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PEB 248 is now working on its Report after hearing testimony on the New Jersey Transit contract dispute from union and company witnesses at a four day hearing held July 27 through July 30 in Newark, New Jersey. The three member panel of arbitrators – Chairman Elizabeth Wesman, Barbara Deinhardt, and Ann Kenis – will
Read moreThe National Mediation Board released from mediation the Unions representing the employees of New Jersey Transit (NJT). The unions, working together in the New Jersey Transit Rail Labor Coalition, immediately announced their intention to invoke a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB), which will make non-binding recommendations to settle the four-year-old contract dispute. The Coalition includes every
Read moreBy letter dated March 20, TCU President Robert Scardelletti has requested that the National Mediation Board proffer arbitration to TCU Carmen, Clerks and Supervisors on New Jersey Transit. The request was done in concert with all the other unions in the New Jersey Transit Rail Labor Coalition. The Coalition was formed over the last several
Read moreTCU Members on the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Compant (B&LE) have ratified a new agreement by a 100% margin in favor. The new agreement provides increases of 18.6% over 6 years. With lump sum payments, Cost of living increases and the continuation of the Health and Welfare all included in the new contract. The
Read moreTCU Clerical employees on Pan Am Railways have voted unanimously to ratify a new contract. The new deal delivers 12% in wage increases over its four year term. TCU Carmen members ratified an identical contract one week earlier. The Carmen and Clerical contracts were negotiated jointly by National Vice President Arthur Maratea, National Representatives Roger
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