CSX negotiations set for Aug. 8-9
Negotiations are continuing on freight, passenger and commuter carriers that are not in national handling. We remain hopeful for resolution of the national agreement prior to the end of this year. The national agreement will not settle all of the unresolved yardmaster contracts.

Negotiating sessions with CSXT are slated for Aug. 8 and 9, 2000. General Chairpersons Doyle Turner, Richard DeGenova, Dennis Burke and James Cumby are involved in the negotiations.

Negotiations are ongoing with the managements of METRA, New Orleans Public Belt, Indiana Harbor Belt and Amtrak.

The Union Pacific Union Yardmaster Council, (UPUYC), which represents Union Pacific yardmasters, has an unresolved notice on the carrier.

Please let your representatives know you support the proposed changes in H.R. 4844, the Railroad Retirement Survivors' Act of 2000.

Yardmaster General Chairperson Joseph M. Mercurio, from the St. Lawrence & Hudson (former D&H) yardmaster committee, is recuperating from major surgery. At last report, Joe was regaining strength and doing much better. He and Cathy express their thanks for the many flowers, calls, cards and prayers.

Effective Apr. 1, 2000, new rates went into effect for the yardmaster retiree insurance plans through Trustmark Insurance Company. Any yardmaster planning to retire in the near future should contact the Yardmaster Department at the UTU International for information. The telephone number is (216) 228-9400, ext. 315.

D.R. Carver (L-1963)
14600 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44107-4250
Voice: (216) 228-9400
Fax: (216) 228-5755
E-Mail: DCarver942@aol.com