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Keolis: When submitting claims, please remember to input them into the KORS system as well as give a copy to your immediate supervisor.
Local Dues
Many have questions regarding the breakdown of Local dues. Please see info below.
International dues: $31.50
Legislative dues: $7.00
Local dues: $15.00
GCA (General Committee of Adjustments): $46.86
LCA (Local Committee of Adjustments): $10.00
That's a total of $110.36 for dues only.
Many members have DIPP (Income protection), insurance premiums, policies, etc. extracted when union dues are taken as well. Disability is $34.50/month. Disability is dependent on which plan was chosen: 50% $73.88/month and 60% option is $51.63/month.
Pay Raise Calendar
Month | Increase % | Conductor | Asst Conductor | Crew Allowance |
July 1, 2018 | 2.75 | 37.11 | 31.85 | 15.69 |
July 1. 2019 | 3.00 | 38.22 | 32.81 | 16.16 |
July 1, 2020 | 3.75 | 39.65 | 34.04 | 16.77 |
July 1, 2021 | 3.75 | 41.14 | 35.32 | 17.40 |
Safety
Wear your safety glasses. Use proper radio procedures when crew members. Managers are watching!
Amtrak Mentor Pay
One hour Conductor's rate at $38.22. Use the code "AP".
New hire conductors that are posting pay is $20.00
**If you turn the angle cock for any reason, you must perform a Class II brake test and engine brake test.
Short Crew Violations: Code "SC", UTU Agreement Rule 11
Keolis/VRE
John Winans: Chief Transportation Officer
Lamar Bates: Manager of Safety and Compliance/ Labor Relations
Q&A...or not
If you get called you have a right to call for union representation. Call me or a union employee before committing to questioning.
