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Update on Mediation Case No. A13451:
KAUKAUNA, WI., March 2--This office has notified Mr. R. A. Hanusz, Mediator of Case No. A13451, in writing of the ratification vote
outcome of Mediation Agreement A13451 and it will be necessary for the parties to meet so that the negotiations may be continued in
accordance with the applicable provisions of the Railway Labor Act, as amended. This office will up-date you on this issue when a reply
from Mr. Hanusz is received. John Reynolds, General Chairman, CN/WC GCA.
KAUKAUNA, WI., March 2--This office has notified Mr. R. A. Hanusz, Mediator of Case No. A13451, in writing of the ratification vote
outcome of Mediation Agreement A13451 and it will be necessary for the parties to meet so that the negotiations may be continued in
accordance with the applicable provisions of the Railway Labor Act, as amended. This office will up-date you on this issue when a reply
from Mr. Hanusz is received. John Reynolds, General Chairman, CN/WC GCA.
Carrier informs GCA of no PBIP for 2007:
KAUKAUNA,WI., March 2--The Carrier recently notified this office that there will be no Profit Based Incentive Plan (PBIP) payout for the year
2007. The Organization takes strong exception to this and has submitted a formal claim on behalf of all Wisconsin Central locomotive
engineers for a PBIP payment equal to 8% of each engineer's respective 2007 regular earnings. This office will keep you up-dated as
more details become available. John Reynolds, General Chairman, CN/WC GCA.
KAUKAUNA,WI., March 2--The Carrier recently notified this office that there will be no Profit Based Incentive Plan (PBIP) payout for the year
2007. The Organization takes strong exception to this and has submitted a formal claim on behalf of all Wisconsin Central locomotive
engineers for a PBIP payment equal to 8% of each engineer's respective 2007 regular earnings. This office will keep you up-dated as
more details become available. John Reynolds, General Chairman, CN/WC GCA.
CN supervisors sue for overtime pay
ONTARIO CANADA, March 26, 2008, railwayage.com--Roughly 1,000 Canadian National supervisors are suing their employer, accusing
CN of listing them as managers to avoid paying them overtime. The Ontario Superior Court will decide the matter, which could take "a
number of months," according to Louis Sokolov, a partner at Sack Goldblatt Mitchell, one of two law firms representing the supervisors in
the class action. Roy Elliot O'Connor is the second firm. CN had no immediate comment on the matter.
ONTARIO CANADA, March 26, 2008, railwayage.com--Roughly 1,000 Canadian National supervisors are suing their employer, accusing
CN of listing them as managers to avoid paying them overtime. The Ontario Superior Court will decide the matter, which could take "a
number of months," according to Louis Sokolov, a partner at Sack Goldblatt Mitchell, one of two law firms representing the supervisors in
the class action. Roy Elliot O'Connor is the second firm. CN had no immediate comment on the matter.
County joins railroad fray
Wheaton, IL, April 9, The Daily Herald--The DuPage County Board voted Tuesday to join a consortium of municipal bodies fighting
Canadian National's proposed purchase of the EJ&E Railway line that essentially serves as the county's western border. The board also
committed $10,000 toward hiring a lobbyist who will act as the group's voice with federal legislators on the issue. Canadian National
hopes to use the rail line to circumvent busy lines through the Chicago area. Company officials have said the line could see quadruple
the amount of traffic that currently runs on it. Municipal agencies are opposing the transaction because of the perceived impact on traffic
and safety. County board members also suggest the purchase would doom the proposed suburb-to-suburb commuter line that is slated
to run on the same set of tracks.
Wheaton, IL, April 9, The Daily Herald--The DuPage County Board voted Tuesday to join a consortium of municipal bodies fighting
Canadian National's proposed purchase of the EJ&E Railway line that essentially serves as the county's western border. The board also
committed $10,000 toward hiring a lobbyist who will act as the group's voice with federal legislators on the issue. Canadian National
hopes to use the rail line to circumvent busy lines through the Chicago area. Company officials have said the line could see quadruple
the amount of traffic that currently runs on it. Municipal agencies are opposing the transaction because of the perceived impact on traffic
and safety. County board members also suggest the purchase would doom the proposed suburb-to-suburb commuter line that is slated
to run on the same set of tracks.
Update on new FRA operating procedures regulation
CLEVELAND, April 16 —Last Friday afternoon, we reported receiving word that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) was temporarily
suspending the Final Rule federalizing operating practices pertaining to hand-operated switches and fixed derails, point protection for
shoving movements, and leaving equipment in the foul, which was to take effect on April 14. We have since been advised that the notice
suspending the rule was not received by the Federal Register in time for publication in Monday’s edition, meaning that the Final Rule has
gone into effect.
CLEVELAND, April 16 —Last Friday afternoon, we reported receiving word that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) was temporarily
suspending the Final Rule federalizing operating practices pertaining to hand-operated switches and fixed derails, point protection for
shoving movements, and leaving equipment in the foul, which was to take effect on April 14. We have since been advised that the notice
suspending the rule was not received by the Federal Register in time for publication in Monday’s edition, meaning that the Final Rule has
gone into effect.
Canadian National Railway declares regular quarterly dividend of 23 cents payable June 30
MONTREAL, April 22 (AP) --Canadian National Railway Co. announced a quarterly dividend of 23 cents.
The railway company said it will pay the dividend June 30 to shareholders of record June 9.
MONTREAL, April 22 (AP) --Canadian National Railway Co. announced a quarterly dividend of 23 cents.
The railway company said it will pay the dividend June 30 to shareholders of record June 9.
Railroad's chief caught in a loop--Deal for EJ & E trackage facing stern opposition
Chicago, By Mary Ellen Podmolik | Special to the Chicago Tribune, April 22--When Canadian National Railway Co. meets with investors
Tuesday in Chicago, one notable exception will be missing from the list of accomplishments it can rattle off since last year's annual
meeting in New Brunswick: its $300 million acquisition of key operations of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Co.
Canadian National's deal to acquire the EJ&E from U.S. Steel Corp. remains bogged down in controversy, stymieing President and Chief
Executive E. Hunter Harrison's longtime drive for efficiency at the transcontinental railway.
Chicago, By Mary Ellen Podmolik | Special to the Chicago Tribune, April 22--When Canadian National Railway Co. meets with investors
Tuesday in Chicago, one notable exception will be missing from the list of accomplishments it can rattle off since last year's annual
meeting in New Brunswick: its $300 million acquisition of key operations of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Co.
Canadian National's deal to acquire the EJ&E from U.S. Steel Corp. remains bogged down in controversy, stymieing President and Chief
Executive E. Hunter Harrison's longtime drive for efficiency at the transcontinental railway.
A thank you letter form Local Chairman Jason Alexander (Division 184) on the Phelps Family donation requests.
SCHILLER PARK, April 26--On behalf of myself, BLET Division 184, and the Phelps family, I would like to personally thank all of you who
sent cards and donations to the Phelps family. For the complete letter from Brother Alexander, please (CLICK HERE).
SCHILLER PARK, April 26--On behalf of myself, BLET Division 184, and the Phelps family, I would like to personally thank all of you who
sent cards and donations to the Phelps family. For the complete letter from Brother Alexander, please (CLICK HERE).