The Shaft 
The Shaft
ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARD
produced by UTU Local 344
Sarnia, Ontario
Local 344 welcomes new members.
ANY VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS BULLETIN BOARD ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE OPINIONS OF LOCAL 344
November 1, 1997
CN NEGOTIATION START WITH TOP TEAM
(excerp from UTU New Canada)
The UTU has opened negotiations for a new collective agreement with CN Rail. With contracts expiring on Dec. 31 the union put forward proposals to improve the workings conditions and wages of 6,000 employees the union represents. "The company has been extremely profitable for many quarters. Its stock value has skyrocketed. Executive salaries are up subtially," says Mike Hone, UTU Senior Vice President. "We're an important part of what's happening for CN. Now it's payback time, " Vice President Guy Scarrow says.
Toronto bunkhouse on the move again. Isllington and Hwy 401. Make sure you mark your locker.
Members are advised not to block crossings at Ingersoll when lifting and or setting off. Information to date is the Government is reviewing CN operations in this matter.
Mileage committee advises mileage checks will be conducted every 15th and last day of the month. Any member booking off for miles should advise the Mileage Chairperson Dez Glass via e-mail fax or phone message.
The Christmas Party both Kids and Adults is under way. Make sure you register with Stan Chodkiewicz before November 13. All full dues paying members children, grand children allowed.
See you at the adult Christmas party December 13, 1997 Sarnia/Clearwater Arena 2000hrs. Have fun and stay safe, Use the ride program provided by our friendly TRAX taxi services
Cost $10 local pickup & return, $15 east or south pickup & return, email Dez Glass for more info on out of town rates, schedules and/or reservations.
Got a question? Contact the Union Officers from our E-mail address page.
The Road Committee is investigating a code to claim overpayment of time returns. Local 344 Road Committee has been advised the Cats system will input the incorrect mileage or payment allotment but has no code for the member to advise Moncton CMC center of the over payment.
Brother Jamie Wallis hit the jackpot twin baby girls what now dad! Local 344 expects Jamie will ask for extra work to get out of the house?
Rule 112 handbrakes Company monitoring Aldershot please be advised.
Hey Bro’s/Brodets what is happening! Are you on the web? Give us a hit and register. We supply the Band-Aids.
Coming soon weekly chat line. Local 344 will advise. Keep clicking the "SHAFT" for updated information.
Want to add to the "SHAFT" e-mail Dez or Greg. Local 344 will not except opinions only factual information supported by documentation.
Sarnia Transportation Safety and Health Committee minutes ( Click Notices/Proposals/Minutes below) available to all members that have a password email the Webguy for the password.
Sarnia Transportation Safety and Health Committee minutes are also available via e-mail and you can receive them if you provided Dez Glass your e-mail address.
Union Meeting minutes are not available you must attend Local meeting for updates.
Brother Greg West is submitting something about HWY 401 so the membership can review road conditions when accepting a deadhead call. Thanks Greg!
Your Secretary has requested the WEB/MASTER at UTU.ORG to put the UTU Constitution back on the International Home page. Keep checking the UTU.ORG to see if it becomes available and print it, approximately 36 pages.
DID YOU KNOW!
The UTU has teamed up with Huntington bank to offer one of the best Visa Credit Cards in the industry. The Prime Rate UTU Visa Card is offering one of the lowest interest rate currently available at 8.5%! So watch your mailboxes for more info or go to www.utu.org (excerp from UTU News Canada).