1968.

   Bosley began working for the rights of the physically 
challenged soon after, saying ÒI decided that I didnÕt 
need to think of myself as being handicapped. Instead, I 
decided to become handi-capable.Ó



AROUND THE UTU
--News from around the U.S. and Canada ..............##G

LOCAL 48, NORFOLK, VA.
   Members are mourning the loss of 60-year-old active 
member Wayne Baker, a Norfolk Southern employee with 38 
years of experience who was killed in a head-on car 
accident on a June afternoon on the way home from the 
Port Lock Yard, according to Local Chairperson Thomas 
Adams.

LOCAL 168, CHICAGO, ILL.
   Members are mourning the loss of Trustee William 
Kushta, who succumbed to a massive heart attack in May, 
said Secretary and Treasurer L.T.G. Channing. Meanwhile, 
Channing, an Amtrak RedBlock peer counselor and 
fledgling web designer, invites members to view the new 
features on the Operation RedBlock website, including 
the interactive blood alcohol calculator and an article 
contributed by Ed Adams of Local 1732, San Jose, Cal., 
regarding adulterants. View the site at 
<http://www.redblock.com/whitepageltgc.htm.>

LOCAL 343, HAMILTON, ONT.
   Due to a workplace injury, Michael Laderoute resigned 
the post of legislative representative at the regular 
June meeting after holding the office since 1997, said 
Local Chairperson Scott Montani, who assumed the post 
and will be representing the local at the Regional 
Meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Nominations for alternate 
legislative representative will be taken during the next 
meeting, set for 9 a.m., Sunday, July 15 at the Leander 
Boat Club in Hamilton.

LOCAL 471, EUGENE, ORE.
   Members have announced plans for the Fifth Annual 
J.C. Anderson Memorial Golf and Barbecue Tour, set for 
August 6 at Diamond Woods Golf Course, 960 Territorial 
Rd., Monroe, OR 97456. A $50 entry fee is being charged 
for the four-person scramble, with a shotgun start 
scheduled at 8 a.m. For more information about the 
event, sponsored by the local with an assist from World 
Class Embroidery and Yaeger, Jungbauer, Barczak & 
Vucinovich, or to donate cash or prizes, contact 
Legislative Representative Greg Boam at 4742 Thunderbird 
Dr., Eugene, OR 97404, call him at (541) 461-5407, send 
a fax to (541) 461-5428, or send him e-mail at 
<wrldclas@televar.com>.

LOCAL 473, LA GRANDE, ORE.
   Members, retirees and their families are invited to 
attend the annual picnic, sponsored by Bricker, 
Zakovics, Querin, Thompson & Ritchey, following a noon 
business meeting on August 8 at Riverside Park in 
LaGrande, Ore. Food is provided, but all are encouraged 
to bring a salad or dessert and table service. General 
Chairperson L.L. Nelson, who has announced his 
retirement effective August 31, will be in attendance.

LOCAL 495, SALINA, KAN.
   Following their annual picnic on April 29, members of 
the local donated a Òconsiderable amountÓ of leftover 
food to relief workers and families following a 
devastating tornado that destroyed several homes in the 
area, said Kansas Legislative Director Don Lindsey. 
Also, Jim Keyte was awarded a UTU brass lantern in a 
special raffle held at the picnic.

LOCAL 577, NORTHLAKE, ILL.
   The annual family picnic will be held on Labor Day 
(Monday, September 3) at Busse Woods, Ned Brown 
Preserve, Grove #32, near Elk Grove Village, Ill., from 
11 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to Secretary Kenneth J. 
Larson. All rails are invited for food, refreshments and 
fun.

LOCAL 597, DES PLAINES, ILL.
   A fund has been established to aid William Pylypiw, 
who was critically injured in April when a drunk driver 
hit his car, said General Chairperson and Alternate Vice 
President-West John Babler, a fellow member of the 
local. Pylypiw, in his mid-50s with 28 years in the 
industry, a wife, and three teenaged daughters, is 
battling severe head injuries, the loss of his spleen 
and half his pancreas and a broken leg. Donations to the 
relief fund can be sent to Charter One Bank, 252 S. 
Randall Rd., Elgin, IL 60123. For more information, 
contact Babler at (414) 489-3700.

LOCAL 839, CRANBROOK, B.C.
   Members working for Canadian Pacific Railways have 
launched a website that offers sections dealing with 
union business, local interests and the history of the 
UTU in Canada. In addition, running-trades employees can 
link to a quick view of their status from the site. View 
the website at < http://utu839.com/>.

LOCAL 1258, ELGIN, ILL.
   Members are mourning the death of Metra conductor 
Christopher Mogan, 35, who passed away June 20, said 
Secretary and Treasurer Glenn Romanchuk. Mogan, who was 
on a leave of absence at the time, is survived by a wife 
and two young children. His father is MetraÕs director 
of safety, Romanchuck said.

LOCAL 1397, COLUMBUS, OHIO
   Tracy Crittendon was among those wishing to express 
their gratitude to the UTU and to Local Chairperson Tom 
Walker for intervening with CSX when the carrier last 
month announced it would furlough 13 employees. 
Crittenden said Walker called CSX at 9 a.m., then called 
UTU officials. By 12:30 p.m., all employees had been 
called back to work.

LOCAL 1422, LOS ANGELES, CAL.
   The localÕs annual safety picnic drew more than 200 
participants, said Legislative Representative and 
Alternate California State Legislative Director Charles 
Mack. The event featured presentations by the Railroad 
Retirement Board, the UTUIA and various law firms. Door 
prizes awarded through a free raffle included CD 
players, bicycles, baseball tickets and a Hawaiian 
vacation, which went to D.B. Brown of Local 240, Los 
Angeles, Cal. Credit for the event goes to Secretary and 
Treasurer Pat Haugh, Local President Edward Campos and 
Local Chairperson (Engineers) Robert Resendez.

LOCAL 1558, BERGENFIELD, N.J.
   A special agreement reached with Rockland Coaches 
(Coach USA) was approved unanimously in late April that 
does away with the two-tiered pay system which had 
affected those hired after June 1, 1998, said General 
Chairperson Rich Deiser. The special agreement affects 
about 20% of those in the local.



MEMBERSHIP PROFILE
--Unsung heroes earn recognition ..................##H

   When two UTU members and a BLE member heroically 
halted an unmanned, 47-car CSX freight train pulling a 
load of hazardous materials that was running out of 
control across northwestern Ohio in May, the press and 
public naturally focused on those who apparently saved 
the day.

   But the unsung heroes were another pair of UTU 
members ready with ÒPlan B,Ó including J.J. Moderwell 
and J.F. Reser of Local 145, Columbus, Ohio.

   The incident was safely brought to an end when, in a 
daring maneuver, trainmaster Jon Hosfeld of Local 830, 
Harrisburg, Pa., jumped aboard the moving train at a 
crossing and shut down the power.

   HosfeldÕs actions were possible because the train had 
been slowed to about 10 mph after engineer Jesse 
Knowlton, along with UTU-represented conductor Terry 
Forson of Local 1397, Columbus, Ohio, gave chase in 
another engine, linked up to the back of the runaway and 
applied the brakes.

   ÒWe played an integral part in the planning, along 
with the dispatchers,Ó said Reser, a conductor who 
harbored anxieties about the plan. ÒI would never have 
guessed an engine in 8-notch could be slowed down the 
way it did. Jack (Moderwell) and I both figured that 
with the chase train coupled onto the back, the runaway 
would still be going 30 mph.Ó

   With that outcome in mind, Reser and Moderwell, an 
engineer, volunteered to get in front of the runaway in 
another engine and allow it to bump the back of their 
engine, which would gradually brake and bring the 
runaway to a stop.

   Meanwhile, HosfeldÕs gambit paid off, and the 
incident came to a safe end, but the public remained 
unaware of the role played by Reser and Moderwell.

   Still, CSX knew who was responsible for averting a 
disaster and, at a special ceremony at the Greenbrier 
Resort in West Virginia, commended all, including Reser 
and Moderwell, for a job well done.



STATE WATCH
--News from UTU State Legislative Boards ............##I

ILLINOIS
Retired former Illinois State Legislative Director 
Thomas J. Duggan passed away on June 6 at the age of 90 
from heart failure, according to Illinois State 
Legislative Director Joe Szabo.

Duggan, a member of UTU Local 1538 at Chicago, began 
railroading as a fireman on the Chicago, West Pullman 
and Southern Railroad, which was owned by the Wisconsin 
Steel Works. He was later promoted to engineer.

Originally a member of Lodge 870 of the Brotherhood of 
Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, Duggan served as state 
legislative director for the BLF&E prior to his term as 
the UTUÕs Illinois state legislative director from 1972 
to 1976. He also served as a vice president of the 
Illinois AFL-CIO.

ÒTom was one of the most influential people in keeping 
RTA rail employees under the federal umbrella,Ó said 
former Illinois Legislative Director Pat Simmons, who 
served on the legislative board during DugganÕs tenure. 
ÒMany of our brother and sisters working on those trains 
today are enjoying the fruits of TomÕs labors.Ó


IOWA
More than 100 officers, members and spouses attended the 
UTUÕs Special Informational Seminar at the Hotel Savery 
in Des Moines May 2-3, 2001, reported Legislative 
Director
Pat Hendricks.

Attendees were greeted by Des Moines Mayor Preston 
Daniels, addressed by Iowa 4th District Congressional 
candidate John Norris and heard from Gov. Tom Vilsack at 
a banquet on the final evening of the seminar.

ÒThe speakers from the UTUIA, the Federal Railroad 
Administration and the designated FELA legal counsel all 
gave excellent talks,Ó said Local 17 Legislative 
Representative Bill Backoff. ÒI want to give a special 
thanks to Pat Hendricks for all the work he did helping 
to put this all together.Ó

International President Byron A. Boyd, Jr., Assistant 
President Paul Thompson and General Secretary and 
Treasurer Dan Johnson also were in attendance, as were 
various general chairpersons and representatives from 
the Railroad Retirement Board and health and welfare 
organizations.

   A photograph in the print edition of this month's 
issue of the UTU NEWS depicts UTU International 
President Byron A. Boyd, Jr., chatting at the seminar 
with Secretary and Treasurer Dave McNary of Local 17, 
Marshalltown, Iowa.


KENTUCKY
Legislative Director Bobby Marshall recently paid 
tribute to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for 
demonstrating his commitment to railroad workers and 
their families by co-sponsoring S. 697, the Railroad 
Retirement and SurvivorsÕ Improvement Act of 2001.

In a letter to the UTU NEWS, Marshall wrote: ÒWithout 
Sen. McConnellÕs leadership role, we wouldnÕt be on the 
way to passage of this crucial legislation. On behalf of 
nearly one million railroad workers and retirees, the 
UTU would like to thank Sen. McConnell for his 
commitment to improving our Railroad Retirement system. 
This legislation, the UTUÕs top legislative priority, 
will greatly benefit the 21,000 railroad retirees and 
spouses throughout Kentucky.Ó

In February, the Kentucky General Assembly became one of 
the first states to voice support for the legislation, 
approving a resolution that urged Congress to pass the 
measure. The resolution was forwarded to the President, 
the President of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the 
House and the entire Kentucky Congressional delegation.


NEBRASKA
   State Legislative Director Ray Lineweber recently 
acknowledged the support of the local officers of UTU 
Local 286 at North Platte, Neb., who have all become 
Dollar-a-Day Club members of the UTUÕs Transportation 
Political Education League (TPEL).

   In a photograph in the print edition of this issue of 
the UTU NEWS, shown standing near the rear of MEMBERSHIP 
I, the UTUÕs mobile education and training center, are 
Legislative Representative Terry Sigler, Alternate 
Legislative Representative Dan Wesslund, Local 
Chairperson Paul Fitzpatrick, Secretary-Treasurer John 
Hasenauer, Local Chairperson Ted Keith, Local President 
Steve Coleman and Local Chairperson Rod Weitzel.

   ÒI truly appreciate the contributions of these local 
officers, both the financial commitments they made to 
TPEL, and the time and service they give to this union 
and their fellow members,Ó Lineweber said.


NEW JERSEY
As a result of his participation last March in the 
ÒRailroad Days on the Hill,Ó Legislative Director Dan 
OÕConnell reports that he was invited to attend a 
meeting of the New Jersey Shortline Railroad Association 
by its president, Bob Bailey.

OÕConnell said that while the UTU currently represents 
employees on two New Jersey shortlines, the Morristown 
and Erie Railroad and the New York and Greenwood Lake 
Railroad, nearly 50 others operate throughout the state 
of New Jersey.

ÒThis was a productive meeting which provided me with 
the opportunity to meet with our stateÕs other shortline 
operators and let them know what UTU is all about. They 
were glad to meet me. They saw that I didnÕt have horns 
on my head,Ó OÕConnell said.



BUS DEPT. / STREET BEAT
--"Study identifies health hazards" ...............##J
   Editorial by Bernard J. McNelis
   Vice President and Director, UTU Bus Department

   A study was done in 1998 on the occupational health 
and safety of bus and truck drivers. The results of the 
study show, in part, that whether you operate a van; 
medium, large or school bus; load or unload baggage, or 
are responsible for the maintenance of buses, there are 
constant safety and health-risk factors.

   Drivers are subject to fatigue due to long or 
irregular schedules, or other stresses which increase 
the likelihood of accidents.

   Drivers experience stress due to poor road 
conditions, night driving, bad weather and the stress of 
the unknown, like whether they will be attacked because 
they asked for the fare. School bus drivers also face 
the stress of carrying priceless cargo.

   Back and other injuries can result from poor driver 
seat design. Whole-body vibrations can damage the 
kidneys and back.

   Of course, let us not forget how bus drivers eat 
good, nutritional food when on the road! Because of long 
hours, many drivers do not eat right and are subject to 
poor health.

   Also, employers ask drivers to work beyond their 
regular hours. Stress comes when they wonder if they 
will still have a job if they refuse the work.

   Making mechanical repairs on buses can cause a number 
of different types of injuries to arms, backs and 
shoulders. Mechanics making repairs on the highway also 
are subject to being struck by another vehicle.

   Remember, this study was done in 1998. Since then, 
how far have we come in getting employers and 
governmental agencies to resolve these health and safety 
issues? NOT VERY FAR.



YARDMASTER REPORT
--"B&P yardmasters, clerks okay deal" ...............##K
   Editorial by Don R. Carver
   Assistant to the President, Yardmasters' Dept.

   Yardmasters and clerks employed by the Buffalo & 
Pittsburgh Railroad have ratified a new contract.

   The new pact became effective June 15, 2001, with the 
new moratorium expiring November 1, 2003. The 36-month 
contract provided for 10% in general wage increases for 
the yardmasters and equivalent amounts for clerical 
employees represented by the Yardmaster Department. The 
wage increases will be 3% retroactive to November 1, 
2000, 3% on November 1, 2001, and 4% on November 1, 
2002.

   Health-care plan improvements also are a key part of 
the new contract. Enhanced healthcare and prescription 
drug benefits are provided through the National Blue 
Cross and Blue Shield Plan and administered through the 
Rochester New York Plan. For the term of this contract, 
employees with no dependents will make no contributions 
toward healthcare and employees with dependents will 
make a $15 per month contribution.

   While we were unable to increase the amount of the 
carrierÕs 401(k) matching contributions above the 
current 25%, it will become part of our goal in the next 
round of negotiations.

   General Chairperson Richard DeGenova and Local 
Chairperson Todd Moore, assisted by the Yardmaster 
Department, are to be commended for their hard work and 
diligence in reaching this excellent contract for the 
Buffalo & Pittsburgh yardmasters and clerks.

   Negotiations with Amtrak, New Orleans Public Belt and 
Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range are continuing.



EDITORIALS

--Gains from Greensboro ...........................##L

   In the wake of the first of our Regional Meetings 
this summer, the word has gone out -- and the word is 
good!

   All the players and pieces came together and fell 
into place in Greensboro, N.C., creating a successful 
and memorable event shared by more than 1,000 UTU 
members, families and guests.

   Our gratitude goes out to all those whose untiring 
efforts -- and plain, hard work -- resulted in a meeting 
that easily met and exceeded our highest expectations 
for a fraternal, educational and social gathering that 
will have a long-lasting and positive impact on all who 
participated.

   In particular, we want to acknowledge the members of 
the Local Regional Meeting Committee whose invaluable 
contributions made it all possible, including Committee 
Chairperson and North Carolina State Legislative 
Director Richard H. Westbrook, Jr., and his wife Janie; 
Leroy Ellerbe; Tracey Innis; Ron and Melanie Ingerick; 
Glenn and Gail Lamm; Paul and Wanda Martin; Michael and 
Vallie Smith; Sheldon Spain, and Jim Valley.

   We also want to thank those who showed their 
commitment to the ideals of the UTU by making time in 
their lives to attend this special gathering, 
contributing to the ongoing dialog of members sharing 
the pursuit of personal and professional improvement.

   By attending these meetings, members certainly do 
themselves a favor. But, just as important, is what they 
do for our organization as a whole.

   By participating in these workshops, and by comparing 
experiences with their brothers and sisters from other 
locals, on other properties, and from other countries, 
they improve the unionÕs ability to offer effective, 
high-quality representation to all UTU members.

   And, in the end, that is what these meetings are all 
about.



--"A dream come true" ...............................##M
   Editorial by Byron A. Boyd, Jr.
   UTU International President

   Former UTU President Al Chesser will receive in 
November the Eugene Debs Foundation Award for life-long 
achievement in the labor movement. It is an exceptional 
honor for both Al and the UTU. The timing of this honor 
is especially important because it coincides with our 
realizing a dream of rail labor.

   Eugene Debs was a pioneer in the labor movement 
during the late 1800s and early 1900s. He sought a 
single union for railroad employees so carriers could 
not whipsaw us and pit brother against brother and 
sister against sister.

   The unfulfilled dream of Eugene Debs is about to 
become reality with the joining of the UTU and the 
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers into a single, 
strong North American transportation union representing 
all train and engine service employees.

   As railroads have grown larger and stronger, it has 
become increasingly difficult for fragmented unions to 
bargain effectively for wages and to protect employees 
from arbitrary and harsh discipline policies.

   We have long believed that a single union inside the 
locomotive cab would deliver the strong, single voice 
envisioned by Eugene Debs to fight for better wages, 
benefits, quality of life and job security. I am 
confident a UTU/BLE merger will occur by yearÕs end.

   A UTU/BLE merger means a unified negotiating team 
that prevents carriers from playing off one operating 
union against another. It also is about unity while 
maintaining historical craft autonomy.

   I am also confident that a new national agreement 
beneficial to every train and engine service and 
yardmaster member will soon be concluded. That agreement 
will not be one of concession.

   Our new contract will deliver a new compensation 
system through a carrier concession to eliminate the 
dual basis of pay and entry rates for current employees. 
The national agreement we are pursuing will provide 
approximately a 27% wage increase to post-Õ85 employees 
and approximately a 12.9% increase to pre-Õ85 employees. 
There will be no work-rule concessions on our part.

   Our new pay system will include trip rates that 
preserve local conditions as well as retain all 
arbitraries and penalty payments. Overtime will continue 
to apply in the same manner it always has been applied, 
with all post-Õ85 employees being paid for overtime on 
the same basis as overtime paid to pre-Õ85 employees. 
Trip rates bury for good the carriersÕ perennial demand 
to increase the basic day mileage.

   For yardmasters, our bargaining committee won the 
same increases in compensation as other crafts, 
compensation for transfer time, enhanced sick pay and 
the same vacation compensation that is paid operating 
employees.

   Together with a Railroad Retirement bill nearing 
passage in Congress that will reduce the retirement age, 
preserve full benefits and increase benefits for widows 
and widowers, the year 2001 is progressing as one of the 
most successful in UTU history.



--"Riding to the rescue of Amtrak" ................##N
   Editorial by James M. Brunkenhoefer
   UTU National Legislative Director

   When my mother and father were looking for something 
for me to do on Saturday afternoons, they would drop me 
at the local movie theater where there was always a 
double feature. They were usually westerns and almost 
always included a serial.

   They could make an entire 30-year long serial 
production about Amtrak. Amtrak has had to face more bad 
guys than any cowboy ever dreamed of. And now we find 
Amtrak in the biggest trouble ever.

   The Congressional crowd here in Washington is divided 
up into four groups. The first group is those which we 
agree with the most. They would like to see a modern, 
well-run, well-financed passenger system similar to 
those that run in some parts of Europe, with lots of 
trains running everywhere, all the time. The cost of 
this would be literally billions of dollars. Those that 
believe this dream will come true soon have a lot in 
common with Santa Claus, the tooth fairy and the Easter 
bunny.

   The second group, which is usually the majority, is 
those who want to see Amtrak stay pretty much as it is. 
This group is shrinking. The third group is the one that 
is growing. These are those that believe that Amtrak 
should provide a necessary function in a limited area: 
East Coast, West Coast and a dash around Chicago. 
Anything else should be up to the states with some 
assistance, maybe. The last group seldom changes and 
they believe that there should be no Amtrak, under any 
circumstances, anywhere. They believe that passenger 
rail service should be operated by the private sector. 
It should have little or no unions, no FELA protection, 
etc.

   We have learned much from our previous experiences 
with movie serials in regard to our Amtrak crisis. The 
net result is that it is always the Amtrak workers that 
pay, not Amtrak management. The people who depend on 
passenger rail service also suffer. There are no second 
employees in the cab in most Amtrak locomotives. Crew 
size and on-board crew members have seen their jobs come 
under attack.

   Out of frustration, many workers have been directly 
in contact with members of Congress and their staff, 
pointing out some of the horror stories they have 
encountered. I am certain that these well-meaning 
individuals hope that the good guys with the white hats 
will ride in from Capitol Hill and straighten out Amtrak 
management and save our jobs. Unfortunately, this is 
Washington, D.C., and not Hollywood.

   Once the facts of the horror stories with attached 
documents arrive here in Washington, they are promptly 
filed. When the file gets big enough, Congress calls a 
hearing. This is never a hearing that pleases those who 
want to see Amtrak grow or those who only want to see a 
few changes. Instead, it is about the agenda of those in 
the third and fourth groups, those who either want to 
amputate Amtrak routes or kill it outright. I have been 
through these hearings numerous times; they have never 
turned out the way the well-meaning Amtrak workers have 
wished. The results of every hearing have been bad. The 
only question is how bad. The information provided by 
Amtrak employees directly to Washington merely pours 
gasoline on the fire. It does not douse the fire, it 
fuels it.

   This situation does not affect only Amtrak workers. 
If Amtrak continues to bleed jobs, then all of the 
forecasts involving Railroad Retirement will be 
inaccurate. If these well-meaning individuals do not 
soon change their actions, we will see a loss of Amtrak 
jobs at the agreement level (not at the management 
level) and run the risk of doing damage to everyoneÕs 
retirement system, as well.



--"Bringing passenger rail in the 21st Century" .....##O
  Guest editorial by Sen. Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

The following was written by Sen. Joe Biden from 
Delaware, who commutes to Washington daily on Amtrak:

   Sitting in snarled traffic on one of our countryÕs 
major interstate highways or parked on a runway for 
hours at an overcrowded airport, you have to ask, ÒIsnÕt 
there a better way?Ó

   Last year, more than 22.5 million Americans found out 
there is: Amtrak. With our nationÕs highways and 
airports stretched to the breaking point, AmericaÕs 
passenger rail system is poised to play a larger role in 
our countryÕs transportation network.

   Today, nations around the globe are making 
substantial public investments in new high-speed rail 
technologies and millions of travelers in other 
countries are enjoying the benefits of a new era of 
passenger rail service. Americans should expect no less.

   However, with an economy that is the model for the 
rest of the world, and at a time when our budget battles 
are over surpluses instead of deficits, we spend less 
per capita on passenger rail in the U.S. than they do in 
Estonia. Other advanced industrial economies in the 
world -- and many of the less developed ones, too -- are 
making passenger rail part of a balanced, efficient 
transportation system. So should we.

   Throughout its history, Amtrak has not received the 
kind of consistent capital funding a first-class 
passenger rail system needs. In the 30 years it has been 
in existence, Congress has provided Amtrak with only $11 
billion in infrastructure investment. ThatÕs pennies 
compared to the dollars we spend on highways or 
airports, beneficiaries of $750 billion over that same 
period. With a new, business-like approach to service 
and investment in high-speed technologies, Amtrak is 
prepared to open a new chapter in the companyÕs history. 
But for Amtrak to succeed, Congress must do its part.

   AmtrakÕs new high-speed Acela service on the 
Northeast Corridor shows what can happen when we invest 
in new technologies to make passenger rail more 
efficient. The introduction of this quicker, more 
efficient passenger rail service has contributed to the 
record increase in ticket revenues for Amtrak. At the 
current rate of growth, Amtrak is on pace to serve 4.5 
million more passengers in 2001 than it did just five 
years ago.

   In an effort to build on this success and provide 
Amtrak with the capital funding it needs to succeed, I 
joined with my colleague Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-
Tex.) in introducing the High Speed Rail Investment Act 
of 2001. This bipartisan bill, which enjoys the support 
of more than 50 cosponsors, including both Majority 
Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) and Minority Leader Trent 
Lott (R-Miss.) would enable Amtrak and other passenger 
rail companies to issue as much as $12 billion in bonds 
over the next 10 years. This new source of capital would 
be used to create a national system of high-speed rail 
corridors throughout the country -- from Portland, 
Oregon to Portland, Maine.

   While we recognize the High Speed Rail Initiative is 
a significant investment, we believe it is one that 
makes good economic sense. Thousands of jobs will be 
created to construct, maintain and operate these new 
high-speed rail corridors. In the Northeast alone, the 
Acela project has created more than 10,000 construction 
and manufacturing jobs. Add to that the thousands of 
operating jobs that are expected to be created with 
implementation of full Acela service, and the thousands 
of employment opportunities that will be created by the 
development of areas near revitalized downtown train 
stations. In the Midwest, Amtrak estimates that 15,000 
new construction jobs and 2,000 permanent operations-
related jobs will be created through development of the 
Midwest rail corridor.

   In addition to providing economic benefits, passenger 
rail also makes good environmental sense. Passenger rail 
offers a more efficient use of fuel than car or air 
travel. And by upgrading our existing rail lines we can 
preserve and protect existing open space and wetlands by 
reducing the need to expand highways and airports.

   Clearly, continued investment in our national rail 
system is crucial to a balanced and efficient 
transportation system. Amtrak has done its part in 
recent years, bringing in record revenue and introducing 
high-speed rail service in one of the nationÕs busiest 
corridors in the country. It is safe, efficient, fast 
and it reduces pollution and saves time.

   Americans deserve a national transportation system 
worthy of the strongest, most productive economy in the 
world. The new technologies of high-speed passenger rail 
that other nations now enjoy must be part of a balanced 
21st century transportation network in the United 
States.

   We have the technology and skilled labor to make a 
national high-speed rail system work. But the train 
canÕt leave the station, so to speak, unless Congress 
provides Amtrak with the funds it needs to make this 
critical investment in our nationÕs transportation 
infrastructure. ItÕs time we meet this growing passenger 
demand and bring our rail service into the 21st century.



--"Time for new beginning for Auxiliary" ..........##P
  Guest editorial by Mae Parker
  UTU Auxiliary Vice President, District 8

   Today, more than ever before, transportation families 
have everything to gain through their close association 
with one another. And, historically, one of the best 
ways to unite UTU families and to promote their welfare 
has proven to be through membership in the UTU 
Auxiliary.

   I believe those of us who participate in the UTU 
Auxiliary enjoy tighter family bonds and a better 
understanding of the UTUÕs work and its importance to 
the breadwinner in a transportation family.

   The job of the Auxiliary is to support all the locals 
and their members. Right now, with everything that is 
going on in Washington, D.C., and with railroad safety 
issues, UTU needs all of the help we can give it.

   Our Auxiliary membership is going down instead of up. 
The average Auxiliary member is more than 70 years old. 
These members have worked hard and now it is time to get 
the younger people involved.

   At this time, we are working on creating new 
Auxiliary lodges in Salt Lake City, Utah, and 
Bakersfield, Cal.

   I would like to give you a rundown of the Auxiliaries 
in my district:

   Arizona: seven locals, one Auxiliary; California: 43 
locals, eight Auxiliaries; Idaho: three locals, three 
Auxiliaries; Montana: nine locals, three Auxiliaries; 
Nevada: three locals, one Auxiliary; Oregon: seven 
locals, one Auxiliary; Utah: seven locals, no 
Auxiliaries; Washington: 14 locals, one Auxiliary; 
Wyoming: eight locals, three Auxiliaries.

   As you can see, I have a lot of work to do.

   Many things have changed since the Auxiliary started 
in 1886. For instance, we now have a choice of ritual or 
casual Auxiliary meetings. Dating from the beginning of 
the Auxiliary, ritual meetings involve a flag-waving 
ceremony, the seating of the president, a roll call, 
possibly a ceremony for a deceased member, and other 
customs. Today, casual-format meetings are more the 
norm. The ritual has been modified and simplified for a 
shorter, less-formal meeting more conducive to busy 
people.

   Auxiliary membership qualifications are: any spouse 
or relative of a member of the UTU, or Auxiliary, in 
good standing, or of a deceased member who was in good 
standing at the time of death, may join the Auxiliary if 
he or she is 16 years of age or older.

   Why attend an Auxiliary meeting? Here are a few 
reasons:

   -- At Auxiliary meetings you can meet UTU national, 
state and local officers and express your thoughts and 
concerns;

   -- At Auxiliary meetings you will have a chance to 
meet Designated Legal Counsel attorneys and/or 
investigators;

   -- At Auxiliary meetings you will get to meet your 
UTUIA insurance representatives;

   -- At Auxiliary meetings you will get to know your 
state and local legislative and assistant legislative 
directors. He or she will keep you updated on what is 
going on in your state and in Washington, D.C.;

   -- At Auxiliary meetings you will get to meet people 
from your health insurance provider;

   -- At Auxiliary meetings you will get to meet people 
from the Railroad Retirement Board;

   -- At Auxiliary meetings you can help plan picnics 
and other family outings.

   Any UTU member is welcome to attend any meeting of 
the Auxiliary, although they may not vote. I also 
encourage at least the spouse and one other family 
member to join the Auxiliary. Why? Because, if the 
employee is hurt, there will be at least two family 
members that have been educated on what to do.

   An Auxiliary lodge only is required to hold six 
meetings per year, and dues are only $4.25 per member 
per year.

   Please, if you are interested in becoming a member of 
the UTU Auxiliary, or wish to assist in starting a new 
Auxiliary lodge in your area, contact me or someone at 
the International Auxiliary office in Cleveland. We are 
here to help everyone.

Mae Parker
1910 Rio Vista
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2713
blugoose@ctaz.com
UTU Auxiliary
14600 Detroit Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 521-1161
auxiliaryed@aol.com



--Voices: Members share their opinions ..............##Q

Periodically, the UTU NEWS will contact members at 
random to report their thoughts on a question of 
interest to the general membership. This month's 
question:

CAN TECHNOLOGY MAKE YOUR JOB SAFER?

   ÒI work in the yard as an engine foreman for BNSF, 
and have been on the railroad for 34 years. To a certain 
extent, technology can make you safer, but thereÕs no 
substitute for experience. Technology can only be part 
of it. The technology thatÕs made the biggest difference 
has been the radios. Before we got them in the 1970Õs, 
we passed signals by hand. If you had a lot of cars, it 
was hard to pass the signal through the crew to the 
engineer. And if the engineer made a mistake, it could 
be a disaster. We have to repeat a lot of our 
transmissions, but the radioÕs a big advantage.Ó
   -- Mickey Merrims, L-1544, Maywood, Cal.


   ÒIÕm a full-time local chairperson working for Union 
Pacific (UP) as a conductor on the weekends. IÕve been 
railroading nearly 29 years and believe technology can 
help, but the carrier has turned safety into a budget 
issue. ManpowerÕs a problem, and theyÕre canceling our 
work/rest agreements. UP says technology allows it to 
run 95% on-time -- why canÕt they use that technology 
for better crew scheduling, so weÕre rested and working 
safer? Conductors use computers in the cab to do 
clerical work, but what if the engineer runs a red 
signal while youÕre concentrating on the computer?Ó
   -- Harry Garvin, L-240, Los Angeles, Cal.


   ÒIÕm a bus operator, and August will mark 15 years 
that IÕve been with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan 
Transportation Authority (MTA). Absolutely, technology 
can make our jobs safer. The new CNG (compressed natural 
gas) buses are cleaner burning and less of a health 
hazard to the operators, and better for the environment. 
TheyÕre streamlined, and really hug the road. But you 
never know whoÕs coming in the door, so we have a silent 
alarm on the buses. If I activate it, the headliner sign 
says ÔEmergency, call police,Õ the turn signals start 
flashing, and the police get an alert.Ò
   -- Paul Robinson, L-1608, Chatsworth, Cal.


   ÒIÕm a conductor with 32 years of experience on the 
Illinois Central, although IÕm actually working for 
Canadian National now. Technology can make the job 
safer, but sometimes itÕs the simpler technology that 
makes a big difference. We pushed for steel-toed boots 
for 10 years, and weÕve had them now for about five 
years. They really make a difference. Using radios 
instead of fusees and hand signals makes things a lot 
safer, too. But if the trainÕs over 50 or 60 car-
lengths, the body microphones donÕt work well at all. I 
wish they had better microphones so our hands would be 
free.Ó
   -- Leonard Briggs, L-453, Clinton, Ill.



TPEL PHOTO FEATURE
--UTU's role in the U.S. capital...................##R

   The print edition of this month's UTU NEWS includes a 
special photo feature documenting the role played by the 
UTU in the U.S. capital. The text above the photographs 
of lawmakers, rail negotiators and labor leaders meeting 
with the UTU's international officers reads as follows:

   "Just three blocks from the U.S. Capitol stands the 
UTUÕs National Legislative Office, which is named in 
honor of former UTU President Al Chesser.

   "The UTU frequently sponsors receptions for House and 
Senate members and also invites labor and management 
officials. These receptions allow UTU officers to 
explain to lawmakers our concerns and goals and permit 
other labor leaders and rail-industry officials to 
witness first hand the legislative influence of the UTU.

   "The UTUÕs voice in politics is made stronger by our 
Transportation Political Education League, whose 29,000 
members make $2 million available each two-year election 
cycle to help elect and re-elect UTU-friendly federal 
and state lawmakers."



GREENSBORO REGIONAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
   Several national, state and local dignitaries 
addressed those attending the recent Regional Meeting in 
Greensboro, N.C. Below are excerpts from three of those 
speeches. For more meeting coverage, and the complete 
text of some of the speeches, go to 
<http://www.utu.org>.

--Speakman lauds work on pension bill ...............##S

   GREENSBORO, N.C. -- U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 
(RRB) Labor Member V.M. ÒButchÓ Speakman praised the 
hard work done by UTU officers and members in moving the 
Railroad Retirement and SurvivorsÕ Improvement Act of 
2001 through Congress.

   ÒThe leadership of the UTU, its legislative body, and 
the rank-and-file membership of this great union are to 
be commended for the foresight and downright hard work 
to see this legislation enacted,Ó Speakman said.

   Speakman said he was proud that the rail pension 
system Òallows our retirees to retire with pride and 
dignity after giving the rail industry their youth and 
the best years of their lives.

   ÒUnfortunately, there is a weak link in a strong 
chain of benefits. All too often, retirement with pride 
and dignity is compromised with the loss of a spouse who 
worked on the railroad.

   ÒAt times, our widows and survivors are forced into a 
state of poverty because their annuity income does not 
meet the minimum income level that defines poverty in 
this country.

   ÒWhen that railroad employee passes away, the 
surviving spouse sees that pension reduced 
significantly. As a result, not only must a widow suffer 
through the loss of her loved one, but many must suffer 
through a loss of their dignity as well.

   ÒThat is wrong! And it cries out for correction.

   ÒUpon enactment, all future widows and widowers will 
receive increased benefits. Moreover, nearly 50,000 
widows and widowers, many of them UTU retirees, will 
have their benefits recomputed, and a much-needed 
increase applied.

   ÒFor this reason, I have always believed that the 
increased widow benefit is the most important provision 
embodied in the pending retirement legislation.Ó

   Speakman also said the pending legislationÕs 
provisions to reduce full-age retirement from 62 to 60 
years of age is actually a restoration of benefits that 
were negotiated away in the early 1980s to help the 
Railroad Retirement System weather a temporary solvency 
problem.

   ÒToday, the solvency of the system is not in 
question. Quite the contrary, we find ourselves in the 
best financial condition since the inception of the 
Railroad Retirement System.

   ÒAs such, the reason for increasing our retirement 
age no longer exists. It is only appropriate and 
completely justifiable that the pending legislation 
contains a provision that restores the age requirements 
to pre-1983 levels.

   ÒThat is a benefit you paid for. That is a benefit 
you should have restored.Ó

   Speakman also praised the measureÕs ÒratchetingÓ 
mechanism that would automatically correct any under- or 
overfunding of the trust fund.

   ÒThe bottom line being that the railroads, not the 
employees, would be obligated to make up any shortfalls, 
as set by the ratchet formula.Ó



--N.C. Gov. Easley commends members' commitment ...##T

   GREENSBORO, N.C. -- North Carolina Gov. Michael F. 
Easely, a popular Democrat elected to office on a 
platform of support for working families, made a special 
unscheduled trip to meet with UTU International 
President Byron A. Boyd, Jr., and welcome UTU members, 
their families and their guests to the state.

   Thanking members who live in North Carolina for their 
continuing support, and offering an open-door policy to 
the concerns of UTU North Carolina State Legislative 
Director Richard H. Westbrook, Jr., Gov. Easely outlined 
a progressive statewide agenda consistent with the UTUÕs 
goals.

   Gov. Easely called attention to the need to Òstand up 
for the children who have no voice, and the seniors who 
really have no choice,Ó and noted that the actions of 
the citizens of the individual states played a major 
role in the health of the national economy and the fate 
of the nationÕs working families.

   ÒHere in North Carolina,Ó Gov. Easely said, ÒweÕre 
not going to be satisfied with the status quo. We know 
we can be more, and we know we can do more.Ó

   The governor concluded his unscripted speech by 
offering his gratitude to all UTU members nationwide for 
demonstrating their commitment to progressive actions 
and legislation.

   ÒBy being part of this union -- this great 
organization -- everyday, you stand for something very 
important, and you make a big difference in the lives of 
millions of people in this nation,Ó Gov. Easely said. 
ÒThank you for all you do.Ó

   On behalf of the members and officers of the union, 
President Boyd returned the hospitality shown by the 
governor, graciously thanking him for finding time in 
his schedule for the unionÕs members and presenting him 
with a special UTU clock to mark his participation in 
the UTU Regional Meeting.

   Gov. Easley was first elected to public office in 
1982 when, at age 31, he became district attorney for 
North CarolinaÕs 13th Judicial District in Brunswick, 
Bladen, and Columbus counties.

   As one of the stateÕs youngest district attorneys, he 
fought drug trafficking and public corruption along the 
districtÕs coastline, achieving one of the highest drug 
conviction rates in the state.



--N.C. Sec. of State calls rail crucial .............##U

   GREENSBORO, N.C. -- North Carolina Secretary of State 
Elaine F. Marshall told those attending the UTU Regional 
Meeting that railroads are crucial to the stateÕs future 
and may even play a greater role than the Internet as an 
economic spur.

   ÒWhen it comes to moving goods, nothing does it more 
efficiently than a well-working rail system can,Ó 
Marshall said.

   The challenge UTU members face, she said, is in 
educating the public and policy makers about the 
benefits of a well-developed rail infrastructure in an 
age where attention is more often focused on high-tech 
investments.

   Marshall noted that, in the long run, railroads can 
bring the region more long-term economic development 
than the Internet.

   ÒUnless someone invents that Star Trek ÔteleporterÕ 
thing for real, you simply cannot move a load of plywood 
through cyberspace,Ó she said.

   Marshall drew attention to a proposed commuter rail 
line between Durham and Raleigh, but said planners have 
to convince people it is worth the $300- to $660-million 
expenditure.

   Delaying such a project only drives up the cost and 
prohibits its growth, as housing developments and other 
real-estate plans eat most of the available space, 
Marshall warned.

   In the Triad, transportation planners are looking at 
three projects. One is the high-speed rail plan that 
links Washington to Atlanta, with several stops in 
between.

   The second is an extension of conventional passenger 
service to Asheville. The third is a commuter rail 
within the Triad.

   Marshall said that the government needs to step up to 
the plate when cost becomes an issue. She sees a day 
when consumer demand for rail will bring in all of the 
dollars to build and maintain those systems. In the 
meantime, the government should channel more of its 
money toward rail instead of toward highways.

   ÒIn the biggest pictureÐfrom Amtrak to regional 
projectsÐthose of us in government have that duty to 
tackle,Ó she said.

   Marshall called on UTU members to educate the public 
on the benefits of commuter, high-speed and freight 
rail.



WINNIPEG REGIONAL MEETING

--Meeting information, registration................##V

   The UTU/UTUIA Regional Meeting in Winnipeg will offer 
members, spouses and guests a full measure of 
fraternalism, education and fun.

   This Regional Meeting will last a full three days, 
with the PresidentÕs Banquet on the evening of July 25, 
2001.

   Each attendee at the meeting MUST be registered in 
order to attend any planned social functions. Pre-
registration speeds the registration process at the 
meeting, helps organizers plan more accurately and saves 
on the meeting cost. These savings are passed on to each 
attendee who is pre-registered. The pre-registration fee 
is $125 per person over the age of 11. Children 11 years 
of age and under will be complimentary. A pre-
registration form and complete payment for each 
attendee, regardless of age, must be received at the UTU 
International Headquarters, 14600 Detroit Ave., 
Cleveland, OH 44107, by July 13, 2001, 10 days prior to 
the scheduled start of the meeting, or attendees will be 
charged an on-site registration fee of $175.

   One-day registrations are offered for those who would 
like to attend the Winnipeg Regional Meeting but canÕt 
spare the time away from work or family. The cost of a 
one-day registration for any day is $60.

   Details of the golf outing and Auxiliary tour follow 
below.

   All fees must be paid in U.S. currency only. Make all 
checks or money orders payable to ÒUTU Regional 
Meeting.Ó For convenience, you may also pay by credit 
card.

   Notice of cancellation of your Regional Meeting 
attendance or golf tournament participation must be 
received at the UTU International Headquarters by July 
13, 2001, 10 days prior to the first day of the Regional 
Meeting, for a full refund without penalty. Please fax 
any changes or cancellations immediately to the UTU 
International  Headquarters at (216) 228-5755.

   You should make your own room reservation as soon as 
possible at one of the hotels listed below. A 
registration form appears in the print edition of this 
issue of the UTU NEWS, can be downloaded from 
<http://www.utu.org>, or may be obtained by calling the 
U International at (216) 228-9400.
-----------
-----------
July 23-25, 2001, Winnipeg, Manitoba
DELTA WINNIPEG HOTEL (HOST HOTEL)
350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C3J2
Hotel direct reservations: (800) 268-1133
Reservation code: UTU
Room rate: C$125 single/double
Reservation deadline: June 19, 2001
Parking: C$9 per day

SHERATON WINNIPEG HOTEL (first overflow hotel)
161 Donald St., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C1M3
Hotel direct reservations: (800) 463-6400
Reservation code: UTU
Room rate: C$109 single/double; C$124 deluxe king/2 
queens
Reservation deadline: June 19, 2001
Parking: C$8.50 per day

PLACE LOUIS RIEL ALL-SUITE HOTEL (second overflow hotel)
190 Smith St., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C1J8
Hotel direct reservations: (800) 665-0569
Reservation code: UTU
Suite rate: C$120 to C$135, single/double
Reservation deadline: June 19, 2001
Parking: C$4.50 per day



--UTU Auxiliary hosts tour in Winnipeg ..............##W

   The UTU Auxiliary will offer a tour of Lower Fort 
Garry National Historic Park during the  Winnipeg 
Regional Meeting.

   On Tuesday, July 24, 2001, participants will travel 
from the host hotel by motorcoach to enjoy a 
paddlewheel-boat tour to Lower Fort Garry National 
Historic Park, a restored 1830Õs trading post where 
modern voyageurs re-enact the days of the fur trade. 
Lunch will be aboard the 400-passenger paddlewheeler as 
it returns to dock.

   All pre-registered spouses, family members and guests 
are welcome to enjoy this tour free of charge as part of 
their Regional Meeting package, but space is limited. 
All persons planning on taking the tour must pre-
register by checking the appropriate box on the 
registration form.



--Golf outing planned in Winnipeg .................##X

   The UTU will hold a golf outing Sunday, July 22, the 
morning before the start of the Winnipeg Regional 
Meeting, at The Links at Quarry Oaks in Steinbach, 
Manitoba.

   The fee, US$80 per golfer, includes transportation 
from the host hotel, greens fees, a golf cart for every 
two golfers, lunch and much more.

   The course requires soft golf spikes and proper 
attire. Golf club rentals are available and should be 
reserved ahead of time by calling (204) 326-9864. The 
play will be Texas Scramble, or four-player scramble.

   Register for this golf outing in the space provided 
on the pre-registration form. Be sure to include your 
golf fee with your registration fee.



SENIOR NEWS

--RRB earns high marks in satisfaction survey .......##Y

   CHICAGO, Ill. --Ð The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 
(RRB) earned a score of 82 in a recent American Customer 
Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey, 13 points higher than 
the current overall Federal government score, and 11 
points higher than the comparable private sector 
average, the agency said.

   The ACSI survey focused on the RRBÕs core 
constituency of railroad workers who have recently 
retired and are currently receiving monthly benefits 
from the agency.

   The survey found the RRB scoring highest (91) in the 
area of customer service, with respondents particularly 
praising the courtesy and professionalism of agency 
employees.

   The retirement benefit application process received a 
score of 84, with customers pleased with the promptness 
in receiving their first benefit payment, but concerned 
with the amount of supporting documentation (proofs of 
age, marriage, military service, etc.) required when 
filing for benefits.

   Those surveyed also gave high marks (85) for printed 
information provided to applicants by the agency, 
although some felt the material should be easier to 
understand.



--Retiree finds piece of Mexican heaven ...........##Z

   An estimated 7,500 people from the United States have 
carved out a little piece of the U.S. in and around 
MexicoÕs Lake Chapala, and retiree Jim Drozdz and his 
wife are two of them.

   ÒWeÕre in love with it!Ó said Drozdz, a member of 
Local 744, Frankfort, Ind. ÒWeÕre there about six months 
each year. Houses are cheap, property taxes are 
virtually nothing, domestic help is more than 
reasonable, and thereÕs every kind of social club you 
can imagine, including an American Legion, computer 
clubs, stock investment clubs and gardening clubs.Ó

   Lake Chapala is in the Guadalajara region of Mexico, 
where some 50,000 U.S. citizens make their homes at 
least part of the year. ÒWeÕre right on the lake at 
6,000 feet elevation,Ó Drozdz explained, Òand that keeps 
a breeze going. We donÕt need heat in the winter or 
cooling in the summer.Ó

   In Mexico, home is a walled property that includes a 
six-bedroom, five-bathroom house, a swimming pool and a 
Òcasita,Ó where the gardener and his wife live year-
round and keep an eye on the place while the Drozdzs are 
away.

   ÒProperty taxes are about $50 a year,Ó said Drozdz, 
Òbut there are no amenities, such as garbage pick-up or 
full-time firefighters.Ó

   Retirement commenced for Drozdz in May 1999, after a 
rail career that began at age 19 on the Belt Railroad 
Company of Chicago. ÒI spent 20 years there, starting as 
a fireman in 1956, and was promoted to engineer about 
three years later,Ó said Drozdz. ÒThen I spent about a 
dozen years outside of the industry, but returned and 
worked for 10 years as a brakeman for CSX.Ó

   Drozdz discovered his piece of paradise about 30 
years ago, when a friend invited him down for a visit. 
ÒEver since, I think thereÕs been maybe two years that I 
didnÕt go down there.Ó



--Retiree Club of PA to hold annual picnic .........##AA

   The Railroad Retiree Club of PA, comprised of rail 
veterans in Pennsylvania from all crafts, has announced 
plans for its annual picnic.

   The event will be held this year on Wednesday, July 
18, at the Shellsville Picnic Grounds in Shellsville, 
Pa., beginning at 11 a.m., according to Retiree Program 
member Bill Sutton, editor of the groupÕs newsletter and 
a member of Local 816, Harrisburg, Pa.

   For more information about the club, or to order 
picnic tickets, contact Ken Mundis at 915 Wetzville Rd., 
Enola, PA 17025, or call him at (717) 732-0347.



--The Final Call .................................##BB

Following are the names of members of the UTU Retiree 
Program who have died recently, according to reports 
received at the UTU International Headquarters. These 
brothers and sisters will be sorely missed by their many 
friends and by fellow UTU Retiree Program members.

LOCAL      NAME                            CITY
0002   Hayden, James H.              Toledo, OH
0005   Perkins, Alan J.         Kansas City, KS
0094   Lewis, Kenneth C.            Wichita, KS
0098   Pettus, H.L.              Santa Cruz, CA
0113   Savage, Coleman E.            Payson, AZ
0199   Keesler, Joe L.              Creston, IA
0200   Manary, Deloras G.         N. Platte, NE
0202   Ross, Dean A.                 Denver, CO
0215   Miller, Paul E.           Harrisburg, PA
0225   Metcalfe, Billy F.      Port Clinton, OH
0265   McMurray, Howard A.        Pocatello, ID
0300   Olszewski, John            Millville, NJ
0305   Myers, Walter J.                Mesa, AZ
0305   Sedlacek, Rolland D.       Lk. Ozark, MO
0313   Gale, Frank A.           Hudsonville, MI
0313   Hansen, John R.               Sparta, MI
0339   Lane, Marion                 Jackson, TN
0385   Amodeo, Philip J.       Poughkeepsie, NY
0385   Washburn, Edward L.         Cornwall, NY
0394   Schatzel, John L.           Kingston, NY
0446   Simons, Charles E.        Rapid City, SD
0469   Englemann, Norman L.       St. Louis, MO
0498   Lehman, Edward P.         Hellertown, PA
0533   Curtis, Roert L.               Paola, KS
0656   Jackson, John T.         Hot Springs, AR
0744   Henning, Frank D.          Frankfort, IN
0792   Losh, Eugene W.          Port Richey, FL
0811   Porter, Morris S.          Riverside, CA
0830   Persa, Louis               Highspire, PA
0835   Blunt, Leroy O.               Fresno, CA
0835   Longhofer, Jack             Stockton, MO
0903   Morris, Charles F.   Fernandina Bch., FL
0937   Loving, Orville R.              Waco, TX
0965   Passons, Kenneth D.           Dallas, TX
0974   McClain, Roy E.       Estill Springs, TN
0977   Moon, Willis R.            Kennewick, WA
1043   Kessler, Dan L.               Parker, AZ
1067   Galbraith, Robert C.        Virginia, MN
1105   Kilpatrick, Malcolm L.    Wilmington, DE
1346   Withers, Calvin B.         Nashville, TN
1393   Huffman, David V.           Lockport, NY
1400   Guilmette, Eugene J.       Westbrook, ME
1594   Hobdell, George H.            Secane, PA
1748   Cleveland, Ronald W.       Brunswick, OH
1748   Gabor, Andrew              Cleveland, OH
1748   Lambert, George J.          Sarasota, FL
1887   McAnnally, Floyd E.          Clanton, AL
1917   Ely, Herbert F.             Hamilton, OH
1917   Roberts, Ray                 Orlando, FL
1929   Manley, Clyde R.          Wood River, IL
1963   Snapp, Leslie M.      Jeffersonville, IN



TPEL HONOR ROLL
--Contributors' growing support recognized .........##CC

Below are benefactors of the UTU's Transportation 
Political Education League (TPEL) who have begun 
contributing more than $100 per year, or have increased 
their donations to more than $100 per year, within the 
last month.

    * Denotes Retired Member

PLATINUM CLUB
($1,200 or more per year)
NAME                  LOCAL   CITY/STATE
Britt, Donald S.      1570    Roseville, CA

DOUBLE DIAMOND CLUB
($600 or more per year)
NAME                  LOCAL   CITY/STATE
Berry, Benjamin S.     471    Eugene, OR
Lamm, Glenn A.        1129    Raleigh, NC
Smith, Michael E.     1129    Raleigh, NC
Westbrook Jr., R. H.  1129    Raleigh, NC
Zoeller, Peter M.     1129    Raleigh, NC

DIAMOND PLUS CLUB
($400 or more per year)
NAME                  LOCAL   CITY/STATE
Bovenmyer, Steven R.   867    Des Moines, IA

DOLLAR-A-DAY CLUB
($365 or more per year)
NAME                  LOCAL   CITY/STATE
Witzel, Wilbur J.       31    San Jose, CA
Johnson Sr., G. T.      61    Philadelphia, PA
Talaga, Stephen P.      61    Philadelphia, PA
*Shaver, Jack V.       202    Denver, CO
Coleman, Steven P.     286    North Platte, NE
Fitzpatrick, Paul V.   286    North Platte, NE
Hasenauer, John R.     286    North Platte, NE
Sigler, Terry E.       286    North Platte, NE
Weitzel, Rodney D.     286    North Platte, NE
Stuart, Harry D.       329    Boone, IA
OÕConnell, Daniel J.   800    Jersey City, NJ
McDonald, Dalton P.   1129    Raleigh, NC
Rollins, Melvin W.    1409    Kansas City, KS

DIAMOND CLUB
($300 or more per year)
NAME                  LOCAL   CITY/STATE
Hutchinson, Paul J.     61    Philadelphia, PA
Glur, Arthur W.        286    North Platte, NE
Wentzloff, Peter A.    650    Minneapolis, MN
*Bonham, Paul          656    N. Little Rock, AR
Howell, Jeffrey H.    1800    Tucson, AZ

GOLD CLUB
($100 or more per year)
NAME                  LOCAL   CITY/STATE
*Robinson Jr., W. A.     5    Kansas City, MO
Weyers, Russell E.       7    North Platte, NE
*Kitts Sr., Huston W.   48    Norfolk, VA
*Reizovic, Frank J.     60    Newark, NJ
Bogans, Margaret        61    Philadelphia, PA
Norwood, Bernard E.     61    Philadelphia, PA
Harris, Henry L.       286    North Platte, NE
Dewald, Tim S.         473    LaGrande, OR
Horn, Kevin C.         473    LaGrande, OR
Trotter, George N.     473    LaGrande, OR
*Nord, Frank H.        486    Glendive, MT
Cleveland, Blaine E.   495    Salina, KS
Downey Jr., T. E.      500    Grand Jct., CO
Albrecht, Monty R.     506    Herington, KS
Idleman, Ryan L.       506    Herington, KS
Pennington, M. H.      506    Herington, KS
Munn, Joseph L.        513    Gainesville, TX
Sweeny, Jack R.        773    Galveston, TX
Head, Charles Scott    781    Shreveport, LA
Jones, Timothy Wayne   781    Shreveport, LA
Linder, Bruce A.       942    Florence, SC
Harris, Sidney J.      953    Victoria, TX
Long, James W.         971    Crewe, VA
Kamphuis, Duane W.    1059    Minot, ND
Reiner, Roger A.      1059    Minot, ND
*Mills Jr., James L.  1117    Las Vegas, NV
Bowers, Dennis L.     1136    Sterling, CO
Waller, Steven M.     1136    Sterling, CO
Williams, Darrel R.   1188    Oklahoma City, OK
*Holcomb, Benjamin D. 1245    Atlanta, GA
Troiani, John V.      1290    Chicago, IL
*Harmon, John M.      1328    Louisville, KY
Huye, David W.        1337    New Orleans, LA
*Damstrom, R.F.       1840    Glasgow, MT



NOTICES

--Monthly winner announced .......................##DD

   This monthÕs lucky winner of his choice of any item 
of apparel bearing the UTU logo is David J. Livingston 
of Local 1884, Calgary, Alta., which represents yard 
workers on Canadian Pacific (West).

   These items are awarded every month by random drawing 
as a show of appreciation to the many members who have 
been supportive of the UTU throughout the years.



--National Car Rental offers members savings .......##EE

   CLEVELAND, Ohio -- National Car Rental is offering 
active and retired UTU members the opportunity to save 
money three ways on their next car, truck or van rental.

   National normally offers UTU members and families a 
25% discount on daily and weekly business rates, or 5% 
off NationalÕs leisure rates, including weekday and 
weekend rentals.

   National now is offering UTU members three new ways 
to save: Those UTU members requesting National Car 
Rental identification cards from the UTU International 
will also receive three coupons good for additional 
savings. The coupons can be used for either $10 off 
weekday rates, $10 off weekend rates (Thursday through 
Monday), or a one car-class upgrade.

   For even greater savings, the coupons can be used in 
addition to the discounts UTU members already receive.

   The discounts apply to all of NationalÕs selection of 
General Motors vehicles, from economy cars to luxury 
cars, sport-utility vehicles, and minivans. Discounts 
also are available on rentals in Canada and across the 
world through NationalÕs global partnerships.

   National has been the UTUÕs preferred car rental 
company for many years because it is the most unionized 
company in the industry.

   To make a reservation, members should call National 
Car Rental toll-free at 800-CAR-RENT (800-227-7368) and 
mention the UTU discount identification recap number, 
5005467, and type of coupon being used.

   Members also can access NationalÕs web site at 
<http://www.nationalcar.com>. Once on the website, 
members should enter both the UTU coupon number in the 
appropriate space and the UTU discount identification 
recap number, 5005467, in the ÒContract ID #Ó space on 
the reservation form.

   Members also can receive the special rates by showing 
a current dues receipt or their National Car Rental 
discount identification card at the time of rental. 
Discount-coupon use requires advance reservations.

   To receive a National Car Rental discount 
identification card and the three money-saving coupons, 
write the UTU Public Relations Dept., 14600 Detroit 
Ave., Cleveland, OH 44107, fax your request with your 
name and address to (216) 228-5755, or e-mail 
<utunews@utu.org>. and put ÒNational Car Rental couponÓ 
in the subject line.



--UTU VISA Card reaches lowest rate yet ..........##FF

   ThatÕs right -- 7% APR*!!! The Prime Rate UTU VISA 
Platinum is at its lowest rate, EVER! You can take 
advantage of the new lower rate by transferring balances 
from higher-rate credit card accounts. YouÕll start out 
with 3.9% APR for the first six months, then your rate 
becomes the Prime Rate, currently 7% APR.

   Or, if you prefer a card with no annual fee, you can 
choose the No Annual Fee VISA Platinum, with a rate of 
Prime +4.9% APR, currently only 11.9%. This card has the 
same 3.9% APR introductory rate.

   If you donÕt have a balance to transfer, either UTU 
VISA Platinum card offers great value, including the 
following exceptional benefits:

   -- Each time you use your card, you automatically 
make a contribution to support important UTU programs;

   -- Online account access through CardServices Online 
at <http://www.nc-cardservices.com>. You can view your 
balance, recent statements, transactions and download 
account information into compatible financial software. 
You can also pay your bill, request a credit line 
increase and additional cards, online...anytime!

   -- Internet E-Commerce Rebate program through 
<http://www.PrimeRebates.com>. You can earn rebates of 
up to 25% when you make purchases from hundreds of 
internet merchants including LandsÕ End, Barnes & Noble, 
CDUniverse, The Sharper Image, Lillian Vernon, Marriott 
Hotels and VictoriaÕs Secret. Your rebates automatically 
appear on your UTU credit card statement;

   -- $250,000 common carrier insurance;

   -- Automatic rental car insurance;

   -- Worldwide emergency travel assistance;

   -- Extended warranty protection;

   -- Emergency medical and legal assistance.

   Apply now for outstanding savings and benefits. Call 
1-888-622-8434 to apply and transfer balances by phone.

*The information about the costs of the cards described 
is accurate as of 6/18/01. The introductory 3.9% APR is 
valid for the first six billing cycles on purchases and 
balance transfers. Thereafter, the APR for purchases and 
balance transfers will be variable, currently 7% for 
Prime Rate VISA and 11.9% for No Annual Fee VISA. The 
variable cash advance APR is currently 7% for Prime Rate 
VISA and 11.9% for No Annual Fee VISA. If you miss two 
consecutive payments, the default APR is the higher of 
22.9% or a variable rate of Prime +14.65%, currently 
22.9%. Cash Advance Fee: 3% of advance amount, $5 
minimum. Cash Equivalent Item Fee: 3% of advance amount, 
$10 minimum. The Prime Rate VISA has a $35 annual fee. 
Minimum Finance Charge:  $.50 in any month finance 
charge is imposed.



--Make plans now for UTU Fall Cruise ...............##GG

   Cabins are being reserved at a brisk pace for the 
upcoming UTU Travelers Club Fall Foliage Cruise aboard 
the Princess Cruise LineÕs Crown Princess, set for Oct. 
19-29, 2001.

   While traveling round-trip from Boston to Quebec and 
back, participants who appreciate grand-class cruising 
will enjoy $75 in shipboard credits (with a maximum of 
$150 per cabin), as well as a complimentary group photo 
and an invitation to a private get-acquainted cocktail 
party.

   Because prices include all taxes, port fees and 
cancellation insurance, participants will enjoy nearly 
$500 in extras on a package priced at nearly half-off 
the normal cost of a comparable Love Boat cruise.

   Port calls in Quebec, Halifax and Sydney, Nova 
Scotia, St. John, New Brunswick, Bar Harbor and 
Portland, Maine, offer innumerable opportunities for 
sightseeing and shopping, just as the autumn colors 
peak.

   The dance floor, casino and original Broadway-style 
entertainment promise evenings every bit as exciting as 
the night life in Quebec, and the shipboard activities 
and amenities, including the health and beauty center, 
offer no end to quality-time choices.

   Those interested in receiving informative brochures 
and reservation forms are urged to write today to: UTU 
Travelers Club, 14600 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44107-
4250. To learn about the various upgrade options and 
airfares, call Lakewood Travel Bureau toll free at 1-
800-726- 9294. (From Canada, call 216-221-9294.)



--Notice of UTUIA privacy policy .................##HH

   At the United Transportation Union Insurance 
Association, protecting your privacy is very important 
to us. The reason we collect information is to better 
serve your needs. Having accurate information about you 
permits us to provide you with an appropriate range of 
insurance products.

   The nonpublic personal information that we collect 
about you varies according to the products, services or 
benefits you request, and may include:

   -- Information we receive from you on applications or 
other forms, such as name, address, social security 
number, assets and income;

   -- Information about your transactions with us, our 
affiliates or others, such as name, address, social 
security number, policy coverage, premiums and payment 
history;

   -- Information we receive from consumer reporting 
agencies, such as a credit history.

   We may share the above nonpublic personal information 
we have about you with the United Transportation Union. 
Sharing this information assists us in:

   -- Processing the payment of your insurance premiums;

   -- Maintaining your insurance policies in force;

   -- Providing you with better customer service.

   We may share the above nonpublic personal information 
we have about you with persons or companies that perform 
services on our behalf and to other financial 
institutions with which we may have joint marketing 
agreements. We may share this nonpublic personal 
information with affiliated or nonaffiliated third 
parties as permitted by law. We do not disclose personal 
medical information about you except as permitted by law 
or as you may authorize.

   We restrict access to nonpublic personal information 
about you to those employees who need to know that 
information in order to provide products or services to 
you. We are, and will continue to be, vigilant in 
safeguarding your personal and medical information. We 
maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards 
that comply with federal regulations to guard your 
nonpublic personal information. This privacy policy 
applies even if you no longer have policies or a 
relationship with us.



RATE TABLES
--New rate tables effective July 1, 2001 ...........##II

                    UTU RATE TABLES

These rate tables, effective July 1, 2001, result from 
the application of an 11-cent-per-hour cost-of-living 
adjustment, pursuant to Article II, Part C of the Award 
of Arbitration Board No. 559. Please contact your 
general chairperson if you have questions about these 
rates of pay.

Yardmaster rates of pay also increased on July 1, 2001. 
Yardmasters should contact their general chairperson for 
the exact formula.


                 STANDARD BASIC DAILY
               AND MILEAGE RATES OF PAY
                 AS OF JULY 1, 2001

RESULTING FROM THE APPLICATION OF AN 11 CENT PER HOUR 
COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE TO THE STANDARD BASIC RATES OF 
PAY WHICH WERE IN EFFECT JUNE 30, 2001

Locomotive Engineers (Motormen) - Passenger Service

                                 Standard basic daily
                                    and mileage rates

                                     Daily     Mileage
   Weight on drivers                 Rates       Rates
      (pounds)                                 (cents)
             LESS THAN 80,000      $141.00      105.12
 80,000 AND LESS THAN 100,000      $141.00      105.12
100,000 AND LESS THAN 140,000      $141.09      105.21
140,000 AND LESS THAN 170,000      $141.17      105.29
170,000 AND LESS THAN 200,000      $141.26      105.38
200,000 AND LESS THAN 250,000      $141.35      105.47
250,000 AND LESS THAN 300,000      $141.43      105.55
300,000 AND LESS THAN 350,000      $141.52      105.64
350,000 AND LESS THAN 400,000      $141.60      105.72
400,000 AND LESS THAN 450,000      $141.69      105.81
450,000 AND LESS THAN 500,000      $141.78      105.90
500,000 AND LESS THAN 550,000      $141.86      105.98
550,000 AND LESS THAN 600,000      $141.95      106.07
600,000 AND LESS THAN 650,000      $142.03      106.15
650,000 AND LESS THAN 700,000      $142.12      106.24
700,000 AND LESS THAN 750,000      $142.20      106.32
750,000 AND LESS THAN 800,000      $142.29      106.41
800,000 AND LESS THAN 850,000      $142.37      106.49
850,000 AND LESS THAN 900,000      $142.46      106.58
900,000 AND LESS THAN 950,000      $142.54      106.66
950,000 AND LESS THAN 1,000,000    $142.63      106.75
1,000,000 pounds and over:
 For each additional 50,000 pounds or fraction thereof
add alternately:                      $.08         .08
                                    & $.09         .09

      Motor or electric cars
      in multiple or single unit    $141.26        
105.38

      Daily earnings minimum        $142.52

DIFFERENTIAL FOR ENGINEERS WORKING WITHOUT FIREMEN: On 
locomotives on which under the former National Diesel 
Agreement of 1950 Firemen would have been required, a 
uniform differential of $6.00 per basic day and 6 cents 
per mile for miles in excess of the basic day will be 
added to the above rates (such differential to be 
applied in same manner as the local freight 
differential).

B-1 (UTU) NRLC



                 STANDARD BASIC DAILY
               AND MILEAGE RATES OF PAY
                 AS OF JULY 1, 2001

RESULTING FROM THE APPLICATION OF AN 11 CENT PER HOUR 
COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE TO THE STANDARD BASIC RATES OF 
PAY WHICH WERE IN EFFECT JUNE 30, 2001

Locomotive Engineers (Motormen)-Through Freight Service

                                 Standard basic daily
                                    and mileage rates

                                     Daily     Mileage
   Weight on drivers                 Rates       Rates
      (pounds)                                 (cents)
            LESS THAN 140,000      $151.69      112.72
140,000 AND LESS THAN 200,000      $152.12      113.15
200,000 AND LESS THAN 250,000      $152.29      113.32
250,000 AND LESS THAN 300,000      $152.44      113.47
300,000 AND LESS THAN 350,000      $152.59      113.62
350,000 AND LESS THAN 400,000      $152.80      113.83
400,000 AND LESS THAN 450,000      $153.01      114.04
450,000 AND LESS THAN 500,000      $153.22      114.25
500,000 AND LESS THAN 550,000      $153.43      114.46
550,000 AND LESS THAN 600,000      $153.61      114.64
600,000 AND LESS THAN 650,000      $153.79      114.82
650,000 AND LESS THAN 700,000      $153.97      115.00
700,000 AND LESS THAN 750,000      $154.15      115.18
750,000 AND LESS THAN 800,000      $154.33      115.36
800,000 AND LESS THAN 850,000      $154.51      115.54
850,000 AND LESS THAN 900,000      $154.69      115.72
900,000 AND LESS THAN 950,000      $154.87      115.90
950,000 AND LESS THAN 1,000,000    $155.05      116.08
1,000,000 pounds and over:
 For each additional 50,000 pounds or fraction thereof
add:                                  $.18         .18

     Daily earnings minimum        $153.20
     Article III(b) of Agreement of October 14, 1955

DIFFERENTIAL FOR ENGINEERS WORKING WITHOUT FIREMEN: On 
locomotives on which under the former National Diesel 
Agreement of 1950 firemen would have been required, a 
uniform differential of $6.00 per basic day and 6 cents 
per mile for miles in excess of the basic day will be 
added to the above rates (in addition to the local 
freight differential if applicable).

B-2 (UTU) NRLC



                 STANDARD BASIC DAILY
               AND MILEAGE RATES OF PAY
                 AS OF JULY 1, 2001

RESULTING FROM THE APPLICATION OF AN 11 CENT PER HOUR 
COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE TO THE STANDARD BASIC RATES OF 
PAY WHICH WERE IN EFFECT JUNE 30, 2001

Locomotive Engineers (Motormen) - Yard Service

                    Standard basic daily rates

   Weight on drivers              6 or 7 day      5 day
      (pounds)                    work week   work week
            LESS THAN 500,000      $148.22      $161.74
500,000 AND LESS THAN 550,000      $148.43      $161.99
550,000 AND LESS THAN 600,000      $148.61      $162.21
600,000 AND LESS THAN 650,000      $148.79      $162.42
650,000 AND LESS THAN 700,000      $148.97      $162.64
700,000 AND LESS THAN 750,000      $149.15      $162.86
750,000 AND LESS THAN 800,000      $149.33      $163.07
800,000 AND LESS THAN 850,000      $149.51      $163.29
850,000 AND LESS THAN 900,000      $149.69      $163.50
900,000 AND LESS THAN 950,000      $149.87      $163.72
950,000 AND LESS THAN 1,000,000    $150.05      $163.94
1,000,000 POUNDS AND OVER:
 For each additional 50,000 pounds or fraction thereof
add:                                  $.18        $.215

DIFFERENTIAL FOR ENGINEERS WORKING WITHOUT FIREMEN: On 
locomotives on which under the former National Diesel 
Agreement of 1950 firemen would have been required, a 
uniform differential of $6.00 per basic day will be 
added to the above rates.

B-3 (UTU) NRLC



                 STANDARD BASIC DAILY
               AND MILEAGE RATES OF PAY
                 AS OF JULY 1, 2001

RESULTING FROM THE APPLICATION OF AN 11 CENT PER HOUR
COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE TO THE STANDARD BASIC RATES OF 
PAY
WHICH WERE IN EFFECT JUNE 30, 2001

  Locomotive Firemen (Helpers) - Passenger Service

                                 Standard basic daily
                                    and mileage rates

                                     Daily     Mileage
   Weight on drivers                 Rates       Rates
      (pounds)                                 (cents)
             LESS THAN 80,000      $131.96       99.11
80,000 AND LESS THAN 100,000       $132.05       99.20
100,000 AND LESS THAN 140,000      $132.13       99.28
140,000 AND LESS THAN 170,000      $132.31       99.46
170,000 AND LESS THAN 200,000      $132.39       99.54
200,000 AND LESS THAN 250,000      $132.48       99.63
250,000 AND LESS THAN 300,000      $132.48       99.63
300,000 AND LESS THAN 350,000      $132.56       99.71
350,000 AND LESS THAN 400,000      $132.65       99.80
400,000 AND LESS THAN 450,000      $132.74       99.89
450,000 AND LESS THAN 500,000      $132.82       99.97
500,000 AND LESS THAN 550,000      $132.91      100.06
550,000 AND LESS THAN 600,000      $132.99      100.14
600,000 AND LESS THAN 650,000      $133.07      100.22
650,000 AND LESS THAN 700,000      $133.15      100.30
700,000 AND LESS THAN 750,000      $133.23      100.38
750,000 AND LESS THAN 800,000      $133.31      100.46
800,000 AND LESS THAN 850,000      $133.39      100.54
850,000 AND LESS THAN 900,000      $133.47      100.62
900,000 AND LESS THAN 950,000      $133.55      100.70
950,000 AND LESS THAN 1,000,000    $133.63      100.78
1,000,000 pounds and over:
For each additional 50,000 pounds or fraction thereof
add:                                  $.08         .08

     Daily earnings minimum        $133.30

B-4 (UTU) NRLC



                 STANDARD BASIC DAILY
               AND MILEAGE RATES OF PAY
                 AS OF JULY 1, 2001

RESULTING FROM THE APPLICATION OF AN 11 CENT PER HOUR 
COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE TO THE STANDARD BASIC RATES OF 
PAY WHICH WERE IN EFFECT JUNE 30, 2001

Locomotive Firemen (Helpers) - Through Freight Service

                                 Standard basic daily
                                    and mileage rates

                                     Daily     Mileage
   Weight on drivers                 Rates       Rates
      (pounds)                                 (cents)
            LESS THAN 140,000      $138.94      103.95
140,000 AND LESS THAN 200,000      $139.29      104.30
200,000 AND LESS THAN 250,000      $139.46      104.47
250,000 AND LESS THAN 300,000      $139.63      104.64
300,000 AND LESS THAN 350,000      $139.90      104.91
350,000 AND LESS THAN 400,000      $139.98      104.99
400,000 AND LESS THAN 450,000      $140.14      105.15
450,000 AND LESS THAN 500,000      $140.30      105.31
500,000 AND LESS THAN 550,000      $140.46      105.47
550,000 AND LESS THAN 600,000      $140.62      105.63
600,000 AND LESS THAN 650,000      $140.78      105.79
650,000 AND LESS THAN 700,000      $140.94      105.95
700,000 AND LESS THAN 750,000      $141.10      106.11
750,000 AND LESS THAN 800,000      $141.26      106.27
800,000 AND LESS THAN 850,000      $141.42      106.43
850,000 AND LESS THAN 900,000      $141.58      106.59
900,000 AND LESS THAN 950,000      $141.74      106.75
950,000 AND LESS THAN 1,000,000    $141.90      106.91
1,000,000 pounds and over:
 For each additional 50,000 pounds or fraction thereof
add                                   $.16         .16

      Daily earnings minimum       $140.36
      Established by Article III(b) of Agreement October 
27, 1955


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             Locomotive Firemen (Helpers)
                     Yard Service,
           And Hostler And Hostler Helpers

YARD SERVICE        Standard basic daily rates

   Weight on drivers              6 or 7 day      5 day
      (pounds)                    work week   work week

LESS THAN 500,000                  $138.13      $148.12
500,000 AND LESS THAN 550,000      $138.29      $148.31
550,000 AND LESS THAN 600,000      $138.45      $148.50
600,000 AND LESS THAN 650,000      $138.61      $148.69
650,000 AND LESS THAN 700,000      $138.77      $148.88
700,000 AND LESS THAN 750,000      $138.93      $149.08
750,000 AND LESS THAN 800,000      $139.09      $149.27
800,000 AND LESS THAN 850,000      $139.25      $149.46
850,000 AND LESS THAN 900,000      $139.41      $149.65
900,000 AND LESS THAN 950,000      $139.57      $149.84
950,000 AND LESS THAN 1,000,000    $139.73      $150.04
1,000,000 pounds and over:
For each additional 50,000 pounds or fraction thereof
add:	$.16	$.19

                  HOSTLING SERVICE
  OUTSIDE HOSTLER                  $137.67      $147.73
  INSIDE HOSTLER                   $135.36      $144.89
  OUTSIDE HOSTLER HELPER           $133.26      $142.20

B-5 (UTU) NRLC



                 STANDARD BASIC DAILY
               AND MILEAGE RATES OF PAY
                 AS OF JULY 1, 2001

RESULTING FROM THE APPLICATION OF AN 11 CENT PER HOUR 
COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE TO THE STANDARD BASIC RATES OF 
PAY WHICH WERE IN EFFECT JUNE 30, 2001

                  ----------------
Locomotive Firemen In Short Local Freight Service On
Runs Of 100 Miles Or Less Which Are Therefore Paid On
A Daily Basis Without A Mileage Component
                  ----------------
Rates are calculated by subtracting the standard local 
freight differential of 43 cents per basic day from the 
short local standard basic daily rates of pay 
established under Article II(c) of the September 14, 
1968 Agreement, adding all subsequent general wage 
increases and cost-of-living adjustments, and then 
adding the standard local freight differential of 43 
cents per basic day.

   Weight on drivers                           Standard
      (pounds)                              daily rates
            LESS THAN 140,000                   $140.56
140,000 AND LESS THAN 200,000                   $140.91
200,000 AND LESS THAN 250,000                   $141.08
250,000 AND LESS THAN 300,000                   $141.25
300,000 AND LESS THAN 350,000                   $141.52
350,000 AND LESS THAN 400,000                   $141.60
400,000 AND LESS THAN 450,000                   $141.76
450,000 AND LESS THAN 500,000                   $141.92
500,000 AND LESS THAN 550,000                   $142.08
550,000 AND LESS THAN 600,000                   $142.24
600,000 AND LESS THAN 650,000                   $142.40
650,000 AND LESS THAN 700,000                   $142.56
700,000 AND LESS THAN 750,000                   $142.72
750,000 AND LESS THAN 800,000                   $142.88
800,000 AND LESS THAN 850,000                   $143.04
850,000 AND LESS THAN 900,000                   $143.20
900,000 AND LESS THAN 950,000                   $143.36
950,000 AND LESS THAN 1,000,000                 $143.52
1,000,000 pounds and over:
For each additional 50,000 pounds or fraction thereof
add:                                               $.16

B-6 (UTU) NRLC



                 STANDARD BASIC DAILY
               AND MILEAGE RATES OF PAY
                 AS OF JULY 1, 2001

RESULTING FROM THE APPLICATION OF AN 11 CENT PER HOUR 
COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE TO THE STANDARD BASIC RATES OF 
PAY WHICH WERE IN EFFECT JUNE 30, 2001

               Conductors And Trainmen
        -Passenger And Through Freight Service-

     A-- Under agreements          B-- Under agreements
           held by former                      held by 
       ORC&B-all regions;                    former BRT
      BRT-East, Southeast                Western Region

          PASSENGER CONDUCTORS AND TRAINMEN
                                          Mileage rates
                                              for miles
                                           in excess of
                                          the basic day
                        Daily Rates             (cents)
                         A        B           A      B 
Conductors            $141.56  $141.47     70.58  70.51
Asst. Conductors-
 Ticket Collectors    $133.39  $133.25     67.00  66.91
Brakemen And Flagmen  $130.04  $130.36     65.51  65.46
Train Baggagemen      $131.13  $130.96     65.86  65.77


-----------------------------------------


               THROUGH FREIGHT CONDUCTORS
                                          Mileage rates
                                              for miles
                                           in excess of
                                          the basic day
                        Daily Rates             (cents)
                         A        B           A      B 
Basic Rates          $138.97  $138.84    104.01  103.84

                 Rates Including Car Scale
                 Additives Provided by the
                 Agreement of May 26, 1955:
                                              (cents)
                         A        B          A       B 
Less than 81 cars    $139.32    $139.19  104.36  104.19
   81 to 105 cars    $139.97    $139.84  105.04  104.84
  106 to 125 cars    $140.37    $140.24  105.41  105.24
  126 to 145 cars    $140.62    $140.49  105.66  105.49
  146 to 165 cars    $140.72    $140.59  105.76  105.59
166 cars and over        *          *        **     **
 * add 20 cents for each additional block of 20 cars 
   or portion thereof.
** add 0.20 cents for each additional block of 20 cars
   or portion thereof.


----------------------------------------


          THROUGH FREIGHT BRAKEMEN AND FLAGMEN
                                              For miles
                                           in excess of
                                          the basic day
                        Daily Rates             (cents)
                         A        B           A      B 
Basic Rates          $1130.33    $130.19    98.16  98.03

                 Rates Including Car Scale
                 Additives Provided by the
                 Agreement of May 26, 1955:
                                              (cents)
                         A        B           A      B 
LESS THAN 81 CARS  $130.68    $130.54      98.51  98.38
   81 TO 105 CARS  $131.33    $131.19      99.16  99.03
  106 TO 125 CARS  $131.73    $131.59      99.56  99.43
  126 TO 145 CARS  $131.98    $131.84      99.81  99.68
  146 TO 165 CARS  $132.08    $131.94      99.91  99.78
166 CARS AND OVER      *          *        **       **
 * add 20 cents for each additional block of 20 cars 
   or portion thereof.
** add 0.20 cents for each additional block of 20 cars
   or portion thereof.

B-7 (UTU) NRLC



                 STANDARD BASIC DAILY
               AND MILEAGE RATES OF PAY
                 AS OF JULY 1, 2001

RESULTING FROM THE APPLICATION OF AN 11 CENT PER HOUR 
COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE TO THE STANDARD BASIC RATES OF 
PAY WHICH WERE IN EFFECT JUNE 30, 2001

               Conductors And Trainmen
      -Local Freight Service And Yard Service-

     A-- Under agreements          B-- Under agreements
           held by former                      held by 
       ORC&B-all regions;                    former BRT
      BRT-East, Southeast                Western Region

                LOCAL FREIGHT CONDUCTORS
                                          Mileage rates
                                           for miles in
                                       in excess of 100
                        Daily Rates             (cents)
                         A        B        A         B 
Basic rates          $139.53   $139.40  106.30   106.13

                 Rates Including Car Scale
                 Additives Provided by the
                 Agreement of May 16, 1955:
                                              (cents)
                         A        B           A      B 
Less than 81 cars    $139.88   $139.75   106.65  106.48
   81 to 105 cars    $140.53   $140.40   107.30  107.13
  106 to 125 cars    $140.93   $140.80   107.70  107.53
  126 to 145 cars    $141.18   $141.05   107.95  107.78
  146 to 165 cars    $141.28   $141.15   108.05  107.88
166 cars and over        *          *        **     **
 * add 20 cents for each additional block of 20 cars 
   or portion thereof.
** add 0.20 cents for each additional block of 20 cars
   or portion thereof.


-----------------------------------------


           LOCAL FREIGHT BRAKEMEN AND FLAGMEN
                                          Mileage rates
                                           for miles in
                                       in excess of 100
                        Daily Rates             (cents)
                         A        B          A       B 
Basic rates          $130.76   $130.62   100.32¢ 100.19

                 Rates Including Car Scale
                 Additives Provided by the
                 Agreement of May 26, 1955:
                                              (cents)
                         A        B           A      B 
Less than 81 cars    $131.11   $130.97   100.67  100.54
   81 to 105 cars    $131.76   $131.62   101.32  101.19
  106 to 125 cars    $132.16   $132.02   101.72  101.59
  126 to 145 cars    $132.41   $132.27   101.97  101.84
  146 to 165 cars    $132.51   $132.37   102.07  101.94
166 cars and over        *          *        **     **
 * add 20 cents for each additional block of 20 cars 
   or portion thereof.
** add 0.20 cents for each additional block of 20 cars
   or portion thereof.

--------------------------------------------

                  MINIMUM DAILY EARNINGS:

                         A        B
Conductors            $140.23   $140.09
Brakemen-flagmen      $131.46   $131.32
  Established by Article II(b) of ORC&B Agreement of 
  December 21, 1955, and by Article II(b) of BRT 
  Agreement of October 4, 1955, supplemented 
  December 21, 1955.

---------------------------------------------

                   FIVE DAY YARD SERVICE

   Occupation                        Daily rate
Yard conductors (foremen)             $155.87
Yard brakemen (helpers)               $149.48
Switchtenders                         $142.84

B-8 (UTU) NRLC



                 STANDARD BASIC DAILY
               AND MILEAGE RATES OF PAY
                 AS OF JULY 1, 2001

RESULTING FROM THE APPLICATION OF AN 11 CENT PER HOUR 
COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE TO THE STANDARD BASIC RATES OF 
PAY WHICH WERE IN EFFECT JUNE 30, 2001

           FREIGHT CONDUCTORS AND TRAINMEN
  WITHOUT A MILEAGE COMPONENT IN THEIR ASSIGNMENTS

(1)--Standard daily rates     (2)--Standard daily rates
       in through freight                in short local
        service without a            freight service***
      mileage component**

     A-- Under agreements          B-- Under agreements
           held by former                      held by 
       ORC&B-all regions;                    former BRT
      BRT-East, Southeast                Western Region


                      FREIGHT CONDUCTORS
                    A(1)     B(1)        A(2)     B(2) 
Basic Rates       $141.22   $141.13   $142.99   $142.85

                 Rates Including Car Scale
                 Additives Provided by the
                 Agreement of May 26, 1955:

                      A(1)     B(1)       A(2)     B(2)
Less than 81 cars  $141.57  $141.48    $143.34  $143.20
   81 to 105 cars  $142.22  $142.13    $143.99  $143.85
  106 to 125 cars  $142.62  $142.53    $144.39  $144.25
  126 to 145 cars  $142.87  $142.78    $144.64  $144.50
  146 to 165 cars  $142.97  $142.88    $144.74  $144.60
166 cars and over    *        *         *         *
 * Add 20 cents for each additional block of 20 cars 
   or portion thereof.


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               FREIGHT BRAKEMEN AND FLAGMEN
                      A(1)     B(1)       A(2)     B(2)
Basic Rates        $132.58   $132.47   $134.21  $134.09

                 Rates Including Car Scale
                 Additives Provided by the
                 Agreement of May 26, 1955:

                      A(1)     B(1)       A(2)     B(2)
Less than 81 cars  $132.93  $132.82    $134.56  $134.44
   81 to 105 cars  $133.58  $133.47    $135.21  $135.09
  106 to 125 cars  $133.98  $133.87    $135.61  $135.49
  126 to 145 cars  $134.23  $134.12    $135.86  $135.74
  146 to 165 cars  $134.33  $134.22    $135.96  $135.84
166 cars and over      *        *          *        *
 * Add 20 cents for each additional block of 20 cars 
   or portion thereof.

** Applicable to freight conductors and trainmen paid 
through freight rates who are without a mileage 
component in their assignments and are therefore paid on 
a daily basis. Rates produced by application of the 
special adjustment of $1.00 per day under Article I, 
Section 7 of the January 27, 1972 Agreement and the 
applicable cost-of-living allowance to standard basic 
through freight rates of pay.

*** Applicable where local freight rates are paid to 
conductors and trainmen in local freight service, or on 
road switchers, roustabout runs, mine runs or in other 
miscellaneous service, on runs of 100 miles or less 
which are therefore paid on a daily basis without a 
mileage component. Rates produced by application of the 
standard local freight differential of 56 cents per 
basic day for conductors and 43 cents per basic day for 
brakemen and flagmen, the special increase of $.40 per 
day under Art. II, Sec. 1(c) of the March 19, 1969 
Agreement, Article II(c) of the July 17, 1968 Agreement 
and the special adjustment of $1.00 per day under 
Article I, Section 7 of the January 27, 1972 Agreement 
and the applicable cost-of-living allowance to standard 
basic through freight rates of pay.

B-9 (UTU) NRLC



             YARD CONDUCTOR (FOREMAN) RATES
                    as of July 1, 2001

                   Basic Day - $155.87

Pro-rata: Hour  $19.4838    Overtime: Hour  $29.2256
        Minute    0.3247            Minute    0.4871
     5-Minutes    1.6236         5-Minutes    2.4355

                      Overtime Table

Min    8-Hrs.   9-Hrs.   10-Hrs.   11-Hrs.   12-Hrs.

 0    154.99    184.22    213.44    242.67    271.89
 5    157.43    186.65    215.88    245.10    274.33
10    159.86    189.09    218.31    247.54    276.77
15    162.30    191.52    220.75    249.97    279.20
20    164.73    193.96    223.18    252.41    281.64
25    167.17    196.39    225.62    254.85    284.07
30    169.60    198.83    228.06    257.28    286.51
35    172.04    201.26    230.49    259.72    288.94
40    174.47    203.70    232.93    262.15    291.38
45    176.91    206.14    235.36    264.59    293.81
50    179.35    208.57    237.80    267.02    296.25
55    181.78    211.01    240.23    269.46    298.68



               YARD BRAKEMAN (HELPER) RATES
                    as of July 1, 2001

                   Basic Day - $149.48

Pro-rata: Hour  $18.6850    Overtime: Hour  $28.0275
        Minute    0.3114            Minute    0.4671
     5-Minutes    1.5571         5 Minutes    2.3356

                      Overtime Table

Min    8-Hrs.   9-Hrs.   10-Hrs.   11-Hrs.   12-Hrs.

 0    148.60    176.63    204.65    232.68    260.71
 5    150.94    178.96    206.99    235.02    263.04
10    153.27    181.30    209.33    237.35    265.38
15    155.61    183.63    211.66    239.69    267.72
20    157.94    185.97    214.00    242.02    270.05
25    160.28    188.31    216.33    244.36    272.39
30    162.61    190.64    218.67    246.70    274.72
35    164.95    192.98    221.00    249.03    277.06
40    167.28    195.31    223.34    251.37    279.39
45    169.62    197.65    225.67    253.70    281.73
50    171.96    199.98    228.01    256.04    284.06
55    174.29    202.32    230.35    258.37    286.40



                   SWITCHTENDER RATES
                   as of July 1, 2001

                  Basic Day - $142.84

Pro-rata: Hour  $17.8550    Overtime: Hour  $26.7825
        Minute    0.2976            Minute    0.4464
     5 Minutes    1.4879         5 Minutes    2.2319

                      Overtime Table

Min    8-Hrs.   9-Hrs.   10-Hrs.   11-Hrs.   12-Hrs.

 0    141.96    168.74    195.53    222.31    249.09
 5    144.19    170.97    197.76    224.54    251.32
10    146.42    173.21    199.99    226.77    253.56
15    148.66    175.44    202.22    229.00    255.79
20    150.89    177.67    204.45    231.24    258.02
25    153.12    179.90    206.69    233.47    260.25
30    155.35    182.13    208.92    235.70    262.48
35    157.58    184.37    211.15    237.93    264.71
40    159.82    186.60    213.38    240.16    266.95
45    162.05    188.83    215.61    242.40    269.18
50    164.28    191.06    217.84    244.63    271.41
55    166.51    193.29    220.08    246.86    273.64

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