UTU Local 426 Archived News.
3/16/07
Jay Schollmeyer wrote:There was a favorable decision on FMLA. Attached is the opinion from the court.
Since the 7th Circuit ruled, the railroads have 30 days to appeal to the Full Court or Supreme Court. While that door remains open, we would not initiate any activity on the substitution of paid for unpaid issue. We do have some litigation pending wherein it appears an employee was denied legitimate FMLA leave.
Once the final appellate door is closed, we will forward the advice of Counsel and take measures as prescribed.
Meanwhile employees on FMLA who are forced to "substitute" to continue to submit claims.
JLS
3/13/07
Here is the NP General Chairman's slant on when you want to
mark up or are recalled. Remember you have only 48 HOURS
after notification. The board just upheld a dismissal for
not reporting within the time limits on another case.
All: After trying to get
someone to answer my numerous calls and e-mails in Fort
Worth and/or Topeka the last week and a half, the correct
interpretation for NP and I believe GN Assignments, in
regards to Item 10 of the Work Retention Agreement is as
follows:
"When a
person has been on the board for 30 days, they will be able
to "give up" the WR board and have a free exercise of
seniority displacement.
In other
words: go anywhere they can hold, immediately!!!!!
Let the people know this:
Have people call Crew Office to
make a move, and if possible send in a Fax to Crew Office.
Please get this information out
to our people
Gary
Virgin
Associate General Chairman-UTU