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Ballots for Contract Voting

A letter explaining how to vote on the tentative agreement will be sent out shortly to everyones address on file with the BRC. Inside the letter there will be a QR code which you will scan to preview the tentative agreement and instructions on how to cast your vote using your name and union ID number (which will be provided in the letter). The deadline to cast your vote will also be in the letter. If you are unsure of which address is on file with the BRC, contact FST Eric Berndt to have your address reviewed/updated.   

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Update to the Clothing allowance (Article 10, Section 5)

The Local and the BRC have come to an agreement with TTX to raise the clothing allowance by an additional $50 for "incidental use of personal cell phones". Please see the memorandum and new CBA language below.

Updated Article 10, Section 5

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Skills Matrix Wage Ladder

Below is a letter from Recording Secretary Austin Lopez concerning the Skills Matrix Wage Ladder that was discussed during the meetings about our new wage increases. Please post at your locations

Skills Matrix Wage Ladder Letter

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FRA Alcohol Limits For Random Drug Tests

Beginning June 1, 2022 the FRA has conducted random drug tests for all railroad employees. Along with a dug test they will also test your Blood Alcohol Concentration, (BAC) level to make sure you are not under the influence of alcohol. Your BAC level cannot be above .02 when you are tested. If you are tested and you have a level that is greater than .02 that violates TTX’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. The Department of Transportation handbook has different rules, but they leave the final ruling in the hands of the company.  If you think you need help with substance abuse you must seek assistance before you are tested. See Addendum C Section 10 in the contract for more information, or contact your local Zone Committeeman.  Below is the DOT handbook with the alcohol testing highlighted in orange. Also below is a letter with more detail that you are encouraged to read and post at your locations. 

DOT Handbook 

Letter To All Members -Please Post 

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New Floating/Flexing Agreement

An agreement has been finalized during the 2020 contract negotiations which stipulates the rules that the company has to follow for floating a member to other locations. Below is the agreement. 

Floating/Flexing

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New FRA Drug and Alcohol Regulations-Random Drug Tests

Beginning March 4, 2022 the FRA has mandated that all railroads start issuing random drug tests for all their employees.  The Railroads are required within 60 days to submit their testing plans to the FRA.  Once their plan is approved by the FRA, then they will start their random testing. If you think you need help with substance abuse you must seek assistance before you are tested. See Addendum C Section 10 in the contract for more information. If you have any questions about this new rule, please contact your Zone Committeemen. Below is the new rule from FRA Administrator Amit Bose.

MECH Final Rule 01.19.22