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Yardmasters reach agreement The BNSF yardmaster committee, led by General Chairperson William J. Cobean, has achieved an agreement that expands jurisdiction of the BN yardmaster contract to cover the entire system. The agreement expansion includes newly established seniority districts to cover the territory that comprised the former ATSF property. Dedication and hard work bring positive results for the membership. A tentative agreement also has been reached with the Norfolk Southern on a single-system agreement for yardmasters. General Chairperson William B. Headrick, Jr., and General Chairperson Robert J. Cooper have negotiated a single agreement that will cover the yardmaster craft on the entire NS system. The tentative agreement contains a training agreement which provides for a $15-a-day training allowance for yardmasters who train new yardmasters. Also, paid meal provisions are expanded systemwide. If meal periods are not allowed, pay in lieu is required. Calling procedures and exercise of seniority also have been clearly defined. The discipline rule has been revised to firm up procedures and to expedite the appeals process to achieve final resolution in a shorter time period. Yardmaster positions have been grouped into three wage-rate categories, from the existing 16 wage-rate categories, with varying amounts of basic daily rate increases. The three basic daily rate groupings are $188, $183 and $178. For some positions, the new rates represent as much as a $14 basic daily rate increase. Numerous other rules also have been clarified. A membership ratification ballot has been distributed, which will be tallied at the International. We are confident the proposed agreement will receive the members' support. |
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