Last year our union worked to secure historic funding for CTA, money that can change our working conditions drastically.
If there is a time to speak up on what’s been bothering you, it’s now. You have valid experiences that are likely shared among many workers.
What bothers you about your job? What do you find backwards? What is something you’ve seen at another job that you wish we had?
Share your thoughts! We are stronger when we are in conversation with each other. No complaint is too small.
You can participate in Eric’s online contract survey, or attend the in person contract proposal meetings at our Union hall.
Make your own list. You have ideas to share.
Paid Vacation accrual from start date
Paid Sick day accrual from start date
Paid uniform voucher on start date
SOP for being out of service vs on platform
Dedicated time to pick for yourself when on duty.
Overtime given during line instruction for RTO students.
Full time Flaggers are guaranteed a 40 hour work week like CSAs.
Flaggers who qualify as operators are turned over to full time within 30 days.
Personal CTA radios are assigned with your motor key.
Employees can call out of the sick book.
Uniform voucher does not expire.
If there is a shortage of line instructors, an operator will receive line instructor pay for that day.
Janitors need an hourly pay premium for “bridging.”
Discipline meetings are paid time with a minimum of 30 minutes. This is automatically entered on their time sheet if held on off day.
Night premium increase.
Opt out Pension option for non exempt employees.
Flagger and CSAs are issued 6 key with start date.
Hearing Protection for Operators and Flaggers.
Radio Holders for operators and Flaggers.
Improved berthing signage for point and acknowledge.
All lockers assigned by seniority.
Recognition for safe operators. (Incentivize safety)
Union Bulletin Board at all locations.
Pay for cop shop items upon pick up and allow ordering over the phone.
Remove rule to trim motor cabs. Operators need a clean workspace.
Passengers are fined for pulling the emergency door release and switch.
Vacation can be broken up into days immediately.
1 week minimum for vacation time.
Clock in clock out for operators. No need to fill out delay slip to be paid correctly.
Minimum amount of recovery time between trips.
Required timeline for being offered second qualification.
For taller operators, the option to sit down before signals. The windshield is always dirty at the top and it’s hard to see. Also, the majority of trains have suspension issues, making standing harder on your knees.
The extra board schedule is emailed to employees.
Creation of a mentorship program so employees are guided after qualification.
Online portal for viewing your own timesheet.
Online portal for viewing your own work record.
Online portal for seeing your own pay progression.
Raised uniform vouchers if Cop Shop is raising prices.
Creation of a peer support outreach system for employees who go IOD.
Trade day and off book requests are responded to online at least a week in advance.
Employees are protected from tardy write ups when taking CTA to work location, provided they planned a reasonable travel time.
Union is notified when any employee suffers a death in the family or gets injured on duty. (Allows supportive outreach)
Rail Operators are allowed to pick a part time work schedule to reduce burn out.
Excellent article! But No. 31 is for RTO and has no specific Contract language that was shared with or voted on by the membership. That is actually against the Local 308 bylaws to make an agreement without the membership approving it. "Section 30(b): In matters affecting contracts, no officer or member shall have authority to make any verbal or written agreement with officials or agents of the employer prior to approval by the Local."
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