The claim verbiage for the 11-4 agreement not being implemented is posted below. Each Engineer on a pool or extra board assignment needs to make a claim every day that the 11-4 is not implemented. The process for making these claims is as follows:
Login to cmts
Under the Timekeeping column, select non-service claims
Complete the From Date/Time box by using just the date of the claim being made. E.g. 07/01/24, and then press Select
Highlight the XX Claim Not Found option and press the Process tab at the bottom of the screen
Once the screen refreshes, press Submit Claim
Enter the verbiage provided, as written in the Comments box and press Update
The screen will refresh once again, stating that your claim for that day is now submitted
Press Exit Screen, and you can repeat the process with the next calendar day
NOTE – You do not have to be on duty to submit these claims. You can also submit them on your desktop/laptop at home.
The beginning date for these claims is 07/01/2024. We can submit claims retroactively for up to 60 days, so there is no issue going back to July 1st. We will also need to submit an individual claim for each calendar day initially. This forces Timekeeping to manually open and respond to each claim submitted. They will no doubt create a claim code once they’ve responded to a “few” of these claims thereby automating the denial process. Once they have created a claim code, we can then begin submitting this claim on a per half basis. I will inform everyone once that option is available.
Once Timekeeping denies the claim (typically at the close of each half), we need you to follow up with an R100 form so that the LCA can process the appeal. You will need an R100 form, a copy of the original claim and a copy of your trainslips that show the declination of said claims. This MUST be done for each claim that is submitted. It is imperative that you follow up with the R100 form on these claims quickly as we do not want to lose any appeal based on the 60 day time limits. R100s are available on our website or in the hanging file at the Yard Office. I have also attached one to this email in the link below for you to print.
It is imperative that EVERY Engineer submits and follows up with an R100 on these claims. As always, if there are any questions do not hesitate to call a member of the LCA for assistance.
CLAIM VERBIAGE: 07/01/2024 - 08/15/2024
"THE FILING OF THIS CLAIM IS WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S POSITION THAT THIS CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION OF THE STATUS QUO AND A MAJOR DISPUTE UNDER THE RLA. CLAIMING A BASIC DAY ACCOUNT THE CARRIER FAILING TO IMPLEMENT THE 11-4 WORK REST AGREEMENT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME LIMIT. THIS CLAIM IS FULLY SUPPORTED BY THE AUGUST 16, 2023, IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CARRIER AND THE ORGANIZATION SIDE LETTER".
CLAIM VERBIAGE: As of 08/15/2024 to present
The claims for the 11-4 agreement not being implemented can now be submitted by the half beginning the second half of August. Please use the amended claim verbiage below when submitting your claims moving forward. Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.
CLAIM VERBIAGE:
"THE FILING OF THIS CLAIM IS WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S POSITION THAT THIS CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION OF THE STATUS QUO AND A MAJOR DISPUTE UNDER THE RLA. CLAIMING A BASIC DAY FOR EACH DAY FROM XXXX TO XXXX ACCOUNT THE CARRIER FAILING TO IMPLEMENT THE 11-4 WORK REST AGREEMENT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME LIMIT. THIS CLAIM IS FULLY SUPPORTED BY THE AUGUST 16, 2023, IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CARRIER AND THE ORGANIZATION SIDE LETTER".