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SIRP Form for Colorado Div. - Updated 05/08   new window (pdf file)
The Colorado Division SIRP Form attachment above is the new form to be used for reporting Unsafe Conditions on the Colorado Division. It should be faxed to the appropriate Trainmaster covering territory being reported if there is not a Supervisor on duty to turn it in to. Also fax to the Manager of Safety.
2008 Profit Sharing Proposal & related documents   new window (pdf file)
If the membership decides in 2008 to keep the involved 2% GWI in profit sharing after reviewing the 2008 first quarter numbers, BNSF has agreed to add an additional snap back option in 2009.
Do I Need A Pilot?   new window
Flow Chart to determine if a pilot is required.
Railroad Retirement and Insurance Coverage
Scenarios attempt to represent the most common situations that married retirees face in both "early retirement" (60/30 prior to age 65) and retiring at 65 years of age or later.
Returning To Work after Off-Duty Illness or Injury   new window
Instuctions, Flow Chart and Medical Status Form for returning to work following an off-duty illness or injury. Follow instructions carefully in order to avoid any unnecessary delays in your return to work.
Paid Holidays
List of 11 Paid Holidays per Year per BNSF and BLET Agreement.
Fuel MVP Program   opens in new window
Local voted 5 to 1 in favor of implementation. The final results of the vote on the MVP program was:   8 votes in favor,   11 votes against;   and 14 abstentions.
That being said the MVP program will not be offered on any of the former Santa Fe Locations. Please notify all concerned that the programs that have been going on across the former SF will cease immediately.
Flexible Spending Account - 2008   opens in new window
A .pdf file explaining Flexable Spending Account.
More information at myUHC.com.
AIG Off Track Insurance   opens in new window (3.2MB download)
Several of you have recently asked about the off track insurance provided through the general committee... If a member has to make a claim, they need to call John Casteel at 870-523-9323.
Transportation not Provided in a Timely Manner - form   opens in new window
In an effort to reduce excessive hours on trains while Dead on Hours of Service .. as Per Side Letter 14 of the 2003 National Agreement.
Please fill out form and attach a copy of your 830 board. Deliver to your Local Chairman for handling.
Event Recorder AutoScan Process   opens in new window
08-25-04
What are Auto Scans, what they look for and how to be in compliance?
Board 8 and 39 Manpower Shortages
June 9, 2004
Handling per Article 13 of the 1996 National Core Agreement
Filling Engineer Shortages on Brd. 401 - Denver
Decision table for filling temporary personnel shortages on brd. 401 Denver
Working Board History
To access boards, go to www.yahoomail.com where the boards are stored as emails. The log-in ID is "blet256@yahoo.com" and the password is "256brothers".
North Loop Trip Rate   opens in new window
Trip Rate starts for North Loop Engineers on May 16, 2006.
Crossing Accident at Boone
March 24, 2004
Information you need to supply to Law Enforcement Officers.
Questions Answered
Jan. 13, 2004
Questions and Answers about board management for North Loop.
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