Bill Paalhar , Local Chairman - Email: BPaalhar@blet75.org

Local Chairman Comments

New Deadhead Procedures 03-03-10
Please read, memorize, re-read, memorize again, print this off, then print it off again. If need be,tattoo it on your body where you can read it,then tattoo it again, on another place of your body where you can read it! Sound Redundant? Why?
So you will once again, READ IT, before you call with a question!
MCO Number for activated deadheads requesting to leave early: 817-234-2357
This number is to be called once you are activated to deadhead and not for cry babies thinking they should deadhead!
As always, all Div. 75 members are expected to be professionals in upholding this agreement.
Click here for Deadhead Agreement
Checking Periods
Checking Periods for Sante Fe 108 Roster Engineers in Kansas City.
Click here for 4th District
Kancea engineers who lay off on miles without meeting the guidelines, will be marked up immediately upon recognition.
Guidelines- You must accumulate the full 4,200 miles,(deadheads are counted as full miles) in your assigned checking period.
You cannot layoff on miles if the "next" trip will put you over on your miles.
You cannot carry over miles, and the only miles that count are actuall trip miles.

All KCE engineers now have a checking period
If you are an engineer working Kancea, and do not have an assigned checking period, ask the Local Chairman for an assignment.
All other Div. 75 members working other than Kancea must contact the proper L.C. for their area, for an assignment.
Mileage Check
Checking Period 01-31-10 thru 02-13-10

Kancea East Board 50, total miles = 51,290 26 turns= 4,227 miles
Add one turn to hold 26.

Kancea East Board 82, total miles = 27,819, 14 turns=4,258 miles
Add one turn to hold 14. (12 SF and 2 BN)

W.F. Paalhar,L.C. 75
Website Changes
Meeting Notes has changed to General Information.
Do you have any General Information you would like to see on Div. 75's website?
Activations
Once activated, you are subject to call. There is an activation window. 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the assigned hour. If you are on the active board, you ARE subject to call and must take the call.
Health Insurance
To All:
Please make sure you choose the correct provider plan for your needs. This information is sent to you and you must read it and send the paperwork back on the provider you think is the best fit for you!,
UHC or B/C-B/S: If you are having problems with your health care coverage here is your contact information.
Please Members, don't call unless you are unable to solve health care issues with your provider directly.
BNSF- Cinda Beatty- 817-352-1258
Lay Off DIF
To all: BNSF is now tracking any DIF Layoff. Red flagged if you do not submit bereavement pay.
The agreement on laying off DIF is for only those covered for bereavement pay.
Pulled the following attachment off BNSF Website. Look under ATSF Eastern and Western Lines for qualifications.
Click here for BNSF Qualifications
Laying Off Activated
Original Special Board of Adjustment Ruling and Most recent letter from BNSF regarding active board layoffs.
The Carrier has pushed the issue on this agreement.
Original Nuetral SBA award #9
Lay off active letter 04-24-08
Division 75's Helping Hands
To All: We are trying to get the word out about our newly formed "Helping Hands".
Please be aware, and make others aware, that all donations in check form should be made out to "Helping Hands" as posted on the bulletin.
Thanks to everyone for their support.