Does FMLA count as non-compensated status per the award?

Most of the time the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is there to look at the carrier's property. In my dealings with them they are pretty laid back. Some inspectors are former railroaders, so they understand what you're dealing with. I attached what they're responsible for in Illinois as far as rail is concerned.

Have engine numbers of non-compliant locos?

How come we are not afforded full displacement rights if we decide flow-back to UPRR? Why are we restricting our seniority? Also, the 60-day notice prevents you from bidding on an assignment that may interest you in freight because your beholden to protect Metra service. We give Metra protection to have a work force in place to help with the transition, but nothing in return for us.

Metra pays for SMART-TD short-term disability policy for the SMART-TD members. How come this wasn't offered to us?

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Vanguard representative said they have no information on this service transfer from UP, Vanguard said to reach out to your benefits coordinator for more information. There is potential tax consequences involve here and was suggested to reach out to a tax advisor for advice.

Does this benefit carryover to Metra?

If the extra boards from E1 or NE2 have to protect the city board work (Chicago Freight Terminal) at Cal. Ave., will they be paid what the current city board employees get?

We will keep our MetLife insurances in the National Health Plan.

How will vacations scheduling work? Everyone on UP District combined in one vacation roster or each prior rights line have own vacation roster? How would vacation scheduling be handled for this year since this transfer may not commence until next year. Will we lose vacation allotments due to less people on roster meaning less people can go vacation per week?

Also, like to add, has Vanguard been made aware of the transfer of services? They really need to be a part of the discussion. We need to make educated decisions when peoples retirement accounts are at stake here.

The legislature in Springfield is trying to combine the service boards and do away with the RTA Act and replace it with the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act. If this where to happen how would we continue to have RTA protections under the 1977 agreement that wouldn't exist anymore?

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How would outstanding claims be handled such as the ROS claims that we been putting in for last couple of years or any other claims money owed by the UP if we decided to over to Metra.

Can we continue to contribute to our Vanguard funds in the 401k thru payroll deduction or do we have to roll it over in Metra 401k or just leave in sit in our Vanguard fund with no way to contribute to it. Also, some of those funds are due long-term and short-term gains or dividends if you're in the UP fund. How would that work if at Metra? The 401k funds we currently have at UP is a great benefit and have very lost cost. I'm sure Vanguard would not like losing our business. Also, some employees maybe a part of the employee stock purchase program thru ETRADE and how would that continue or discontinue? Also, I know in the past there were opportunities for employees to buy different insurances for themselves or for family thru UP such as long-term care or term-life insurance. How would those policies continue and stay in force at Metra? What if some our employees trying to continue their education and using the UP'S education assistance program and currently enrolled and desire to go over Metra. Can they continue to pursue their education?

How would the new Metra service to Rockford, IL work, because a part of that service will operate on the Belvidere Sub. which would run our seniority district.

Will extra board employees still be able to get lodging on further notice assignments?

Why didn't we ask for all pre-covid assignments to come back as part of this agreement?

How about the shared terminal at HV000 where we both have assignments for both districts?