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IMPLEMENTATION DATES

The General Chairmen have been meeting with the Carrier to discuss the implementation schedules of the various items for the recent 5/6/7 Agreement, below are a few of the known implementation dates.

Section I – Self-Supporting Pools – Still working on an implementation date to coincide with Rest Cycles, Imp date is unknown at this time.

Section II – Pool Regulation/Extra Boards – Parties will soon be gathering data to convert current mileages to starts. Imp date is unknown at this time

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If you are on a pool and called for STAS at home…

Claim FR (Flip rate) for 342.4 miles

Comments: Claim FR because board 101, 111, 201, does not protect STAS at the home terminal. I was use for company convenience and should make no less than I would have made had I work the turn/pool to which I am assigned.

Also, if you are sent out for multiple trains claim 130 mile under DO (operating decision) for automatic release point violation for each train after the first one. Please provide train symbols, and the time you left the office to go get train.

Remember details matter more than description:

  • Train Symbol
  • Where train was located
  • Time of departure
  • Who instructed you
  • Who was rested at home

Those things matter far more than how you got there or citing any awards.

I am doing all I can to stop this practice. I will keep you updated as things progress.

Steve Snyder
509-570-8065

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REST OPTIONS CHOSEN FOR SPOKANE

Spokane Board 101—Provision 6/3 Voluntary 3

 Engineers assigned to this pool will be allocated a 6/3 work/rest cycle. A work/rest cycle is defined as six consecutive days during which an engineer is available for service, paid in lieu of service (PLD’ s, singleday vacation, compensated company business, etc.) or performs work (the work cycle) and three consecutive rest days (the rest cycle). Work/rest cycles will be advertised in three (3) month bid packs unless otherwise agreed to by BNSF and BLET. Bid packs will be bulletined to be effective on the first Monday in January, first Monday in April, first Monday in July, and the first Monday in October

Spokane Board 111– Provision 6/3 Voluntary 3

Engineers assigned to this pool will be allocated a 6/3 work/rest cycle. A work/rest cycle is defined as six consecutive days during which an engineer is available for service, paid in lieu of service (PLD’ s, singleday vacation, compensated company business, etc.) or performs work (the work cycle) and three consecutive rest days (the rest cycle). Work/rest cycles will be advertised in three (3) month bid packs unless otherwise agreed to by BNSF and BLET. Bid packs will be bulletined to be effective on the first Monday in January, first Monday in April, first Monday in July, and the first Monday in October

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ROUTE C AGREEMENT SIGNED BY LR AND GC. ARTICLE IX DEAD.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT Between BNSF Railway And BLET In reference to our conversation of August 31, 2023, the following is agreed to on a non-referable basis:

A. Engineers working at Spokane, WA service may first operate a train from Spokane to Pasco and then deadhead to Wenatchee in continuous service. Engineers will not be tied up more than once at an away-from-home terminal. This service will be known as Route C, and will be compensated as outlined below:

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