Keep working hard and skip breaks. It will all be good.
Have Some Integrity
This is for the people who find it necessary to post untrue and inaccurate comments. I just want you to know who see’s your post. It’s the women and men like me who are at the bottom of our rosters wondering each and every day if it’s the last as we... — read more
They’re terrified
They can’t make a decision!!! They don’t know what to do... good luck to everyone hoping the best. An to that a--hole who said it, always remember the north won the war
JLS LAYOFFS ON HOLD
were told from management that as long as we keep making our operation ratio % the shareholders want they won't implement plan B , layoffs. Rock on JUNIATA let that need for greed wheel keep on burning.....
Layoffs tomorrow - YES or NO
For weeks it has been speculated that layoffs would begin tomorrow. Is it happening?
Golden Triangle
NS will be implementing the Golden Triangle, the golden triangle will cover the the east coast , if a locomotive shop does not fall within the boundaries of the golden triangle then those shops will be closed , I don’t know how there gonna make... — read more
Hang on to your ankles ...
It's starting today . The lists are being sent down hand delivery for disposition by the holiday
Big changes before fiscal year starts
Jls will suffer a large loss of employees before the beginning of July. Rls will also take a huge hit as they continue to phase out that shop. Rls could face up to 50 percent loss of workers and jls up to 25 percent
Unions are getting ready to screw RLS over
Tomorrow if the unions merge the seniority lists with SCX and RLS they are doing a disservice to the guys at RLS. Just because they are only 2 miles apart doesn't mean we should be on the same list. Each shop is their own entity, and it's not fair to... — read more
BLS
Wonder what the guys up in BLS for told today
JUNIATA LOCOMOTIVE SHOPS BIG SHAKE UP BY WEEKS END
The 2nd foreman in charge of The storehouse states that the assistant superintendent has the furlough list in her desk drawer and is waiting on corporate to initiate the date to activate the furloughs. According to the 2nd in charge of the storehouse... — read more
subcommittee hearing on rail policy
IAM District 19 Assistant to the President testifies before the U.S. House subcommittee on rail policy. Sandberg outlines the dangers of Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR). https://www.thelayoff.com/t/ZH4vCrU
Appendix M
Has anyone looked into appendix M in their contracts. IBEW has it and if we all fight as one maybe we can get back our rights that we pay for
Norfolk Southern CSX Merger
Any truth in this? Is Norfolk Southern CSX Merger possible? How likely would something like this be?
Norfolk Southern no regards for history
Juniata locomotive shops built by men in boots soon to be ruined by men in suits.
Townhall
We did not get to attend ours but read what was said from SCX one: As many of you are aware, Norfolk Southern had a Town Hall meeting yesterday in Roanoke, VA. This was Norfolk Southern’s tenth out of eighteen scheduled Town Hall meetings and was the... — read more
Conway to close
Heard this morning that Conway will be shuttered by July.
International Unions Asleep at the Wheel
Norfolk Southern Management at the Juniata shops are throwing all code 3 work out and outsourcing component shops=layoffs?? This goes against the contract language. If class 1 railroad Union's don't give us the representation we bargained for and... — read more
Bellevue locomotive to be idled
Talks and chatter going on here in the south about how Bellevue locomotive will have its work cut up and sent to various other shops. Rumor is the company will announce this to them in a meeting and offer relocation. Remember this is rumor!
Nationwide 2 man crew petition link
If you care about your job sign this petition and share it! The carrier is getting everything in their favor. WE MUST FIGHT BACK! https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/mandate-minimum-2-man-train-crews-nationwide
In regards to the locomotives shops getting shutdown
If you all think that NS is not shutting down mechanical shops you are dead wrong, I'm afraid. One of main aspects of the Precision Scheduled Railroading is have fewer mechanics maintaining the locomotives that means shutting down locomotive shops... — read more
Norfolk Southern to change company name when move to Atlanta is official
The new name for Norfolk Southern Railroad will be: Atlanta Southern Shops Home of Locomotive Engineering. Or for short:A--hole Corp. Can't wait to wear those safety stickers on my bucket.
SCX & RLS
To cut off 55% machinist and 15% pipefitters June 27th .
Wreck shop closing
Confirmed the wreck shop at jls will shut down at the end of June. Roughly 40 people working there now will be displaced
Paint Shop at JLS to be downsized
In an effort to downsize an yet still get the most production the JLS paint shop will be made 2nd and 3rd shift only. Word is first shift complains too much and gets too little done spending their day tattling on fellow union members instead of... — read more
What could be up for closure next after SCX?
Think that this is a valid question? I don't that any logic could be applied, given that there is little logic in any of this, so I ask this question in the hope that somebody heard something on this matter. If there is any info floating around that... — read more
SCX closing confirmed
I just received confirmation from my intel in Atlanta that SCX will be closing August 1st and ceasing 95% of all operations. Norfolk Southern will continue to keep 2 fireman oilers and 2 machinist staffed for fuel pad operations 5 days a week during... — read more
Where did you all hear that NS is shutting down the Conway, and Shaffers Crossing shops?
Where did you all hear that NS is shutting down the Conway, and Shaffers Crossing shops? I don't think it's true at all.
NS closing SCX
I just received a picture of the tentative draft for our posting board from our district chairman. And I quote “Effective date Aug 1. 2019 the Schafer’s crossing location will cease all operations. Including all agreement and non agreement... — read more
Jls losing more jobs
The rumor of no more layoffs couldn't be farther from the truth. The presidential units are to be moved down south and traction motor shop going to thin down due to ac motors and outsourcing motors. 60 to 70 jobs unfortunately will be lost within the... — read more
JLS layoffs
2nd shift wreck shop shut down and moved to take place of the 50 layoffs... insourcing to follow... rumor has it no more layoffs let's hope for the best
Making up lies and scaring people isn't funny!!!
There are people working who are stressed out every single day not knowing if and when they might be layed off or let go. Anyone who finds fun in making up false news to scare these people are nothing but a bunch of childish jerks!!! How are you... — read more
When will this be finally over?
When will we know for sure that everything they wanted closed is closed and everybody they wanted gone has been notified? This has been dragged out unnecessarily - the only thing they achieved by not telling us outright is creating a stressed out... — read more
Increasing Productivity - Senior General Foreman
Just cutting half of the senior general foreman would likely increase productivity by 150 percent. They spend more time chasing rules and making names for themselves than actually learning what people do, and helping the process. I'd be willing to... — read more
Boilermakers to be Phased Out
With only around 600 Boilermakers across all class 1 railroads the decision is in the works to disband them and divide their work amongst the other crafts in locations they are utilized still. The details on the matter are still being hammered out... — read more
JLS composite mechanic
Just heard from a senior general out of his morning meeting that the Carmen and Boilermakers were combining and becoming composite mechanics with further reductions. Contact your unions!