UP/BLE MERGER IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT
PORTLAND HUB — ZONES 2 & 3
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Article I – PORTLAND HUB ZONES 2 AND 3
Q1. Article 1 identifies the three zones for this Agreement. Do all the provisions of this Agreement apply to all three zones?
A1. No, while all three zones are mentioned in Article 1, this Agreement covers Zones 2 and 3.
Article II – SENIORITY INTEGRATION AND CONSOLIDATION
Q2. Are full time union officers, including full time state legislative board representatives, Company officers, medical leaves and those on leave working for government agencies covered under Article II, Section E?
A2. Yes.
Q3. If Article IX of the 1986 National Arbitration Award is amended in the future, what will govern when that Article is mentioned in this Agreement?
A3. As in all cases, amendments to agreements govern unless previous rules are specifically retained in a savings clause in the amendment provisions.
Q4. When this Agreement is implemented, which vacation agreement will apply?
A4. The vacation agreements used to schedule vacations for 2001 will be used for the remainder of 2001.
Article III – THROUGH FREIGHT POOL OPERATIONS
Q5. What will be the mileage paid in the through freight assignments established or identified in Article III?
A5. The mileage paid will, except for constructive mileages specifically retained by this Agreement, or as stipulated in the existing Idaho Agreement, be the actual mileage, subject to applicable rules governing payment of a basic day, between the origin and destination points of the runs/assignments.
Q6. Will existing pool freight terms and conditions apply on all pool freight runs?
A6. No. The terms and conditions set forth in the surviving collective bargaining agreements and this document, including Attachment “C”, will govern.
Q7. How will board standing be ordered for through freight pools in Zone 2?
A7. Board standing for engineers on Zone 2 through freight pools will be governed by existing Idaho Agreement rules.
Q8. Employee A is listed on Attachment “A.” Employee A is force assigned to a position as an engineer in Zone 3 east of Glenns Ferry, but does not submit an application for the pool at Nampa. Will Employee A lose the rights associated with being listed on Attachment “A” and have his/her name removed from Attachment “A”?
A8. Yes. In accordance with Article II, Section B, Paragraph 4, Employee A would have his or her name removed from Attachment A.
Article IV – EXTRA BOARDS
Q9. May an extra engineer from the consolidated extra board perform hours-of-service relief in any direction out of Spokane?
A9. Yes.
Q10. If the consolidated extra board at Spokane is not immediately established, may an extra engineer perform hours-of-service relief in any direction?
A10. Yes, if qualified.
Q11. If a work train goes on duty at Hinkle, dumps ballast west to Boardman and returns to Hinkle, which Zone supplies the engineer?
A11. Zone 2.
Q12. If a work train goes on duty at Arlington and ties-up at Hinkle, which Zone engineer is used?
A12. Zone 1.
Q13. An eastbound crew ties-up east of The Dalles. Who provides relief?
A13. Nearest extra board or qualified pool crew.
Q14. How many extra boards will be combined?
A14. Extra boards at Hinkle.
Q15. Are extra boards guaranteed?
A15. Yes.
Article VI – AGREEMENT COVERAGE
Q16. What happens to existing claims?
A16. Claims continue under former agreements.
Q17. Must pool crews be called before extra board crews?
A17. No.
Q18. Is Article VI(D)(1) a short turnaround rule?
A18. No.
Q19. Do Local Chairman references mean BLE only?
A19. Yes.
Q20. Will Carrier provide Idaho Agreement copies?
A20. Yes.
Q21. Where does the 25-mile zone start?
A21. From switching limits.
Q22. If delayed in 25-mile zone?
A22. Crew deadheaded.
Q23. Intent to use crews beyond 25 miles?
A23. No.
Q24. Is % basic day frozen?
A24. No.
Q25. How is crew paid in 25-mile zone?
A25. Half basic day + miles + overtime if applicable.
Q26. Post-Oct 31, 1985 paid same?
A26. No.
Q27. How is initial terminal delay determined?
A27. By applicable agreement.
Q28. Is Spokane–Hinkle interdivisional?
A28. Yes.
Article VII – PROTECTION
Q29. Rights if already protected?
A29. Election allowed, no duplicate benefits.
Q30. How are reductions calculated?
A30. Based on assignment type.
Q31. Why different relocation amounts?
A31. New York Dock provisions.
Q32. Why one price for loss on sale?
A32. In-lieu-of amount.
Q33. What is loss for less than fair value?
A33. Merger-related loss.
Q34. If no agreement on value?
A34. Appraiser panel decides.
Q35. Sale to family member?
A35. Not bona fide.
Q36. Most difficult part?
A36. Determining pre-merger value.
Q37. Who must relocate?
A37. Prior rights engineer.
Q38. Relocation window?
A38. Two years.
Q39. Homeowner qualification date?
A39. Before June 15, 2000.
Q40. Temporary lodging?
A40. Yes, 30 days.
Q41. Reserve boards when?
A41. Based on manpower.
Q42. How is TPA determined?
A42. Highest prior average.
Q43. Union officer TPA?
A43. Average of comparable engineers.
Q44. Displacement without notice?
A44. Reduction starts on notice.
Q45. Return to Zone 1 relocation?
A45. Yes, if no prior payment.
