Reason number 2 why the BLET on Norfolk Southern is going to pursue a Representation Election is so that we can get our conductors and brakemen some of these contract improvements.
The BLET strives to get the best benenfits for ALL employees! The UTU just doesn't have a clue that post 85's are the future of this industry. Or maybe they just don't care!
ALL Engineers get guarantee extra lists.....BLET
ONLY protected employees have the guarantee protection....UTU
ALL Engineers get the Thoroughbred Bonus....BLET
ONLY protected employees receive productivity payments....UTU
ALL Engineers get 15 and 15 short crew crew allowance (rolled into basic day 1-1-03) ....BLET
ONLY protected employees get 15 dollars short crew....UTU
ALL Engineers making a trip during the qualifying period received a $2,000 signing bonus....BLET
ONLY protected employees got a $ 1,200 longevity bonus....UTU
ALL Engineers get weekend pay differential (Friday through Sunday and holidays)....BLET
Not available....UTU
ALL Engineers get basic day for separate deadhead....BLET
ONLY protected employees under the UTU agreement....UTU
No rate progression in agreements since 2000....BLET
UTU started a new rate progression starting July 1, 2004....UTU
Increased meal allowances in 2003 agreement....BLET
None in the UTU contract....UTU
Engineers can bank up to 30 personal days....BLET
Must use in calendar year, denied days must be used by May 1st in the following year....UTU
ALL Engineers have same temporary vacancy rule....BLET
Protected employees have separate temporary vacancy rules....UTU
Training pay of $ 15 for engineers....BLET
Training pay of $ 10 for Conductors....UTU
Negotiated a short term disability Insurance paid by the carrier ($2000 per month, plus RRB sick benefits)....BLET
Not available, but YOU can buy it from ....UTU
