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MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2010

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JANUARY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Discussion on off assignment claims for LA Basin.

- Bad roads during inclement weather.

- Locomotive inspection problems out of ICTF.

- DPU problems.

- Locomotive electronic reporting is not required if you do not perform the daily inspection unless there are defects to report.

- Reports on signal problems.

- Safety hotline issues.

- Unsafe crew change locations at East Los Angeles.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Brother Richards checking with MTO Hutner regarding problems getting a ride between Oaktree and yard office in Yuma.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Crews are being traded off to different trains and not being changed in the computer.

- Three of our members won Fuelmaster awards for 2009.

- Questions about yard assignments not being filled.

- CMS is agreeable to engineers having calling windows on the Basin similar to what the Conductors have. Tabled until our March 10, 2010 meeting at which time we will bring the issue to a vote.

- Brother Hunter researched the issue of how much time is needed to do everything that is required when going on duty. He came up with approximately 168 minutes.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Brother Law reports that there will be an increase in random drug and alcohol testing at away from home terminals.

- Claims processed.

- The UTU furlough agreement has been extended to 3/01/2011.

- Extra board engineers are being held on work trains at SP760 in violation of our agreement.

- Brother Law helped with vacation scheduling on the PHL.

- Problems getting through to CMS.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of January.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T. Ledford, F.V. Williams, P.L. Morgan, M. Hessom, J.E. Hatch.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:25 AM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 13, 2010

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR DECEMBER MEETING

ANTHONY PETRU FROM THE HILDEBRAND LAW FIRM PRESENTED INFORMATION REGARDING FELA.

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Prescription drug plan has changed group number to GA23BLE.

- Report from Brother Hunter on the 18,000 foot train that was run to Long Beach.

- Safety equipment machines have been running out of supplies.

- Problems with safety vests catching on equipment.

- Locomotive shutdown procedures have changed. They differ depending on which type of unit you are shutting down.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Problems with hotel van driver in Yuma.

NEW BUSINESS:

- You must email or fax your vacation change requests to our Local Chairman.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Brother Law reported on his personal IRS audit.

- Claims processed.

- Discussion on single day LV or PL agreement change.

- You must enter local chairman’s user ID (OTER938) in CMTS under personal information in order for him to handle your payroll issues.

- Explanation of vacation scheduling.

- Discussion regarding on property contract negotiations.

- Explanation of why two of our members were allowed to lay off in OS status to work 18.000 foot train.

- Brother Law will be in San Luis Obispo the week of February 8^th to meet with UP labor relations on various subjects.

- Our February meeting will be held on the 17^th due to Brother Law’s schedule.

- GCA is developing a claims process which members can use on the GCA website.

- Discussing Calling windows for pools on LA service unit.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of December.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T. Ledford, F.V. Williams, P.L. Morgan, M. Hessom.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 11:35 AM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2009

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

BOARD OF TELLERS CONVENE TO TALLY ELECTION BALLOTS

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR NOVEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Crews waiting for rides in Yuma.

- Discussion on excessive train length.

- Track breech protection.

OLD BUSINESS:

- None.

BOARD OF TELLERS ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS OF 2009 ELECTIONS:

PRESIDENT- R.D. CARVER

VICE PRESIDENT- E.C. DURAZO III*

SECRETARY-TREASURER- R.E. FRY*

ALTERNATE SEC-TREAS- B.J. BECKER*

LOCAL CHAIRMAN- L.R. LAW*

1^ST VICE LOCAL CHAIRMAN- K.A. RICHARDS

2^ND VICE LOCAL CHAIRMAN- R.C. HUNTER

GUIDE- K.J. THOMPSON*

CHAPLIN- J.J. SPARKS*

LEGISLATIVE REP- K.A. RICHARDS

ALTERNATE LEG-REP- I.RAZO*

DELEGATE TO ND- L.R.LAW

1^ST ALTERNATE DELEGATE- R.E. FRY*

2^ND ALTERNATE DELEGATE- K.A. RICHARDS*

* ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION

NEW BUSINESS:

- Questions about nurse at West Colton.

- Reserve board questions.

- Discussion on Fuelmaster program.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Opt in/out forms for on duty short term disability.

- Claims processed.

- Numerous discipline cases for improper securement rules.

- MOPs downloading event recorders.

- Attendance issues and Missed Calls.

- Enter Brother Law’s user ID (OTES 938) under CMTS personal information to allow local chairman access to your pay information.

- West Colton to Las Vegas pool startup has been suspended.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of November.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T. Ledford, F.V. Williams, P.L. Morgan.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:20 PM

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR OCTOBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Members should report away from home hotel problems to our committee.

- Rule changes for emergency stops.

- Cut back engineers should not be running trains.

- Special instructions now allow for trains to be up to 18,000 feet in length.

- Discussion on new job briefing books.

- Discussion on track breech protection.

- New rule states that you are not allowed to wear a hood over your head.

- Operation Red Block and companion agreement.

OLD BUSINESS:

- None.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Complaints about crews receiving early calls.

- Our annual Christmas luncheon will be held December 9^th after the meeting.

- Our current pool trade agreement has been cancelled. We are back to the two trades per year agreement.

- When taking single day PL or LV days it is now optional to hold your turn or not.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Effective January 2010, engineers Health and Welfare contributions will be $200 per month.

- Claims processed.

- Explanation on how the company uses carloadings to regulate manpower.

- Brother Law stressed the importance of FRA reporting when trying to collect claims.

- Report on Omaha timekeeping conference.

- Vacation bids must be entered in CMTS by December 1^st 0001 hours.

- Discussion on calling order for trains when being called for the same on duty time. First out goes the farthest.

- All members should check the box under personal information in CMTS that allows local chairman access and enter Brother Law’s user ID (OTES938) in the corresponding box.

- Brother Bencomo has lost his appeal with the labor board.

- Discussion on the SIP process.

- Recent discipline cases.

- UP is offering a weight loss program.

- Discussion on BNSF tentative engineers agreement.

- FRA Emergency Order 26 states that you cannot use your cell phone while on duty but the UP says that you can use them when you are stopped.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of October.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T. Ledford, F.V. Williams, P.L. Morgan.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 11:58 AM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2009

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR SEPTEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- The Hundred Lead at West Colton is now Sierra siding with a speed limit of 30 mph.

- Yuma Oaktree problems.

- Discussion on how PAC fund is spent.

- Safety issues.

- MTO Thompson has been reprimanded by the Superintendent.

- Discussion on Form B flags at Pomona.

- The BLE-T National is gathering information on excessive length on trains.

- Signal problems.

- Track breech protection training.

OLD BUSINESS:

Our office has been taking numerous calls regarding problems with board standings on the company computer.
The appeal that was filed on Brother Griffin's behalf was read and the response from the General Chairman.

NEW BUSINESS:

Report that BLE-T President Rodzwicz was arrested.

- Some claims are being rejected by local management.

- Questions on hostling claims on the Basin pool.

- Question from Brother Baldonado regarding how peer trainers are chosen. He

believes that we should be participating in the Fuelmaster program.Tabled for

further discussion.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Recent discipline cases.
Claims processed.
Discussion on establishing calling windows on pools.
People missing calls are being cited.
Crews being cited for not making air tests on locals.
You must notify CMS after receiving TWIC card for bidding purposes.
BLE-T has filed suit against the Union Pacific over access to payroll records.
Our committee urges TEY employees not to call the Labor Relations hotline.
Reports of problems with locomotives account older units are being brought back into service.
The next reserve board cycle begins November 26^th.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of September.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T. Ledford, F.V. Williams, D.W. Siegfried.
MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:35 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR AUGUST MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Members have been receiving calls from an insurance salesman named Alex.

Do not give him any information.

- Locomotive problems and chemicals in toilets.

- Federal Rest issues. Managers are not to call and break your rest.

- Discussion on Fuelmaster program at West Colton.

- Improperly displayed signals into 100 lead at West Colton.

- Flags must be put up on all speed restrictions within 24 hours from time issued.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Nothing to report on West Colton to Las Vegas pool negotiations.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Nominations were taken for 2009 Division 56 triennial elections. The following nominations were made:

PRESIDENT NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

N.S. MCCLURE C. COLEMAN C. RANFORD

R.D. CARVER L.R. LAW K.J. THOMPSON

R.L. GILPIN G.L. GRIFFIN C. RANFORD

VICE PRESIDENT NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

E.C. DURAZO III I. RAZO C. COLEMAN

SECRETARY/TREAS. NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

R.E. FRY R.D. CARVER K.J. THOMPSON

ALTERNATE S/T NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

B.J. BECKER K.A. RICHARDS I. RAZO

GUIDE NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

K.J. THOMPSON R.D. CARVER R.L. GILPIN

CHAPLIN NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

J.J. SPARKS C.M. STARLING K.J. THOMPSON

LEGISLATIVE REP. NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

K.A.RICHARDS M. BAUMAN I. RAZO

C.T. RANFORD C. COLEMAN R.L. GILPIN

ALTERNATE LR NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

I. RAZO C.M. STARLING K.A. RICHARDS

LOCAL CHAIRMAN NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

L.R. LAW K.J. THOMPSON M. BAUMAN

FIRST VICE LC NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

K.A. RICHARDS T.J. CRAVER M. BAUMAN

I. RAZO C.M. STARLING R.L. GILPIN

C.T. RANFORD J.J. SPARKS H.A. GONZALEZ

2^ND VICE LC NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

H.A. GONZALEZ C.T. RANFORD R.L. GILPIN

R.C. HUNTER M. BAUMAN K.J. THOMPSON

DELEGATE TO ND NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

L.R. LAW R.D. CARVER K.J. THOMPSON

D.W. HANNAH R.E. FRY C. COLEMAN

1^ST ALTERNATE DEL. NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

R.E. FRY L.R. LAW R.D. CARVER

2^ND ALTERNATE DEL. NOMINATED BY SECONDED BY

K.A. RICHARDS K.J. THOMPSON I. RAZO

NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE WERE CLOSED.

BOARD OF TELLERS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT: T. Dickinson,

C.M. Starling, M.A. Bauman.

- MOP’s currently have access to employee SSA numbers.

- Brother Yanez proposes that the mileage no the Basin Pool be raised to 5000

miles. After further discussion he withdrew the proposal.

- General Chairman Hannah talked about the possibility of breaking away from

national contract negotiations.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Recent discipline cases.

- Claims processed.

- Brother J.B. Martin resigned.

- CMS call in times are improving.

- Problems with signals at CP Sepulveda on the Basin.

- Discussion on claims while in Federal Rest status.

- Brother G.L. Griffin instructed the division to enter an appeal to the

General Chairman regarding our current pool trade agreement and the manner in

which it was passed by the division. His instructions were noted and a letter of

appeal will be sent from the Secretary Treasurer.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of August.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: C.L. Chavez, T. Ledford, F.V. Williams, D.W. Siegfried, C. Hagar.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:10 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING AUGUST 19, 2009

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JULY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: C. Coleman, G. Mcelfresh.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Problems with restroom being unsanitary in East Los Angeles.

- Locomotive problems are not being reported lately.

- DPU issues.

- Crews have been accumulating excessive HAHT.

- Document excessive waiting times when calling CMS.

- Outbound caller 9 has been abolished. There is only one outbound caller now.

- Engineers have been given calls for trains when in OS status recently.

- Excessive improper radio procedure on channel 5050 and other yard channels.

- Reports of crew abuse by a manager at Kaiser.

- New policy for drug and alcohol testing observation for repeat offenders.

OLD BUSINESS:

- The committee says to enter claims for lost earnings and guarantee when held off for FR status.

- Brother Law presented a modified agreement changing the unlimited pool trades to a maximum of two per year upwards with LV turns (not holding turn).

- Motion was made by Brother B.K. Olson to reconsider and seconded by Brother Fuller. Motion to reconsider passed by a vote of 24-3.

- Motion made by Brother Olson to amend the proposed agreement to 4 upward trades per month with LV vacancies (not holding turn). Seconded by Sister Starling.

- Motion made by Brother Fuller to amend the proposed agreement to two upward trades per month. Seconded by Brother Henninger.

- Brother Hejka made a motion to allow an extra trade up for anyone that ties up at home terminal after going on duty at home terminal. Seconded by Brother Mayes.

- Brother Hejka withdrew his motion.

- Brother Fuller’s motion for two upward trades per month was voted on and failed 5-22.

- Brother Olson’s motion for four upward trades per month was voted on and passed 25-12.

- The new pool trade agreement will read as follows:

Four (4) trades up per month with (LV) turns only (not holding turn).

Unlimited trades with each other (peer to peer).

Unlimited trades down with (LV) turns only (not holding turn).

Anyone that exceeds the four (4) trades up in a calendar month will not be allowed any pool trades for the entire calendar year.

NEW BUSINESS:

- General Chairman Hannah will inquire about the possibility of calling windows and scheduled starts in pool freight service.

- Brother Maddux asked why there aren’t any chairs at computer terminals in Yuma. GC Hannah will check into the matter.

- Absenteeism issues.

- Arbitration cases. Brother Tom Randall won his case and is coming back to work.

- GC Hannah talked about the West Colton to Las Vegas pool and article 9 of arbitration award 458.

- President Carver appointed Sister C.M. Starling, Brother M. Bauman and Brother T. Dickinson to the Board of Tellers for the upcoming Division 56 elections.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Brother Law was absent, recovering from surgery.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of July.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: C.L. Chavez, T.R. Jones, T. Ledford, F.V. Williams, D.W. Siegfried.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:20 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JULY 8, 2009

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JUNE MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: V.L. Vine.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Problems at Yuma Oaktree. Carpet bad.

- Locomotive problems. SP90’s on point

- Discussion on new headlight rules.

- Improperly displayed flags. Brother Richards to ask about having milepost location displayed on flags.

- Setout problems on KG1LA at City of Industry.

- Discussion on green safety vests.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Discussion on how many pool trades should be allowed per person. Motion to table until next month by Brother G.L. Johnson. Second by Brother I. Razo.

NEW BUSINESS:

- General Chairman Hannah talked about the Robinson Rule, where the pools protect themselves.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Brother Law reports on new Rail Safety Law.

- Examples of claims to be issued for being held off for Federal Rest.

- Recertification packages are now available online on UP website.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Claims.

- You must enter your Local Chairman’s user ID (OTES938) in order for him to be able to pull up your payroll information.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of June.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: C.L. Chavez, T.R. Jones, T.M Kelly, F.V. Williams, D.W. Siegfried.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:15 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JUNE 10, 2009

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR MAY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- The company is going to rebuild the men’s restroom at East LA.

- Problems with excessive train lengths.

- Discussion on green safety vests.

- Cell phone usage.

- Discussion on Rail Safety Law and how it affects us.

- Metrolink to hire its own employees instead of using contractor.

- New speed bumps have been installed at West Colton yard. They will be painted fluorescent yellow.

- Reports of unsafe Renzenberger vehicles.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Our dues will be increasing July 1^st by $2 for an engineer and $1 for trainmen.

- General Chairman Hannah discussed new Rail Safety Law.

- Las Vegas to West Colton pool. Current overtime rules apply for LA Hub seniority. A motion was made by Brother Miner to give authority to our Local Chairman to implement whatever agreement is beneficial to us, pending ratification. Motion seconded by Brother Thompson and passed by a margin of 14-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Motion made by Brother Ranford and seconded by Brother Carver to limit pool trades to two per month and if you exceed the limit you will be unable to trade for one month. Motion tabled until July meeting.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Report on UP family day.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Claims that have been paid.

- Discussion on the company restricting people’s seniority account not having TWIC card.

- Discussion on reserve board.

- Request in for chairs at computer terminals at West Colton admin. building.

- Three weeks maximum for single vacation days.

- Engineers should request to layoff in OS status in order to take care of engineer recertification requirements.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of May.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: C.L. Chavez, J.E. Hatch, T.R. Jones, T.M. Kelly, F.V. Williams, D.W. Siegfried, M.C. Fulkerson.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:15 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MAY 13, 2009

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR APRIL MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Working on improving safety at crew change locations.

- Restrooms in East Los Angeles are unsanitary.

- Discussion on new headlight rule.

- DPU not being set up properly.

- Making pick ups on extended haul trains.

- Sanitation issues at crew change points.

GENERAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Report on Rail Safety Act. You are allowed to work a maximum of 276 hours per

month. 40 hours maximum limbo time. 30 hours beginning in October 2009. 48 hours mandatory time off after working 6 consecutive days. 72 hours after working 7 consecutive days. 10 hours undisturbed rest mandatory.

- Report on West Colton to Las Vegas pool negotiations.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Sister Starling reports that they are looking for volunteers to help at the Safety Picnic on June 13th.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Confidentiality forms for when you are injured on duty.

- Motion made by Brother Law to pay Brother K.A. Richards one basic day for his work in regards to trading pool turns. Seconded by Brother Hunter and passed by a margin of 15-1.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Do not get off the engine to line switches.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Claims that have been paid.

- Report on the UP family day.

- Brother Law says that leniency for discipline is about to end.

- Montclair and Mira Loma jobs that are being abolished.

- Engineers can not change their rest after tie up.

- Discussion on PL and LV held turns.

- The company is providing transportation at Long Beach for TWIC card enrollment and pickup.

- Brother Bill Reid lost his appeal for reinstatement.

- Brother W.E. Butler also lost his appeal.

- Discussion on the unlimited pool trade agreement.

- UP offers mobile web access to it’s website through IPhone and Blackberrys.

- Brother M.W. Underwood retired.

- I9 identification form information.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of April.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: C.L. Chavez, J.E. Hatch, T.R. Jones, T.M. Kelly, F.V. Williams, D.W. Siegfried.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:30 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 8, 2009

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR MARCH MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Brother Richards has information on HAZMAT classes in Maryland.

- The new editor for Capitol to Capitol is Damon Allen.

- Problems with DPU being setup improperly.

- Discussion on safety at various crew change locations.

- Track problems on Colton to Yuma pool.

- Sanitation issues at crew change points.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Union Pacific will have its family day on May 9^th at Orange Empire Rail Museum in Perris, Ca.

NEW BUSINESS:

- None.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Time claim problems with Lucy Ruff.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Claims that have been paid.

- The committee has made 107 pool trades in previous month. Some people are abusing it.

- Discussion on filling out accident reports.

- Appeal for Brother D.W. Scott’s discipline won.

- Brother Law discussed his correspondence with Brother Don Carroll on prior rights issues.

- Some engineers are trying to take holdowns at West Colton. We do not currently allow holdowns at West Colton.

- Discussion on vacation trades.

- Problems contacting crew callers.

- Brother Law reports that he is participating in the company’s family day.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of March.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: C.L. Chavez, J.E. Hatch, T.R. Jones, T.M. Kelly, F.V. Williams, D.W. Siegfried.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 11:45 AM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MARCH 11, 2009

MEETING OPENED AT 1:00 PM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR FEBRUARY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Testing on flags (Forms A & B) .

- Dual Form B’s at West Colton.

- Renzenberger drivers using GPS while driving. They are to be stopped before using them.

- Problems at Oaktree in Yuma.

- Problems with alcohol use at away from home terminal.

- DPU’s not being setup properly.

- Testing on Track Warrants.

- You are not required to do the daily inspection on DPU remote if you do not have transportation.

- Not enough chairs at tie up terminals at West Colton.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Union Pacific will have its family day on May 9^th at Orange Empire Rail Museum in Perris, Ca.

- UTU 1846 will be hosting the annual safety picnic June 13^th at Yucaipa Regional Park.

NEW BUSINESS:

- None.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- There were 48 vacation changes in February.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Claims that have been paid.

- Pilot project for unlimited pool trades has been approved by CMS.

- Excessive testing.

- All conversations with CMS are recorded.

- Discussion on LERB appeals.

- Engineers are required to maintain their proficiencies while on the reserve board.

- Discussion on Personal Leave in lieu of holidays.

- You are entitled to 23 miles per day travel mileage for attending rules class at Cal State San Bernardino.

- Discussion on reserve board groupings.

- Problems with RE11 Yermo pool.

- Discussion on UTU representation rights.

- Bad lineups on RE09 pool.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of February.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: C.L. Chavez, J.E. Hatch, T.R. Jones, T.M. Kelly, F.V. Williams.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 4:30 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2009

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JANUARY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Testing on stopping behind fouling points when switch is not lined for your movement.

- Reading material must be stored in your grip (1.10).

- Cell phone violations.

- Not enough rooms available at Oaktree in Yuma.

- 8600 series locomotives are not to be used as leader account excessive lateral motion.

- Company is grading right of way at crew change points.

OLD BUSINESS:

- None.

NEW BUSINESS:

- UTU 1846 will organize the annual safety picnic on June 13^th this year. A vote was taken and passed unanimously to make a $500 donation to help with the expenses. Sister Starling will be our representative.

- Brother Law read a questionnaire regarding our priorities for the new contract negotiations.

- Brother Law asked the membership present if we want to participate in the company family picnic this year. Agreed that yes we will.

- Brother Law polled the membership present if we should participate in the company’s Fuelsaver program. Agreed that we will.

- GC Hannah talked about the implementation of the Rail Safety Act on July 1^st this year and the companies plan to treat guarantee and protection when you are made unavailable account of hours worked and excessive limbo time.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Discussion on reserve board agreement.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Claims that have been paid.

- Questions about being recalled from the reserve board.

- Brother Law is trying to get the company to agree to allow more pool trades.

- No progress on Las Vegas pool agreement.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of January.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: C.L. Chavez, J.E. Hatch, T.R. Jones, T.M. Kelly.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 3:15 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 14, 2008

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR DECEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Capitol to Capitol is looking for an editor.

- Railroad Safety Act..

- Excessive testing on the Los Angeles Service Unit.

- Everyone is required to carry a copy of Supt, bulletin #2 (securement) while on duty.

- Reports of locomotives not being cleaned properly.

- Reports of unqualified people running locomotives.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Brother Law is checking into the possibility of increasing pool trades.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Questions about study guides for rules test. Brother Law says that you are not required to print them at home.

- General Chairman Hannah is going to attend a meeting with the company regarding the new Rail Safety Bill.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Discussion on reserve board agreement.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Claims that have been paid.

- Discussion on drug testing.

- A ruling has been made regarding FMLA. The company is not to substitute paid leave for family leave absences.

- Explanation of prior rights job allocations at different locations.

- Discussion on changing the way that vacations are assigned.

- Requirements for bereavement pay.

- Emergency phone number for family incidents.

- Explanation of the LERB appeal process.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of December.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: C.L. Chavez, J.E. Hatch, J.L. Morris, T.R. Jones, T.M. Kelly.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:30 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2008

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR OCTOBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: R.E. Allen.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Emergency order regarding cell phones.

- Supt.notice #113 is a Q & A on EO 26.

- Discussion on emergency contact number.

- Safety hotline report.

- Excessive responsibilities and Form B’s on Yuma Subdivision.

- Milepost 535 has been moved.

- Renzenberger has been stopping to let crews off on Alameda Street at ICTF in No Stop Zone.

OLD BUSINESS:

- None

NEW BUSINESS:

- Brother A.M. Hernandez has retired and is having a party November 29th.

- Discussion on raising pool regulation mileage to 4500 per month. Brother Law to ask General Chairman about the possibility of doing that.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Discussion on 2009 vacations.

- Brother Law reports that Las Vegas to West Colton pool negotiations are not going well and there will be one more meeting in December.

- Claims that have been recently paid.

- Wait until you are on duty to take a call and release if you want to take undisturbed rest.

- Do not resign from the Union Pacific without consulting your Local Chairman.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Discussion on UTU-E at West Colton handling Division 56 duties without authority.

- Passed out DPU linking checklist.

- Brother Law has been handling excessive discipline cases lately.

- Our annual Christmas luncheon will be held on December 10^th at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant in San Bernardino.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of October.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: C.L. Chavez, J.E. Hatch, J.L. Morris, T.R. Jones, T.M. Kelly.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:25 PM

Contact Rod Fry

e-mail: Frod55@aol.com

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2008

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR SEPTEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Emergency order regarding cell phones.

- Discussion on H.R. 2095 regarding limbo time and hours worked.

- Safety issues with changing crews at different locations.

- Safety hotline report.

- Problems with new main line between Cedar and Riverside.

- Number lights must be turned off on DPU units.

- Engineers have been running DPU’s in run 8 and running under the speed to get money on their fuelsaver cards.

- Our committee urges everyone to stop using cell phones while on duty.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Motion from previous meeting from Brother Law to eliminate TAT times on the West Colton to Yuma RE10 pool was seconded by Brother Dodson and voted down by a tally of 23-7.

- The company has been force assigning Reserve Board positions at other locations.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Our annual Christmas luncheon will be held at BJ’s restaurant on December 10^th after the meeting at approximately 12:30 PM.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Discussion on 2009 vacations.

- H.R. 2095 limits engineers to 276 working hours per month.

- Claims that have been recently paid.

- Brother Law reports that the carrier wants all turns to be home terminal at Las Vegas on the Las Vegas to West Colton pool.

- Discussion on the SIP program.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Seniority dispute involving Brothers Fillipi and Dominguez has been resolved.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of September.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, T.M. Kelly.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:55 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING AUGUST 13, 2008

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JULY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: J.L. Bass, M.F. Kusman.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Many reports of agreement violations on Basin Pool RE09.

- Managers have been closely scrutinizing locomotive downloads.

- Crews can obtain printouts of recent rule changes from managers.

- Discussion on proper shutdown of locomotives.

- Report of handling HAZMAT on Riverside industrial lead without proper paperwork.

- Company will have drinking water tested.

- Discussion on Presidential politics.

- Cell phone usage.

OLD BUSINESS:

- None.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Brother Law made a motion to eliminate TAT times on the Yuma RE10 pool. Motion was tabled for further discussion at next months meeting.

- General Chairman Hannah says that the carrier has not served notice to begin new pool freight service from West Colton to Las Vegas.

- GC Hannah says that if you resign from the Union Pacific that they will not let you come back to work.

- The UP western lines General Committee is not participating in Total Safety Culture.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Discussion on new shuttle van schedule from Los Angeles to West Colton.

- Board Award for waiting for rooms at away from home terminal.

- Claims that have been recently paid.

- Carriers trying to change rules for urinalysis.

- Brother Law passed out a current list of furloughed employees.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Discussion on reserve board claims.

- Pilot issues on the LA service unit.

- Discussion on ebb & flow at Yermo.

- Proof of jury duty. You must supply proper paperwork to company.

- Discussion on recent promotions on the Union Pacific.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of July.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, T.M. Kelly, C.R. Dunn, T. Jorgensen.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:35 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JUNE 18, 2008

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Safety hotline seems to be helping.

- Discussion on track bulletin problems.

- Complaints about printers in tie up rooms.

- The 100 lead at West Colton is a yard track (10 mph).

- Letter from UP President says to stop your train if you are unsure about anything.

- Renzenberger shuttle drivers are now logging passengers.

- Problems with ice boxes on locomotives being too small and they leak.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Brother Holmes will now being in charge of sending cards to our sick/injured members.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Meetings with company on pilot pay issues.

- Peer trainers will be in classroom only per agreement.

- Discussion on Total Safety Culture.

- Brother Holmes raised the issue of leaving the guaranteed boards and eh10 pool off of the pool regulation list. Brother Law says he will try it for a month.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Arbitration cases in Chicago.

- 4% wage increase due on July 1st.

- Claims that have been recently paid.

- The company has made the Riverside local a yard job.

- The company knows that there is no jury duty on Fridays in San Bernardino County.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Switching limits moved at West Colton.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of May.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, A.M. Hernandez, T.M. Kelly, C.R. Dunn..

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:35 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 9, 2008

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR MARCH MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Ice buckets are being removed from locomotives account safety issues.

- Restrooms at West Colton reported as unsanitary.

- On site nurse provided at West Colton in Leon’s old office at ad bldg.

- Discussion on locomotive sanitation.

- Cameras on locomotives.

- Moveable point frogs and switches – Engineer’s responsibility.

- Discussion on AB3023.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Discussion on safety picnic May 3.

NEW BUSINESS:

- None.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Brother Law discussed claims process.

- Discussion on peer trainer agreement.

- Claims that have been recently paid.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of March.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, W.R. Randall, S.D. Gonsalves, M.R. Hessom, J.L. Salkeld, A.M. Hernandez, T.M. Kelly, J.W. Williams, C.R. Dunn and V.J. Zielen.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:59 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MARCH 12, 2008

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR FEBRUARY MEETING

SAFETY COMMITTEE:

- Planning for this years safety picnic. UTU 1813 is organizing this years picnic and Division 56 will donate $500 per unanimous vote by members in attendance.

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: C.M. Starling.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- DPU problems at Yuma and complaints about MOP Hawk.

- The 100 lead at West Colton is still a yard track.

- Chief clerk problems at West Colton.

- Problems with train dispachers flagging trains by the wrong locations.

- Leakage test must be performed after linking DPU.

- Locomotive toilet problems.

- Discussion on Total Safety Culture.

- HR-1 Railroad Security Act is now law.

- HR 2095 addressing fatigue and limbo time is still being discussed.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Regular April meeting will include claims instruction.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Discussion on loss of COLA.

- Discussion on regulation of RE11 pool.

- New negotiations on profit sharing.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Brother Scott and his recent discipline case.

- Attendance cases.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Reserve board has been called back to work.

- Brothers J.W. Williams and F.D. Roberts are on medical leaves of absence.

- Holiday Inn at Long Beach has renewed lease with UP.

- Annual safety picnic has been scheduled for May 3 at Glen Helen Park.

- The RE11 WC-Yermo pool will lose the flat rate as of April 1, 2008.

- Explanation of reserve board arbitration case.

- Deadheads not being put properly on lineups.

- Helper crews still making HOS reliefs.

- Tieups are not to called in except when there are computer outages.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of February.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, W.R. Randall, S.D. Gonsalves, J.L. Morris J.L. Salkeld, A.M. Hernandez, T.M. Kelly, J.W. Williams, C.R. Dunn and V.J. Zielen.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 11:59 AM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2008

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JANUARY MEETING

PHIL ARNOLD FROM THE ROSSI, COX, VUCINOVICH FIRM GAVE A PRESENTATION EXPLAINING LOWER BACK DEGENERATIVE DISK DISEASE AND ARTHRITIS. EXPLAINED THE ADVANTAGES OF AIR RIDE SEATS.

SAFETY COMMITTEE:

- Planning for this years safety picnic.

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Move from Long Beach Holiday Inn to Clarion in Carson has been declined by the different locals on the LA service unit.

- Train lineup problems on MY UP..

- Roundhouse problems.

- Form B exceptions have been excessive.

- Leakage test must be performed after linking DPU.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Members must provide proof for dependants with Aetna Insurance Co.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Our meeting in April will include claims instruction.

- Discussion on regulation of RE11 pool.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Brother Law reported on his first case as Second Vice General Chairman.

- 25% of prior righted jobs to go to the common seniority in 2008.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Company is not showing deadheads on the lineup a minimum of four hours ahead of time as agreed.

- UTU representatives have been making changes on engineers pools without proper authority.

- Recent claims that have been conferenced.

- One more meeting with the carrier is required before sending the reserve board issue to arbitration.

- The company is violating the agreement on advertising yard jobs at West Colton.

- Sister Fairley has declined a leniency offer from the company.

- Discussion on PL day qualifications.

- Discussion on rules testing.

GENERAL CHAIRMAN:

- Brother Hannah talked about various subjects such as our current mileage

Agreement, New York Dock and the regulation of the pools.

- The company has withdrawn their offer for a profit sharing agreement.

- Discussion on President Hahs and his expenses.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of January.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, W.R. Randall, S.D. Gonsalves, S.L. Pulliam, J.L. Morris J.L. Salkeld, A.M. Hernandez, T.M. Kelly, C.R. Dunn and V.J. Zielen.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:55 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR DECEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Most of the Helper engineers are not reporting engine defects.

- Blue cards on locomotives: Check for engine number, expiration date and out of service time.

- C40 and C41 locomotives are not totally banned from the state of California but the company is taxed if they are used in the state.

- New safety hotline number. Only managers have access to what has been entered.

- Discussion on new Supt notices.

- AB 3023 and flag placements.

- Discussion on quiet zones.

- Questions on who is in charge of 900 tracks at ICTF.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Discussion on motion from previous meeting to eliminate TAT times on selected pools at West Colton. Motion brought to a vote. Results were 30-0 to keep TAT times as they are currently in the agreement.

- Members need to contact AETNA insurance with proof of dependants in order to keep your health benefits active.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Pool mileage discussion. We need to have the calculation numbers changed for paid miles on pool regulation.

- Engineers must currently have TPA in order to hold turn when taking PL or single vacation day.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Brother Law reported on meeting in Phoenix with UP Labor Relations regarding Helpers making HOS reliefs and the reserve board.

- Requirement of at least two meetings with carrier before going to expedited arbitration.

- Recent discipline cases.

- UP not renewing lease with Holiday Inn at Long Beach.

- Vacation slots available.

- Recent claims that have been conferenced.

- Helpers M7 claims are starting to be paid.

- March 2008 will be an open meeting with sandwiches provided.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of December.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, S.L. Krage, W.R. Randall, R.D. Dodson, J.L. Morris J.L. Salkeld, K. Heaton, A.M. Hernandez, T.M. Kelly, C.R. Dunn and V.J. Zielen.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:45 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2007

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR NOVEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- New phone numbers for West Colton.

- Fixing Oaktree Yuma complaints.

- Moving power in yard without being inspected. Inspect lead locomotive only, you can move others but do not use them.

- Basin crews hostling power.

- Locomotives banned from use in California. Look under =LI.

- Discussion on red flags inside the yard.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Our members should update their Email addresses with the office.

- Discussion on laying off OS status.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Brother Law made a motion to eliminate terminal arrival times for board placement on the EH10, RE10 and RE15 pools to be voted on at our regular January meeting. Motion seconded by Brother K. J. Thompson and approved by a count of 31-3.

- Discussion on unavailability for Thanksgiving.

- Extra board guarantee questions.

- Your pool turn must be held if taking one PL day.

- DPU qualifications.

- Brother Kent Richards will be paid three additional days per month at the basic day rate for working as Vice Local Chairman.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Vacation trades.

- Brother Law sent his pictures of the recent Bertram train crash to the UP claims dept.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Only pre 1985 employees are entitled to high speed haht.

- Red signal violations.

- Brother J.D. Knowles seniority adjustment.

- Helpers M7 claims are starting to be paid.

- Reserve board being established at SP760 West Colton. General Committee has a meeting with the carrier December 17-19 over this issue.

- Dick Kroese errors on attendance case.

- Discussion on PAL program.

- Summit meeting for all locals planned for February 2008.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of November.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, S.L. Krage, W.R. Randall, R.D. Dodson, J.L. Morris J.L. Salkeld, K. Heaton, A.M. Hernandez, M.R. Hessom, C.R. Dunn and V.J. Zielen.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 11:45 AM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 2007

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR OCTOBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: M.D. Winn.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Discussion on pool regulation.

- Locomotives UP 9023 thru UP9558 are banned from use in California account excessive emissions.

- Discussion on mandatory directives.

- Safety Hotline.

- Signal issues on LA Basin.

- Blocking road crossings.

- Roofing noise at Oaktree in Yuma.

- Other complaints on Oaktree in Yuma.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Discussion on sharing Division 56 information with other divisions and company management.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Discussion on accident at Bertram.

- PBX channel does not work at Indio.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Attendance issues have increased lately.

- Claim a basin day for operating other than an auto train west of West Colton.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Reserve Board issue is going to expedited arbitration.

- Claims collected.

- Discussion on Brother Dunn and his situation with the carrier and disability insurance.

- Problems with basin crews tieing up wherever they want to.

- Rock train issues at Gardena have been fixed.

- Report on mistaken drug test results.

- Problems with MU turns being left on basin pool.

- Brother Gilmour has retired.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of October.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, S.L. Krage, W.R. Randall, R.D. Dodson, J.L. Salkeld, K. Heaton, A.M. Hernandez, M.R. Hessom, C.R. Dunn and V.J. Zielen.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:20 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR AUGUST MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: A. Rentas Jr.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Discussion on rail safety bill AB3023.

- Discussion on flags out of place on form A’s.

- There were 14 reportable injuries in August on LA service unit.

- Complaints about Oaktree in Yuma.

- Company states that all ice machines are to be considered non potable.

- Recycled gloves on property.

- Excessive slow orders on Yuma subdivision.

- No information available on Mexican locomotives.

- Questions regarding flashing red lights on men at work signs and what do they mean ?

- The test track at the new West Colton roundhouse facility has a 35mph speed limit.

OLD BUSINESS:

- None.

NEW BUSINESS:

- The carrier will re-rate jobs for protection purposes after January 1^st 2008.

- Brother to bring up the question of increasing the mileage for regulation purposes at the September 26^th General Committee meeting.

- Discussion on pilot boards and peer support participation.

- Motion made by Brother Law and second by Brother Maddux to pay Brother M.J. Sylvester two days pay for his work on the August 25^th Safety picnic. Passed 18-2.

BROTHER R.C. HUNTER ANSWERED QUESTIONS REGARDING RECENT RULE CHANGES.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Questions about back pay payments.

- Brother Law has been submitting runaround claims for engineers that stood for service on officer’s special train out of Yuma.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Brothers Dowling and Swindle Jr. have resigned from the UP and gone to work for Metrolink.

- Brother Alva’s EEO case.

- Seniority disputes.

- Attendance issues.

- Rulings from UP labor relations on extra guarantee payments and penalties.

- Brother Law will be out of town from September 22-30 to attend GCA convention in San Diego.

- E-mails generated by our division are being forwarded to by someone to UP management in Omaha.

- Claims collected.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of August.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, S.L. Krage, W.R. Randall, R.D. Dodson, J.L. Salkeld, K. Heaton, A.M. Hernandez, M.R. Hessom, P.D. Jackson, C.R. Dunn and V.J. Zielen.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:15 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING AUGUST 8, 2007

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JULY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Reporting on safety hotline.

- Be sure to have a working light when getting off and on engine after dark.

- Maintain four point contact.

- Horn rules.

- Cameras mounted on Locomotives are sometimes saving crews from discipline.

- Reports of warnings on ice machines (NON POTABLE) at East LA and Yermo.

- You cannot sign off inspection cards for next calendar day.

- Questions on air tests at ICTF.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Discussion on leaving claim information for other engineers at West Colton.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Discussion on increasing mileage agreements from 3600-4200 to 3900-4200 with no increase for absenteeism.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Discussion on employee survey on UP website.

- Absenteeism.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Brother Law has been getting claims from members that are over 60 days old. There is nothing he can do with them after 60 days

- Seniority trade pending involving Brother Hays.

- CMS releasing extra board engineers from outside points before they should.

- Claims being entered for engineers being runaround to work officers special train.

- Discussion on engineers repositioning for pool standings .

- Brother Alva spoke about his EEO case.

- Brother Laws vacation plans.

- Claims collected.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of July.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, M.W. Gaal, S.L. Krage, W.R. Randall, R.D. Dodson, J.L. Salkeld, K. Heaton, A.E. Anderson, A.M. Hernandez, P.D. Jackson, C.R. Dunn and V.J. Zielen.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:45 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JUNE 13, 2007

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR MAY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Rail safety bill H.R. 2095 is currently being addressed by congress.

- Metrolink is hiring for Lancaster.

- Carriers are working on redesigning locomotive cab.

- Microphone problems in cab.

- Reporting engine defects.

- Complaints about restrooms at West Colton.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Questions about leaving drinking water out in the sun.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Discussion on new members getting work done by our Division and then going back to their previous division.

- Printer problems at Yuma and West Colton on duty points.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Brothers Fetting and Simpson are retiring July 1st.

- Report from IWC and what President Hahs said about the proposed contract.

- Discussion on BNSF scope agreement.

- Recent discipline cases.

- TWC problems.

- Reports of MOP in Yermo running trains.

- Injuries not being reported properly by management on LA service unit.

- Managers watching tapes of crews in crew room.

- Recent vacation changes.

- FTX testing.

- Claims collected.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of May.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, M.W. Gaal, S.L. Krage, W.R. Randall, R.D. Dodson, J.L. Salkeld.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:00 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MAY 9, 2007

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR APRIL MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: S.R. Pulliam Jr., J.B. Martin, G. Birch, M. Barak.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Excessive testing account so many people are getting in trouble.

- Testing on defect detectors.

- Crews should use the PBX instead of cell phones.

- Discussion on locomotive safety hazards.

- Safety hotline #909-879-6655.

- Supt Florence has not signed the air conditioning commitment letter for this year.

- BNSF is enforcing their policy on track warrants over four hours old.

- Rail safety bill H.R. 2095 is currently before congress.

OLD BUSINESS:

- None.

NEW BUSINESS:

- BLE-T is asking members to contact your congressmen in support of Rail Safety bill H.R. 2095. You can find information on the BLE-T.ORG website.

- Discussion on BELLCAPP and job briefing books.

- Engineers are currently being moved from the extra boards three at a time to the rock train training board for DPU training.

GENERAL CHAIRMAN:

- Discussion on the safety of trains that are coming from Mexico.

- Carrier trying to extend switching limits to MP543.1

- Appeals court will not rehear FMLA case.

- Recent arbitration board cases.

- Participation in 401K plan is very low.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Report that Brothers Addington, Higgins and Lara are back to work.

- Make sure that you follow instructions in yard notices for El Centro.

- CMS is trying to be more lenient allowing PL-LV days from Monday thru Thursday.

- Releasing engineers from outside points prematurely is being addressed.

- Brother Neidich has resigned.

- St. Peter investigation cancelled.

- UP stock options must be acted upon by July 2008.

- Engineers have 48 hours to exercise a bump. You may be force assigned after 24 hours.

- Extra board engineers must perform service between layoffs or they will lose guarantee for those days.

- FRA says that you must have three starts for DPU qualification.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of April.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, M.W. Gaal, S.L. Krage.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:50 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 11, 2007

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR MARCH MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Members are encouraged to write letters to Capitol to Capitol publishers regarding any safety issues that they would like to address.

- Limbo time will be addressed in congress this spring.

- Union Pacific is trying to obtain a waiver to bring freight across the Mexican border without equipment being inspected.

- Air tests at ICTF. Needs to be an actual qualified person on air slip. Not a company officer.

- Safety hotline #909-879-6655.

- Cell phone usage still a problem.

- Discussion on Supt bulletin regarding shoving train with a maximum of 20 axles of power.

- Dirt roads in West Colton yard need grading.

- Need dumpster at Mt. Vernon crew change point.

- Complaints on new track warrant format.

OLD BUSINESS:

- None.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Safety picnic will be held August 25^th at Yucaipa Regional Park.

- Brother Hannah went over the key points of the proposed contract 17.5% wage increases, no changes in work rules, minor increases to Health & Welfare payments.

- Brother Sylvester will speak to other locals participating in safety picnic regarding donations before we set an amount that we will donate.

- Brothers Richards and Law attended a Railroad Retirement Seminar. Before you retire you need to show them two photo ID’s, birth certificates for you and your spouse, your marriage license or divorce decree.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Report that Brother Hatch recently won his board case.

- Yermo pools are not meeting the criteria for availability and the flat rates will be taken away.

- You need documentation for emergency vacations.

- Releasing engineers from outside points prematurely has been stopped.

- Discussion on payments for rules classes.

- PL-Vacation day denials are being addressed with the company.

- Brother Shaun Pederson has resigned and gone to Metrolink.

- Carrier officers that are getting out of control. Our Supt says he will not allow this to continue. Send documentation to Brother Law regarding any issues on this matter.

- Company not regulating the Helper pool properly.

- Recent claims.

- Discipline cases.

- Discussion on fuelmaster program.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of March.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, M.W. Gaal, R.L.Hood,

J.L. Salkeld, D.W. Hacker, K.J. Thompson.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:50 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MARCH 14, 2007

MEETING OPENED AT 3:00 PM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR FEBRUARY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: G. Vera.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Discussion on job briefing books.

- Cab heaters must maintain a temperature of at least 50 degrees six inches above each seat in the locomotive cab.

- Rule of the month for Division 56 is 9.8.

- Discussion on IDS messages.

- Safety hotline #909-879-6655.

- Complaints on MTO Johnny Wade at Dolores.

- Discussion on PAC Fund contributions.

- Supt bulletin on maximum 20 axles of power for shoving train.

- To access yarding instructions go to HE LASU.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Discussion on Yermo pool flat rates.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Brother Law raised the issue of this years safety picnic being combined with UTU 1846 picnic. Passed by a margin of 17-3. Brother Sylvester and K. Thompson were appointed to committee.

- Patching trains while in helper service. Claim off assignment in non service claims under (xx not found). Be sure to show all details of trip.

- Discussion on releasing medical information to the carrier and their conditions of employment.

- Instructions on claiming Reserve Board earnings account company failed to advertise.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Make sure to keep documentation for excessive lay offs.

- Document PL day and Vacation day denials and send to Division 56 office.

- Discussion on PL-Holiday election.

- FTX’s that were deleted.

- Job insurance companies are reporting an excessive amount of claims.

- Operation Red Block discussion.

- Reports of managers instructing crews to violate rules at Mira Loma.

- CMS has been releasing engineers from outside points in violation of our agreement. Brother Law has been trying to fix the problem.

- Discussion on the proposed new contract. Brother Law reports that an $80,000 per year employee would receive approximately $6600 in back pay.

- Recent claims.

- Discipline cases.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of February.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, M.W. Gaal, R.L.Hood,

J.G. Hawkins, D.W. Hacker, K.J. Thompson.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 6:00 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2007

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JANUARY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: P. Villa, D. Fizer.

CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATIVE CHAIRMAN TIM SMITH:

- Addressing fatigue through congress.

- Getting aquainted with new congress.

- Rail security being addressed.

- Discussion regarding Railroad regulation.

- Excessive Red Block violations.

- Decertifications.

- Discussion on BLET-PAC fund.

.GENERAL CHAIRMAN BILL HANNAH:

- Arbitration cases involving attendance and FMLA.

- Recent arbitration awards.

- Contract negotiation meetings have been cancelled. Too far apart on health and welfare and fatigue issues.

- Negotiations on work scheduling.

- The company has served notice to cancel the flat rates for the Yermo pools.

- Questions about decertification. Do you have the right to exercise your seniority as a trainman ? The company says that you do not. Claims have been entered for affected members.

- False readings on breathalyzer tests.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Discussion on increasing our membership at Division 56.

- To look up yard instructions go to HE LASU in TCS.

- Brother Richards is working on a book SSI and General Orders.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Committee asked Brother Holmes about progress on Brother Hawkins yard.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Brother Prestwich has presented an idea to have an open house in our office for anyone wishing to attend (Members and Non-Members). After discussion it was decided by the members in attendance that we should have an open meeting at our April 11^th meeting.

- Our March 14^th meeting will be held at 3:00 PM.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Discussion on study guide for recertification test.

- Recent claims.

- Discipline cases.

- Attendance cases.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of January.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, M.W. Gaal, R.L.Hood,

J.G. Hawkins, D.W. Hacker.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 2:30 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 10, 2007

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR DECEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: T. Caldwell.

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- The membership gave a special thanks to Brother Dean Dodson for his work as our Legislative Rep.

- Kent Richards is our newly elected LR.

- Brother Richards is working on a book that will help engineers and trainmen stay out of trouble at work.

- Safety issues are handled through legislation.

- Discussion on Positive Train Control being implemented on the BNSF.

- Brother Richards cell phone number is 951-805-8054.

- Short flags for Form B’s must be identified in track bulletins.

- Discussion on new track bulletin format.

- Brother Richards asked by the membership about getting documentation from FRA regarding when we are required to complete delayed reporting.

OLD BUSINESS:

- None.

NEW BUSINESS:

- We no longer have a vacation chairman at Division 56. Local Chairman to handle all vacation issues.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- General Chairman talked about the company denying certification for several engineers around the system.

- Off assignments should be paid at the trip rate on trip rated jobs.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Discussion on running crews in and out of terminal at West Colton on RE09 pool.

- The carrier has abolished the Long Pool from Los Angeles to Yuma.

- Discussion on pilot boards that were advertised for running over the BNSF.

- Reserve Board discussion.

- Speed detector at West Colton roundhouse is getting people in trouble.

- Quick knowledge tests need to be completed by January 15, 2007.

- The company has cited an engineer for going back to West Colton without permission on the RE09 pool (Level 5).

- Recent claims.

- Discussion on FMLA.

- Extra board guarantee questions.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of December.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, P.G. Jacobsmeyer, M.W. Gaal, R.L.Hood,

J.G. Hawkins, J.J. Cushin.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:55 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2006

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

PRESIDENT CARVER APPOINTED BOARD OF TELLERS TO COUNT BALLOTS FOR ELECTION.

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR NOVEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- Locomotive problems.

- Questions about storing drinking water in the sun.

- Report on signals that are hard to see.

- Electronic daily inspection reports.

- Discussion on rail safety bill that was passed.

- Discussion on Metrolink track bulletins.

- Holiday Inn shuttle van in Long Beach is now unavailable for UP employees.

- Problems with Renzenberger directions.

- Discussion regarding conductors death in Los Angeles area.

- RCL operators not doing daily inspections.

OLD BUSINESS:

- None.

NEW BUSINESS:

- None

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Vacation scheduling in CMTS.

- FTX testing and EQMS scores.

- Recent discipline cases.

- Discussion on training boards.

- No new information on current contract negotiations.

- Reports of agreement abuse on training boards.

- Discussion on engineers that are restricted to yard service. They cannot be bumped.

- Agreement made that an engineer will be qualified after six training trips on rock train.

- Brother J.G. Hawkins to have additional brain surgery.

- Brother Law reports that engineers are not entering enough choices on vacation requests.

- Recent fixes on FTX’s.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of November.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, P.G. Jacobsmeyer, M.W. Gaal, R.L.Hood,

J.G. Hawkins, J.J. Cushin.

ELECTION RESULTS FOR DIVISION 56 2006:

PRESIDENT: R.D. CARVER

VICE PRESIDENT: E. DURAZO III

SECRETARY TREASURER: R.E. FRY

ALTERNATE SEC/TREAS: B.J. BECKER

LOCAL CHAIRMAN: L.R. LAW

LOCAL COMMITTEE: K.A. RICHARDS

G.L. GRIFFIN

GUIDE: K.J. THOMPSON

CHAPLIN: J.R. BOWKER

LEGISLATIVE REP: K.A. RICHARDS

ALTERNATE LEG. REP: I. RAZO

DELEGATE TO ND: D.W. HANNAH

1^ST ALTERNATE TO ND: K.A. RICHARDS

2^ND ALTERNATE TO ND: T. DICKINSON

3^RD ALTERNATE TO ND: E. DURAZO III

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:17 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2006

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR SEPTEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: S. Pederson.

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

- The Company is not currently paying union officers for attending SACP meetings, so the BLET is not participating.

- There have been problems with the telephone system in the Alameda Corridor.

- Problems with dirty restrooms at West Colton.

- Reports on different signal problems.

- Crews are still splitting up and tieing up at different locations on the Basin pool.

- California Assembly Bill 3023 was recently passed through the assembly that requires the railroads to comply with various safety issues. Some of
the issues included are:

* Whistle signs for every road crossing.

* A distance of two miles for speed signs.

* Accurately placed mileposts.

* Increased security.

* Locks on all locomotives.

- Problems with turning defective power at West Colton.

GENERAL CHAIRMAN HANNAH:

- People have been fired under the company's Operation Red Block policy.

- While working a trip rated pool basic day payments do not apply.

- The carrier is trying to change the mileage for regulating the pools.

- Carrier is trying to extend East switching limits at West Colton to 543.1.

- Five engineers are currently decertified by the company on the UP western

lines over performance issues.

- The NCCC has withdrawn the one man on a train issue in the current national contract negotiations.

OLD BUSINESS:

- None

NEW BUSINESS:

- None.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

- Discussion on check rides in the simulator.

- Brother S.P. Huggans has resigned and gone to work for Amtrak.

- Engineers will be cited for break in two's.

- Report on recent discipline cases.

- Eastbound crews are not being called on duty properly at Yuma.

- Brother W.E. Reid investigation.

- Discussion on how to apply for our 2007 vacations on CMTS.

- Annual Christmas luncheon will be held at BJ's Brewhouse in San

Bernardino from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

December 13th after our meeting.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT:

- Financial report given and accepted for the month of September.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

- Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, P.G. Jacobsmeyer, M.W. Gaal, R.L.

Hood, J.R. Simpson, J.G. Hawkins.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:40 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2006

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR AUGUST MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion regarding eating stops on Basin pool.
Maids at Long Beach Holiday Inn 3-5 AM.
Discussion on Dispacher 48 JAB and his attitude towards crews.
MTO Bernardo tieing down trains after crews are dead.
Report on Iris train wreck not out yet.
Discussion on new track warrant format.
Complaints about testing at West Colton.
Rock train air tests. Considered cycle train. Good for 3000 miles.
AB3023 (Rail Security Bill) passed state legislature.
Complaints about BNSF commitments at Riverside and blocking crossings when not lined up.
Turning power at Yermo. Not being serviced.

OLD BUSINESS

Bob Perrine local chairman of UTU-E local 1846 has no authorization to enforce the engineers agreement.

NOMINATIONS FOR 2006 DIVISION 56 ELECTIONS

PRESIDENT:

N.S. Mcclure – Via fax in writing. 2^nd by E.C. Durazo

S.D. Fuller - Via fax in writing. 2^nd by K.S. Schiller

R.D. Carver - 1^st J.L. Morris 2^nd by K.J. Thompson

VICE PRESIDENT:

J. Mugishima – Via writing 2^nd by R.D. Dodson

E.C. Durazo - Self Nominated. 2^nd by K.J. Thompson

D.L. Holmes - Declined to run.

SECRETARY/TREASURER:

R.E. Fry – 1^st R.D. Carver. 2^nd K.J. Thompson.

ALTERNATE SEC/TREAS:

B.J. Becker – 1^st K.A. Richards 2^nd J.E. Kirkeby.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN:

L.R. Law – 1^st R.D. Carver 2^nd K.J. Thompson.

R.D. Bencomo – 1^st Via writing 2^nd K.S. Schiller

LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE:

R.D. Dodson – Via writing 2^nd C.J. Walsh

K.A. Richards – 1^st P.W. Rice 2^nd K.J. Thompson

GUIDE:

K.J. Thompson – 1^st J.E. Kirkeby 2^nd M.C. Fulkerson

CHAPLAIN:

J.R. Bowker – 1^st J.E. Kirkeby 2^nd R.L. Gilpin

C.F. Henninger Jr.- 1^st K.P. Toohey 2^nd K.J. Thompson

LOCAL COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT (TWO POSITIONS):

K.P. Toohey – Self Nominated 2^nd R.D. Dodson

G.L. Griffin – 1^st J.D. Williams 2^nd R.D. Bencomo

G.J. Philbrook – Via writing 2^nd J.E. Kirkeby

K.S. Neidich – 1^st R.D. Dodson 2^nd K.J. Thompson

B.J. Becker – 1^st J.E. Kirkeby 2^nd J.L. Morris

K.A. Richards – 1^st B.J. Becker 2^nd S.D. Gonsalves

ALTERNATE LEGISLATIVE REP:

I.Razo – 1^st K.A. Richards 2^nd R.D. Carver

DELEGATE TO ND:

D.W. Hannah – Via writing 2^nd J.W. Williams

R.D. Dodson – 1^st J.W. Williams 2^nd J.E. Kirkeby

F.J. Durazo – Self Nominated 2^nd R.D. Bencomo

L.R. Law – 1^st K.J. Thompson 2^nd J.E. Kirkeby

M.C. Fulkerson – Self Nominated 2^nd B.J. Becker

FIRST ALTERNATE TO ND:

K.A. Richards – 1^st S.D. Fuller 2^nd K.J. Thompson

G.J. Philbrook – 1^st J.W. Williams 2^nd R.D. Carver

SECOND ALTERNATE TO ND:

K.S. Neidich – 1^st K.P. Toohey 2^nd R.D. Dodson

T. Dickinson – 1^st R.D. Carver 2^nd R.L. Yates

THIRD ALTERNATE TO ND:

E.C. Durazo – 1^st R.D. Carver 2^nd S.D. Fuller

I. Razo – 1^st K.P. Toohey 2^nd S.D. Gonsalves

R.L. Gilpin – 1^st J.W. Williams 2^nd T. Dickinson

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion on having a Vice Local Chairman. Tabled to meeting after election results.
Problems with improper training of new employees.
Discussion on new job briefing books.
Provide documentation on disrespectful managers.
Complaints about sharpshooting on TE boards.
Vacations will be requested via computer for 2007.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Hours of Service down on the LA hub.
The carrier has withdrawn from the initialed El Centro agreement.
Discussion on extra board guarantee and free days.
Bumped engineers being held hostage.
9/11 payday problems.
Recent discipline cases.
New GCOR Upgrade policy.
Absenteeism policy.
Training board questions regarding bumps.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of August.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, E. Duron, P.G. Jacobsmeyer, M.W. Gaal, S.M. Hennes, J. Hatch, R.L. Hood, J.R. Simpson.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 3:20 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING AUGUST 9, 2006

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JULY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Per our General Chairman we are not currently participating in safety meetings with the company.
Hours of service violations.
No maids on duty 1-5 AM at the Long Beach Holiday Inn so there is a problem getting rooms during that time.
Some crew members on the RE09 pool are taking the shuttle to the hotel in Long Beach after tieing up at West Colton.
Engineers must complete a daily inspection on =ON when completing their tie ups.
Discussion on “stacking” Form B flags at Spadra.
Questions about December 2004 train wreck at Iris. Are reports available ?
Problems with new train dispachers.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Nominations for Division 56 elections will be taken at our next regular meeting on September 13^th.
Discussion on pool regulation.
Ebb and flow agreement discussion.
New Upgrade discipline policy.
Cell phone tests are coming soon.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Job briefing books.
Brother Dave Eblen to retire August 31^st.
Absenteeism problems are down.
If you are notified that you are out of the FTX program you need to notify Brother Law.
Trying to take notifications out of CMTS.
Sister Roslyn Williams has been reinstated.
Claims.
Reports of taking longer times to contact CMS.
Brother H. Graham has been appointed our new Vice Local Chairman for trainmen.
Recent discipline cases.
The company has been using federal liscensing to terminate engineers.
Brother Law is now selling LE&CMPA job insurance.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of July.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, E. Duron, P.G. Jacobsmeyer, M.W. Gaal, S.M. Hennes, J. Hatch, R.L. Hood.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:25 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JULY 12, 2006

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JUNE MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on signals that are hard to see.
Our Superintendant says that he only deals with General Chairmen and Local Chairmen.
Discussion on air conditioning policy.
Problems with CMTS.
Discussion on CG limits on the Beaumont hill.
New Timetable and Special Instructions.
RCL rules at West Colton hump.
We are currently boycotting safety meetings.
Mira Loma auto facility needs to be cleaned.
Weed and tree problems.
Border Patrol at Ragoza leaving floor boards open.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

None.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Securement issues. Check the chart in special instructions.
Changes to new Timetable and special instructions.
Brother Law has had success in disputing FTX failures.
Recent derailments.
New UPGRADE policy coming soon.
Discussion on Red Block program.
Basin crews deadheading on their own.
Problems with air conditioners on RE15 (El Centro) pool.
General Chairman Hannah produced a side letter that states that Personal Leave and single vacation days do protect guarantee on the Los Angeles hub.
Late beans are not being paid properly.
Brother Hannah gave a report on the National Convention and the IBT (Teamsters) convention.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of June.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. P. Morgan, P.G. Jacobsmeyer, M.W. Gaal, S.M. Hennes, J. Hatch, R.L. Hood.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:25 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JUNE 14, 2006

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR MAY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.
.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
Discussion on signals that are hard to see.
Working on getting track bulletins in sequential order by location.
Questions regarding Lowes job running around cars on main track at Beaumont.
Do not accept an air slip at ICTF that has your name on it if you did not participate in the air test.
Toilet problems. We are trying to find out where the problem originated with bad toilets being put on the point.
New Superintendent Florence has taken over on LA service unit and is working on making some improvements in various areas.

REPORT FROM DELEGATE: D.W. Hannah is our delegate to the National convention the week of June 19th. He says that so far there are two candidates for the office of President at this time. Incumbent Don Hahs and Tom Brennan who was legal counsel to the BLET in Cleveland.

OLD BUSINESS
None.

NEW BUSINESS
Discussion on claims generated on Basin pool and how crews are used out of Long Beach hotel.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:
Discussion on how we are losing so many members.
Discussion on recent pool regulation.
Excessive hours of service has been reduced in recent months.
If your train reaches a point where you are operating at 5 mph over the speed limit you must put your train in emergency at once.
Two of our members J.C. Gasaway and J.A. Kromwall have resigned from the Union Pacific.
Instructions on entering job applications.
Dispute over Yuma circular that states that you are not to complete delayed reports when going on duty at Yuma.
Seniority appeal for engineer S.D. Gonsalves.
Recent discipline cases on urinalysis.
Problems at Oaktree in Yuma.
Brother Law going to National convention and IBT convention.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT
Financial report given and accepted for the month of May.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. P. Morgan, P.G. Jacobsmeyer, D.A. Lawrence, R.L. Hood.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:20 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MAY 17, 2006

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR APRIL MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Picnic was held May 13th. There was a big turnout. Special thanks to Brothers S.P. Huggans and M.J. Sylvester for all of their work towards putting it together.

.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
Discussion on signals that are hard to see.
Problems on roads between the tracks at Dolores.
Discussion on brake shoe alignments.
=ON locomotive reports.
One of our members was given an ACT 2 discipline assessment for not inspecting the power on a train that he did not work.
Brother Dodson reported on the recent CSLB convention.
Discussion on short boards on a Form B at Beaumont.
CSLB Chairman Tim Smith and all other officers were reelected by acclimation.
Brother Dodson was elected to the CSLB executive committee.

OLD BUSINESS
Brother Dodson will check again with Omaha regarding issuing Track Bulletins in sequential order.

NEW BUSINESS
Motion made by Brother Law to reimburse expenses for there involvement in setting up the Safety Picnic May 13th.. Seconded by Brother Carver and passed by a unanimous vote of 17-0.
BNSF Division 383 has asked all other divisions in California to take a poll on their thoughts of eliminating the CSLB. After discussion on this matter a poll was taken amongst the membership in attendance and the vote was 17-0 to keep the CSLB intact.
Discussion on the referendum vote for each member to have a vote in National Division elections.
Discussion regarding instructions for our delegate Brother Hannah to the National Convention in June 2006 and how he should vote. He will attend our next regular meeting June 14th to discuss this matter.
Brother Hannah discussed the Union Pacific’s terms of employment.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:
Quick knowledge tests. Complete them while you are on duty. When you are finished with the EEO test you will automatically be paid a basic day.
Discussion on Basin crews tieing up at different locations.
If your train reaches 5 mph over the speed limit make sure that you put the train into emergency immediately.
The pools are being regulated by paid miles under CMTS and are causing them to lay in at home longer.
FMLA questions.
Letter was read from Tom Brennan who is running for National BLET President.
Brother Law talked about claims that he has processed.
Cell phone usage.
Recent discipline cases.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT
Financial report given and accepted for the month of April.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Sick Call: T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. P. Morgan, P.G. Jacobsmeyer.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:20 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 19, 2006

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR MARCH MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: H. Graham.

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Picnic scheduled for May 13, Noon to 6 PM.

.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
Discussion on Smart Start program.
The company will use more traveling roundhouse forces in the near future.
Air Conditioning program will begin effective April 10, 2006.
Discussion on locomotive problems.
The LA service unit is continuously over budget.
Problems at Oaktree in Yuma. Maids not changing sheets.
DTO Don Seils has resigned from the UP.
RCL’s are scheduled for June 6th at West Colton.
Company is putting locks on locomotive doors.
Discussion on Blue Flag limits in roundhouse.
CSLB convention is scheduled for May 1st through the 5th in San Diego.

OLD BUSINESS
None.

NEW BUSINESS
Discussion on RE10 pool regulation. Brother Maddux says that the pool is turning too fast and Brother Law has agreed to regulate it to 4000 miles for a short test period beginning April 24th.
Beginning May 1st with the implementation of CMTS pools will be regulated by calculating all money paid.
Discussion on CMTS.
The committee urges members to not take the company’s quick knowledge tests at home.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:
The 5 minute crew change instructions for Yuma have been amended.
Report on NCCC recommendations for our current contract negotiations.
Fatigue issues are not being addressed. Brother Law has asked for 15 volunteers from the RE09 and RE10 pools to take part in a program to log work and rest times for a period of time.
Problems with Basin crews splitting up and going to different locations to tie up.
Locomotive inspection cards may be signed with employee ID number.
Expedited double track work is coming.
Brother Law talked about claims that he has processed.
Discussion on FTX failures that have been overturned.
Recent discipline cases.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT
Financial report given and accepted for the month of March.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Sick Call: M. Pollock, R. Kreizinger, T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, M.W. Underwood, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. P. Morgan, D.W. Scott, C. Henninger, P.G. Jacobsmeyer.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:30 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MARCH 8, 2006

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR FEBRUARY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: D.M. Nash, D.R. Wagner.

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Picnic scheduled for May 13.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

No safety meeting this month.
ICTF air tests. Outbound conductor is responsible for air test
Renzenberger problems at Long Beach.
Milepost system has been changed by the carrier eliminating unnecessary zeroes.
Our superintendent is serious about securement rules.
Problems at Oaktree in Yuma.
Discussion on drug and alcohol tests.
Pilots and qualification issues.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion made by Brother Carver to set the salaries for President at $191 per month and Legislative Representative at $241 per month. A limit of $1000 per month for every officer of Division 56 except our Local Chairman for reimbursed expenses as needed subject to approval by our committee effective 04/01/2006. Second by Brother Fry and approved by a unanimous vote of 21-0.
Discussion on DOT rules regarding driving time for van drivers.
Crew members cannot comply with Supt. Instructions regarding calling the Renzenberger dipacher when going on duty at the Quality Inn in Long Beach. Quality Inn will not turn access to phones on.
Submit a claim for one hours pay for not being given a locker at Holiday Inn in Long Beach.
The RE17 pool at ICTF has been abolished. Discussion on how it will affect the RE09 pool at West Colton.
Brother Hannah reported on the company’s plans to double track extensively on the Los Angeles to El Paso (Sunset) route in the coming years.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Brother Law reports that there has been an excessive amount of discpilne cases recently.
The Supt. has asked the Yard jobs at West Colton go back to some of the previous ways of working in order to increase productivity.
We are working on an agreement to get the El Centro jobs back from the Tucson hub.
The five minute crew change instructions for Yuma no longer exist.
Brother Law reports that Brother R.E. Barrett is currently in a coma.
The company has refused to abolish the pilot boards on the LA service unit.
Brother Hannah explained how the elections for delegates for the IBT convention were handled. There were two members running for the alternate position (K.A. Richards and K.A. Kroeger). It would have been more expensive to hold an election between the two than to send them both to the convention. It was decided that we will send two alternates to the IBT convention.
The General Committee is currently conducting audits of all of the UP Western Lines Divisions. General Chairman Hannah states that any engineer that is found not paying dues to a labor union will be removed from service.
Brother Hannah also reports that the UTU has not signed the one time agreement for drug and alcohol failure and that a switchman or trainman will have a formal investigation following a positive test failure.
Discussion on the June 2006 National Division convention in Las Vegas.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of February.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: M. Pollock, R. Kreizinger, T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, M.W. Underwood, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. P. Morgan, D.W. Scott.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:50 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 2006

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JANUARY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: R.L. Turks.

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Picnic scheduled for May.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on inspecting power in yard.
Renzenberger driver problems.
Shuttle drivers are instructed not to stop for food.
Brother Dodson will be attending the annual CSLB meeting soon. Items that the membership would like for him to address. No dues increases from the CSLB. Lowering the Hours of Service to 10 hours. Address extending minimum rest to at least the amount of time on duty on your previous trip.
Information on the George Meany HAZMAT training center.
Mobilization needs to be reorganized.
Employees are not allowed to park on the Hump side of the administration building at West Colton.
Discussion on signals that are hard to see.

OLD BUSINESS

Personal Leave days being denied. Should the pilot boards be abolished ?

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion on finding a way to reduce Brother Law’s call volume.
Discussion with Brother Hannah on the BLET-UTU partnership for upcoming contract negotiations.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Brother Law closed out claim processing for 2005.
Claims for January 2006.
Engineers must call the phone number on Supt notice in order to claim lodging allowance.
If you would like to dispute an FTX failure you need to send it to Brother Law.
We have a commitment in writing that we will not be deadheaded from Midnight to 5 AM.
MU’s and supplying engines in yard limits is to be performed by roundhouse forces.
Helper engineer pay issues have been resolved.
Brother Law has appealed the instructions to not exceed 5 minutes for a crew change in Yuma.
The 20 minute meal period allowed for yard jobs begins when you arrive at the shanty.
There are currently two seniority appeals pending on the Los Angeles Service Unit account of personal injuries.
Questions on active RCL zones at Dolores Yard.
CX809 RE30 (long pool) engineers are entitled to full round trip earnings if brought back to home terminal.
Supt Cromwall’s phone number is 909-879-6392.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of January.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: M. Pollock, P. Rice, R. Kreizinger, T.R. Jones, R.E. Barrett, M.W. Underwood, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. P. Morgan, K.A. Study, D.W. Scott.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:20 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 18, 2006

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR DECEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: M.P. Obrien.

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Picnic scheduled for May.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Brother Dodson reported on Safety meeting.

-Let the carman perform the air test if they request.

-Van drivers can carry up to 9 passengers without a commercial liscense.

-Reports of Roundhouse personnel falsifying inspections.

-Calibrating distance counters on locomotives.

Crews waiting for rooms at Oaktree in Yuma.
Court ruling on FMLA. The company cannot force you to use up your vacation and PL days while on family leave.
The PHL is extending CTC on Alameda corridor.
Reports of helper engineers signing off inspection cards on defective power.
Empowerment issues.
Employees being harassed after being injured on duty.
Cell phone usage.
Discussion on EEO policies.
Report on an MOP forcing a crew to violate the hours of service.
No more than eight locomotives may be handled in the yard at once without authorization.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Nominations were made for us to send one delegate to the IBT convention. Brothers K.A. Richards and D.W. Hannah were nominated. Brother Hannah won by a vote of 16-8. Brother Richards will be the Alternate.
Discussion on force assignment.
Discussion on the increase in our health care costs.
Brother Hannah reported on the Section 6 notices served by each side for the current contract negotiations.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Brother Law reported on claims that he has processed.
Do we want to participate in a fuel conservation program that rewards engineers that save the most fuel. After polling the membership in attendance the answer was NO.
Do we want to protect the El Centro jobs from West Colton. 17 Yes 0 No.
A motion was made to implement work windows and regular start times. Passed by a vote of 14-0.
Brother Law says that the Superintendant wants us to be on time for work and to ease up on weekend layoffs.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of December..

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: M. Pollock, P. Rice, R. Kreizinger, W.E. Fetting, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. P. Morgan, K.A. Study, D.W. Scott, J.J. Cushin.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 2:00 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR NOVEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Picnic postponed until next year.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on cell phone usage.
Recalling Chevy vans because back seats are breaking loose.
The company is cleaning the area around bowl tracks at West Colton.
Discussion on locomotive inspection report on tie up screen.
Discussion on FRA EO-24. Ask conductor over the radio if he lined the switch back in order to protect yourself.
Locomotive toilets should be cleaned before departing Mira Loma.
Mira Loma auto switcher crews have been going to Pedley wye to wye power.
Report of an incident where a crew departed Mira Loma with an air hose being plugged and operated on to the BNSF before realizing that they did not have proper use of their trainline air brakes.

OLD BUSINESS

The membership voted on the proposed Ebb & Flow agreement and passed by a count of 26 for and 0 against.
A motion was made at our previous meeting by Brother Jerry Williams to bring hold downs to West Colton for engineers. After further discussion the motion was seconded by Brother Tim Dickinson to vote on the proposal. The vote was 4 in favor and 22 against.

NEW BUSINESS

Problems with a company manager named Dick Kroese calling employees at home about their absenteeism records.
Employees being harassed by company officers immediately after being injured while on duty.
The computer system change to CMTS has been postponed until April 1, 2006.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

The Trainmen have lost their $1.50 meal enroute and again have the right to request a meal period. If denied should claim $1.50
The company has stopped all early quits on West Colton yard jobs and are watching engineers closely for bad ordering power.
Discussion on EO-24 and the El Centro line.
Absenteeism

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of November.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: M. Pollock, P. Rice, R. Kreizinger, W.E. Fetting, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. P. Morgan,

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:25 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 2005

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR OCTOBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: T. JOHNSON, M. DRURY, L. BACHMAN.

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Picnic postponed until next year.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Check to make sure spare tires are not laying in back of Renzenberger vans unsecured.
Do not block road crossing in 200 pocket at West Colton.
Detector at 657.2 frequently gets an integrity failure account slow roll for border patrol.
UP police #1-888-UPRRCOPS.
Discussion on FRA EO-24.
Mira Loma auto switchers are not allowed to go to Pedley wye.
RCL problems.
RCL’s coming to West Colton January 9, 2006.
Trackmobiles working inside yard limits must work within blue flag limits.
Form B problems.
Complaints of not having headrests in back seats of Renzenberger vans.
Restricted speed violations.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion made by Brother Carver to cap the rate of pay that we pay members to be off on Union Business at the basic Yard rate of pay. Seconded by Brother Law. Passed unanimously.
CMTS computer system coming to Los Angeles Service Unit on January 16, 2006.
Division 56 annual Christmas party will be held on December 21^st at BJ’s Brewhouse at 1 PM.
Brother Jerry Williams asked our Local Chairman Law to check with the company about the possibility of allowing holddowns at West Colton.
Motion made by Brother Odonnell and seconded by Brother Mclure for the committee to go through the sign in book member by member in order to count votes at our meetings. Passed unanimously.
The vote on the Ebb and Flow agreement was tabled until next month’s meeting.
Discussion on getting lockers at Long Beach and Yermo.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Claims collections.
Company Director Dick Kroese has been calling engineers about absenteeism.
Recent discipline cases.
Remember to send all of your liscensing documents registered mail.
FMLA paperwork for 2006 is due by January 1^st.
Discussion on FTX testing.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of October.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: K.J. Thompson, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. P. Morgan,

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:00 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2005

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR AUGUST MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: S.M. HENNES.

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Picnic postponed until next year.

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on hours of service violations.
Speed limit while driving in West Colton yard is 15 mph.
Breakaway warning in West Colton yard. Most employees do not recognize this warning. Have never had any training on this matter.
Excessive trash in bowl tracks at West Colton.
New construction in crew room at West Colton Administration building.
Dolores RCL’s do not have zones to operate in.
Track bulletins are getting sloppy again.

GLORIA NEGRETE McLEOD : CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER WAS PRESENT AT THE MEETING AND SPOKE TO THE MEMBERSHIP ABOUT SOME DIFFERENT ISSUES.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Shuttle vans are not allowed to stop for food.
Discussion on current pool regulation.
Motion made by Brother Scott McClure to regulate the RE10 pool at West Colton to the high side of the mileage agreement (4199 miles). Will bring up again at our next regular meeting.
Complaints on engineers not being qualified to work the boards that they are working.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Excessive hours on duty is getting better.
Brother T.L. Randall has been decertified.
The company is putting on a new extra board for El Centro.
CMTS system coming to Los Angeles Service Unit by January.
Claims.
Borrow out engineers now go to the bottom of the seniority list.
Discussion on Labor Board appeals.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of August.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: R.D Alt, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. D. Dalton, P. Morgan, H.A. Hydreos.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:55 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING AUGUST 10, 2005

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JULY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: W. Calles III.

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Picnic postponed until October 22.

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

The company is enforcing the 15 mph speed limit while driving in the West Colton yard.
No trespassing signs have been posted in various places.
Safety problems at Dalton Trucking at West Colton.
Problems with sand on rails at Salvia.
Shut engines down per the rules !
Discussion on locomotive daily inspections.
Installing an ice machine at Mira Loma.
West Colton terminal will be going to radio channel 5050.
RMCC (Risk Management) #1-877-UPRRCOP.
Signal setup at Iris has not been changed.
Communication problems at Aurant yard.
Speedometers at West Colton hump are not dual range.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion on the ballot to eliminate charters under 25 members.
Discussion on what you are allowed to do under one trip rate without penalty..

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Do not sign up for E-payroll through the company.
Statistics from local chairman working in command center show a dramatic improvement in manpower utilization.
GPS shows that crews are not taking proper routes in vans.
Once you sign a waiver for discipline you give up your right to an appeal.
The company has added two more clerks at crew services in Omaha.
Schedules shuttle vans to be established.
Corrections to CMS improperly dropping turns.
El Centro extra board to be established.
Brother Ray Barrett coming back to work.
Brother Bob Gilpin is also returning.
Brother Hydreos is currently on disability.
If you are involved in a physical altercation with someone else on company property there is a good chance that you both will be fired.
Discussion on automatic downloads after a full service or emergency application of the brakes.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of July.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: R.D Alt, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. D. Dalton, P. Morgan, H.A. Hydreos.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:05 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JULY 20, 2005

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JUNE MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: C.A. Lucas, J.G. Hawkins, M.R. Hessom, R.K. Fields,

R.D. Reddig, D.L. Curlee Jr. .

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Picnic postponed until October 22.

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

New rule for blowing horn does not apply in California.
You must use the Adobe version of the GCOR for your PDA.
Discussion on the new smoking policy.
Engineers are not required to wear orange vests.
Problems with smoking- and no smoking rooms at Long Beach Holiday Inn.
RCL accidents not being reported.
You should ask for proper identification when approached by someone on the property.
The company says that you are still required to answer radio after your HOS expires and you are waiting for a ride.
HOS reliefs are way up at this time.
Reports of Renzenberger drivers doctoring their trip logs for hours.

OLD BUSINESS

Short term disability pays $412 per week.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion on checks that were recently sent out for claims settlement..
Discussion on helpers patching trains (M7).
Discussion on what you are allowed to do under one trip rate without penalty.
Brother Law showed his appreciation for Brothers Philbrook, Becker, and Richards for filling in for him while he was out of town..

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Discussion on “A” card attempt by the UTU on the property.
Brother Law polled the membership in attendance to see if we want our people to be in the command center to help get crews off trains in a more timely manner. It was approved.
Recent discipline cases.
Explanation of our claims process.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of June.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: R.D Alt, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. D. Dalton, P. Morgan.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:45 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JUNE 8, 2005

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR MAY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: M. Barak, J. Cisneros, K. Heaton, C. Fisher, S. Henderson, J. Mitchell, S. Sullivan, A.A. Garcia, C. Henninger.

SAFETY COMMITTEE: No report

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on locomotive standards on windows and cab temperature.
Noise standards and vent valves.
Discussion on a new Supt bulletin regarding new engineer’s allowing firemen to run.
Penny’s Diner in Yermo was graded an “A” after Health Dept. reinspected them.
Locomotives coming out of Roundhouse without clean cabs and windows.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

MCU number at command center to call if you need a ride if you are dead. 909- 386-4484.
Discussion on change of command on service unit.
Discussion on allowing firemen to run.
Brother Law will be out of town from July 1^st to July 20^th.
Discussion on new XE12 board and undisturbed rest.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Employees getting injured are being given a Level 5.
Absenteeism. Weekends and holidays are considered patterned layoffs.
Recent discipline cases.
Discussion on Brother Hatch’s investigation.
Claims that were won through appeal by General Chairman will be paid at the end of June.
Collection being taken for Brother S.K. Lewis.
Discussion on trip rates.
Discussion on FTX testing.
Deadheading between midnight and 5 AM has been stopped.
Claims.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of May.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: R.D Alt, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. D. Siegfried, P. Morgan.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:15 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MAY 4, 2005

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR APRIL MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Committee discussed having apicnic in either August or

September of this year. Discussion on cell phone usage.

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on excessive hours of service recently.
A manager at West Colton (Mr. Gephardt) forced Sister Study to depart the terminal without proper paperwork.
Discussion on a new Supt bulletin regarding new engineer’s allowing firemen to run.
Shut your engines down per the rules. A manager should not tell you to leave them running.
Penny’s Diner in Yermo was graded a “C” by the Health Dept. and came close to being shut down.
Stop and proceed signals in the Alameda corridor can display a flashing red.
If a company officer tells you to go to work instead of doing your delayed tieup, you must go. We are awaiting an answer from the FRA on this.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion on how pended markup works.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Borrow outs can now be bumped.
Incidents of MOP’s running trains.
Timekeeping taking back M& claims for the past few months.
Discussion on the U4 limits at West Colton.
Discussion on new trip rates.
Excessive hours of service problems.
Seven day work trains are a violation of the agreement.
Cell phone usage still a problem.
Brother Law talked about recent discipline cases
Claims
Division 56 has a policy that members going on a company business program must go through the committee.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of April.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: R.D Alt, E. Duron, D.M. Pickel. D. Siegfried.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:35 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MARCH 9, 2005

MEETING OPENED AT 10:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR FEBRUARY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: T.J. Durazo, A.C. Mcfadden, T.E. Vasquez.

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

The committee is urging everyone not to use cell phones for company business..
Potholes are being fixed in West Colton yard.
Problems with hauler power.
Problems with power at Mira Loma.
Discussion on RCL zones and rules.
Discussion on letter written to VP Duffy regarding training and job briefings with new employees.

OLD BUSINESS

Brother Law handed out information on how to use the PBX.

NEW BUSINESS

Brother Law reports that a new system for train lineups will be out soon.
No deadheading from midnight to 5 AM has been put in writing.
There is a major problem with crews not getting rides in a timely manner which is creating crew shortages. The Superintendant has asked for our help.
Discussion on the need to negotiate a deal to help recrew trains and get rides called on time.
There is currently a pilot project in North Platte that gives engineers a 91 hour layover after making two round trips.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Recent discipline cases.
MOP’s can get you a copy of your EQMS.
Brothers Andrade and R.C. Lopez have become company officers.
Brother Law reports that members are trying to sell their vacations back to the company. He urges you not to do this without his help.
You must use all Personal Leave days before retiring. They will not pay you for them.
Claims.
The shortage clerk in Omaha was recently suspended for not doing her job.
Pended markup coming in April.
The Oaktree in Yuma has agreed not to rent rooms to the public during peak times.
Diego Rojas from the Crow Law firm stressed the importance of leaving a will especially if you are divorced.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of February.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: R.D Alt, E. Duron, K.R. Llamas, D.M. Pickel.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:25 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 12, 2005

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR DECEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: H.A. Gonzalez, R.R. Walsh, T.L. Wing, T.J. Baccari, M.O. DeLaPaz, B.J. Karr, T.E. Vasquez, T.I. Longbrake, J.N. Thomas.

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Working on eliminating radio deadspots in Aurant area.
There will be a photo ID machine located in East Los Angeles by mid January.
New superintendent notices regarding handbrakes in East Los Angeles.
Crossing boards installed in Indio area.
FRA ruling will not accept train inspections in Mexico for operations in US.
RCO accidents. Members need to take pictures.
Discussions on the need for rolling job briefings.
Brother Dodson’s cell phone number is 909-996-7853.

OLD BUSINESS

Pended 24 hour markups will begin March 1, 2005. Brother Law will post instructions on how this will work.

NEW BUSINESS

Explanation on the 180 qualifying days for personal leave days.
Seniority issues with new engineers not being allowed to work.
Motion made by Brother Law. Seconded by Brother Jesse Morris to reduce the amount of money that we pay our vacation chairman to two dollars per member during the months November through April and one dollar per month from May through October. Motion will be brought up at next month’s meeting.
Motion made by Brother Law and seconded by Brother Toohey to form a safety committee for our division. Brothers Gary Griffin, Kevin Toohey, Stooky Durazo, and Sister Joanne Sebelius have volunteered to work on this committee. This issue will be brought up at next month’s meeting.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Brother Law reports that approximately 1/3 of his investigations are for absenteeism.
Report on recent discipline cases.
Brother Law passed out a Railway guide for the Los Angeles basin area.
The El Paso borrow out engineers have been sent home.
An engineer J.J. Garcia has been laying off and marking up in less than 12 hours in violation of our agreement. Please report violations to Brother Law.
Claims.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of December.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: R.D Alt, E. Duron, K.R. Llamas, D.M. Pickel.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:40 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2004

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR NOVEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None

.LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Questions regarding Mira Loma auto switcher crews and their working limits.
Questions regarding train securement at East LA..

CSLB CHAIRMAN TIM SMITH:

Discussion about the Presidential elections.
RCL resolutions.
Explanation of the UTU’s attempt to doublehead dues on engineers that retain trainman’s seniority.
UTU trying to reapply for AFL-CIO.
Questions about train speeds that are posted on your paperwork.
President Bush’s overtime pay cuts passed.
The Union Pacific says that they have no money for training.
Union Pacific says that the conductor is in charge of the train.
Efforts are being made to put locks on all locomotives.
Brother Dodson to check and see what are the highest crime areas on the UP.
BNSF is scaling back on RCL’s.
El Paso is currently congested account of RCL implementation.
BMWE now part of Teamsters.

OLD BUSINESS

General Chairman Hannah presented a negotiated agreement for a 24 hour pended markup. A vote was taken by the members present. One voted in favor and 20 voted against accepting this negotiated agreement.
Discussion on FMLA.

NEW BUSINESS

A Union Pacific Hospital Association representative was present to answer questions about the benefits of belonging to the association.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

The Company is citing people for excessive patterned layoffs.
Problems with cell phone usage while on duty.
Brother Law sent the General Chairman a letter regarding cuuting off the auxillary engineer’s extra boards at West Colton.
Discussion regarding the provisions of an auxillary board

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of November.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: R.D Alt, C.W. Casner, E. Duron, K.R. Llamas, D.M. Pickel.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:15 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2004

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR OCTOBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: A.G. Rosales, J.B. Martin, D.F. Ruiz, J.C. Gasaway, J.T. Garrison

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Report on Hazmat class in Maryland.
Trouble on Tracks coming up on TV.
A new hazmat emergency response book is out.
Brother Dodson’s incident involving a company officer that would not produce a company ID.
Discussion on “short flags”.
Problems with certain corridor managers. To report a problem call the superintendant’s vmx 1-909-879-6392.
Numerous reports of trains having the worst unit in a consist on the point.
Red zone discussion.
Questions about which radio channels are being taped. Brother Law says he will get a list.
Problems on LA basin with radio coverage.

OLD BUSINESS

Discussion on force assignment of pools and borrow out engineers.

NEW BUSINESS

The company is not paying the arbitrary for crews going to Mira Loma off of the RE10 and RE11 pools.
The RCL’s are coming to Dolores next.
Questions about licensing for Mira Loma auto switcher. What rules and limits apply to these jobs ?
What authority does the Mira Loma plant manager have over UP crews.
Reports of excessive trip times in Renzenbergers due to crews stopping.
Members have requested locks on locomotive cab doors.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

The Crow Law firm has provided us with instructions regarding what to do after being injured on duty.
Discussion on the Autoscan locomotive download system that is being used via GPS. It is compared to a computer program showing how an engineer should be operating and points are deducted from an engineer’s score accordingly.
Do not turn yourself in on a cell phone.
Engineers are being cited for claiming late beans on yard jobs.
Pended markup is currently being negotiated.
Discussion on FMLA.
The carriers have served Section 6 notices stating some of the things that they want in our next contract such as, consolidating operating crafts, have employees pay more for their health care benefits and suspension of rules during work stoppages.
Discussion on Auxillary boards.
Make sure that you have plenty of job briefings while on duty.
Helper pool engineers are currently being monitored.
Our annual Christmas dinner will be held at 1 PM on December 8^th following our meeting.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of October.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: R.D Alt, E. Duron, J.A. Higgins, K.R. Llamas, K.J. Melancon, D.M. Pickel.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:55 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2004

MEETING OPENED AT 5:00 PM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR SEPTEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: K.A. Rushing, D.F. Ruiz.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Problems involving a new MTO at West Colton.
President Bush is trying to tax railworkers to pay for mediation boards.
If you have problems getting your rest at out of town hotels because there is too much noise, you should have them give you another room and ajust your rest with CMS.
The committee has been working on checklists for locomotive cab cleanliness.
RCL’s are starting at Anaheim and Los Nietos .
If you see anyone operating a locomotive manually while on an RCL crew you should call our office and report the incident.
Discussion on new G.O. regarding stretch braking.
Report on runaways at Chino.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Yuma extra board engineers are being called on duty to take trains from Yuma west to tie down in sidings. This is a claim for rested RE10 engineers.
Discussion on RE10 force assignments.
El Paso engineers are being trained to work this pool.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Discussion on new shuttle pool.
The company has been setting up a misery desk (layoff to an officer) on weekends lately.
BLET will be serving Section 6 notice on company regarding a new contract. Some of the benefits the membership would like to attain.

*Better insurance benefits for retirees.

*Compensation for entire layover at away from home terminal.

*8-10-12-18-24 hour undisturbed rest periods.

*Pool freight service with regular start times.

*No restrictions on taking PL days.

*Calling windows.

*Force assign the bottom of the seniority list instead of the extra board.

*Pay differentials for weekends, night, and holidays.

*Company should pay 100% of our medical.

Discussion on pilots.
Recent discipline cases.
Discussion on absenteeism.
Engineers are being cited for claiming late beans when not authorized.
Members asking for instructions for reporting an injury and how to handle this.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of September.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: E. Duron, J.A. Higgins, K.R. Llamas, K.J. Melancon, D.M. Pickel.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 8:25 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2004

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR AUGUST MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: F.J. Durazo.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

West Colton is building a new “40 lead” at the trim for the remotes.
There was a coal train that arrived West Colton without a 1000 mile inspection.
Questions about Form B at Sierra Ave.
Air tests at Mira Loma are said to be done with ground air.
Reports of Form A restrictions without flags on Alhambra sub.
The company has set back the date for remote control operations at West Colton to April 2005.
Problems with lack of training for new conductors. Brother Law will address the problem with the Superintendant.
PHL crews are bringing outbound trains up to Dolores. Questions about how far can they go?
An idea was brought up to create a checklist for servicing locomotive cabs and toilets.
Problems with crews being assigned rooms next to the banquet facilities at the Long Beach Holiday Inn.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion about force assigning to pools off of Extra Boards.
Meetings with the carrier regarding pended markup. The sixty day period required by the contract will expire October 7, 2004 and will be sent to arbitration after that date.
Engineers have not met the criteria on the Yermo pools for availability. The company intends to do away with the flat rates.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Problems with Renzenberger drivers using cell phones while driving.
Brothers Law and Carver are not working in the Command Center any longer.
Renzenberger number 1-800-772-9050.
Complaints about Renzenbergers having too much debris in the back cargo area.
Trip rates are coming soon for pool freight. The trainmen have already established them in some places.
Brother Carpio is being reinstated.
Discussion on FTX testing.
How are the XE99 and XE98 boards being used?
Brother Law talked about recent discipline cases.
Claims.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of August.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: E. Duron, J.A. Higgins, K.R. Llamas, K.J. Melancon, D.M. Pickel.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:20 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING AUGUST 11, 2004

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JULY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: G. Mayes, K. Jefferson.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

FRA inspectors are required to have picture ID’s.
One of our engineers was ordered to take a “B” unit on the point out of Mira Loma.
XE98 and XE99 officers board has been reported to be working locations where they are not qualified.
Discussion on the new G.O. regarding calling out signals on the radio.
The roundhouse has a different process for air testing locomotives.
Members report that signals at Bartolo are hidden behind the bushes.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Our General Chairman says that the carrier wants to impose the pended markup and that it will probably go to arbitration.
A motion was made by Brother Odonnell and seconded by Brother Maddux that we move sick call to the beginning of the meeting. Passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Brother Maddux and seconded by Brother Gilpin that we donate $250 to Brother John Higgins who has been off injured for some time. This issue went to a vote and passed unanimously.
After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Brother Carver and seconded by Brother Walsh to change our policy for giving money to members in need and take donations for these members instead. This motion was also passed unanimously.
After discussions in previous meetings about the possibility of increasing our dues to meet the increasing cost of doing business a motion was made by Brother Maddux and seconded by Brother Gilpin that we increase our dues by $2 per month. Motion passed 22 members voted in favor, 1 abstention.
Problems getting vans in El Centro. Everyone seems to be passing the buck.
Recent availability on weekends has been around 32%.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Starting October 1, 2004 engineers will have a disability policy that pays $402 per week for up to 52 weeks.
Discussion on availability issues.
Be careful to do proper air tests when picking up locomotives.
Brother Law polled the membership in attendance as to whether or not we want to keep people in the command center to help get people off trains in a timely manner. It was agreed that we should stay for now.
Do not leave the property until you have been released after making patches.
Brother Bowker was appointed to head the committee for taking donations for sick and injured members.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of July.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: E. Duron, J.A. Higgins, K.R. Llamas, K.J. Melancon, D.M. Pickel.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:20 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JUNE 9, 2004

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR MAY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: J. Chondros, J. Ramirez, J. Cutler.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Engineers are not to line switches.
When you receive a NOCOM message from your EOT device you should slow down immediately per the rules.
With the recent outbreaks of the West Nile Virus the committee is requesting a year round air conditioning commitment.
The company has been staging trains out of Yuma and not calling crews on duty in a timely manner.
Shut down locomotives according to the rules.
There are utility men on duty at City of Industry to help with set outs and pickups and air tests etc. They should notify you that they are becoming part of your crew in order to assist you.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Questions regarding the amount of disability insurance we will receive from our new contract July 1^st.
The application process will begin for engineers on July 1^st.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

Trip rates are being calculated for trainmen.
Hours on Duty has been reduced recently due to the work by our committee members in the command center.
Many Renzenberger vans now have GPS units in them. Be careful what you do.
Do not tie up at the Oaktree in Yuma.
Helper patches are being watched very closely.
Due to the incident involving Brother C.J. Williams the FRA says that if there is any doubt with the accuracy of your air flow meter you should make a leakage test instead.
Air slips should be put in the compartment where the blue card is stored in the cab of your locomotive.
A lady named Ruth Arnush may contact you about light duty if you are injured on duty.
We will be moving the office to 7^th street in Colton around August 1^st.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of May.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, K. Schiller, C.W. Olson.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 11:45 AM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MAY 12, 2004

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR APRIL MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: J.L. Bridge, A.K. Chavez, Antinucci, Barlow.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Alternate Legislative Representative Dean Dodson has taken over as Legislative Rep due to Brother Mcginley’s resignation. Brother Kent Richards was appointed to the Alternate job by Brother Carver.
We have an Air conditioner commitment from the superintendant’s office once again.
Discussion on new rule for standing engine air brake test.
Discussion on toilets and cab heaters.

OLD BUSINESS

Discussion on Brother Harral’s donation of $635 to the local. Sister Sebelius made a motion to use the money to send cards out to sick and injured members. Motion was tabled until next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Brother R.M. Corbett is our new Vice Local Chairman for trainmen taking Brother Philbrook’s place who is now a student engineer.
New Division 56 web site is at www.BLET56.org.
Renzenberger has ordered it’s drivers to take specified routes to all locations.
The command center is doing a better job getting people off the train.
Discussion on pended 24 hour markups.
There are video cameras in the locker room at Spence St.
Questions on company officers being allowed to mark off personal business and miles when working as an engineer or conductor.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

We received an extensive explanation on the new agreement from General Chairman Hannah.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of April.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, K. Schiller, C.W. Olson.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 13:15 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 14, 2004

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR MARCH MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: P.M Barrett, A.K. Brown, N.S. Mclure.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:

Discussion on Brother Law’s work in the Command Center involving getting crews picked up.
An agreement has been made that their will no longer be additional moves initiated after nine hours on the basin.
New basin negotiations will be scheduled for a later date.
Discussion on Brother Garza’s recent incident.
Absenteeism – you need to have between 3800 and 4200 miles per month in order for Brother Law to defend you..
Timekeeping recently had people assisting at West Colton.
New head of Timekeeping says that you must enter all trips in FRA in order to be paid properly.
Be careful what you enter in remarks to timekeeping (no profanity).
Division 56 office will be moving to 7^th Street in Colton effective June 1st.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Brother Ken Harrall sent the longevity check that he recently received from our new contract to our office and asked that it be divided somehow between our post 85 members. It will be decided at our next meeting how to do this.
Motion made by Brother Carver to pay approximately $1200 for a new printer for the office that stores files from the computer.
We are working on getting the Alex van service out of Yuma.
Problems with the Holiday Inn at Long Beach turning off peoples phones.
Discussion on the initialed agreement that changes the PL day qualifications, Engineer’s auxillary board etc.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Long Beach – Dolores has committed to a year round locomotive air conditioning program.
You should now use the name of R. Hardin on your claims instead of R.E. Moya.
You must use the job number or engine ID when generating a radio transmission.
Brother Mcginley extensively went over the new air brake rules.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of March.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 13:15 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MARCH 10, 2004

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR FEBRUARY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: W.B. DAVIS.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on locomotive inspections.
Work reports.
Air filters are being changed regularly at the Oaktree in Yuma.
There will be new janitorial service at the Admin. Building at West Colton.
Brother Huggans has taken over as mobilization coordinator.
After April 1^st air flow meters will be calibrated quarterly instead of annually.
When getting on a air tested train in the terminal, if the brake valve is in release you should set the brakes to check for equalizing reservoir leakage.
Air brake rule tests are due in by April 1^st.
Sterile cab tests are being conducted by calling engineers cell phone numbers.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Five dollar certification pay was not included in the new national agreement.
Questions on back pay.
Hours of service questions.
Brother Law talked about the meeting on the Los Angeles hub.
Shortage of rooms in Long Beach and Yuma.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:

Recent investigations.
Discussion on absenteeism.
Brother Law says if you sell your vacation back to the company, he cannot do anything for you as far as how you are compensated.
Claims.
Discussion on conductors in training.
Injury claims are not a union issue.
Borrow out company officers are back again.
Brother Law asked for a wish list of issues to negotiate for on a new LA hub agreement.

-18 hour tie up for all jobs except yard assignments.

-Flat rates to Yermo.

-New chairs in Admin. Bldg.

-Shuttle van for Yuma.

-More helper turns to help move trains.

-8 hour calling windows.

-Year round air conditioning.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of February.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton..

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:50 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2004

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JANUARY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

The company promises massive testing coming soon.
Brother Mcginley’s report on meeting with the FRA.
Complaints from members regarding Alex and Renzenberger drivers using cell phones while driving.
The mobilization committee is asking for volunteers to become captains.
Discussion on Supt. Bulletin #60 regarding “sterile cab”.
Discussion on securement rules in yard at West Colton.
Rolling job briefings are to protect the new hires.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Family Leave Act is not an agreement issue and therefore will not be handled by this committee.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:

Recent investigations.
Discussion on absenteeism.
The “Group Ten” job was cited for rule 1.6 for not working fast enough.
Claims.
Problems getting rooms in Yuma.
GC Hannah wrote a letter to labor relations as requested by our division to have J.M. Barry reinstated with seniority.
The company states that it will be changing crews at West Colton on most through traffic while all of the track work is being done in the near future.
Brother Law reports that there are major system wide engineer shortages.
The company requested that we furnish them with peer trainers for the new simulator at West Colton. Our committee has declined to participate.
Our General Committee states that there will be no company business for any engineer on the UP Western Lines at this time.
Brother John Higgins was recently hurt in a Renzenberger accident.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of January.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, R. Taylor.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:10 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2003

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 PM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR NOVEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: W.R. Randall, M. Starnes.

BOARD OF TELLERS: K.J. Thompson, K.A. Study and L.R. Miner were appointed by the President to tally the ballots for elections.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

CTC signal problems. .
Discussion on the importance of documentation of reportable incidents.
Daily inspection violations.
Safety hotline number 1-314-992-2111.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made by Brother J.A. Kromwall to have our General Chairman pursue the reinstatement of Engineer J.M. Barry. Brother Kromwall stating that he signed a letter of resignation under a lot of stress. Motion seconded by Sister Barry and approved by a vote of 18-0.
Discussion on train securement rules.
Brothers Neidich and A. Garcia are collecting donations for the striking grocery workers.
The flat rates to Yermo have been cancelled. Engineers that request so will be given bumps.
Family Leave Act 2004 – No one will be allowed to use family leave lay off until all paid vacation and personal leave have been taken.
A motion was made by Brother Law to give our local chairman authority to make temporary changes to assignments. Seconded by Brother Sikes and approved a vote of 16-2.
The new national agreement was explained by the General Chairman.

ELECTION RESULTS:

President: R.D. Carver

Vice President: D.L. Holmes

Secretary/Treasurer: R.E. Fry

Local Chairman: L.R. Law

Guide: J.W. Williams

Chaplin: J.R. Bowker

Alternate Secretary/Treasurer: J.E. Kirkeby

Members Local Committee of Adjustment: K.A. Richards, B.J. Becker.

Legislative Representative: J.W. Mcginley

Alternate Legislative Rep: R.D. Dodson

Delegate to ID: D.W. Hannah

First Alternate to Delegate: L.R. Law

Second Alternate to Delegate: R.E. Fry

LOCAL CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:

Brother Law expresses his gratitude for allowing him to be our local chairman once again.
Claims processing has been caught up to April 2003.
Discussion on Red Block violations.
Be careful when operating on the PHL.
Document lineups when there are manpower shortages to protect yourself from missed calls.
Discipline cases.
When you are sending in your paperwork for recertification, make sure that you send it certified-return receipt.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of November.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, R. Taylor.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:30 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2003

MEETING OPENED AT 5:00 PM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR OCTOBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on remote resolutions.
FRA hiring more inspectors.
Discussion on emergency train operations during wildfires.
Recent hours of service violations.
MOP’s will be working as engineers during manpower shortages.
BNSF has been citing our crews for improper radio communications.
Division 660 has been compiling information regarding proper storage for bottled water.
Water leaking from the roof of a locomotive is an FRA defect.
Company has been having problems with their Digicon system.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Division 56 will not be participating in the upcoming softball tournament.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:

Brother Law discussed Brother Eagleson’s investigation.
Vice President Verhaal no longer works for Union Pacific.
New alignment for pools on the Basin will be coming soon.
Claims.
Discussion of the ongoing “chair” saga in the Ad. building.
Town hall meeting for the BLE-IBT merger scheduled for November 17.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of October.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, R. Taylor.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 8:05 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2003

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR SEPTEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on remote resolutions.
Borrow out trainmen coming from Canada.
Discussion on national contract negotiations.
Massive testing taking place lately.
The West Nile Virus is in the El Centro – Yuma area.
Request assistance from the Metro police when separating or coupling trains back together at Carson or Nadeau on the Wilmington branch.
Discussion on unsafe Renzenberger vans.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Pilot issues. The committee urges you to operate the train when being used as a pilot.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:

Brother Law showed us a list of recent test failures.
The company is planning to ease up on the securement rules. Too much delay ?
Numerous Red Block violations.
Claims.
Trying to get Track Bulletins put in order of location.
Injury reports.
Decertification reports.
FRA reporting problems.
Discussion on helper jobs at Beaumont.
Discipline.
People have been getting bitten by insects at the Oaktree in Yuma.
Discussion on pool regulation considering the recent manpower shortage. The majority present says to continue to regulate per the agreement.
GC of A Triennial meeting to take place on October 13^th.
Discussion on Teamster merger.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of September.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, R. Taylor.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:40 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2003

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR AUGUST MEETING

MEMBERS TO INITIATE: NONE

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

· Brother Law reported on the collision and derailment at Hinda.

· The company has begun massive testing.

· They have been using engineers as lookouts

OLD BUSINESS:

· None

NEW BUSINESS:

· Discussion on new helper agreement. Home terminals at Beaumont and Indio.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN REPORT:

· Claims.

· Recent discipline cases.

· Negotiations on a super patch job. Could not come to agreement.

· You have 30 minutes to reclaim your board position in Yuma.

· Extra board engineers only need to stay off for 1 minute when laying off.

· Discussion about the questions that CMS is asking to people who are laying off sick.

· The committee urges engineers to get your paperwork sent in promptly after being notified that you are due for recertification.

· Discussion about Brother Jacobsmeyer's recent incident.

· Discussion on availability.

· Renzenberger drivers have been told not to stop for crews to eat.

NOMINATIONS WERE TAKEN FOR THE UPCOMING DIVISION 56 ELECTIONS.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 11:45 AM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING AUGUST 13, 2003

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JULY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Brother Richards attended an RCO demonstration with Brother Carver at the BNSF yard in Barstow.
The Union Pacific is hiring trainmen system wide.
Discussion on new CMTS system that the Tucson service unit is now using.
Brother Millard was ordered to move a train to the next siding before getting a proper air test.
You are putting yourself at risk if you allow someone other than your own crew member to take a shove on your train.
Discussion on securement rules.
FMLA abuse. The company has hired a firm to follow and check on people that have Family Leave Act status.

OLD BUSINESS

The Rock Train agreement has been cancelled by our division and must be voted on by the other divisions on the LA service unit..
We temporarily have flat rates on the Yermo pools.

NEW BUSINESS

Nominations for Division officers will be held at the September 10^th meeting.
Members have been turning in paperwork for claims for various claims.
One members reports that he was given an FTX violation for not blowing for a HiRailer.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:

Brother Mudersbach has been brought back to work.
Brother Nickerson was also brought back to work.
Brother Law talked about the Montclair runaway incident and the investigations involved.
Claims.
Discussion on the new long pool service.
Recent discipline case involving TWC.
Incidents involving the MOP in Yuma.
Brother Law reports that there has been no progress on a flow back agreement.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of July.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, R. Taylor, C. Hagar.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:35 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JULY 16, 2003

MEETING OPENED AT 6:00 PM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JUNE MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on a recent RCO report on television.
Brother Richards will be attending city council meetings discussing safety issues on RCO’s.
Questions regarding limbo time on grade.

OLD BUSINESS

The committee has been processing numerous claims for patching inside yard limits at West Colton.
Questions regarding pilots.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion on Rock Train agreement. Brother Law has been directed by the members to ask for another leg on the Rock Train.

LOCAL CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:

Our new superintendant expects 100% rules compliance. Three rules that he likes to test on are radio use, cell phone use and the use of horns.
Discussion on the use of family leave lay offs on the 4^th of July weekend.
Claims.
Discussion on 68 minute preparation time.
Recent discipline cases.
The order of call for El Centro vacancies is Yuma Extra Board, Tucson-Yuma pool, RE10 pool.
CMS has been turning off the undisturbed rest feature on holidays which is not in our agreement.
The new sup’t says that if you get injured you will be fired.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of June.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, R. Taylor, C. Hagar.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 8:35 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MAY 14, 2003

MEETING OPENED AT 9:05 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR APRIL MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

California State Legislative Board Chairman Tim Smith was in attendance and talked extensively about Remote Control.
He says we are trying to get cities to ban remotes on account of liability.
The railroads are trying very hard to cover up accidents involving remotes.
He urges people to carry a camera with them at work.
Questions about mainline remotes.
Questions regarding The Beck Decision.
Brother Richards is trying to get into city council meetings in order to bring up remote control safety issues.
Discussion on Air Conditioning commitment and Supt. Bulletin #69.
=LI will tell you about all reported defects on locomotives.
Discussion on System GO #2.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Letter from President Hahs explaining the RCO accident reports.
Discussion about all the claims for patching inside yard limits.
A motion was made by Brother Law to pay Brother Richards room expenses at the IWC for five days. Seconded by Brother Carver and passed unanimously by all members present.

LOCAL CHAIMAN’S REPORT:

General Chairman Hannah discussed the proposed BLE-Teamster merger.

He also talked about the loss of jobs from RCO’s.
Discussion on the Railway Labor Act.
Brother Law passed out pay code sheets.
Discussion on EEO issues.
Abuse of position swaps on pools.
Discipline cases.
Reports of problems being laid off by CMS.
Claims.
Absenteeism.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of April.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, R. Taylor, C. Hagar.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:35 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 9, 2003

MEETING OPENED AT 9:10 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR MARCH MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

New system special instructions are out. Brother Mcginley is working on summarizing the changes.
Eight new General Orders came out with the new Special Instructions.
Brother Mcginley has been experimenting with taking the rules test from home.
Brother Richards reported on the State legislative meeting.
Problems getting proper air tests at Global South (APL).
Discussions on DPU qualifications.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made by Brother Walsh and seconded by Brother Law to cancel the Rock Train agreement as it stands. Motion was put to a vote and passed by a margin of 5-2 with 9 abstaining.

LOCAL CHAIMAN’S REPORT:

Discussion about EEO issues on the property.

Recent claims paid.
General Chairman Hannah presented information regarding Ebb & Flow with regards to the application process. In exchange for the application process we would be allowed an extra week of single days vacation, one bump per year and instant hold downs on temporary vacancies, including new positions. The membership voted 10-1 in favor of pursuing this agreement. The membership also voted 11-0 in favor of having displacement rights against hold downs.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of March.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, R. Taylor, T. Ledford and D. Baca, C. Hagar.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 11:55 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MARCH 12, 2003

MEETING OPENED AT 9:10 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR FEBRUARY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on the safety hotline.
The company is in the process of eliminating all of the fabric seats on locomotives account of dust particles being trapped in them.
Engineers must enter locomotive defects in the computer system in order to have them repaired.
Dates for track maintenance windows.
One of our members reports that computer screens on SD-70 locomotives are put in a bad position. (Hard to read.)
Noise levels.
Recent RCO mishaps.
Engine movers at Dolores are currently training to operate outside of the blue flags.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Brother Chris Williams was recently required to pass through equipment in order to be picked up after expiring on the hours.
Discussion on the new Rock Train Agreement.

LOCAL CHAIMAN’S REPORT:

Always have a man on the point when shoving cars.

Brother Law handed out CD’s containing the current BLE agreement and the General Code of Operating rules.
LA Service unit arbitration. It looks like we are going to lose the 3hour call and the flat rate to Yermo issues but there is a chance of winning the issue of each pool patching its own crews.
Moving allowances will be arbitrated on an individual basis.
Problems with engineers abusing the 18 hour tie up.
Brother Law made a motion to create a pilot program to allow engineers to layoff personal business on a weekend only if they have worked the previous weekend. Seconded by brother Carver and passed by a vote of 14 to 3.
New website for the General Committee: www.bleupwl.org

HOLDOWNS: A motion was made at the previous meeting by brother Huggans to bring the holdown rule to West Colton. It was tabled until this month’s meeting for further discussion. The motion was seconded at this month’s meeting by Brother Carver to vote as to whether to put out the referendum ballot. Vote count 4 in favor 13 against.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of February.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, R. Taylor, T. Ledford and D. Baca..

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:45 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2003

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JANUARY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

The company wants us to take our rules exams at home on your personal computer. You do not have to do this.
Brother Richards reports that the CSLB is offering a $1000 college scholarship.
Discussion regarding locomotive inspections in the roundhouse.
Electronic inspection forms will be coming soon.
Repeater feature on detectors to be installed soon.
FRA non compliant locomotives need to be repaired before passing through a terminal.
Union Pacific identification card will soon be mandatory to enter company property.
500 foot and 1000 foot boards are gradually disappearing and the company says that they will not replace them.
Discussion about the FTX testing that officers have been doing.
New lighting being installed in West Colton yard.

OLD BUSINESS

Questions about how air tests are being performed on the Rock Train.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion made by Brother Kirkeby and seconded by Brother by brother Hannah to allow Brother Law to pursue a Rock train agreement that will be a 3 person pool out of West Colton that works both ways ( To Gardena and Cabazon) and ties up at West Colton every day. The job will be paid the Basin Flat Rate and will be rated #1 for TPA. Passed by a vote of 12 in favor - 2 against.
Motion made by Brother Mcginley to create a holddown rule at West Colton. After further discussion the issue was tabled by Brother Fry until next month’s meeting so that we may have more input from members that are interested in the subject.
Crew dispachers have been hard to reach lately due to cutbacks at CMS.
Brother Law reported on new helper service that will operate on the BNSF.

LOCAL CHAIMAN’S REPORT:

Pilots are responsible for signal violations.

You must be off a minimum of 12 hours when laying off.
Discipline cases.
Discussion on RCO’s and safety issues.
18 hour tieups are being abused.
You are considered being dishonest when tieing up at the hotel in Yuma or Yermo.
Disability insurance runs out 1/1/2004. We need to explore our options as far as a new group policy is concerned.
An arbitrator recently ruled that Remote operators may operate from inside the locomotive cab but cannot operate the engine manually.
Brother Law spent a lot of time during the holidays dealing with members and crew dispachers.
Claims
You do not have to give your license to a police officer when operating a locomotive.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of January.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, R. Taylor.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:45 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 8, 2003

MEETING OPENED AT 9:15 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR DECEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: D. Casanova.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion about horns being stolen in Chino.
Brother Richards was absent from the meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

Brother Huggans purchased the new meeting chairs and delivered them.

Thank You Brother Huggans!

Discussion on how personal leave and holidays work on regular jobs.
Discussion on the formula for advertising the reserve board.
Questions about the printer that was supposed to be installed at the Oaktree in Yuma.

NEW BUSINESS

The company plans to rate the Cabazon Rock Train #2 for TPA with the agreement that was to be put into place. Brother Law asked the members present what we should do ? It was agreed to not accept the agreement and to let them advertise a separate pool under the standing agreement.
People have been having problems contacting crew dispachers due to all of the cutbacks at CMS.
Questions about the new hub agreement and the upcoming arbitration.
Explanation of how pool trades work.
There is a link on our website that tells you how many starts you have towards personal leave days.

LOCAL CHAIMAN’S REPORT:

The company started ERT testing from your home computer. If you are told that you must participate you should call Brother Law.

Absenteeism problems.
Discipline cases.
MYO Wilborn was having crew dispachers manipulate boards during holiday crew shortages.
Discussion on regulation of pools.
The company is not cooperating as far as the reserve board formula is concerned.
All locomotives equipped with GPS can be remotely downloaded.
Explanation on the situation in December when the company would not allow engineers to exercise their seniority from the bump board.
Brother Law spent a lot of time during the holidays dealing with members and crew dispachers.
Reports of officers switching cars in the yard during holidays.
Explanation of FTX program where union officers are present during testing.
Claims.
Discussion about flow back and the application process.
Labor Board cases.
Brother Law reports that Brother Keith Griffith passed away from cancer.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of December.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: T. Melton, R. Taylor.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:05 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2002

MEETING OPENED AT 9:10 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR NOVEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

The FRA has been out checking for violations on EOT devices and Inspection reports.
The company says that they are having problems getting engineers to report locomotive defects.
Roundhouse forces have been repairing defective armrests.

Discussion on remote downloads of event recorders.
Crews are being deadheaded via train in various locations.
A new list is out stating the locations of concrete ties.

OLD BUSINESS

Brother Huggans found suitable replacement chairs for our meetings at a reasonable cost to the local, which will be purchased in the near future.

Thank You Brother Huggans!

NEW BUSINESS

Regulated miles need to be entered on your tie up screen so that the local chairman can regulate the pools properly.
Questions regarding the UTU agreement and their trip rates and how they will be calculated.
The reserve board will be advertised soon.
Discussion on pended markups and layoffs. We should not be using them!
If you are being deadheaded to an outside point you can request the company to provide you transportation.
A motion was made by Brother Fry and seconded by Brother Law that we as a local make a $250 donation to Conductor Danny Hook’s family. Voted on and approved unanimously.

LOCAL CHAIMAN’S REPORT:

The company is installing lighting at West Colton so they can begin remote control operations.

The BLE is awaiting decisions from the arbitrator’s regarding Personal Leave days and Remote Control Operations.
Discussion on anger management. The company does not tolerate any acts of violence.
Our division was outvoted by division’s 660 and 5 regarding taking the LA hub issues to arbitration. Now only the three side issues will be arbitrated and not the entire agreement.
The company has begun deadheading by bus and train in other service units and it may be coming here soon.
Discussion on the Family Leave Act.
Questions regarding extra board guarantee.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of November.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: K. Griffith, T. Melton, R. Taylor.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 11:55AM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2002

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR OCTOBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: J. Nickerson, R. Cota, R. Unzicker.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on the Safety Hotline Report. In order to view this function in TCS enter: SW USE LASU-OCT HOTLINE.
Committee trying to get the location of concrete ties listed in the Timetable.
Superintendent’s bulletin #151 was revised by #158 regarding locomotive inspections.

If you receive paperwork with the message MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH ALIGNMENT CONTROL COUPLER you need to have roundhouse personnel inspect that locomotive.
Buffer cars must be empty.
Discussion on train MHOWC having a track bulletin with instructions not to exceed 10 mph over all bridges.
You must call the dispacher when receiving a red absolute signal on the BNSF.
The Company is currently testing Palm Pilots for use at work.

OLD BUSINESS

Questions regarding the “Chair Committee”.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion regarding upcoming vacation assignments for 2003.
Discussion about the possibility of engineers using the “application process” that the trainmen currently use.
Discussion about TAT’s in Yuma and people using sharp practice to position themselves on the board. Motin made by Brother Morris and seconded by Brother Sikes to drop TAT times in Yuma effective 1-1-03. 9 in favor. 1 against.

LOCAL CHAIMAN’S REPORT:

Brother Law stressed the need to treat fellow employees professionally.

Discussion about Longshoremen lockout.
Discussion about stealing time .
Rock trains from Cabazon to start around the 1^st of January.

Brothers O’donnell and Groff’s letters were instrumental in changing Supt. Notice #151.
When an MOP instructs a promoted conductor to operate train he should claim engineer’s rate of pay.
Extra board engineer’s may be off for two events totaling 96 hours maximum time off and still protect their guarantee.
Arbitration case for personal leave days to be presented 12-06-02 with GC Hannah to be in attendance.
The company has entered into another verbal guaranteed personal leave day agreement for 2003 for not cutting the pools during the longshoreman lockout.
Discussion with Brother Hannah regarding the signed UTU agreement.
The company has offered the chance to arbitrate three issues on the LA service unit agreement that we voted down instead of the entire agreement. After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Brother Law that a vote be cast by all members in attendance on this offer. Second by Brother Sikes. The vote count was 14-0 against accepting this offer from the company.
After 12-01-2 Helper engineers will only be paid overtime after their miles are run off and not after 10 hours on duty as currently paid.
Recent discipline cases.
One of our brothers has been laying off for one minute on the AVR option in order to place himself to the bottom of the Basin pool. This is a violation of our agreement. You must remain on the lay off board for a minimum of 12 hours.
There will be a Christmas party at approximately 12:30 PM after next months meeting December 11^th. . Everyone and their spouses are invited.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of October.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: K. Griffith, T. Melton, R. Taylor.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:50PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING OCTOBER 9, 2002

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR SEPTEMBER MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Report on defective ladders in Alameda corridor.
ACTA keys are available at West Colton and East Los Angeles .
Report of an unexpected Red-Yellow flag on BNSF.

Safety Hotline issues. Company number 8-997-2111. Outside number 314-992-2111.
Questions about safety inspections before departing roundhouse.
Brother O’donnell reported a dynamic brake problem on a non stop Z train trip.
Discussion on Sup’t notice #151 (inspecting locomotives).
Brother Mcginley’s Hot Corner

1. If you hired on the UP after 11-1-97 your disability insurance expires 1-1-

2004.

2. Discussion on distractions. They are a major cause of accidents and rule

violations.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Brother Law has been receiving calls from members of other locals He doesn’t have the time to deal with their problems.
Questions about recent pool placements with the longshoremen lockout..
There is a crew pack shortage in Yuma .
Trainmen called for flagging jobs should claim their mileage to and from the job on an expense account form.
There will be a Christmas lunch and party after our December meeting at Marie Callendar’s in Redlands .
Brother Law says to watch your overtime when working flagman jobs.
Brother Olson presented the idea that we should contact sick and injured members and inform them of their benefits. It was suggested that he and Chaplin Bowker could take care of this matter.

FRA INSPECTORS DESKIN AND BOYNTON WERE IN ATTENDANCE

· Questions about the length of time that you are allowed to make a proper air test.

· If you are forced to take a non-complying locomotive contact the FRA and report it. 909-937-0749

· You can take a company officer’s word that cars have been pre air tested and you do not need an air test slip.

· Questions on Hours Of Service laws.

LOCAL CHAIMAN’S REPORT:

Brother Law reported on recent discipline cases.
Brother Law was in St. Louis learning the new Super Cats computer system that we will be using beginning next year.
Personal Leave Day arbitration to be heard on December 6^th .
The company has given Brother Law permission to regulate the basin pool anyway we would like. After polling the members present he will try to regulate it at 36 hours.

There have been very few cases recently of deadheading between the hours of 12 and 5 AM .
Members should call United Healthcare and check on your beneficiary information.
Members requesting Family Leave Act for 2003 should submit their paperwork by December of this year.
The company expects us all to be available at least 85% of the time.
The company has entered into another verbal guaranteed personal leave day agreement for 2003 for not cutting the pools during the longshoreman lockout.
Discussion about the LA service unit agreement being voted down and the possibility of arbitration.
Discussion on the possibility of a 3 hour call.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of September.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: K. Griffith, T. Melton, R. Taylor.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 2:05 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2002

MEETING OPENED AT 9:07AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR AUGUST MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None

OUTSTANDING REPORTS FROM COMMITTES:

None
Noted that the Division #56 “New Meeting Chair” Committee members have not provided any information regarding the purchase of comfortable chairs as of this date. “Where are they?”

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Report of continuing “Bad Paperwork” out of Yermo and Yuma .

- Need to document all incidents and give to Brother Richards and/or Brother Law

· Document and report any and all conflicts between you and Company Managers to Brother Richards and/or Brother Law

Report of a Form B without paperwork incident at PHL by Brother Millard.
Report any unsafe or unsanitary conditions at Yuma ASAP. Tucson Service Unit Managers are at Yuma , while MTO Hutner is off sick and they may be able to fix quicker.
Report and review of Mobilization Process used to ensure members received and voted on new service agreement. Need to work on and improve the process. Brother O’Donnell to work on this.
Derails at East Los Angeles have been relocated. Explanation of changes by Brother Richards.
Review of all LASU Safety Hotline Phone numbers and the reasons and value of them.
Defect detector report: Company will provide location of all concrete ties and maintain that information.
Detectors that “repeat last transmission” to be installed. 2 East of Colton and 2 West of Colton .
Discussion on missing whistles boards. Listing provided on East End , still need locations for all other districts on LASU.
20 High School Scholarships to be offered by State Legislative Board. Information on how High School Juniors can apply coming soon.

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

New Service Ballots counted for Div. 56 –

151 NO
7 YES

All LASU BLE locals reported vote tallies:

77% NO
23% Yes

Discussion on “new LASU service” after having voted it down.

Hopefully, Company will “renegotiate” or………
It will go to arbitration, with new Dolores – Yuma/Yermo long pools probably implemented by carrier

Question regarding video cameras placed near West Colton Chief Clerk Desk

LOCAL CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:

Investigations or the raise!
1/3 of all incidents are occurring on the PHL.
L/C recommends that you STOP your train when conductor is getting verbal authority and you need to listen and pay attention to it!
If the corridor manager tells you to do something, JUST DO IT! Crew cited because they decided to change the plan for efficiency. Not up to us!
Discussion on absenteeism

16 to 18% lay off = they will look at you.
> 18% = probably be cited.

Report on Hump engine set reported on 8/15 – fixed on 8/20
Report on “stealing time OR money”

Consist claimed is ONLY the set (MU’ed) that is the highest during that tour of duty, not all units operated added up!
Cannot “shorten” schedule to get more O.T., claim actual mileage!
Company doing audits, one engineer already fired for stealing 2 + overtime while working as a hostler. They are watching!!!!!!!!!
Quote from Superintendent Greg Workman “Steal from me – you’re going down!”

Discussion on all safety Hotlines, including the Value Hotline.
Two discipline cases recently overturned by board decisions. Lost earning (>7,000 each) sent to those 2 members.
Discussion on denied claim process and flow chart handed out on how to process claim that timekeeping denies.
Discussion on running fast in the yard and a report on derailment blamed on engineer for reversing the engine while moving to expedite work. Event recorder shows this practice! Don’t get in a hurry!
Discussion on missing calls and when you can mark back up.
AMLKS is supposed to be called off the long pool now.
Rash of “on call” lay-offs.
Discussion on some engineers still tying up for other than the allowed 8-10-12 hours rest, i.e. 9 hours! Board police will be watching!
Discussion on members being on time for work. That means, “be ready to work at on-duty time,” not eating or getting boots on etc.
60 days to conference denied claims, don’t wait to the last day!
Discussion on B of LE Trainman Division L/C Gary Philbrook. He is going a great job!
New refrigerator and printer for computer room at Oak Tree in Yuma . Coming soon!
Discussion on Family Leave Act. UP has hired two full time nurses to audit and investigate employees who have signed up for it. 30% of Family Leave lay-offs occur on holidays! Be Careful!
Discussion on promoted Conductors running the train at the request of the MOP (RFE).

If it occurs, let Larry know. Basically, this is an example of “engineer only” as no one is the conductor at that time!
Get a copy of that person’s license with the date and signature of the MOP on it. (Certification ride date)
Do not drive the MOP’s automobile, according to Diego, you may not be insured!

Discussion on “Robinson” Rock Train service:

3 pools to handle (w/c east and west, and one in la)
3 jobs in Colton for east trains, 2 for west
2 jobs in la from trip to Colton .
Colton to work the Indio local Monday / Tuesday
Rated #1 tpa jobs
No other service for this pool, or paid basic day penalty
Working A/C on both ends of power

Discussion on the West Nile virus, request by International to have “Climate Control” on all point units until crisis resolved.
Discussion and handout provided for new FTX (Field Training Exercise) that UP wants to implement. Changes upgrade and discipline policy. We will vote on it later.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:35PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING AUGUST 14, 2002

MEETING OPENED AT 9:05 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JULY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Weed & Trash Safety Hotline number 1-866-209-3538.
Stop your train if you have to use the toilet.
Brother Richards is making up a list for missing whistle boards and is asking for input.

Brother Mcginley suggests that the location of concrete ties be listed in the timetable and that an action table be created for what to do if tripping a hotbox detector when operating over concrete ties.
The FRA has been testing at outside points and watching air tests being made.
Problems with EOT devices going into emergency when operating from 4900 series units.
The company has been doing a good job of providing working air conditioners.
Report of improper paperwork on the hay train. .

OLD BUSINESS

Brother Mcginley has been auditing the regulated miles.

NEW BUSINESS

The company has been watching for people that are stealing time.
The company says that the Family Leave Act is excessive on the Los Angeles Service Unit.
Brother Carver reported on a safety meeting with Mr. Yedlick.

LOCAL CHAIMAN’S REPORT:

Brother Law reported on recent discipline cases.
Absenteeism problems.
The Cabazon rock train is starting soon and Brother Law is working on the agreement.
Brother J.R. Gonzalez has resigned from the Union Pacific Railroad.

Brother Law says that you will receive a letter from the company after one missed call and will be assessed one level per each missed call after that.
The notice put out by the MOP in Yuma regarding going through your power has been taken down and no longer applies.
Report from Brother Law on the IWC.
One of our brothers from division #5 has been charged with a level 5 for washing the windows on a Z train befor departing .
Discussion on the ballot for the LA service agreement.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of July.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call: K. Griffith, T. Melton, R. Taylor.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 11:45 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JULY 10, 2002

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR JUNE MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Discussion on flag placements.
Discussion on setting out hotboxes when cement ties are involved.
When operating on BNSF trackage, they want you to keep moving whenever possible.

Division 56 will participate in locomotive inspection classes at East Los Angeles .
Report of a helper consist being sent out of the roundhouse at West Colton with no air conditioning.
The committee is working with roundhouse forces to try and get cleaner cabs out of roundhouse.
The company has been doing a good job of providing working air conditioners.
There has been a problem with some of the new SD70’s in the 4900 series with putting the EOT device into emergency.
If you get on power and the cab is not clean. Call the roundhouse to come out.
New MOP in Yuma. .

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Reports of CMS giving short calls on the Basin in order to get people off HAHT.
Discussion on intimidation by company officers.
The new MOP in Yuma is trying to rush crews out of yard.

LOCAL CHAIMAN’S REPORT:

Brother Law reported on two instances where members refused service.
A new refrigerator being put in at hotel in Yuma.
GC Hannah reports that he won three labor board appeals recently.
Be careful what you say on the radio.

Reports of deadheading between midnight and 5 am.
Town Hall meetings scheduled for July 18^th in Ontario.
GC Hannah discussed recent remote control issues.
He also says that the arbitration for Personal Leave days is moving forward and should be happening in the next two or three months.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of June.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call:T. Person, K. Griffith, T. Melton, R. Taylor.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 12:45 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING JUNE 12, 2002

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ AND ACCEPTED FOR MAY MEETING

NEW MEMBERS TO INITIATE: None

LEGISLATIVE REPORT:

Division #56 to work with FRA on training engineers on locomotive inspections.
Questions about sanitation in locomotive cabs.
All toilets must be operative out of Roundhouse.

The company is planning to build another vehicle entrance at Dolores Yard.
BNSF to change their signal system.
A dangerous situation existing at Pomona on the Los Angeles Subdivision. A private industry is moving their own railcars. There is no derail in track.
There is a notice under the SW USE function that states crews going on duty at the hotel in Long Beach enroute to the Harbor are allowed 20 minutes to check GO’s, Supt Bulletins, etc. This is not acceptable. Take as much time as necessary, but make sure you are doing what you are supposed to be doing.
The company is complaining that we are using to many pilots.
Brother Mcginley informed us of some new rule changes:

1. The new headlight rule. Headlight and ditch lights must be left on bright at all times when moving during daylight hours.

2. The dispacher can now give you permission to take a dual control switch in hand throw without giving you track and time.

3. TWC classes are currently being offered when going on or off duty.

OLD BUSINESS

The arbitration on Personal Leave days may be coming around September.
Discussion on pool freight regulation.

NEW BUSINESS

Brother Law took a poll to see if there was enough interest to allow holddowns on his assignment only. 4 in favor. 8 against.

LOCAL CHAIMAN’S REPORT:

Questions about WE turns going both directions out of West Colton .
Discussion on new Timekeeping computer system that is coming soon. There will be no translogs for you to access.
Brother Law reported on his Local Chairman classes in Berkeley . They were very informative and will only cost the Local $534 for his expenses.
Brother Law warns members not to tie up at the hotel in Yuma .

Under the company’s missed call policy you are only given one missed call before discipline will be assessed.
You can be put back on duty after completing a separate and apart deadhead.
Brothers Pulliam and Toohey’s seniority disputes were resolved.
Claims.
Bulletin bids close at 9 AM sharp!
Brother Hannah reported on the tentative UTU national agreement.
Discussion on the proposed new Basin agreement.

SECRETARY TREASURER REPORT

Financial report given and accepted for the month of May.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Sick Call:T. Person, K. Griffith, T. Melton, R. Taylor.

MEETING CLOSED IN SHORT FORM AT 1:45 PM

MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING MAY 8, 2002

MEETING OPENED AT 9:00 AM

MINUTES READ