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Local 4, Charny, P.Q.
Members are joining with various local groups to organize the annual "Railway Colloquium on Safety and Security," scheduled this year for Thursday, May 3, in Ste. Foy. For more information, contact Secretary and Treasurer and Legislative Representative Louis-François Garceau at (418) 832-1502, or send e-mail to <traq@total.net>.
Local 23, Santa Cruz, Cal.
Members employed by the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District recently conducted a successful experiment in which quarterly job bids could be submitted and monitored in real time via the Internet through the local's website, said Steve Paulson. Those interested in how it works can send e-mail to Paulson at <spaulson@local23.org>. View the local's website at <http://www.local23.org>.
Local 212, Albany, N.Y.
Members are pulling for Brian Hotaling, a CSX employee who was seriously injured late last month when he was pinned between two rail cars, said Vice General Chairperson (Yard) Rick Manell. As this issue reached deadline, it appeared doctors would be able to save Hotaling's left leg, which sustained the most massive trauma. More than 50 rescue personnel were involved in the effort to free Hotaling from the wreck, some of whom were fellow volunteer firemen with whom Hotaling was well acquainted. An investigation is pending.
Local 240, Los Angeles, Cal.
Members employed by the Union Pacific offer their congratulations and thanks to Brother Dave Torres, who recently retired after 39 years of service with the railroad and 10 years of service as the local's secretary and treasurer. Members also send their best wishes to recent retirees Don Hover, Jerry Horne and Bob Kramer, said Secretary and Treasurer Fred Comeau.
Local 257, Morrill, Neb.
All are invited to attend an informational seminar sponsored by the local on April 17, 2001, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Gering Civic Center in Gering, Neb. Representatives from United HealthCare, Regence (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), and the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board will be on hand, and a Federal Railroad Administration representative will address engineer licensing, motive power, operating practices and other topics. Also attending will be a representative from the Nebraska Public Service Commission's transportation department, UTU Auxiliary President Edythe M. Walter, Nebraska State Legislative Director Ray L. Lineweber, UTUIA representatives, and Ron Barczak of UTU Designated Legal Counsel Yaeger, Jungbauer, Barczak & Roe. Participants will enjoy a continental breakfast, a deli lunch buffet and a dinner buffet at 6 p.m. Plan to attend by contacting Local Secretary and Treasurer Dave Martin at (308) 635-7522 or by sending e-mail to him at <parmar@prairieweb.com>. Members can also visit the local's website at <http://utu257.homestead.com/index.html>.
Local 385, Croton-On-Hudson, N.Y.
Members working on the New York & Atlantic Railroad have ratified a five-year contract that includes wage increases of 4% for the first three years and 5% in the final two years, as well as a number of other economic and benefit enhancements. Among those participating in negotiations over several months were Local Chairpersons Bob Goldsbary and Anthony Mazzella, General Chairperson R.C. McVeen (GO-619) and State Legislative Director Sam J. Nasca.
Local 473, La Grande, Ore.
Among items on the agenda for the annual informational "Rail Days" is the implementation of the Union Pacific's Portland Zone 2 and 3 Hub and Spoke, said Local Chairperson and Secretary and Treasurer Larry J. Romine. International Vice President Arthur Martin III, General Chairperson Dean Hazlett (GO-953), Associate General Chairperson L.L. Nelson (GO-953) and Oregon State Legislative Director Delmer Hanson are scheduled to attend. Also on hand will be representatives from the Railroad Retirement Board, various health and welfare providers, the Oregon Department of Transportation, and Designated Legal Counsel Bricker, Zakovics, Querin, Thompson & Ritchey. All are invited to attend the two-day event, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 11, at the La Grande Eagles Lodge, and on April 12 at the Hermiston Community Center.
Local 1202, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Plans have been finalized for the 7th annual golf outing, to be played at Autumn Ridge Golf Course in Fort Wayne on June 4, according to Secretary and Treasurer Jim Hoag. The event, which raises funds for the local, begins at 10 a.m., with representatives from Designated Legal Counsel Yaeger, Jungbauer, Barczak, Roe & Vucinovich on hand. For details, contact Hoag at (219) 597-7451 or send e-mail to him at <jhoag@parlorcity.com>.
Local 1393, E. Buffalo, N.Y.
Cong. Jack Quinn (R-N.Y.) addressed members at a special meeting of Locals 1 and 1393 last month, said Treasurer Robert Zimpfer. Quinn, an original sponsor of H.R. 1140, chairs the Railroad Subcomittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and was presented with a TPEL contribution, said retired former UTU Public Relations Director Charles Bethge, a member of Local 1, Buffalo, N.Y.
Local 1608, Chatsworth, Cal.
Regular monthly meetings of members employed by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) are now held at 8 p.m. on the second Friday of the month at the San Antonio Boys Town at 21000 Plummer Street in Chatsworth, said Local Secretary Jack Dedrick. Last month, addressing the meeting was Los Angeles mayoral candidate Antonio Villaraigosa, who is urging LACMTA to slash fares and buy 850 new buses.
Local 1745, Albuquerque, N.M.
Members working for Albuquerque Transit Lines recently ended a long dispute when they signed a new two-year contract that will boost hourly wages for most bus operators to $15, said General Chairperson Robert Gutierrez. Operators also will receive improved medical benefits, and the city agreed not to hire temporary drivers.
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