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Yardmasters win benefits The year is drawing to a close but Yardmaster committees continue to win benefits for their membership. General Chairperson James R. Cumby has negotiated, and the affected membership has ratified, benefit increases covering the portion of the former Conrail purchased by CSX Transportation in northern New York. A training agreement, vacation pay computation agreement and meal period agreement were ratified. The training agreement provides for payment of wages, travel expenses and a $35 meal allowance when away from home for training. Vacation pay computation provides for vacation pay entitlement to be computed on a 1/52d basis or a straight-time day, whichever is greater. The meal period agreement has brought resolution to a ten-year ongoing dispute in the State of New York. The agreement provides for an uninterrupted 30-minute meal period or an additional 45-minute payment if not allowed. The GTW yardmaster committee has a proposed agreement out for ratification that establishes guaranteed extra boards, establishes a new calling procedure and provides for a 9% increase in the basic daily rate of pay for additional duties. These benefits are in addition to the 3% general wage increase applicable January 1, 2000. The Amtrak contract is still in mediation. The November 9, 1999, mediation session did not move the parties closer to accord. Past Long Island Rail Road Yardmaster General Chairperson P. G. Tramontano has retired. He served the committee for more than 20 years. We wish Tony and his wife, Vera, a long and prosperous retirement. Jerry, Cathy, Dianna and I wish each of you a Happy Holiday Season. |
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