Informational Updates

Following a recent meeting with MBTA Labor Relations, they have rechecked their original calculations and discovered that a column was mistakenly not paid. This column represented overtime from 07/01/18 through the date the new pay went into effect in March 2019. The E-Board has decided to not wait until we have the sit down as previously discussed, and have the MBTA pay out the money owed to the membership as soon as possible. They are processing these amounts now, and you can expect them to be paid out in the near future. This does not necessarily mean there are no further mistakes that may be uncovered, only that Labor Relations is acknowledging and taking fault for this singular mistake at this time. We understand there are members who have issues outside of this, and those are also currently being addressed. The “office hours” meetings, in the event that members believe their payments are still wrong, will also still be scheduled at a later date as previously discussed.

In regards to the uniform allowance, the MBTA has agreed to reimburse officers up to a set amount given you provide receipts for said purchases. The logistics behind this are still being sorted out, so we urge that members do not go out purchasing items with expectations they will be reimbursed just yet. We hope to have more information later next week, and will provide that to you all when we receive it.

Ground rules for negations on the next contract have been set, and we are currently in the process of selecting dates for these meetings. We are also looking at the end of October for the next upcoming union meeting, and will have more information in regards to specific date, location, and agenda as we move closer. If you have any questions please feel free to contact any of E-Board members.