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Webmaster's note:

Since I go through the server logs regularly, I just thought I'd take this opportunity to point out that all of the comments in defense of the company seem to come from Jacksonville, while complaints come from everywhere that the company does business.

You do the math. 



Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 02 February 2012

Hey Me:

You might need to clarify your last post...how do your dad and sons
feel about you?

See my point?


Name: me
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 02 February 2012

I sure am happy that my dad and sons are'nt pediofiles.


Name: dontuwishuknew
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 31 January 2012

Cd, crew mg and notgetting divorced,  

Nasty ass touchstone is so ragged our now her own man won't screw her
with his own penis....I know someone else mentioned on here very
recently and yes .DMB u know who u r and she has told everyone what
happened so if he loses his wife he deserves it too. Man and his wife
is fine as hell so go figure. Hope all u got the killer crabs and get
served.  Going go choke up my supper now.


Name: DDE  Allied Supreme Commander
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 January 2012

DDE

Allied Supreme Commander 


The Recent TERMINATION OF BROWNSHIRT has proven persistent Surges are
successful in eradication of these worthless pests.   Now we shall keep
the Surge on and get more Turds flushed out the door.   Speaking of
Turds I now have put the 2011 Turd of the Year on the Top Wanted for
Termination.  Operation Big Flush has been started so the Jackassville
Trone Master will finally get the information on here and all that
stock he owns will not matter.   Archie B. will FLUSH him.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Crew Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 26 January 2012

Campfire rumblings and rumors of GL DM cussing and treating T&E
employees in a recent Class, stating he would fire individuals and if
you did not like it fucking hit the road that is how it will be while I
am here.

How long will he be there?

Do we detect some stress in his outbursts?   

Oscar did you push Scottie's button?


Name: School Boy
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 25 January 2012

IF you don't like the company why work there? The good thing about this
great country God Made, is that you are free to work anywhere and not
forced to work here. So again I ask, why stay here? Why not leave? Oh
that's right, you can't get a BETTER job else where.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 24 January 2012

Hey Dog:

The purge has begun, hard to say what will happen or when it will end.


If it were me, I would get them all in one fell swoop and move on.
Turmoil is counter productive to production...better all the heads roll
at one time.

While CSX is in the process of staffing reevaluation, perhaps they 
should take a long look at their remote operations vis-a-vis
production...I'm sure another review with unbiased management will
confirm what we all know...that being remotes hurt production.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 24 January 2012

What ever happen to the Southern Poverty Law Center.  


Sue Pete CSX stock and see how he likes that.


Name: Wrongfully Termintated
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 24 January 2012

The Class Action should also be against Mike Ward, Tony Ingram and David
Brown plus any applicable manager, person who contributed to the
situation. 


Many Blacks and over 50 employees were singled out.  Let the Stats show

the prejudice.

CSX gets tax money to run government shipments.  They collected tax
credits for running the Nazi Sta lag training center in Atlanta.


Name: Gravel doggy
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 24 January 2012

Cindi Sanborn is a big CSX stockholder too.   Look where she has been
and not sure where she is going now but not fired like Brown.


Name: 6ftandbulletproof
E-mail: hoffagen@hotmail.com
Employed as: Corporate office, for 10-20 years
Posted: 24 January 2012

TO address the issue of this jammer called PETE BURRUS, he is currently
within weeks of going under investigation for wrongful termination of
NUMEROUS employees, wrongful treatment & discrimination, endangerment
in the workplace, un-ethical behavior as rep. for csx unbecoming- THIS
just to name a FEW. He has FIRED more than SIXTY people in less than 2
years, and this all under his knowledge from ...being an INSURANCE
SALESMAN. Many men in the CSX corp. today, are sending in EXCELLENT
resumes that have came across my desk, and others, that should have HIS
job, and out qualify him by a century. When posed the question, WHY is
this idiot in the position he is in? The answer, was stunning-HIS
FATHER HOLDS AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF STOCK IN CSX. Well, wow....so if we
all want a promote in the Company, go get in the piggy bank, borrow
from that rich granny, get that lotto ticket, and just BUY your way up,
even if you do not know what your doing, and lets just put everyones
LIFE AT RISK!    THIS INSANITY has to STOP! I have done much research
after finding this out, learning that PETE BURRUS, had to leave
CHICAGO, because the workers there, became violent due to his treatment
of them, and firing so many for NO cause. He was re-located to
EVANSVILLE INDIANA the HD division, to begin again, in hopes he would
have learned a lesson........ HE HAS NOT. There he has gone on a FIRING
rampage ...again. What CEO, or COMPANY, would have such an idiot, at the
healm, anywhere, running anything, such as him? He does not have the
knowledge to even wash an engine....if given a test on how to be a
CONDUCTOR, he wouldnt even know where the Engine was~ 

To those of you who are on the HD divison and have been wrongfully
terminated, or even know of those who have been, no matter for how
long....by this man: Contact me at the following as there is a CIVIL
SUIT being put together currently, against P.T.B. due to his actions as
written above. 
It is up to each worker how the work place is, YOU make it the way you
want it be....Change begins with YOU. 

GOOD LUCK, and God Speed~

Email as Follows- Jamesjoy66@hotmail.com  
Contact Monitor   Address all messages to    Lisa Rockafeller -Per csx
wrongful termination HD division


Name: Uknowwho
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 24 January 2012

By now you know the news.   I feel so much better after dumping that
load of Brown shit or shirt whatever you call it.  I have been backed
up for a while.  It is a relief to take this dump.   I did not expect
so much excitement over this move.    Brown had let all the air 
out of the CSX train after 3 rear enders.  I am not sure what it is
with him and rear enders.  Now Oscar will put the air back 
into the train after going into Emergency.   We all should feel as
relieved as I am maybe more so with you.


Have a nice 2012 CSX New Year.


Name: C&O Joe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 January 2012

Hey guys, just wondering what the scoop is from Water Street on Brown's
canning? Whatever it is, I'm glad to see the son of a bitch go. Maybe,
just MAYBE, there's greener pastures ahead.


Name: Corp Comm
E-mail: Bye bye Brown
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 January 2012

Dear CSX Employees,

 I am pleased to announce the appointments of Oscar Munoz as executive
vice president and chief operating officer and Fredrik Eliasson as
executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective
immediately.

Oscar and Fredrik are respected leaders, both inside and outside of our
industry, and people I trust to help guide and energize the organization
with the highest degree of success and integrity.  What means even more
to me than their leadership and business skills is their passion for
our company and its future.

Oscar replaces David Brown, who is no longer with the company.  As
stated in the press release, the company’s decision to make this change
is unrelated to CSX’s financial condition, business performance or
outlook, all of which remain strong.  We have a great operating team,
and I am highly confident that they will achieve even greater levels of
success in the future.

Dean Piacente will succeed Fredrik as vice president of sales and
marketing for the chemicals and fertilizer business, a position he held
previously.  Dean is highly respected among this customer group and the
transition will be seamless.  We will quickly identify a successor to
Dean for his financial planning and analysis responsibilities.

Also along with these new appointments, we are making a few additional
organization realignments.

Frank Lonegro and the Technology organization will be moved to
Operations, reporting to Oscar.  This change will ensure that there is
even more integration between Technology and Operations as we prepare
our company to implement Positive Train Control and maintain all of the
key systems necessary to run our railroad safely and efficiently.

At the same time, Fran Chinnici and the Purchasing organization and
Steve Crosby and the Real Property group will both report to Lisa
Mancini in her role as chief administrative officer.

We just completed a record financial year for CSX, and we believe that
we are headed together for a strong 2012.  Please join me in building
on the leadership changes announced today by continuing to deliver
top-notch performance in the year ahead.

Sincerely,

Michael Ward


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Crew Dispatcher, for 1-10 years
Posted: 22 January 2012

To not getting divorced and whoa, if you are talking about Laura
Touchstone you are nasty and deserve to have your wife leave you. She 
has been letting every nasty pathetic dick stick her for years even her
husbands afraid to put his in it Damn. Get checked out and save up to
pay some child support and move on but bet you won't be able to get a
hard on so quickly when your wife finds one bigger and better than you
and throws that in your face while you ruined your life over 10 minutes
of nastiness with the most disgusting whore on the railroad..hot Damn
your stupid.


Name: Whoa
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 22 January 2012

Not getting divorce,are you talking about LTouchstone?heard she has
became quite a psycho in her old age.although if you look at her her
and mr Twinkie have something going on fo sho  just admit your mistake
and move on


Name: not getting divorced
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 19 January 2012

hello brothers.  Just wondering if anyone else has a fix or some advice
for my problem.  Wife found out about the seret I had while I was away.
  It happened years ago  Thing is I hate the girl, shes a a nut and i
got drunk and dont even really remember it being decent. .  thats all  
I dont even like looking at her. Shes in her 40s and just a drunk who
dosent say no to anyone.  Shes been with lots of guys I work with and I
am not the only one who she stalks..  I get got drunk and made mistake. 
Now she is stalking me and my wife.  My wife dont deserve to be talked
about and have this trash even try to copare herself to her.   I messed
up I admited it and I want nothing more to do withwhat was a lousy piece
of ass. thats all she was. I dont want to loose my wife over this skank
lying and trying to create problems.  Shes trying to make it seem like
theres more to the story than what really was. There isnt  She is a
troublemaking bar whore who is doing this to me and a few other guys I
know.  What should i do?


Name: 
E-mail: cd3.@aol.com
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 14 January 2012

Next please


Hey man yea we all know Barrett can't keep up with thatz______but me
first man


Name: Head Hunter
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 January 2012

Anyone looking for some payback or need a new job  Look here

Job Description 
Manager Field Investigations - Huntington, WV-035210 
Description
 
Job Summary:
Investigates all events that arise out of the operation of the railroad
and other entities on an assigned territory.
 
Primary Activities and Responsibilities:

    Work with injured employees to maximize their recovery
    Investigate all events that arise from operation of the railroad
and other entities on an assigned territory
    Uses experience gained to support strong culture of safety with
respect to the public and employees
    Negotiates and makes recommendations for claim settlements and
lawsuits
    Works closely with attorneys in preparing cases for trial and
attends trials.  Coordinates third party claim management and
subrogation of third parties
    Works closely with local operating and public affairs teams, and
participates actively in safety committee and public safety efforts
    Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by
manager

 
Qualifications
 
Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelors degree from an accredited institution required in
Business, Criminology, Economics, Finance, Transportation, Logistics,
or Rail Operations or related major field of study
    1 or more years of experience required in Transportation,
Logistics, Rail Operations, Claim Handling, Legal or related field

Equivalent Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelors degree from an accredited institution required
    3 or more years of experience required in Transportation,
Logistics, Rail Operations, Claim Handling, Legal or related field

Knowledge and Skills:

    Knowledge of Federal Employers Liability Act
    Knowledge of Safety Appliance Act
    Knowledge of Locomotive Inspection Act
    Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations regarding Railroad Safety
    Knowledge of Off Track Vehicle Benefit Plan
    Knowledge of Railroad Retirement Board disability process
    Risk Management database skills
    Microsoft Outlook skills
    Photography skills
    Ability to communicate effectively on all aspects of railroad
operations

Competencies:
The CSX Competency Framework is the foundation of our Talent Strategy
and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and
develops talent based on each of the following competencies: analyze
issues and make effective decisions, advance the business, engage,
coach, and build a diverse workforce, build partnerships, improve
service quality and processes, execute effectively, demonstrate
personal leadership, and demonstrate functional and technical agility.
 
Job Requirements:

    50% travel required.
    Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a
non-standard workweek).
    Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection,
steel-toe boots, safety vest, and safety glasses.
    Basic hours are 8 - 5 Monday to Friday, but must be available to
respond when called.
    Need to be available to report to work with two-hour advance
notice.
    Work hours include rotating on-call responsibilities which may be
on weekends or outside standard work hours.
    On call 24/7 and must respond to accidents involving evacuations,
injuries or deaths.
    The applicant selected for this position may be required to
successfully complete a background check and physical including a drug
test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new
position.

Environmental Conditions:

    Work outside in all weather conditions.

Safety Commitment:
Safety is a way of life at CSX, encompassing every aspect of company
operations. Guided by a policy of ensuring the safety of our employees,
our customers, and the communities we serve, CSX works relentlessly to
prevent accidents and injuries.  Not only is it the right thing to do,
but when a company puts safety first, everyone benefits: the employees
and their families, the customers, and the communities.
 
This is a safety sensitive position. The candidate selected for this
position must successfully complete a full physical including a drug
test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new
position. All candidates' safety records will be reviewed and
considered when evaluating the candidate pool.
 
Company Profile:
CSX Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Jacksonville,
FL, is a multi-modal freight transportation company serving customers
across North America.  Through its primary subsidiary, CSX operates the
largest railroad in the eastern United States with operations in 23
states, the District of Columbia, and two Canadian provinces.  CSX also
includes an integrated intermodal company which serves customers with
its own truck and terminal operations as well as a dedicated domestic
container fleet.  Other CSX subsidiaries provide technology and real
estate support to the company.  These subsidiaries combine to allow CSX
to deliver efficient freight alternatives to customers in a variety of
industries, including coal, chemicals, automobiles, metals,
agricultural and forest products, food and consumer goods.
 
CSX Transportation (CSXT) is the largest company in the CSX family
employing approximately 30,000 management and union employees.  CSXT's
primary focus is the operation, maintenance, and management of the
largest railroad in the eastern United States.
 
Closing Statement:
At CSX two of the company's core values are People Make The Difference
and Safety Is A Way of Life.  We are committed to offering our team
members the most competitive compensation and benefits package
available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth
throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work
environment possible.
 
CSX is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer that supports
diversity in the workplace.

Primary Location
: United States-WV-Huntington
Schedule
: Full-time
Relocation Available
 :Yes
Tax Status
: Railroad Retirement
Overtime Status
: Exempt
: 26 Jan 2012 23:59:00
Number of Openings
: 1


Name: observer
E-mail: 
Employed as: CSX Contractor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 January 2012

CSX supervisors and managers do drive and have their own company- issue
pickup trucks, suburbans, tahoes, etc equiped with hi-rail gear.  They
are painted white with the CSX stickers on the doors and some have the
reflective blue stipes on the sides.  and yes all CSX
equipment/vehicles are supposed to stop at the R/R crossings before
proceeding accross the road while hi-railing.  That also goes for
contractors working on CSX property.


Name: coal hauler
E-mail: 
Employed as: CSX Customer, for N/A
Posted: 13 January 2012

Bartley,

  We heard the DM was on a call using his phone when he hit the truck
at the crossing.  Isn't it a CSX rule that all vehicles; highrail
equoipment, trucks, machines, etc are supposed to stop at all crossings
before proceeding?


Name: RUKidding
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 10 January 2012

To LE 30+:
You mention that you are "pro union", yet the facts you cite in your
diatribe on the current state of unions is a little off the mark, as
are your comments on who is to blame for the current state of affairs.
First, union officers who make $300K a year? really, I suggest you look
at the DOL website and search for your respective unions LM reports
where the salaries of those union leaders is a matter of public record
for all to see. I also doubt you'll see any salaries in the range you
suggest.
As to our current contracts and situation, it can be argued that the
UTU placed us in that position, or on the path of going the PEB route,
but the fact remains, that the unions within PEB243 were told by the
people in the congress that if the issue actually came to them,
they'dve shoved into us even more, quite possibly wrecking the RLA and
RRB in the process of "helping us". This should be cause for concern
because it shows where the real issue lies, that being the congress we
elect of office doesn't represent us, they represent those special
interests who supply the most dollar wise. Now who might that be?
Surely not the unions who essentially operate on a shoestring money
wise. Hell we get grief from our repective memberships for a
$1.00/month increase in dues while the bozos in congress take 10 times
that from us without so much as a whimper from those same folks who
gripe at the $1.00 increase.

Most union members don't care about what goes on between contracts,
either within their union, or the congress. They only look at things
from that brief time and say to their union "what are you going to do
for me?" Nevermind that in between when that union member should have
been caring and paying attention the whole time, congress cuts the rug
out from under the union by being beholden to the Carrier who supplies
those congressmen with the $$ for re-election. And we wonder why we're
in the proverbial pickle? That union that you seem to despise is in
actuality protecting you rights and helping to keep your standards of
living at par or better than the nation as a whole, all while you
happily go to work in between contracts and pay no mind to what gos on.
The whole time protecting you from forces that would love to strip that
which you have away from you. If they could do it all at once they
would. They can't because of some of things the union brought to you
(i.e. RLA, mediation, workers rights laws just to name a few).

We all need to wake up and see where the process has gone wrong and
start doing something about it instead of standing in the shadows, and
then bitching about the very folks who do our battles for us 365/24/7 .


Name: Bartley Boy
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 09 January 2012

NoMo,
He hit a coal truck on a flashing crossing while he was high railing
the subdivision all alone. The highway was on old KY Route 7 at
Huueysville, KY.

He hit a coal truck belonging to BRC trucking.

It is definitely a fact and soon Mike Ward who is CEO and used to be VP
Coal Sales years ago will know very soon about it after I get ithe KSP
report scanned into an email!

Hope this clarifies it for you!


Name: Bartley boy
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 09 January 2012

To NoMo

Frulla is the manager and he called for his own wrecker, and he was
alone in the vehicle as it shows only 1 occupant. It was a 2008
suburban and I checked and they DID HAVE ANTILOCK BRAKES THAT YEAR!! So
he lied to the police about tried to stop and it slid. The truth is that
he was not qualified to run the subdivision , but that is ok because I
am going to email Mike Ward a copy of the accident report and ask him
if he is going to protect the stockholders interests by placing Frulla
on the street for a few months or life for all I care. They preach
Safety but don't hold a division manager accountable? Seems rather
odd!!! Especially when he is trying t cover it up. 

Frulla needs to MAN UP!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 January 2012

I am shocked..... Do division managers run around driving high rail
vehicles? Are they issued CSX high rail vehicles?

A DM should have no use for a high rail. They can ride the rail anytime
with a phone call.

As for the brakes? Not sure ABS was designed for rail operations?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 January 2012

Has anyone heard about the Huntingotn Division Manager hitting a coal
truck while high railing on territory he was not qualified on? I also
do not think he was operating with 100% rule compliance  The accident
report floating around on the Big Sandy Subdivision shows the division
manager BOB  was going too fast and was at fault. He should have been
operating  prepared to stop at the crossing or approaching it making
sure it was clear i believe, and also should have been at LEAST
qualified on the territory.  Hard to lie about the vehicle sliding when
the newer model vehicle had antilock brakes!! Good try Bob!

I am going to email this report to the CEO Micheal Ward and see if he
cares about safety once and for all and 100% rules compliance or if
this is just what they tell the FRA!  If Ward has any gumption about
him he will fire BOB for lying to the police about the sliding vehicle.
Isn't it still against the rules and a chargeable offense if you lie
about matters under investigation?

bye BOB!!!! 

P.S. - How does it feel?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 January 2012

Three train wrecks at one spot including a rear-ender. That's not
good!
Any more news?


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 07 January 2012

Evan

Sounds like sour grapes. With over 70% voting in favor of ratification
the majority rules. I figured seeing you cried about it on every thread
I'd do the same. lol


Name: Evans
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 05 January 2012

The national was ratified.  This proves the carrier can and will do
whatever it wants.  Healthcare isn't what it was just wait till next
contract.  We will even give up a little more.  The time I retire the
carrier wont contribute nothing. 


Utu, Ble, Csx   FUCK YOU


Name: PO
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 01 January 2012

GET the vacations in..  Jim,  get off your fat ass and put the vacations
in..


Name: GayWard Focker
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 30 December 2011

GayWard Focker


L@@ks like Petie might be 2011 Focker of the Year if that is so.   


Who should be Fockee of the Year


Head Focker


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 December 2011

I've heard Anna's baby looks a lot like Pete Burris ... visual is
killing me!


Name: next please
E-mail: daddywaiting inline.com
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 26 December 2011

After months of cummalation of speculation looks like M to the B is
losing his lady for good to the hood folks. Yes! Can u say Hellas yea I
wanta b next in line for a piece of that. Little Boyes don't need to
try to do what the big daddy can do much better punk.


Name: CorrUPtion Blogger
E-mail: SaveAmerica.org
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 December 2011

Stand up and fight for what's right--so that we can all survive. Peace
and prosperity to all the true Patriots; the rails that's riding the
rails!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 December 2011

Interesting site for CSX Fans   Just the Facts!

http://www.ebosswatch.com/Hostile-work-environment


Name: Billy E
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 10-20 years
Posted: 20 December 2011

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year..


Name: brown1
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 December 2011

Your bonus will be sent by the 24th Dec.

Merry Christmas


Name: ward1
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 December 2011

Merry Christmas

We're shutting down Thursday the 22nd at 2359.  Everyone enjoy your
family and friends.  Don't worry about rushing back to work.  We will
start dh on the 2nd of Jan.2012.  

thanks for a great year


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 December 2011

Hey Desperate:

Let me get this straight...you were injured, I will assume it was at
work. You were given an unconditional release to go back to work but
didn't because you were unable to. In the meantime you started a
business. CSX sent you a letter scheduling a hearing regarding your
seniority and gave you 30 days to respond, which you did. CSX scheduled
a hearing and notified you of the date, time and place. You asked for a
2 week extension because you were across the country and couldn't make
it back and CSX denied your request held the hearing without you and
dismissed you.

Why are you surprised? You never intended going back. You didn't say
how long you laid off after your Dr. released you and when you got the
CSX certified letter...it was several weeks though.

Where was you union representation during all this since the union
has your seniority?

It sounds like CSX went by the book...you were notified of the hearing
and chose not to attend and after 15 years of service you knew or
should have known the consequences.

Good luck with your new venture, I hope it pans out for you.


Name: Desperate
E-mail: ekoprow100@gmail.com
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 19 December 2011

Hello, I have been terminated from CSX after 15 years of service. There
are many circumstances that surround my situation but I never was able
to return to work after an injury even though I had been cleared to
return with no restrictions by my doctor. I recieved a certified letter
from CSX stating that I needed to contact them within 30 days to
schedule a Seniority Hearing, which I did, or I would be terminated.
CSX sent me another letter back on a Thursday telling me I had a
hearing scheduled for the following Tuesday. I had started a new
busines and was across the country and was in no way able to get back
to this hearing. I asked for a 2 week postponement via a Certified
Letter from myself but to no avail they held the hearing anyway and
sent me a letter telling me I was terminated. This seems unfair and
unethical but I am not a expert. Can anyone help me out there. Is there
hope. I am DESPERATE for justice if there is any.        Thank You.


Name: Aaron Cross
E-mail: cindermydawg@gmail.com
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 17 December 2011

I think you guys should make a Facebook page mimicking this site. Now
days if you want things changed you need a petition to do it. Its the
next best thing to a strike and actually losing your job. Facebook now
days boosts companies' reputation with the "LIKE" button, or it can
destroy them or even make it better for their employees.. all it needs
to do is spread like a disease over facebook, regarding the lack of
pay, compensation, and general "fuck you work anyway" attitude CSX
has for its employees, and once the bad publicity spreads enough CSX
will have a hard enough time finding buisness from companies wanting to
use their rail cars for transport for fear of a strike or bad morale the
employees who transport their goods hold for CSX. 

im gonna tell you a story, I learned this in a leadership course in the
NAVY.

its called "The 10 monkeys Story" regarding how to change things.

There are 2 monkeys in a cell. the cell has a banana hanging from the
ceiling and a fire hose pointing inside the cell.. both monkeys tried
reaching for the banana and got blasted by the fire hose every time
they attempted for it. after a week another monkey was placed into the
cell... the new monkey went right for the banana and the other 2
monkeys beat the shit out of him.. 1 and then 2 and then 3 more monkeys
were added to the cell and each time the new monkey went for the banana
the other monkeys beat the shit out of him.. and pretty soon this
happened still when there were ten monkeys in the cell.. they would
just beat the shit out of whatever monkey wanted to go for the banana
not realizing the fire hose was already taken away.


point of the story is, the fire hose is one guy, one guy who set rules
or procedure maybe 10 years ago, and everyone back then followed it,
and after awhile that one guy (fire hose) left and everyone else just
kept implementing and beating the shit out of everyone else because
thats just how its always been.. Just because things were that way
once, doesnt mean it cannot be changed or someone else can make
changes.. 

for example, A boss(the fire hose) got sick of one person in particular
sitting down when there was no work to be done, so he set a rule that
even if its -0 degrees outside when  theres nothing to be done you will
stand outside in the cold untill something comes up. well it goes on
like that for awhile 1 year goes by and that old boss (the fire hose)
is gone, and people are still standing around outside waiting for work
to do, even the other bosses inforce it not even knowing the original
reason for it.. and then it never changes.. you will always be standing
out side freezing your ass off unless you question why it came to be
like that or do something about it.



Im sorry for the long statement, but I really feel for you CSX
employees makin 40k for a job you should be making 50-60k doing. and
what is worse is that for the low money you do make, you are treated so
shitty and get screwed over so much.


<<<Not an Employee>> so I can speak my mind since the employees who
think complimenting CSX on this site will earn them brownie points or
extra money in the future are too stupid to realize it wont.


Name: evans
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 16 December 2011

I just voted NO.


Name: cya
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 12 December 2011

RRJ,

What are you putting in that morning coffee?  We all read a lot of dumb
shit from you.


Name: Evans
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 12 December 2011

Educational site

rrj must have fell off his rocker again.  I've red some silly post on
here from him, but that one takes the cake.  

Old man it's time to put the pc down and feed the squirrels..


Name: mmmmmmm
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 30+ years
Posted: 11 December 2011

Educational page called csx-sucks.  You have to be joking.


Name: Sonny
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 11 December 2011

rrj

YOu must live on this site or do you work for csx-sucks?  Everytime I
read something on here you have some silly remark.  You must patrol
this site.


Name: Willy
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 11 December 2011

RRJ


CSX-Sucks  is the name of this site in case you didn't know.  It's
not like when you worked out here referring to certain ones like
yourself " safety sucks, csx sucks, company sucks."  this is a
negative site bashing csx. I hope this helps.  Now go feed your
pengions old man..


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 10 December 2011

Perry,

If you provide equal representation, how did a bridge employee get
fired under your watch for receiving harrassing text messages, while
your son texts pictures of himself nude, and he walks?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 20-30 years
Posted: 10 December 2011

Old School 

We read this everyday and save everything for your personnel file. 

We run CSX with all this good info from this site.   We are lazy
dumbasses who like to do things the our way.  

Trainmasters and other management personnel sneak on here to see if
their name comes up so they can know when to expect a call from us.

It is a win win for some.


Name: Boyles
E-mail: RRJ
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 10 December 2011

RRJ,
 THANKS FOR A GOOD POST......WIFE AND I BOTH DO ENJOY THAT RAILROAD
RETIREMENT CHECK ALSO...,,,,,,I DO HOPE AFTER 2 YEARS OF NO
INCREASE,,,WE DO GET A RAISE THIS YEAR...
 I HEARD WE WOULD,,,,BUT,,THAT STILL WILL NOT CHANGE MY VOTE.!!!

I SEE ALOT OF CHANGE HAS TAKEN PLACE IN THE COMPANY SINCE MY
REITREMENT
......ALOT OF GOOD FRIENDS AND CO WORKERS HAVE PASSED AWAY,,,AND,,,ALOT
OF THEM,,,STILL YOUNG...
   I REALIZED,,,JOBS THAT WERE ON CALL 24---7,,,AND THE MONEY WAS NOT
INMPRTANT ANYMORE..   LIFE,,,DOING THINGS WITH FAMILY,,,FRIENDS,,MEANT
MORE TO ME THAT THE MONEY,,,AND,,AFTER R.R. TAX,,,,YOU MAY GET
HALF,,,,,,,...
....YES,,,RAILROAD PAYS GOOD AND OT HELPED,,,BUT,,RAILROADS DO CUT ALOT
OF TAX......I HIRED IN,,,I MADE $3.50 A HOUR AND I THOUGHT I WAS ON TOP
OF THE WORLD..
  RAILROAD WAS GOOD TO ME AS FAR AS MONEY,,,,,AND,,,I WAS GOOD TO THE
RAILROAD AS WORKING......BUT,,IT GOT TO A POINT,,,,CHANGE WAS COMEING
AND I SEEN IT.......
   I TOOK EARLY RETIREMENT AND HAVEING A BLAST ,,,WIFE AND I AND OUR
CAMPER.!!!
   I HAVE ALOT OF STORIES I COULD TELL,,BUT,,,I DO NOT WANT TO NAME
NAMES AS IT WOULD NOT BE RIGHT....
 SOME GOOD AND SOME BAD STORIES ABOUT THE RAILROAD......
 ......I DID SEE THIS COMING,,,,SO,,I PAID EVERYTHING OFF AHEAD OF
TIME,,,,,,,I RE ADJUSTED MY SELF TO MY MONTHLY RETIREMENT INCOME,,,
  HAVE A BLESSED DAY,,,,,,,BOYLES..


Name: Boyles
E-mail: UNION
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 09 December 2011

THE GUYS I WORKED BESIDE WERE SCARED TO WRITE UP CLAIMS,,,,,SO,,,I WROTE
THEM FOR US.......OF COURSE,,MOST WERE DENIED.!!!!   A 100% GOOD
CLAIM,,,MOST,,,WE NEVER GOT,!!!!  NOW AND THEN,,,A CLAIM WOULD BE
PAID,!!!!,,,,,,
 THE COMPANY SIGNED THE SAME AGGREMENT AS THE UNION,,,,,,SO,,IF A CLAIM
IS LEGAL,,,,PAY ME,!!!!!  BUT,,THAT IS NOT HOW CSX WORKED..
 I HAD A COMPANY MAN,,TELL ME TO MY FACE,,,,,,,YOUR UNION IS NOT WORTH
A DAMM,!!!!!   CLAIM ALL YOU WANT,,,,I WILL PAY NOTHING,!!!.
  IT IS SAD,,,,HOW THIS R.R. HAS BECOME SO EVIL.......I HAVE BEEN OFF
OVER 10 YEARS.......AND,,IT WAS BAD THEN,,,BUT,,FROM THESE POST I
READ,,,,,,IT IS ALOT WORSE NOW,,!!!!!
  ....FRA RULES,,,,,,SAFTY RULES,,,,,,A JOKE.......MANY RULE
CLASSES...THERE WERE SOME THAT ALWAYS FAILED.....BUT,,,THESE MEN LEFT
THAT RULE CLASS WITH A PASSING GRADE......NO ONE FAILED.!!!
 IS THIS SAFTY.???......I SEEN FRA TEST GRADES,,,CHANGED,,,,,,
BUT,,,NOW,,,I TRY TO FOCUS ON THE ROAD AHEAD.....I HAD MY TIME ON THE
RAILROAD,,,IT IS YOUR TIME NOW,,,,
   GOOD LUCK,!!!!!!!!


Name: Boyles
E-mail:  UNIONS
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 09 December 2011

I DO AGREE ,,MOST OF THE TIME ,,,I PERFERE UNION JOBS...
  BUT,,IN ALABAMA.TENNESSE AND MISSISSIPPI THEY NOW HAVE 4 MAJOR CAR
PLANTS,,,,,NO UNION......!!!!!!!
THESE PLANTS,,PAY AS MUCH OR MORE THAN UNION PLANTS,,,HAVE VERY GOOD
BENIFITS...AND,,,AS LONG AS YOU DO YOUR JOB,,,,NO PROBLEM,,,
  I HAVE WORKED UNION JOBS,,MOST OF MY ADULT LIFE,,,,,LAST 30
,,,RAILROAD....
  I HAVE SEEN SORRY,,NO ACCOUNT..LAZY WORKERS,,,GET SAME PAY AS THE
GOOD WORKERS....AND LAUGH AT THE EMPLOYE THAT TRIES HARD...
   SINCE ALL WORKERS,,,GOOD AND BAD,,ARE ALL PROTECTED UNDER THE
UNION...
 IF THINGS ARE NOT CHANGED,,,IN THE NEXT 4 YEARS,,,,,PEOPLE THAT ARE
65,,,WILL NOT GET A RETIREMENT.....MONEY FOR RETIREMENT COMES FROM
TAXES COLLECT OUT OF WORKERS CHECKS.....IF MORE PEOPLE GET ON FOOD
STAMPS,,,WELFARE AND ECT,,,,,THERE IS NO MONEY COLLECTED FROM THESE
PEOPLE...TO GO INTO RETIREMENT FUNDS.!!!!!!
 WHO IS GOING TO PAY.!!!!   THE RICH,,,PAY ABOUT 75% OF ALL THE
TAXES......THE MIDDLE CLASS 25%,,,,,,,,....,THE POOR OR
WELFARE,,GOVERMENT CHECK PEOPLE,,,PAY NOTHING...
 AT SOME POINT OF TIME,,,MONEY WILL BE GONE...
    THERE MUST BE A STOPPING POINT FROM GOVERMENT TO UNIONS,,,,
AMERICA IS AT THE LAST ROAD TO BECOMNG A 3RD WORLD COUNTRY...
 THE 3 RD WORLD COUNTRIES ARE NOW,,,PASSING AMERICA.!!!!


Name: Old School
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 December 2011

Mr. R. The people probably dont leave their name(s)on here because they
would probably be SNITCHED out to management,apple doesnt fall to far
from the tree,Does it???Taddle tail.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 December 2011

Hey Daddy Rapier:

I don't know you or your son and I don't give a shit what his problem
is. I do know this...you're only making his plight worse by coming on
here and and trying to defend him. You have succeeded in making a local
issue into a system wide and even national issue.

You're right, everyone is entitled to representation. However, your
judgement as a LC will now be questioned because you chose to argue a
case without providing the correct information, drawing attention to
the union, your local and your relationship which creates a
conflict...I think it's safe to say that if your son wasn't involved
you wouldn't be on this site.

Any posts with the exception of mine are coming from your membership,
nobody else cares what happens...what does that tell you? what they do
see is another parent/relative interceding on behalf of problem
employee(child). The longer you choose to keep this issue alive on this
site, the more widespread it will become and the damage it will do!

The best advice you could offer your son is to keep his mouth shut, do
as he's told and maintain a low profile and this will all fade away!


Name: C. Perry Rapier
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 30+ years
Posted: 08 December 2011

I have responsibilities, to ALL of my members. And they pay dues out of
their hard earned wages. And for that, they expect, and are entitled,
to representation. 

The fact is that, if the tables were turned, and one of you faceless
cowards were in the same situation, and you come out of this with the
same results, then I would be a hero for saving your job. But because
of who this is, you expect me to not afford him the same
representation. 

Again, you don't know the facts, and you don't know what you are
talking about. Rather than see the truth, it is easier to be a faceless
coward and hide behind your fence and throw stones.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 December 2011

I never worked for or with my Father. Had I, and I fucked up, he would
have let me dangle. Probably been first in line to take a shot or two.

My old man was never interested in being friends, pals or chums just
being my father! He told me if I was big enough to get myself in a
bind, I was big enough to get myself out of the bind...in hindsight he
was right!


Name: C. Perry Rapier
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 December 2011

George you are obviously another pawn for somebody with bad information.
Those of you who are faceless and nameless do not have a clue of the
facts. And I am not going to tell his story or anybody elses story on
this piece of shit website that you cowards like hiding behind. 

Suffice it to say that I did not do anything for him, that I would not
have done, and have done before many many times for others. And hell
yes I am denying what you spineless cowards are saying. 

You do not have the facts, so you make them up to suit yourself. If you
worked half as hard at finding the truth, as you did at making up lies,
you would know more. 

As it is, you are content to sit back and make this shit up and be a
mouthpiece for spreading somebodys garbage. 

C. Perry Rapier


Name: George
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 07 December 2011

Cec,
  As usual, you are wiping your little boy's nose and saving his ass. 
Let him fight his own battles for once.  He obiviously knows how to
screw up on a regular basis, he's proved that more than once.
  Are you denying what Caps wrote?  Were you there holding his hand
while he was forewomanizng on T4? I'd say the people on the gang were
there and know what went on.  He was supposed to be the rear foreman
and he was everywhere but the rear most of the time unless it was the
rear of a manager.  The puppet talks a big game, let him take someone
out in the woods, without help.
  You can tell us your version at the union meetings.


Name: C. Perry Rapier
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 December 2011

To the coward who hides behind this screen, who posted about Perry A.
Rapier, and about how he should be taken into the woods and given a
good ass kicken. For starters, you are obviously not in the know, and
only repeating trash that has been repeated to you. Suffice it to say
that you don't know what you are talking about, not at all. You got
your facts all wrong, all wrong. 

And if you want to kick somebodys ass, I would love for you to come and
kick my ass. As it is, you are the punk bitch hiding behind this screen.
I am real, I am not your little twisted imagination. And I know how to
write without leaving my caps on. C. Perry Rapier


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 07 December 2011

I HOPE THAT LITTLE COCKSUCKER DONT COME TO T-4,DOWNSYNDROM LOOKN
FUCKNUT!DONT NEED RAT BITCHES LIKE THAT ON THE TEAM,MAYBE HE NEEDS A
LITTLE OLD SCHOOL,TAKEN OUT IN THE WOODS AND HAVE HIS ASS BEAT,CANT
STAND TO HERE HIS VOICE ON THE RADIO,FUCKER SOUNDS LIKE HE'S GOIN THRU
PUBERTY,FUCKN PUNK BITCH,HE PROBABLY THINKS HE DIDNT EMBARESS THE TEAM
ENOUGH,SO HE WANTS TO COME BACK FOR MORE,AND SEND MORE PICS OF THAT
LITTLE STRING BEAN TO HOTEL CLERKS THAT ARE TRYING TO MAKE A LIVING FOR
THERE FAMILIES,THEM GIRLS DONT NEED HIS HARRASSMENT,IF I WAS THAT GIRLS
DAD,IDA BEAT THAT FUCKERS ASS,


Name: Precious
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 05 December 2011

Puppet Boy Perry Rapier bumped to the section but plans to return to T4.
 He wants to suck his way into a union position or a management
position.  These punks always get off with a slap on the hand while
others are left to starve and loose everything.  The little rat will
drop a dime on his fellow workers in a NY second.


Name: Y
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 05 December 2011

Pierce formally notifies General Chairmen of tentative agreement 
CLEVELAND, December 5 — Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and
Trainmen (BLET) National President Dennis R. Pierce has formally
notified General Chairmen representing employees impacted by national
health and welfare bargaining of the Tentative Agreement reached
between the BLET and the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC)
late last week.


Not able to strike=no union 
ble wasted our money and time with this bullshit when there was no way
we were ever going to be able to strike

republican democrats they're all full of shit they don't care about
the unions just reelection  no one stood with us  why should we stand
with them


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 December 2011

Perry Rapier,the fucknut comes back to work as if he didnt do anything
wrong!WTF?????HE ASKS FOR HIS ASST.FOREMAN JOB BACK!FOR WHAT?SO HE CAN
WALK BACK AND FORTH AND TELL PEOPLE HOW SMART HE IS AND HARRASS PEOPLE
WORKING!AND RUNNING INTO THE WOODS OR CORNFEILD TO SEE HOW MANY TIMES
HE CAN TAKE A SHIT IN 1 DAY OR MAYBE HE'S JUST HORNY AND WANTS TO GO
JERK 1 OFF IN THE FEILD AND WATCH OTHER MEN WORK AS HE DOES HIS
BUSSINESS!AND TALK LIKE A BIG SHOT ON THE RADIO!STAY OFF YOU'RE PHONE
AND THE INTERNET ASSHOLE!WHILE ON THE CLOCK!AND QUIT THE SEXUAL
HARRASSMENT!THERE IS NO WAY SOMEONE CAN GO SHIT THAT MANY TIMES IN 1
DAY,STAY OFF THE GANGS FUCKHEAD!BETTER YET STAY OFF THE RAILROAD!AND
QUIT EMBARRESSING ALL OF US WITH UR ACTIONS!THE SEXUAL HARRASSMENT ISNT
HIS FIRST TIME AGAINST THE HOTEL CLERK,POOR GIRL,I FEEL SORRY FOR
HER,SHE GOT HER KID TAKEN AWAY BECAUSE OF THE LITTLE FUCKNUTED
DOWNSYNDROM LOOKING FUCK!ARENT YOU PROUD OF URSELF?I KNOW THE GUYS ON
T-4 WERE!YOU FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT!


Name: Y
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 01 December 2011

A union not able to strike is useless   what a waste of money 

Congress kiss are asses


Name: laughing
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 20-30 years
Posted: 21 November 2011

Golden Gun

Dont worry. They are going to choke on the rope they are trying to hang
everyone else with.. Just wait and watch......


Name: dirk digler
E-mail: 
Employed as: CSX Contractor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 18 November 2011

the nice thing about cougar crabs touchstone is you can get a free 
B-job anytime you get the urge. before work, lunch, after work, car,
office, bathroom  she always a good last resort and is ALWAYS up for it
 ain't said no to me once and I know I am not the only one


Name: Golden Gun
E-mail: Avon
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 November 2011

It's official,  Brock Summers is the new Trainmaster on the St. Louis
Line. Watch your back, Roscoe P. Coaltrain and his fat ass deputy Penis
Berry will lie to get failures. Brothers Beware! Just ask Walt!


Name: Jax YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 16 November 2011

It was fun for a little bit. Got old, like her.


Name: LocoEngr
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 16 November 2011

Jx Yrdmast...My question is.....how was it, any good?


Name: Jax YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 16 November 2011

I am not obsessed. Someone else posted something about her and I asked a
question about her. I was one of the eight people that she was caught
with and I am far from proud of it. At the time I did not know she was
so free with taking her pants off. This site always talks bad about
officers and we have a lady officer that sleeps with many many men. And
you want me to stop? Sounds like the husband talking.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 November 2011

Hey Jax YM:

You're worried about Pines and his obsession...you seem to be
obsessing over L. Touchstone!


Name: Jax YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 16 November 2011

Laura's name keep coming. Who's marriage is she ruining now a days?
She has been caught around eight times that her husband knows about. It
seems her marriage is not getting ruined. Could you imagine laying down
with a woman every night as her husband knowing that she has been with
so many men?


Name: ???
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 November 2011

L Touchstone is still employed and she hits on all kinds of guys and has
sex at the office. Its a known thing That she's been doing this for
years. corporate knows.Go figure


Name: Flthd
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 November 2011

T-4 Suckbutt Perry Rapier gets a 3 week vacation from CSX for harassing
a motel clerk by calling her several times a day during work hours and
sending her text pictures of what he passes off as a penis ( during
work hours ).  This is a clear rules violation of CSX's ethics policy.
 The woman's husband complains, CSX pays them off and the puppet boy
returns to work with all charges dropped after saying he would bring
down a lot of people by showing his cell phone records.  I'm sure Jr.
will go back to giving lip service over the radio ratting out his
fellow workers trying make himself look better.  Maybe he's
compensating?
  Adam Flowers was allowed to be a track inspector in Indy with the
management knowing he had a suspended driver's license and a history
of at-fault CSX vehicle accidents.  He runs into the back of a car
while playing on his cell phone sending the people to the hospital. 
His reward?  He gets help in getting his license back, those people get
paid off and the little drunk gets to return to work.
  It helps if your daddy works for the union and can fit in somebody's
back pocket.  There really should be term limits for union officials,
and the 'elections' should be more open so someone else may try to
run for office.  The rep's seem to have forgotten that they are
supposed to represent everyone who pays their dues, not just their
spoiled children.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 November 2011

Hey Trainmaster 10-20:

Sounds as though you would like to hand out a award like my prestigious
"Brown Banana"...it's alright with me. Perhaps you can call it the
"Nashville Nugget".

Sounds as though there are plenty of contenders up there. You'll be
glad to know they're all on my "Turd Watch" list for the BB to be
announced at year end.

It's too early to tell but there are plenty of "Pieces of Shit" this
year in the running...most from the Nashville and GL Divisions!


Name: A "Wife"
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 November 2011

As a "Wife" to an Employee of Radnor Yard... KARMA!!!! I sure hope
those men keep their jobs because they are going to be BROKE paying all
that child support ( yup, even to you Anna)!!! 
I personally don't think these woman are that stupid not to know what
is going on! All those meetings, training seminars, derailments and
overtime or extra shifts are total BS!!! And if the wives and spouses
know about what is going on and want to tolerate it, well shame on them
and they are just as twisted!!

CSX is not a place for families.


Name: Wouldn't you like to know
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 November 2011

Update:

Pete Burrus is a racist bastard, his black secretary's position at the
old division office at the freight office was removed. He did't like
her because of her color.

He also used his company suburban to haul firearms to a location for
his semi-annual supervisors meeting. Can you imagine what kind of shit
he would have gotten in for packing numourus shotguns for skeet
shooting in a COMPANY VEHICLE, yet we can't carry a gun for security
like the shit hole town of Memphis. He beleives every craft makes to
much. But yet he drives a clown car mini cooper and a landrover
$$$$$$$$$.

Crane, still hasn't changed a bit. He is a coward and an ass kisser.
He giggles like a getty bitch. Again you only got your job because of
your daddy's name AC Jones.  

Buffalo Head Middleton, WTF can we say. 

Ted Hensley, is fucking other wives of the Nashville division. PRICK!
What is the matter, your pussy is to nasty?

Anna, Nashviile Division Jugs! No one has claimed knocking her up. When
she first started she wore tight shirts to flaunt her large knockers.
Now they sag. Oh well, one of you Nashville division peeps step up and
claim the baby. TED HINSLEY?????  LOL

HEY OPIE BURRUS, BURN IN HELL YOU MUTHA F*CKA!


Fucking dick suckers Managers of the Nashville Division

Pete "opie" Burrus....ur dad got you the job you jerk
Crane Jones....ur dad got you the job... u have no balls
Jeff "buffalohead" Middleton.... lips chapped from Burrus' bush
Ted Hinsley.... ass kisser
Anna Stayton - pregnant and not married.... figure that one out...
Nice
large boob and nice ass before she got the belly.

Thanks CSX for the wonderful management!


Name: John Doe
E-mail: datsomebs@yahoo.com
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 November 2011

*****MUST READ*******

IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE OR YOU HAVE BEEN FIRED FOR NOT PASSING THE
ENGINEERS TRAINING PROGRAM YOU NEED TO READ THIS.  

AN ATLANTA DIVISION CONDUCTOR ON THE A&WP SUB-DIVISION FAILED ENGINE
SCHOOL AND IS BEING ALLOWED TO GO BACK ON HIS CONDUCTOR SENIORITY.
OTHER GUYS THAT WERE IN THE CLASS WITH THIS INDIVIDUAL SAID HE GOT BY
EVERY STOP SIGNAL ON THE SIMS AND COULD NOT EVEN PASS THE SIGNAL TEST
OR ANY OTHER TEST HE WAS GIVEN. I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO WERE FIRED
BECAUSE THEY FAILED AND WERE NOT ALLOWED TO COME BACK ON THEIR
CONDUCTOR SENIORITY AS THE LETTER YOU SIGN STATES BEFORE YOU BEGIN
ENGINE CLASSES.  GET THE WORD OUT TO THOSE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO.


Name: Radnor Trash
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 07 November 2011

Why is Ted not at the top of this list?
If anyone would put up with Scott's crap he might of made the list. He
is still dreaming that he's the ladies man.
Other than that, I might agree with the list.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for N/A
Posted: 07 November 2011

Solution to CSX Problems

Cut the Head off the Snake 

In this case 3 Heads
Fire Brown Sanborn and Ward


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 November 2011

They've been making up crap for a long time. I never looked at any
e-test done on me except one time. Someone had to show me how to get
the info off the computer when they did they had test done under my
name on trains that didn't even run on my subdivision. The only thing
correct was they passed thru one of the terminals. The things you
mentioned aren't difficult to do. You used stopping looking in both
directions to cross a track as an example. Why's that difficult? That
should be common place. I've read people complaining about getting
busted for no safety glasses or hearing protection. I hated wearing
them or side shields but to not wear them these days is like wearing a
neon sign saying "here I'am,...I'm stupid". Most of the mistakes
that I hear about from co-workers that call were preventable. I will
admit CSX does make new ones up like one co-worker got 15 days from
telling a passing train they looked good at the time he was in an
industry setting off cars. CSX called it "multi-tasking". I
understand these officials are morons running the railroad today. Most
never worked one day on the railroad.


Name: watching it
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 07 November 2011

RRJ,

Doesnt matter how much up pay attention. If everyone in their terminal
did everything 100% by the rules it still wouldnt matter.  The people
on the outside are just not getting it!  FAILURES ARE MANDATORY! 
Someone is going to get hit no matter what. If it takes making up some
bogus crap like.... You didnt look both directions before you stepped
down off the engine to you left a window halfway open on the engine. IT
DOESNT MATTER!! They will fail someone everyday. WE heard a TM telling
someone before he left our yard that Jacksonville told him if he didnt
start getting more failures he should consider looking for another job
position in the company. Had a TM quit at another yard and the day he
left he told several people he just couldnt do to people what was asked
of him. It was against his moral values and beliefs....Its way past
people getting on a site like this and venting. Its way past
complaining to the unions, who obviously cant do a damb thing... This
has turned into something way to big and way out of hand. Its going to
have to be taken to someone more powerful and with political ties to
get this under control!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 November 2011

L&N WORKER

I guess things were better on the former C&O side. We didn't see any
real change till around 2004 when Tony Ingram was hired from the NS.
That's when claims became difficult to get paid but still not
impossible. That finally happened around 2008 when claims were no
longer up to a local TM to approve. No one back then was out to get
anyone. We still had some decent trainmasters. Things really changed
when CSX started mass hiring in 2006. Till then most people had at
least 25+ years already on the job. When trainmen with only from a few
months to a few years became the majority life was different on the
railroad. With the continuation of mass hiring it won't change for the
better. Best advice everyone needs to move slow and get it right. If
they don't know ask questions a lot of mistakes are people doing guess
work.


Name: Re: Nashville
E-mail: 
Employed as: Crew Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 November 2011

Nashville
If anyone that made it to "Family Day" could have noticed who is who.
You had married employees that did not bring their spouse, employees
that did bring their spouses and limited them on conversations with
fellow employees, of course the glares from the ones that have had
relations with one another. 
There needs to be tighter restrictions against the "Power Houses"
that are ruining families and the companies name.
Now let's start with that list.

1. Ted (swinger)
2. John (watch out for your wives, girlfriends and daughters)
3. Jeremy (better get tested when your done with him)
4. Mike (old school)


Name: Nashville
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 06 November 2011

Nashville-

As for not knowing who Anna Stayton's babies daddy is, better get some
DNA tests from the Train Master's down there. Only about 99.9% of the
guys at Radnor Yard are messing around on their wives... They also like
to share down there. NIGHTS DO GET LONELY DOWN THERE!!

Let's start a list
1.
2.
3.

Is it really fair for the wives and families that have been devoted and
dedacated to them not to know?


Name: L&N WORKER
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 06 November 2011

SIR,
 I STARTED WITH THE OLD...L&N RAILROAD,,,,OVER THE YEARS IT CHANGED TO
CSX.......FROM 1983--TILL MY RETIREMENT 2000,,,I WAS HARRASSED BY
OFFICALS...CSX.....IF YOU WERE A OLD L&N,,YOU MEANT
NOTHING...BUT,,NOW,,NOT ALL OFFICALS WERE LIKE THIS,,JUST SOME,,,
 MY BOSS WAS A SCL MAN,,,,,I REPORTED BROKE RAILS,,UNSAFE CONDITIONS,, 
THIS MEANT NOTHING,,,,I WOULD MAKE COPYS OF THIS ,,,I WAS ON SAFTY
COMM,,,,88% OF MY FINDS,,,NEVER GOT REPAIRED...THROWED IN TRASH
CAN.....I HAD NO ONE TO GO TO,,,YOU NEVER KNEW WHO WAS NOT YOUR
FRIEND...
 AND,,FRA TEST FOR EMPLOYEES,,,,,WELL,,NO ONE EVER FAILED,,,,IF YOU
FAILED,,WHICH ALOT DID,,,BY THE END OF DAY,,,YOU GOT A PASSING
GRADE...IS THIS SAFE......?????
Claims....legal clams always denined.!!!  M.OF W UNION A JOKE.!!!!!
 CSX,,,,HAS ALOT OF NON UNION RAIL WORKERS...BUT,,,THEY
SAID,,,THEY,,,CSX,,HAS STANDARDS OF HONOR....
THANK YOU L&N FOR ALOT OF GOOD YEARS,!!!!!!


Name: Jeff Middleton
E-mail: Iluvsuckingcox.com
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 November 2011

....my ex-wife hates me, my kids hate me, everyone hates me. The only
pleasure I get in life anymore is firing employees in radnor yard
especially if they are black. Pete Burris can't do anything about me
because he is scared of me. The unions can't do anything with me
because.....well because the unions can't do anything about anything
anymore. So fair warning....if you want to keep your job with Csx, stay
away from my yard or me and my big ass buffalo head will come down on
you whenever and however I want......especially if you are black.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Crew Dispatcher, for N/A
Posted: 02 November 2011

Hi I'm a crew  dispature and I'm an arrogant asshole that can't help
you with anything because I don't feel like it. And I also hang up on
train crews when their talking. I cannot grant you a day off because
your wife/son/daughter/mother/father died. Nobody rested on the board


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 November 2011

JAX YDM,

Guessing your a yardmaster since you used ydm as you post name. I bet
your yard in something else!  You would rather here filthy smut stories
about some woman who likes to get around than someone exposing the
constant stealing that the company does to the hard working back bone
of the company? Go by a copy of the national enguire. Maybe some smut
book. Quit trying to encourage everyone to turn this site into a trash
mag!


Name: Fed up
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 10-20 years
Posted: 31 October 2011

jax ydm. Oh contrary to what you said. Quite the opposite. Mr T is as
screwy as she is. Why else would he stay married to the ho? I'd just
like to see CSX put themselves out of there misery of having her
employed.   Let her go do what she is meant to do and stand on a street
corner


Name: Jax YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 31 October 2011

Fed up: Did this site hit a nerve in you? Maybe you are Mr. T. If not,
some of us like to hear about the company officer that is getting
passed around between all crafts. It is a great story. I would rather
hear about he group sex sessions than hear about penalty claims.


Name: fed up
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 10-20 years
Posted: 31 October 2011

who cares about Mrs T? If anyone thinks she will ever be
faithful..that's just funny. Not sure why she ever got married. It's
a funny joke. But please stop her free advertisement here  She will be
unemployed any day day so just leave it alone and let the chips fall


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 31 October 2011

Goob

I can't remember in Walbridge, Ohio if we were issued pay vouchers or
checks which the paymaster would cash. That was along time ago. I know
when I transferred to Virginia in 1980 we were given checks by the
paymaster then had to cash them at a bank or the C&O credit union. The
RRB unemployment the clerks were helpful they did 3 weeks of claims
ahead of time when I transferred to Virginia which got me through the
physical ect...before marking up. I didn't know or think about it
could of been done down here.


Name: Jax YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 31 October 2011

Insider:  What's the scoop on Mrs.T? Sounds like you know some juicy
details about this company officer.


Name: new hire
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 30 October 2011

Mrs. Touchstone was touched by several new hires a few weeks ago at the
same time...


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 October 2011

NOMO,

As I recall the hummer was on the main line, we had the Georgian, and
the South Wind. Need to check my old time tables for the 3rd one.

RRJ, nice post. work or starve.

Side note --I never got cash from the RR. The really nice part was as
you stated a clerk could handle the RRB. I lived in one state and could
go to any RR and make a claim, which I did one time as a cut off
brakeman.


Name: GJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 10-20 years
Posted: 30 October 2011

insider is correct. I wonder if her husband is going to brush this one
under the rug also.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 October 2011

Hey RRJ:

I just had a thought...imagine if you will sing "Santa Claus is coming
to town" except insert "The FRA" for "Santa Claus".

Most of the time the TM's sphincter will pinch off a 1" grade 5
all-thread when they find out the FRA is on the property. I wonder
why?

I guess fair is fair.

The poster said "chubbied up"...maybe they know something! In any
event any relationship should be strictly business!


Name: insider
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 20-30 years
Posted: 30 October 2011

JAX YDM
'ol cougar crabs Laura T ain't behavin herself. far from it. i think
tho this time she may be gettin that cottage cheese rear end of hers in
some real big time trouble...stay tuned...have a feelin the fire works
are about to begin if they aint already


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 30 October 2011

NoMo

What makes this person think the FRA inspector was overly friendly with
management? In my years when management found out the FRA was on the
property they started sweating bullets and guzzling malox. The FRA is
required to enforce all rules of the railroad not just the FRA. The FRA
is allowed to ride along with TM's ect...I've seen it done numerious
times. Some years back they were hot on checking grips to make sure
people had all the updates current rule books, bullitens, equipment
ect....They searched my grip 4 times. On the last one there were two
FRA inspectors along with 3 CSX officials. While I was unloading my
grip the General Road Foreman told me put everything back they already
knew I was current. A FRA inspector stopped him and started to
critisize me about not having a hazmat guideline book. Both the GRFE &
RFE stopped him because LE's were not required to carry one. Then they
kissed his arse by stating it was a good idea but at the present time
not required. My conductor on the otherhand who through the grapevine I
informed that they were out there and I told him to get updated didn't.
They had his grip spred out up and down the Amtrak station platform.
Every rule book was out of date he had bullitens from 2 years earlier
none current missing most equipment ect...that lasted for 1 1/2 hours.
Which was alright I was on overtime. They took the conductor out of
service till he had a TM inspect that everything was current. They
never informed CMC so he kept working. Two weeks later in the crew room
a TM inspected his grip it was still the same. lol.


Name: Jax YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 29 October 2011

What ever happened to the story of our favorite company lady Laura
Touchstone. She must be behaving, because there are no new stories. I
know she can't be keeping her pants on or stop pulling her skirt up.


Name: Indy Observer
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 10-20 years
Posted: 29 October 2011

Another union representative's son has gotten himself in trouble again,
and CSX as well as the 'union' is trying to keep things silent and
swept under the carpet.  P.A. Rapier; who fancies himself as quite the
ladies' man was caught calling and sending nude photos of himself to a
CSX-host hotel clerk via his cellphone during work hours.  The woman's
husband made a complaint or two and the puppet boy was taken out of
service.  He had obviously violated several major CSX rules. 
  It appears some money has changed hands to make the complaints go
away and the puppet boy is due to return to CSX and is already bragging
about getting out of trouble.  Ralphy-Boy and T-bone sure know how to
change the rules or make exceptions.  They kept Adam Flowers from
getting canned after being in several accidents.
  This shows that CSX and the management 'team' who represent the
company are far from fair and impartial.  They do not practice what
they preach and the unions should have term limits.  These so-called
representatives do not serve the members on an equal basis.
  Mike "Flathead" Fulp was sold down the river for a trade or two. 
It helps if your daddy works for the union.  Who's going to take care
of these spoiled Peter Pans  when their daddy's die off?  Treat them
like the men they are supposed to be, stop wiping their butts and noses
for them and have them be responsible for their actions.
  The CSX shareholders should wonder how much of this goes on around
the system and how much money is wasted on covering up things like
that.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 October 2011

Hey ?:

The FRA's job is to enforce compliance with Federal regulations by the
carriers. I would think the FRA's plate would be full just doing that.

There are five different types of Inspectors: Motive Power, Track, 
Signals, Hazmat and Operating Practices. The only one of the bunch
that would have any business observing crews would be the Operating
Practices Inspector. Personally, I would consider it a conflict of
interest to be too chummy with the people you are charged with to be
critical of. Personal relationships tend to cloud one's judgement.
If I were an Inspector making observations, I doubt I would do it for
four hours with anyone else...makes it hard to sleep with someone
snoring.

Now if they have "chubbied up...that's an entirely different
problem...run like hell, they may want to inspect your equipment! 

I would certainly call or write the FRA with your concerns, at:

                    200 West Adams Street 
                    Chicago, IL 60606 
                    Phone - (312)353-6203 
                    Fax - (312)886-9634 
                    Hot Line - 1-800-724-5040

I would dial the hot line first maybe it's anonymous,


Name: ?
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 20-30 years
Posted: 29 October 2011

Nomo,  

Got a new FRA inspector in the GL division who "chubbied up" with the
supervisors and followed a crew around for 4 hours doing observation
testing(as they call it). I thought it was the job of the RR
supervisors to conduct these test on the employees and it was the FRAs
responsibilty to make sure that the supervisors were following their
rules that they set forth for testing.  Shouldnt they be hiding in the
bushes and watching the supervisors to make sure they are not violating
their own rules and procedures?  Its stated very clearly in the code of
federal regulations under rr operating rules that a supervisor  will
conduct operational test and inspections in accordance with the rrs
program of operational test and inspections. I guarentee you wont find
it written in their procedures that all supervisors will pick a crew
out and follow them all day to see if they can catch them violating a
rule and they will be required to have an FRA inspector present with
them the entire time.  The FRA inspector should be in his own vehicle
and doing his own observations in private following the supervisors and
the crews as need be. Not working that way in GL!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 29 October 2011

Not sure if it's still on the books there use to be a mark off reason
called "compassionate". This dealt with family members other than
immediate family: uncles, aunts, grand parents ect...Railroads not an
easy place to work. I missed a lot of funerals, weddings, family
gatherings ect...over the decades if it was one that needed more than
one day off for traveling. All one can do is send flowers and a
sympathy card. If other members of your immediate family are there then
you're represented. Getting mad at crew callers isn't the answer they
have their job to do and they have supervisors they have to answer to.
You could of requested to speak with a supervisor if you did I'm sure
they weren't any help.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 October 2011

This Company is an ABSOLUTE JOKE. I hate this place with a passion.
Everyone in Crew Managment should be fired for being rude and obnoxious
and never giving an employee a straight answer. I Have been trying to
get a real answer for 2 days about marking off due to a death in the
family that isn't coverd by their BULLSHIT policy. So far I have
gotten multiple, different answers and they all come to one conclusion,
"your outta luck". I seriously hope "upper" management reads this,
so mabey they realize what a shithole this so called railroad really
is. 

I FUCKING HATE CSX. THIS IS WHAT RUINS THIS RAILROAD AND THE EMPLOYEES
THAT WORK HERE.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 28 October 2011

Goob

I remember not making days or milage on a half. We would line up at the
paymasters window get our money (C&O paid us in cash back in those days
which ended sometime in the early '80s) then we would move over to the
right to file for RRB unemployment. Clerks handled the unemployment
forms in those days. Extra boards were feast or famine. I never
regreted it. Today they complain when the gaureteed extra boards pay
$2000+ a half. What would they do if they worked without it? How many
would stay if they were only getting out on the xboard 4-6 days a half?
One half you'ld work 15-16+ days then next half 4-6 days. In the end it
all balanced out.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 October 2011

The rules and procedures are a matter of public record...the FRA has to
release them. If they don't, filing a FOIA request will compel them
to.

I'm sure the carrier doesn't have anything in writing about
following
any employee around for 200 miles...the burden of proof would be on
you or the unions...pictures, witnesses and sworn testimony. I
wouldn't count on the unions supporting that.

Even if you might be able prove it in a single case, you would have to
prove a systematic pattern across an entire system to have a legitimate
claim against the carrier.

The chances are better being struck by lightning or winning the
Powerball!

It sounds more like a over zealous TM with a chubby for a specific
employee.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for N/A
Posted: 27 October 2011

FRA PART 217.9

program of operational test and inspections: record keeping

(A)Requirements to conduct operational test and inspections:Each
railroad to which this part applies shall periodically conduct
operational test and inspections to determine the extent of compliance
with its code of operating rules and......

(B)Written program of operational test and inspections:Each railroad to
which this part applies shall retain one copy of its current program for
periodic performance of the operational test and inspections required by
paragraph (a).....

The program shall
B(2)Describe each type of operational test and inspection adopted,
including the "MEANS AND PROCEDURES" used to carry it out.
All railroads are also required to state the purpose of each type of
operatinal test and inspection.

The unions need to get a court order to view these procedures that are
supposed to be reported to the FRA. They will not find all the
procedures reported. Following someone around all day until you get a
failure on them, calling your spotter and letting them know your target
is in route, and following them in a vehicle for over 200 miles just to
watch them and get a mandatory failure for the day will not be in the
reports that are supplied to the FRA! There is a fine line between
observing and stalking. Not reporting ALL MEANS AND PROCEDURES is in
violation of FRA law and the unions have every right to force an
investigation into the matter.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 October 2011

Hey Goober:

That wouldn't be the old Humming bird, would it?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 October 2011

RRJ
The extra board was the place to be. In my short time I saw 18 to 25
times out. Freight was slow, work a few days and get unemployment for
less than 500 miles per week. As I remember  unemployment was around
$50.00 per week or $10.00 per day which was half of the daily rate for
100 miles at the time. I never drew much as I only worked the road.

Got cut off one time in 7 years, was the oldest cut off and worked
every day, and doubled a few. Those were good times, work or starve, we
need a little more of that kind of effort today.

Just want to mention as a side note, how the unions were working
against each other in the 60's. As a Fireman on passenger I got mile
for mile, as a trainman the rate was 100 miles for 150
miles.(BLE,BRT,BLF&E.BRC).

Passenger and we had (3 each way daily)(158 miles) Engineer and Fireman
made 158 miles at their rate. Conductor, Flagman, Baggage, made 108
miles at passenger rate. As you can see the Brakeman was the baggage
person.

My only regret was not going down and getting fitted for Passenger
service. I loved it as a fireman but for the above reason never wanted
to work it as a Trainman. However wish I had the free uniform today.
they were nice.


Name: me
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 25 October 2011

Hey Curious,

   The answer to your question is simple.  How many current PTI road
drivers at Avon named Ron use to be a Y.M., then conductor at State
street?  He's the only one I know of.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for N/A
Posted: 25 October 2011

Oh my where to start.I have heard so much about CSX i could throw up.Im
just wondering if these are being read why is there NOTHING being done
to fix all the crooked screwed up crap that is going on with this
Co..You have your sick lesbo gals throwed down on the train but thats
ok,let a very respectable,honest,trustworthy employee stand up and tell
the truth and you and you alone will be made an example of!!! Well why
is that TRULA so since you think you have such a big dick why dont you
try swinging it in the right direction for once in your life...And no I
dont mean up the TRAINMASTER'S ASS..WTH would any company hire people
with a SURE TO BE FIRED work rule!!!I guess MAYBE I could understand it
if there wasnt DISCRIMINATION INVOLVED!!! You cant take 1 man out of 3
that had the same rule violation give 2 of them a smack on the ass and
TERMINATE THE ONLY HONEST ONE!!!!!!!And YES I said DISCRIMINATION!!!THE
TRUTH WILL STAND WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS!!!Do you people actually think that
these employee's are just going to sit and take this crap,without a
fight??Well you better think again.I will do anything in my power to
research and find a way to bring this COMPANY CSX DOWN TO THE
GROUND!!!!  This is just WRONG what you people are doing to these guys
that are out here working theirselves sick.GET YOUR DICK OUT OF YOUR
HANDS AND CONTRIBUTE SOME ENERGY TO THE REAL PROBLEMS!!!!


Name: sam
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 25 October 2011

for the longest time I hated this site. But now I think this guy may be
onto something. I'm sure there are those of you here that are well
aware of the rail road simulator known as trainz. I have every version
from TRS 2006 thru 2012. As anyone who owns this program does, I posted
screen shots of CSX locomotives on my site. None of this equipment is
made by me. The routes are but those can be anywhere and belong to any
road or no road at all. 

Yet after CSX crawled all over my site, the thankyou I got was those
JERKS telling me, they want their money. DO WHAT. COME ON CSX. NOW YOUR
just stupid. They want me to a license fee for posting screen shots
(pictures) of their crap. If that's the case then every web site that
has a picture of CSX locomotive or piece of equipment owes CSX a
license fee. I have no intention of paying CSX for anything. I mean
come guys, these are pictures for crying out loud. Is CSX really doing
that bad.

For added proof of what I'm saying here is part of an e-mail I got
from them yesterday."With regard another equally important issue, I
checked your website and find we need to address two concerns. First, I
find that you are not currently licensed to depict CSX owned trademarks
on your site. I have attached a trademark license agreement that we
require in order to use these owned marks. Once you have reviewed the
agreement, please complete, sign and return it to my attention. Second,
I find that you have a live link to our CSX.com website.  CSX would asks
that you remove this link from your site."

As they have requested I have pulled down their link. But really, I am
a fan (or WAS!!!) and you would think they would be happy. Well I guess
I was wrong. Also their is noting for sale on my site. If you guys like
check it out. All you'll see is pictures and in the forums, well-um,
let's see, talk and more pictures about CSX and other rail road
companies. well here's the link  http://saxrt.com  If this is how they
treat a lifelong fan, I hate to see how they treat employees.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 25 October 2011

CSX is a Piss Poor Company to work for and I would NEVER EVER recommend
anyone young or old Applying for a job with this company.From day 1
they try to Fire you and Hide in the weeds to Pray that they can catch
you doing something wrong or at least Hope they Can LIE about something
you did to get an O-test failure.The Huntington Division has to be the
Worst division for Employees as Bobby Jack Frulla has a Hardon to Fire
everyone that has on o-test failure.He and his Henchmen on the system
could give a shit less about you,your safety or you feeding your
family.He just wants to Fire EVERYONE I dont care if you have NEVER
marked off,never had a Miscall,worked Everyday of the year even
Holidays,Never had any Previous negative work history or attendance
issues.The first time you get busted without your Studded Rubbers in
the snow or Without your safety glasses your on the road to Termination
in Bob Frullas mind he is out to Fire every employee he has.People like
him are the ones who will Drive this company and companies like it into
the Ground.No matter if how Stellar of an employee you are your still
the Shitstain under the Officials and Bigwhigs shoesoles.You can never
be a good enough employee and work hard enough for this company your
just a # and if they dont like you for any reason there are schmucks
waiting in line to replace you.


Name: curious
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 24 October 2011

HEY ME!!!

Which ron would that be. Shut down state street yard after the take
over in 2000. Cant be miller. He was never fired and retired in good
graces...Like to clarify?


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 24 October 2011

Goob

Gaureteed extra boards were the begining of attendance policies. When
we didn't have them extra boards were overloaded a person could mark
off when they wanted. I remember working the yard switchmen extra board
with over 100 people on them in Walbridge, Ohio it was a big place. I
use to get out on my rest being 60-70 times out by running up on short
call. Worked everything I could knowing on Dec 23rd every year I'd be
furloughed for 3-4 months during winter. With the gaurentee they keep
them cut back so making gaurentee is almost impossible.


Name: HR DEPT
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 20-30 years
Posted: 24 October 2011

PTI RON,

Care to share some of those names being thrown around at Lafayette yard
if you can remember. We have a pretty good idea who some of them may be
since there are not that many women or blacks who come through that
yard. Most are from Avon. If the trainmaster was standing there and
encouraging it you should have reported it immediately. It is not
shocking that some of the crew members would behave that way, but it
should NEVER be tolerated by a supervisor. EVER! Lafayette yard is not
in the Great Lakes division and we in the Chicago Division will not
tolerate any supervisor behaving in this manner. You have a duty to
report any unethical behavior of this kind when you see it. You might
work for PTI but when you are on csx property and working for the
company you are not expected to be exposed to this type of offensive
behavior. It is not to late to do the right thing and make an official
report.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 October 2011

i think being given sick days and THEN being penalized for using them is
a huge form of harassment. We are now on a "points" system which is R
I D i C U L O U S. 

As for discrimination. . . NO doubt about it. it is just reverse
discrimination. It is very sad how this company operates. They  do
nothing to boost morale which leads to good workers turning intslackers


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 23 October 2011

RRJ,
The downfall was the Guaranteed day.I remember the the Talk. A full
days pay for being available was a dream.

In my short years, I was never denied a mark off. I was single for a
few, then married and went to work a lot more.

In my humble opinion, working to pay the bills, or screwing around with
no pay was a really good deal for all. Heck we had guys mark off on the
call, go the the mark off list and return to the board behind the
person that took the call. Punishment enough, miss the wrong call and
they could be off a week.


Oh well what do I know.----stay marked up and see how many Guaranteed
days ya log??


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 23 October 2011

WOW!!! We've finally got a brain surgeon on this site. lol. Another
disgruntled employee that never learned to play the game on CSX. Who
thinks CSX is the geiger counter for the country. Ya'll need to quit
posting when you're wasted. lol. CSX isn't an easy place to work. It
never was one. It took dedication. I can understand the complaining
about managements harassment in a some what weak defense they get their
instructions from a higher up just like you do. I don't understand the
complaining about not having a life. It's a railroad someone wants a
life go work somewhere else. The railroad never allowed a person to
have a life. Missing birthdays, childrens school functions, family
gatherings ect...was something a person voluntarily gave up when they
hired on. That has never changed with or without the present day
attendance policies.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 30+ years
Posted: 22 October 2011

Never go to work for this company.A degrading ,mind numbing
experience.Everyone makes mistakes and I made one hiring on with
them.An employee is meant to be treated fairly ,not like this.They are
assets not trash.If this country fails this company will be a prime
example of why it goes down.And the rich have way more to lose than the
working class.The only question is is how long can companies like this
bleed the US before it goes?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 October 2011

Im not a CXS employee nor would I recommend any one I know to seek
employment with CSX.I am well aware how some of the most dedicated
employee's and been treated with such disrespect.This is the most
unfair co. I have ever seen in all my days!!!This company straight off
the hiring line is looking to fire you as soon as day 1 on the
job.Kinda defeats the purpose,dont ya think.You have 3 employee's we
will say as an example  they all 3 break the same rule 2 get a few days
(a slap on the hand if you will) and the other loose's their job.Now
could someone explain to me how that would not be considered
discrimination!!!!!! Should I mention that said employee had a clean
work history from day 1 on the job...Also had a perfect work
attendance...Im not sure what this company is trying to prove but keep
in mind everyone will be judged one day for their actions!!! I just
pray to god someday these people will open their eyes and see what they
are doing to others..


                                  Very Concerned Person


Name: shocked
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 10-20 years
Posted: 21 October 2011

Shock and Awwe.  Cant believe a company has so much fucked up shit in
it.  If they did a reality show about all the people fucking other
employees wives, or the street trash  at the hotels America would tune
in.They could hae it sponsored by Penicillin.  Its really sad what goes
on in some of these places.   But in the Florence division  the
spreadings legs and diseases been going on  for years, and everyone has
tasted everyone elses cocks pretty much. Why a man would put his dick in
some of these raw sewage pussies I wont know.  I would jerk off for life
before I would touch that.  Not enough liquor to make that journey.  And
the  manipulation of the personal business and sick days. The bullshit
that people get away with. One employee in Florence Div.  has some kind
of record.  Every week hes got cancer, headaches sore knees, you name
it. or his wife has some debilitating disease.  And  forging dates on
dr.s notes and no one seems to question it.He copys his altered
document and sends it right from home. He even faked a jury duty notice
once.  Printed up fake papers at home.   He is a part time employee
getting to use and grossly abuse the full time benefits.  All the
running to the Emergency rooms and drs to get  notes costs everyone
else moremoney to make it up.    This guys been pulling this shit for
years. YEARS I am sure there is some one whos lower in seniority who
would actually WORK and appreciate working. He has every ailment known
to science.  and when he feels like it he might show up to work and
step on a train once a month.    I hope he donates his body to science,
hes a walking medical mystery.  I have known many people come and go
some worked and did their job, others were useless piles of shit, but
at least they showed up. Some got fired for dumb shit while this fucker
stares at his laptop 24-7 looking for ways to get off. I thought you
could mark off sick certain numberof days month and then get a note.
Personal business,and off sick EVERY WEEK! If this fat fuck is so sick
hes a danger to anyone he works around.  He could keel over any second
and kill someone. Or get hurt and try to sue. Why is he not taken out
of service?  If you are so sick and "stressed" out . It aint from
working. Or if your wifes sick how does that stop you from working. 
Three teenagers at home and they appear ust as useless as you are.
Stepping on a train once a month is like chore  to you.    Instead you
and your wife run to the Dr every chance you can. And the Drs love the
insurance so they will run tests and do whatever to get the money. Real
classy.  How he still collects what little paycheck he does is shocking.
  I dont understand someone that dosent even put in enough time to earn
vacation still has a job.And is quick to comment here with his two
cents about everything. And brags about how hes a peice of shit
basically.  Copying and changing drs notes is fucked up. All it would
take is a few following up and it would all be over. And telling people
that you have cancer is more fucked up.  If you did you wouldnt be a fat
piece of shit.  A little chemo and radiation would have made it possible
to see your dick you fat shit.   My brothers here on the railroad who
work and do their jobs are sick of dealing with pieces of crap who will
never earn the title employee, just sit home faking it. And clogging the
turn that could be filled with an actual engineer.  Instead if you.  I
only pray that someone actually does their job and checks into this
crap.  Cant miss him..... enough drs notes to fill 5 empties.  all fake
and forged.  Well im off to got to work you shit


Name: Elliot
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 19 October 2011

Of all the traimasters/rfe ive had over the years I can say all ive met
is 1 of em that actually gives a shit. Though he probably wont last.
All the others I wouldv given anything to be placed in a closed room
with the chicken shit bastards for 5 min. If ur in managment and read
this you need ur ass whipped. Come to our division and a ass whippin
may sound better. Im smarter. If youl fight back with ur head instead
of doin something physical and gettin fired which they wud love be
creative. Place adds in the local sales paper for different items for
sale really cheap (car/truck or land, ect) and put their number down to
call. Have different handymen, landscapers showup for a free estimate.
Place custom made announcement up thruout ur crew room about callin
this labeled # for a job and saftey briefing and place their number on
it. My favorite is the day a major manager is comin to town to oversee
ur TM before anyone gets there sneak in and fill ur TM key hole full of
super glue. If u really want em gone set em up with a bag of pot. Just
be creative. These bastards aint worth being jobless over but u can
fight back and make them 2nd guess why their such dickheads and why
people do the things they do twords them. Or even wonder everytime they
get in their car if their lugnuts are tight.


Name: Me
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 15 October 2011

PTI Ron,

    Is the same Ron that use to be a Yardmaster at State St. Yard in
Indy that got terminated in 2007 for failing your second drug test? 
You must be pretty upset to go from being a Yardmaster and Conductor
for CSX to working for PTI.  Talking about a last resort for
employment.  Maybe it's time to put away the bong and get a real job.


Name: RR
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 October 2011

scored a hole in 1 on hole #3 with 'ol worn out tired puss Touchstone a
couple weeks back. Just need to get her when she ain't had any for say
a few hours. She good to go. Good to go. She always up for it


Name: YDM Jax
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 14 October 2011

She does not like it in the 3rd hole. I have already tried. Trust me.


Name: Wouldn't you like to know
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 13 October 2011

You know if Touchstone is a cougar whore, and no wants a piece of that
puss. Tear the third whole up. Make her feel the pain! lol


Name: Wouldn't you like to know
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 13 October 2011

Fucking dick suckers of the Nashville Division

Pete "opie" Burrus....ur dad got you the job you jerk
Crane Jones....ur dad got you the job... u have no balls
Jeff "buffalohead" Middleton.... lips chapped from Burrus' bush
Ted Hinsley.... ass kisser
Anna Stayton - pregnant and not married.... figure that one out... Nice
large boob and nice ass before she got the belly.

Thanks CSX for the wonderful management!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 October 2011

Senior Trainmaster Patrick York of the Huntington Division on the
Kanawha Sub. Is a worthless, spineless, gutless, beefy eyed, with
little man syndrome. He will screw you anyway possibile.  Watch out
crews he will go all out for a O Test failure even when you do nothing
wrong.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 October 2011

I do know one thing.  You would have to be out of you mind, or have a
gun pointed to your head for supporting the UTU!

Back stabbing BASTARDS!

Shame on you if you still pay dues to the UTU, they aren't looking
out
for you or your families, THATS A FACT!

The contract they negotiated sold you up the river!

I hope they sink fast & get what they deserve!


Name: PTI Ron
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 October 2011

Over the years that I've been driving for PTI, I've heard some of the
crews talk about this site, and have visited it a few times trying to
understand what the heck some of the crews are talking about.  I
remember hearing talk about Train Mastr Danny Spencer on more than one
occassion, and how he hired out in Lafayette, and is back to being a
Lafayette conductor.  Nothing positive ever being said about this
Spencer character.

Last week I had to pick up crew at the Lafayette Yards.  I was kind of
eager to see why Danny Spencer went back to this place.  What a
backwards and redneck hole in the wall.  I'm sure Danny is a perfect
fit for this place.  I wouldn't be surprised if the crews that work in
Lafayette hold their KKK meetings in the train master's office on a
weekly basis, and claim its a safety meeting to make CSX Management in
Jacksonville proud. 

I walked into the yard office close to the start of second shift.  It
was on a weekday.  What a shock.  I heard degrading remarks being made
towards a few of women that work out her.  Racist jokes were being told
openly against a few of the blacks that work out of the Avon terminal,
and the entire time the train master was standing in the room with the
crews.  Not only was he listening to their comments, but he was
commenting on the remarks being made.  He even encouraged the sexist
remarks against two of the women at another terminal. 

I hope I never go to this terminal again.  I now understand why the
Avon crews complain about having to do anything that would cause them
to even be associated with this hole in the wall at Lafayette Yards.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 11 October 2011

About the clerk being hacked with fake e-mails: NO COMPUTER IS HACK
PROOF. HOWEVER, A MORE LIKELY SCENARIO IS THAT SOMEONE GUESSED OR
OBSERVED YOUR PASSWORD AND UTILIZED IT FROM EITHER A WORK COMPUTER OR A
HOME COMPUTER THAT HAS ACCESS TO CSX. GENERALLY SPEAKING, A NON OBVIOUS
PASSWORD WITH A GREATER MIX OF LETTERS AND NUMBERS IS A WISE CHOICE. IF
YOUR NAME IS KERMIT, AND YOUR WIFE'S NAME IS PIGGY, TRYING KERMIT1
WOULD BE A GOOD GUESS, WITH PIGGY1 AS THE NEXT CHOICE.THIS CAN BE MADE
MORE DIFFICULT BY CHANGING TO !KERmIT!841 (NOT 1234)OR WHATEVER IS
ALLOWED THAT YOU CAN REMEMBER (SO YOU DON'T WRITE IT DOWN AND TAPE
UNDER THE DESK)AND YET NOT BE TOO OBVIOUS TO OTHERS. AND OF COURSE,
SOOO MANY PEOPLE THINK SUPERSTUD69 OR SIMILAR IS A HIGHLY INNOVATIVE
NAME ONLY THEY WOULD THINK OF.just fyi.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 October 2011

Hey Other:

CSX doesn't care about the truth...you could be out of town and
you'll be found "guilty". You must have pissed someone off if they
used you terminal and email account.

The emails all have date and time stamps. Make sure your LC insists
the expert be at your investigation.

Oh by the way...there was a recent report on NBC about the DoD
computers that allow the Predator Drones to be flown remotely were
hacked and now have a virus they have been unable to clear!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 October 2011

CSX has informed me that our compture system in "NON" hackable ! thats
right its better than the federal government. evidently in this world of
identity theft we at csx are safe WRONG !!! im a clerk and my email was
hacked and some not so nice emails were sent to jacksonville with my
name on the header so i have been taken out of service pending the
investigation. that was 7 weeks ago still no work still no
determination on my case but they did fly up an "exspert " from
Jacksonville to tell me that there is no way our email can be hacked
there for i did it and am going to be fired ! the funny thing is i
provided proof i wasnt on duty i wasnt anywere near a computer the hole
weekend ????


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 10 October 2011

I"m a switchman at radnor yard.everything changed for the worse when
MR.Burrus came to nashville! This man is a devil has no feelings for
anyone!He does not know anything about railroading just another bean
counter f**king up the way we work.His b**ch is jeff "the a**hole.
This man is a rotten sob, stay clear of this prick, but if they have a
hard on for you just pull your pants down,bend over,spred your
cheeks,cause here comes the big hard one! And they don't spit on there
dick!Where is the U.T.U.?


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 October 2011

This Touchstone thing is better than any of "The Real Housewives", 
"Army Wives" or "Jersey Shore".

This would be, must see TV...I can hardly wait, the suspense is
maddening!


Name: YDM Jax
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 09 October 2011

Laura was with someone this weekend again. How long will her husband
take this? How embarassing.


Name: RealVet
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 October 2011

Mr. Ian - you are an idiot.  You can't even get Monte's number right. 
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA. LMAO at you dumbass.  Maybe you can put some
movement sensors on that rock you live under so when someone lifts it
you can crawl deeper under it. What a poser.


Name: RealVet
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 05 October 2011

Hey Mr. Ian Murphy,

You are a poser and a loser.  A quick google of your name shows what
you are about.  How about you just change your log on name to Convict? 
How about SEAL Imposter?  

I am thinking you just be the POS that you are and flush yourself.


Name: HB
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 30 September 2011

Yardmaster Jax,
   
     When you say a man would have been fired if they did this.  You
must have forgot about Danny Spencer Jr.  Danny got a lot of pussy when
he was a manager. Lafayette, Garrett, B'ham, and even got some in
Chicago.  The whole time Danny was married with kids and his wife put
up with it.   The upper management team knew of Danny's affairs, but
his stealing from the company finally got him fired.


Name: fed up
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 20-30 years
Posted: 30 September 2011

Enough about the Touchstones! Who cares? Lets just face the facts. Laura
Touchstone is a self-serving promiscuous slut who cares about one person
and one person only-Laura Touchstone. She doesnt care who she hurts to
get whatever she wants, Robert Touchstone was a highly regarded
railroader for many years before she entered his life and wrecked his
home with his former wife and kids. Yes-he was married with children
when Laura seduced him into her nasty webb. Mr touchstone checked any
self respect he had at the door when he began to associate with her.
yes, he knows (and so does the world) all about her continuous affairs
and obviously is ok with it all. In other words she has the green light
to do whatever she wants. So let her! Its obvious Robert does not care
so why should anyone else. He is a contributory accomplice in the whole
mess.  He allows it so if he really thinks what she does it NOT ok then
shame be upon him! Think about it yall-she probably loves the attention
she gets on this site. it is free advertisment for her indescretions
folks. Lets stop it now and hope she gets what she deserves in the end


Name: HAW
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 30 September 2011

tell doug running his mouth not only hurts him but everyone he works
with.best watch what says after a few beers.much less at work.best just
shutup for awhile and stay put.


Name: Yardmaster Jax
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 10-20 years
Posted: 29 September 2011

Could you imagine being Laura's husband? He knows of four of her
affairs. And that is just what he just knows of. A 'trophy' wife is
one thing, but to be married to the CSX whore is another. A man would
be fired if he worked for CSX if he did this, but I guess she has slept
with the ones that could fire her.


Name: BackBone Detected
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 September 2011

Judge orders U.S. Airways Pilots not to "deliberately" slow down
operations by "Rules Procedures!"The Pilots are in disputed contract
talks.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 September 2011

'ol cougar crabs is givin out free crabby patties...free for the
taking...
To anyone. That's right....ANYONE who's willin and able
Tell your friends. Laura touchstone is on the prowl

Ok nothin new. But come on management
PLEASE take action....PLEASE!!! It really is repulsive
Mostly because much of it is happenin while she
Is supposed to be working. She workin all right. 
It  makes CSX look like her pimp.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 September 2011

If Pete Burrus was a descent human being maybe the good lord would have
blessed him with a normal child.


Name: Economics 101
E-mail: $200millionceo@cs-x.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 September 2011

People...It's time to start figuring-out that management will not abide
buy its moral obligations unless challenged by the union bosses. 

Management salaries is optimized by a bare minimum of TE&Y employees
that requires constant distractions of discipline or threats thereof.

The focus should be on the unions that you are paying dues to--not
management!

You cannot win a one man battle with the carriers without the support
of your union!

One less TE&Y employee hired is another $200,000 in the coffers of
management and pass CEO's like Snow who's collecting $2.7 million
annually in pension!


Name: BackBone Detected
E-mail: Ohio
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 26 September 2011

Looks like a strike is highly possible. The International appears to
have put fleecing FLEA Attorneys aside and now looking-out for the
members. Maybe this will be the decade of leadership and change!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: CSX Contractor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 26 September 2011

to the guy who posted about laura Touchstone and the dudes hittin' her
in atlanta. all i can say is you ain't kidding. you damn sure ain't
kidding one single bit. its like a porno soap opera with that one! who
knows what this company was thinking by putting this one in atlanta.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 1-10 years
Posted: 26 September 2011

LAURA TOUCHSTONE HAS HIT THE MOTHERLOAD IN ATLANTA. MY BUDDY HIT IT THE
OTHER NIGHT BUT DID NOT KNOW JUST HOW MUCH SHE GETS AROUND TILL HE MET
A GUY THE VERY NEXT DAY WHO HAD ALSO HIT IT A COUPLE WEEKS AGO!. HES
GETTIN CHECKED. WHEN DOES THIS LADY HAVE TIME TO WORK? BASED ON OTHER
POSTINGS HER HUSBND DOESN'T CARE. SURE HOPE HE GOES TO THE DR ALLOT!
YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT SHES SPREADING


Name: Proudly! Ian A. Murphy
E-mail: ravensceo@ravenswoodinc.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 24 September 2011

First Amendment rights are invoked here.

I would like to thank the gentleman who commented on my last comments
graciously and with a bow. And once again, the crew that saved me from
the swamp that PTI sent me to after 7.5 hours of downtime and drive
time combined,..again a great big thank you!

Ohh, and a special thanks to the PTI or is it CSX RAT squad and Monty
Wheaton (812) 430-4450@14:00, gee so nice to know that you can count on
your fellow employees to back you up


From what I have discovered from the corporate culture of the chicken
crap express or should I say common sense excluded Corporation that
while they think that they're doing one thing correctly and there
doing nothing more than creating difficulties and hell for all persons
involved. As to the poor PTI drivers; most of your assumptions are
correct but there are a few exceptions. PTI does not give a damn about
their drivers at all in my professional and personal opinion.First
Amendment rights are invoked here! They really don't quite care so
long as those vehicles are running round the clock seven days a week
365 days a year just like the railroad and it seems just like me common
sense excluded Corporation. 

Could someone please explain to me why it is required that there be
zero accidents with the exception of the fact that corporate liability
would then come into play and the simple fact that corporate stupidity
is grossly evident by the suits who are hired out of college and have
no idea how to run a railroad. The railroad looks great on paper and
for the shareholders of which I am one. I do plan to be at that
shareholders meeting and I do plan on bringing other shareholders with
me and we will bring about change so that the employees have a say in
their pensions and their healthcare costs and other costs that they
must bear at this time. Please do remember something chicken shipped
express; it takes one person to start a revolution and I am that person
a will go ahead and start that revolution if I have to stand outside of
every one of your yards on public property and I will have full audio
and video surveillance with me at all times this way there is no
discrepancy in the reports. 

It is time that someone stands up for these guys and takes his stand
for them for they work hard and they are in danger every day because of
your corporate policies and the simple fact that not one hand knows what
the other hand is doing. Now I understand that none of use CSX employees
can go ahead and jeopardize your jobs for this; but since I do not have
to work; I can go ahead and stand outside of any yard and handout
company corporate shares (preferred and common)and other things such as
water, food, shares of stock and all will be courtesy of myself as a
gift to make sure that this does not occur again. The days of the
robber railroad barons are coming to a close very quickly and if
corporate security wishes to go ahead and start an investigation into
me why not call me and we can start playing games that way. I have a
background in Full military technical surveillance and countermeasures
background and the equipment to back it up. Got an OSCAR Green unit
there boys, how about a CPM700, Got a broom (NLJ Detector) got multiple
Spectrum Analyzers that goes from 0- to 300 GHz. Got Night vision, laser
grid detectors, got any of it? Got bugs, fiber wiretaps, got ways to
bypass spread-spectrum broadcasts. You have no clue! Nor do you have an
allowance to even start against me.  I am fully in support of CSX
employees, but management just pure sucks!  I don't think so and if so
I have the countermeasures to flood your spectrum's with light, RF and
Microwave to stop you while picking you up.  you have a background in
being a cinder dick as the saying goes. Don't worry I have high speed
very long-range telephoto lenses I can take pictures of anything I want
from anywhere I want and then of course there is Google Earth which by
the way if you notice one of your particular yards to have a strip club
near and and you can read the license plates on the cars in the strip
club which means that I can read the license plates on the cars in the
yards. Can you say electronic surveillance? Can you say satellite
surveillance? Can you say information warfare? Can you say you are far
beyond anything you ever dreamed of? I'll and by the way the joining a
union so that I will have full access to the properties so that I may
speak to various union members about their complaints. Have a nice day
corporate security; I used to work for people like you and I know what
sort of idiot you are. I'm out to help the workers you're out to
screw the workers along with the Board of Directors. And let me add
this I happened on over 100,000 shares of this railroad stock held in
trust funds and there's not a damn thing you can do about it except
maybe purchase me out. Remember what Gordon Gecko said: greed is good
taking them over is better.

And may the vote go forward and may you all succeed in shutting down
this this disgusting Corporation and its attitude and its management.

In addition I would like to bring to your attention that if you feel
that you are getting into any of the buses and you see that any of the
indicator lights are on then I would highly suggest that you not be bus
out of service. This way maybe PTI will get the message when so many
buses are taken out of service by crews that don't feel safe riding in
the death mobiles. I'm so glad that I found this website and I will be
buying the website master of beer, doughnuts and a meal at a five-star
restaurant with the finest line possible for he is continued efforts to
get the truth out. To that gentlemen I say bravo!

And if anyone in corporate security wants to try me just remember I
have better surveillance capabilities then you do and I am a
professional computer hacker. Got it! I know more about you than you
know about you. All I have to do is pick up a phone and tell them that
you're attacking me. Next time you should do your background checks a
little deeper and find out that I used to work in information warfare
and intelligence. Not some funky ex-cop who got hired on as a railroad
cinder dick looking for vagrants and the occasional box car broken
into. That's why they call it insurance have a nice day boys and to my
CSX brothers I say go for the strike and shut them down. But I expect
that the federal government will get an injunction to stop you and that
is a real shame. So maybe you should work by the rules, or if not don't
work by the rules and document, document, document everything you do.
Have a good day I hope you win.And just remember, I am on the boys
side, not eh corporate side. I see how stupid the corporate side is.
Bring it on! CSX can't run without employees and either can PTI. You
just screwed with the wrong person.Remember you are always under
surveillance. Or my corporate Motto: "Everyone is under surveillance
and Security; Who's watching you?" @copyright 1984 

And to the conductors and the IBLE nad the switchman and the yardmen,
if you see One little bitty thing wrong with a bus, yank it out of
service and watch PTI fix the things right. After all, rules are rules,
are they not??????

Go IBLE, GO UTU, Go any other union that can shut them down for at
least an hour; it will cost them millions!

And one other thing, I not some poor kid desperate for a job, I went
under cover to see just how bad it really is! And PTI, welcome to the
new Federal Whistle Blower Law! The new law went into effect in 08/2011


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 24 September 2011

THIS WHORE EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT (U KNOW WHO) IVE KNOWN HER FOR  YEARS
AND SHE ALWAYS BRAGGS HOW SHE MEETS UP WITH MANY MEN, ALL I CAN SAY IS,
SHE IS AT THOSE CSX MEETINGS WITH THE OTHERS AND BEWARE
WIFES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.


Name: Yardmaster Jax
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 24 September 2011

I can name many ladies at CSX that have not slept with many men at every
location they have been at. But LBT holds the record for too many
friends with benefits.


Name: CSX Chicks
E-mail: 
Employed as: Crew Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 September 2011

Name one CSX chick or more who has not slept with a Trainmaster,
Roadforeman, Yardmaster, Engineer, Conductor or other employee at CSX
with more than two years employement.

A RARE Bird 

1.
2.
3.


Name: Proudly! Ian A. Murphy
E-mail: ravensceo@ravenswoodinc.com
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 23 September 2011

first off, I would like to thank the crew whose save me from the swamp
that PTI put me in, in the first place. PTI is nothing more than a
disgrace and a complete sham when it comes to driver training, driver
competency and the simple fact that their vehicles are mechanically
unsafe and unsound. PTI stands for nothing more than making a dollar
and has absolutely no clue as to what they put their drivers through.
The Tampa division has absolutely no leadership, no idea of what it's
doing, and does not care with the exception of getting out the drivers
to the crews stranded out in the middle of nowhere to rescue them while
they had to rescue me. Sending drivers out after sitting for six hours
of doing nothing and then to have them drive 1.5 hours to a location
that they have absolutely no idea where it is; and then to only by the
grace of what ever God being able to find a locomotive light on and
walking through a swamp area screaming CXS,CSX, What radio code? the
crew was kind enough to respond channel 84 and then informed me that
there were alligators and diamondback snakes and rattlesnakes in the
area that I was walking did not give me a comfortable feeling. I
frankly don't give a hoot if corporate security or the cinder "dick"
as railroad cops are known; (nothing more than glorified mall cops!)
Even think if they can think. I learned more in a few days from the
locomotive engineers and the conductors than I ever wish to know about
an operation such as this railroad and its insane policies.

Let us take for example the idiot train master or would it be the idiot
yard master who was complaining about the way my vehicle was parked 300
yards away from any other vehicle. At three o'clock in the morning he
comes out and sates what's wrong with this picture?
I see absolutely nothing wrong with the picture; but he seems to point
out that my vehicle was pointed in the wrong direction that it should
have been rear in and nose out, not the way it was parked. In addition
he was complaining that there was water dripping from the condensate
line from the air-conditioning of the vehicle, inferring there
could've been a slip and fall hazard. Well if someone is going to walk
over 300 yards over gravel and dirt and sand and proceed to slip and
fall then I would consider that to be grounds for stupidity. This
lamebrain at the same time while I watched multiple bags of 50 pound
ice bags being smashed at the front steps of the same building while
there was multiple puddles of water and ice cubes which could create a
slip and fall hazard was not addressed by this complete and total
moron. Yes I was told that there are no addresses or names or
physicality or GPS coordinates or latitude or longitude coordinates for
any of these yards but it does seem interesting that Google Earth seems
to have all this information available on the touch of a tablet,
laptop, iPad, Annie's form of intelligent device that is able to
access Google Earth. My deepest sympathies to both the CSX employees
and to the PTI pasts current and future employees. Please be made aware
that I personally will be filing a federal whistleblower lawsuit against
CSX and PTI and made corporate security who have visited this website
for well over 19,000 times enjoy the fact that I used to be a corporate
security officer myself and not some mall cop. Yes you are a bunch of
retired feds and other lower life forms of law and tried to get a job
in the corporate world to supplement your income. To bad for you that
you chose Csx for your place of employment. It seems that they will
hire anyone to become a railroad cop let alone a yard master or a train
master. And if you don't like my opinion then please look up the First
Amendment.


Name: Yardmaster Jax
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 23 September 2011

She will not be fired. All the people that could fire her all think they
might have a chance at her. (Everyone else has had a chance) Why fire a
lady that you could sleep with at work in the office? I fooled around
with her for awhile until I found out I was one of many that she was
fooling around with. She was fun in bed, but she was fun in bed with
too many people. Yes, I did get myself checked out after finding out
about her other partners. All was clean, but I will not take the chance
again. 
How can her husband stay around? He has no pride. He knows about the
affairs. Good luck, Robert. Did you think moving to Atlanta would
change things? It did not work in Alabama.


Name: YSL
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 September 2011

To all those posting about Laura Touchstone (cougar crabs). Theres only
a handful of guys she ain't slept with yet at csx...lol...One of these
days she will mess with the wrong man or should I say wrong woman. She
should get what is coming to her in due time my friends. And by that I
mean she will finally be without a job at csx. That is if someone in
upper management or HR would catch a clue that a leopard doesn't
change its spots by moving it around. Just opens the door for more
victims...if it was a man doin' this he would have been fired long
long ago...


Name: Yardmaster Jax
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 23 September 2011

Laura's husband must be very proud. It is amazing how she has ruined
other people's lives and split up marriages, but her husband is
sticking in there. I could not imagine staying with a wife that has
been with four other men. And that is just that ones he knows about.
Good luck Robert.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 1-10 years
Posted: 22 September 2011

Ex Trainmaster  Touchstone is a total slut. She has slept with her
bosses, coworkers, subordinates, and now NEW HIRES IN THE ATL? The
cougar (hahahaha yuck) must have an major cougar Ass STD!!!  Heads up
CSX:: Use protection (very thick) if you sleep with Touchstone. She
stinks can you say CRABBBBBSSSSS?. Unless you want free head..then you
AAAAAA----OOOOOOKKKK...


Name: Did U Read Reply
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 September 2011

Did you all read the great article about CSX in this past issue of
TRAINS Magazine? 
MAYBE CSX PAID THEM TO RUN IT OR SOMEONE CALLED IN A FAVOR. 

WHY THE HECK ARE YOU POSTING ON HERE ?   TO SUCK UP ???????   -50
POINTS    YOU FAIL!!!!!

Sure seems like a company thats  (punctuation -1)moving for the
better.
Micheal(spelling deduction -2) Ward is doing a great job running the
company.  
HE HAS DONE SOMETHINGS BETTER THAN OTHERS BEFORE HIM BUT HE HIRED THE
NAZI CRIMINALS TO RUN TRANSPORTATION FIRE OLD EMPLOYEES HIRE NEW ONES
AT 80 PERCENT AND FIRE THEM TOO KEEP EVERYONE IN FEAR OF YOUR JOB. 
HIRE YES MANAGERS WHO KNOW NOTHING BUT WILL DO ANYTHING TO KEEP THEIR
JOB AND GIVE THEM A CARROT UPPER MANAGEMENT CAN STEAL THE BIG BONUSES
AND TAKE CREDIT FOR WORKING THE DOG SHIT OUT OF EVERYONE ELSE. 

So why the need for such a negetive (spelling deduction -2) website?

BECAUSE THIS NAZI OUTFIT HAS FUCKED OVER SO MANY PEOPLE AND RUN A
UNSAFE OPERATION THAT LIES AND COVERS UP ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING.  IT
IS FRAUD AND CORRUPTION.

NOW YOU KNOW WHY CSX-SUCKS.COM EXISTS.   YOU HAVE TO HAVE SOME BALLS TO
POST ON THIS SITE TOO. CSX MANAGERS RUN THEIR OPERATIONS BY READING POST
ON HERE.   THEY FEAR SOMEONE TO WRITE ANYTHING ABOUT THEM SINCE
JACKSONVILLE KEEPS TABS ON EVERY POST ON HERE.


Name: Did you read?
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 September 2011

Did you all read the great article about CSX in this past issue of
TRAINS Magazine? Sure seems like a company thats moving for the better.
Micheal Ward is doing a great job running the company. So why the need
for such a negetive website?


Name: Strike City
E-mail: robberbarons@rr.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 September 2011

A good strike will energize the new hires and draw the lines in congress
to see who supports labor. A two-day strike will take an additional 2
days to recover. That's if everyone returns to work quickly.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 18 September 2011

ITS ABOUT TIME!!!!!!!

	BLET to hold strike authorization vote

CLEVELAND, September 16 — In a conference call held with all BLET
General Chairmen yesterday morning, National President Dennis R. Pierce
announced that preparations are underway to poll members to authorize a
strike in the event one becomes necessary to attain the Organization’s
bargaining goals.

The National Mediation Board released the BLET and several other Rail
Labor unions from mediation with rail carriers on September 6,
triggering a 30-day cooling off period, which expires at 12:01 a.m.
Eastern Daylight Time on October 7, 2011. At that point self-help is
available to the parties, unless President Obama appoints a
Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) pursuant to Section 10 of the
Railway Labor Act. A PEB would halt any strike or lock out by the
parties, and would investigate and issue a report and recommendations
concerning the dispute.

BLET members who are employed on the railroads where the dispute exists
and where the BLET has representation rights for their craft are
eligible to participate in the strike authorization vote. The following
members may participate in the vote:

• All active locomotive engineers, except company officers, employed by
the Belt Railway Company of Chicago.
• All active locomotive engineers, except company officers, employed by
BNSF Railway.
• All active locomotive engineers, except company officers, employed by
Consolidated Rail Corporation.
• All active locomotive engineers, except company officers, employed by
CSX Transportation.
• All active locomotive engineers, except company officers, employed by
the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company.
• All active locomotive engineers, except company officers, employed by
Kansas City Southern Railway Company, including the following
subsidiaries: Kansas City Southern Railway; Louisiana and Arkansas
Railway; MidSouth Rail Corporation; Gateway Western Railway; SouthRail
Corporation; and Texas Mexican Railway Company (locomotive engineers
and train service employees).
• All active locomotive engineers, except company officers, employed by
Longview Switching Company.
• All active locomotive engineers, except company officers, employed by
Norfolk Southern Company.
• All active locomotive engineers, except company officers, employed by
Portland Terminal Railroad Company.
• All active locomotive engineers, except company officers, employed by
Soo Line Railroad Company d.b.a. Canadian Pacific.
• All active locomotive engineers, except company officers, employed by
Union Pacific Railroad Company.
• All active locomotive engineers, except company officers, employed by
Winston Salem Southbound Railway Company.

Beginning early next week, these members will receive a mailing from
TrueBallot with toll-free voting instructions. Voting will begin at
11:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, September 20, and members will have until
10:00 a.m. EDT on Monday, October 3 to cast their votes. Authorization
does not mean a strike will occur, nor does it mean that all railroads
polled may be struck.

The BLET National Division has retained TrueBallot, Inc., to conduct
the strike authorization vote via telephone. TrueBallot, which is a
nationally-renowned election service provider, previously conducted a
membership initiative election for the BLET in 2010.

National President Pierce urged all BLET members who receive a notice
from TrueBallot to vote. “While we anticipate that President Obama will
appoint a Presidential Emergency Board near the deadline, we must be
prepared for all eventualities,” he said. “Now is the time for all BLET
members to deliver a unified message to the carriers that we will not
stand for shifting health care costs to the backs of older and sick
workers and families with children, and that our wage increases should
better reflect our members’ contributions to the industry’s record
profits.”


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 15 September 2011

When I hired out there were 10 of us that went to the C&O & 2 went to
the B&O. Within a month there was only two of us left the others quit.
My point was if they were going to leave it was done quickly.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 September 2011

To RRJ

In my years there was almost NO turnover.I was hired out of 25
applicants, most were family men, older, x military, and hurting.

I still remember the day they were sent on their way by the RR. They
were devastated, and I had lunch with the the employment (traveling
recruiter)officer. I felt horrible they had children, and were in dire
need of anything to make a living.I had nothing as well as they did,
just no wife or children to support.

When I was ready to depart, everyone told me the same thing, you are a
rail, you have a trade for life, you are not going anywhere.

I still converse with those that are now retired, we both did well.

Now comparing the RR to outside the RR. I just have one comment.
Railroad was fun, everyday, all of the time. Hours and days ?
Business was fun, everyday, all of the time. Hours and days Easy


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 14 September 2011

There has always been a high turnover rate on the railroad. That's
nothing new. Most are/were going to leave within 3 months to a year. I
think the difference today as to why some people are staying longer
than they would of is the lack of decent paying jobs period because of
the current economic situation. Some people are feeling trapped on the
railroad. Is that a good excuse to stay? I don't think it is. A person
should like what they do even if management is a bunch of arseholes. If
a person stays 5 years it usually means it's a carreer. In 34+ years
only 4 people that I knew who had more then 5 years left an all of then
went out on buyouts in 1986 & 1992. At least two of them regreted the
decision. One took the $50,000 buyout then hired on with the NS a few
years later. He's still with the NS he's got around 8 more years till
retirement.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 10-20 years
Posted: 14 September 2011

Is there a reason why Laura Touchstone is still employed with CSX and
continues to get transferred/promoted as she has affairs with multiple
men at every location and breaks up marriages?!?! It is well known that
employees and wives of the men she has slept with have complained to
Human Resources! It's a total  embarrassment to csx. Why is it ok for
a female to harass and sleep with employees who report to her? Or is it
okay because she goes up the chain also? Harassment training would
indicate she is a total liability and a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Heard she just got moved to Georgia. Won't be long before it starts
all over...Would be nice if HR would actually do something....like FIRE
her!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 14 September 2011

Hey Friend:

I'm sure there are craft jobs, both union and non-union that pay more.
However, when you consider Railroad Retirement and the H&W
benefit, the difference may be little or none. There are Class III
railroads that pay their T&E personnel several dollars an hour more
than CSX and there is is no road service and they're closed on
Sundays.

The turnover is almost exclusively "new hires", those with less than
5 years of service. Most of whom are in the early twenties and willing
to accept less pay for a better quality of life. Once you 
get 10 years of service, you are so heavily vested into Railroad
Retirement, it's hard to change...you develop a taste for shit!

The point of my post was that the operating unions represent the 
T&E employees and over the last 10-15 years, since the carriers have
been hiring again, participation in the union has fallen off in
proportion to the youth of their membership. The carriers know this and
use this apathy to drive the cost of labor down.

Unless the members don't pull together as a craft, it's just a matter
of time before the unions disappear and everyone accepts a lower paying
job!


Name: Friend
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 September 2011

Hey, NOMO                                                               
    For your info CSX is not a high paying job for craft workers,  I
have seen a lot of men that will leave here because they make more
money doing the same craft elsewhere.  Due to the poor economy, a lot
of guys will take a lower paying job. Do a little research, if you are
interested, you will see how much more these skilled workers make in
other unions.  They get treated like men and have good benefits, so not
all of the turnover rate can be blamed on guys in there 20's.  I do
agree that CSX hires guys that dont know their ass from the hole in the
ground,  But there are a few good ones that slip through the cracks. 
Csx would like to hire guys that are skilled in a craft, but they know
these guys will not take a lot of their shit, and can also find another
job, at a higher rate of pay.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 September 2011

NoMo

You're right complacency isn't an excuse. Virginia is a "right to
work" law state up to 6-7 years ago we had standing room only union
meeetings. The only change as to the lack of attendance is the age of
new members. I went to meeting my entire carreer both in the UTU as a
brakemen to the BLE as a engineer/firemen. If I was in town not working
I was there. The wages, benefits ect...is handled through the union they
need to start understand it. No railroad is paying this kind of money of
free will. They need to get involved. The unions aren't a gimme it up
to the members. I think most are under the illusion they pay dues so
they're owed. It's never worked that way.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 September 2011

Hey RRJ:

Member apathy has been an issue over the last ten years. When the RRs
started hiring again in the late nineties it sounded the death knoll
for the operating unions.

Hiring a bunch of 20 year olds that either never held a full time job
or, if they did, it was a low paying one. I'm sure that if a review
were done, the attendance at meetings is much higher in unionized
states than right to work states. I would also think the older the
membership in the local the better the attendance. However,
in either case if the attendance exceeded 20%, it would be
extraordinary.

Unions are fraternal organizations, that being said the Locals
need to promote that aspect through social and family events. I'm
afraid there is a big disconnect between those "new" employees and
the union...I think they view the unions as necessary evils. The
carriers know this and exploit it to there benefit ans as long as the
membership maintains an individualistic rather than a team attitude,
nothing will change

As long as class Is continue to have above average pay and benefits the
contract employees will not upset the status quo. Make a change, like
the carriers/unions did with the H&W contract in '03 and the
attendance at meeting jumps to 75-80%. People have short memories and
the turnover rate is so high that the carriers can chisel away
at the pay and benefits and nobody knows it.

I think safety is a big issue the membership can press...we have seen
the posts from the GL about training. I mentioned in my post yesterday
about the UTU memorials...everyone needs to read these. Over the last 1
3/4 years CSX has lost 6 employees to on the job
accidents. Local 598 which I was a member, lost two...one CSX and One
TASD employee, the CSX employee, Fred Gibbs was murdered in the cab,
during a robbery. The UTU reports these but then buries the
memorials...why is this? Money, the union, like their membership is
apathetic and doesn't want to upset the status quo.

Someone needs to raise some hell regardless of the cost before it to
late. After all, everyone of them is expendable!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 September 2011

employee less that a year

I never stated every union read my post it only addressed the BLET &
UTU. There is one matter left unresolved healthcare which is still
negotiated under the national/international. 

As for safety strikes ect....good luck. I asked those same questions at
union meetings through emails to the BLE GC ect....everyone just danced
around it never giving a direct response. From what I've gather the
past 2 years the level of harrassment has increased since I retired.
CSX bullying through threats someone has to take a stand. I commend the
BLET LC I belong to recently CSX threatened that at one yard if the BLET
wasn't agreeable to their demands all yard jobs would go remote. The LC
& members unanimiously voted against it last week calling CSX's bluff.
CSX seemed to become confused now their asking what does the BLET want
to settle the matter. The local level is the place to start making
change. One of the most troubling issues is only 10 people showed up to
this months union meeting. The august meeting which I attended votes
were taken on a ID run & pusher/helper service agreement in the making
only 12 people showed up to vote on 4 issues...that's troubling. Do
the other 90+ people not care? Everyone if not working should be able
to give up 2 hours of their time once a month to attend the meeting.


Name: Strike for Safety 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 12 September 2011

RRJ


We can always strike on Safety Issues, Hostile work practices, and
treats against us.  Yes it might be difficult and unlikely but it is
possible given the right situations.    

Strike for Safety


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 12 September 2011

No the contracts are not all settled,  you should do some research,
before you jump to conclusion.  Some of the unions are still in
arbitration, and have been for over a year.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 12 September 2011

Strike? Over what? CSX already has contracts with at least two unions
the UTU & BLE that run till 2015. The only possible strike looming is
with the BLE national over healthcare cost nothing else. All other
issues are settled.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 10 September 2011

2 day strike sounds good,  but what are you going to be asking for.  The
very first thing you need, is to get your current union representatives
out, and get some new in.  This will give you more hope, and trust. 
This can be accomplished by having petions signed and sent to the
international office of your union.  The current representatives are
not pushing the issues enough or just not at all.  With good
repesentation and leaders that are not paid by companies, you will have
better bargaining power.   You must then initiate a legal strike, and if
that does not work, eveyone can be sick for a few days.  Bargaining
would be in you and your families favor.  DO WHAT IS RIGHT STRIKE THESE
SLIMEY BASTARDS


Name: CorrUPtion Blogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 September 2011

A strike at least 2 days could seriously disrupt Railroad operations and
could restore a "little" credibility in--international, general, and
local leadership. The recently ratified UTU agreement is nothing but
comparing apples to oranges over healthcare cost. 
The healthcare cost could easily be absorb by the 20-fold pay increases
to Railroad executives over the past few years when wages were going in
opposite directions. 

The membership got looted of leadership during the times of
international (from both unions) indiscretions and the carriers took
advantage of that and now the carriers is taking advantage of the
current political leadership crisis.

Once again:
The combined accumulated wealth of the top CEO's is over 1 BILLION
DOLLARS. Why can't that be exploited when negotiating a contract?
That's enough money to pay for all the employee contributions for the
next 30 years.
TE&Y members working in a demanding hazardous environment of train
operations should be compensated--not degraded as a normal occupational
hazard!

Use your unique skills as leverage; not as a submission to Robber 
Barons!

May God bless the family of the conductor killed in a switching
accident reported today by: UTU.org.


Name: Joe T. Plummer
E-mail: rrstrike.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 September 2011

Imminent strike looming for at least one day....In the mean time; take
all pit stops needed for personal health! Bring back the good old days
of unity and trumping greed!


Name: CorrUPtion Blogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 September 2011

Lay-Off restrictions: A "day" constitute a 24 hour continuous time
period....If your union allows that to be cut in half; you need
stronger leadership. Lay-off issues seems to be the prevailing problems
for most of the complainers. You all are pissing in the wind if you
don't change leadership. One less hired American is an additional
thousands into the pockets of the Robber Barons!

America is a great country with doctors and lawyers on both sides of
the isle!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 September 2011

What are you going to sue CSX over? When does an employer not have the
right to fire an employee? Unions can only protect someone for so long.
Everyone that I've known to get fired went thru more than one violation
to get to that point. Even a signal violation most got back within a
year on a first offense. The reality CSX is no different than any other
job even McDonald's they hire & they can fire. The exception
railroaders are unionized. Employment/Labor law firms don't work on a
contingency they want money up front to even see if a person has a
case. That could be $5000+.


Name: fired by csx too
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 05 September 2011

Post the Louisville, KY. law firm's information .  I'll give them a
call.


Name: CorrUPtion Blogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 04 September 2011

"Labor Day" should be change to "Corporation Day." Infowars.com


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 02 September 2011

LOOK OUT!!!!!!!!!!!! HE FU-- UP IN MONTGOMERY,AL AND NOW SHIPPED HIM TO
AVON,IN


Name: Fired by CSX
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 02 September 2011

Ok Dude put the Law firm address and phone number up I will SUE this
chicken coop outfit and will add several more to the list.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 02 September 2011

Here it is, the second of Sept. and the race for the "Brown Banana"
may be over!

A couple of months ago, I had no idea who Peter T. Burris was, so I
asked...sorry I asked. Never in the history of the award has there ever
been such a tirade, although Tony Ingram and Danny Spencer came close.

To date Spenser has more comments...but he is but a lowly worm, Burris
is a manager which gets weighted. There's still plenty of time to cast
you votes for or even nominate your favorite POS for this years
award...don't miss this opportunity to let your voice be heard!

Vote today!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for N/A
Posted: 02 September 2011

THERE IS A WAY TO STOP ALL THIS MADNESS. YOU EACH KNOW, THE UNION IS A
FACADE, AND IT ONLY IS THERE, TO TAKE A H U G E PORTION OF YOUR
PAYCHECK ON THE EVERY 2! HOWEVER, THE TOBACCO INDUSTY, IS MUCH LARGER
THAN CSX COULD EVER BE, IN THEIR FANTASY DREAMS, AND THEY GOT THEIR ASS
HANDED TO THEM, VIA WHISTLE BLOWERS. IT TAKES, JUST ENOUGH PEOPLE SAYING
I HAVE HAD ENOUGH! ARE YOU TIRED AND FED UP WITH HOW YOUR TREATED? THE
COMPANY MAKES DEMANDS ON YOU, AND DOES NOT HONOR THE AGREEMENTS SET
FORTH, THEY BREAK EVERY SINGLE F.R.A. LAW THERE IS, BUT IF YOU DO SO
MUCH AS FART IN THE WIND, YOUR FIRED. EVERYONE WALKS ON EGGSHELLS,
WONDERING, WILL I HAVE A JOB TOMORROW, OR WILL SOME LITTLE NO GOOD
INSURANCE SALESMAN LIKE PETER T. BURRUS FIRE ME? THATS RIGHT, HE HAS NO
KNOWLEDGE OF THE R.R. THIS FOOL COMES IN FROM SELLING INSURANCE IN NYC,
THUS THE REASON THERE IS SO MUCH STRIFE AND DIVISION EVERYWHERE HE
GOES. HE IS RIDICIOUS, AND HAS NO IDEA HOW TO MANAGE, BUT HE CAN COST
CSX, MILLIONS, AND HE IS...HEADS UP WARD!!!!! I AM A SHADOW, BUT I KNOW
WHAT IS HAPPENING, BECAUSE I AM THERE, YOU MUST MUST MUST BAN TOGETHER!
YOU CAN HAVE WHAT YOU WANT, WAGES, TIME, EVEN PHONES, BUT YOU HAVE TO
FIGHT. THEY WILL COUNTER WITH THEIR ASSINE THREATS, OF FIRING YOUR
UNION REPS, UH, SO? DARE WE STOP A TRAIN, OH MY WHAT IF THAT HAPPENED
FOR EVEN 48 HOURS, PANIC IN THE STREETS! TO CLOSE, IF YOU HAVE BEEN
FIRED, WRONGFULLY TERMINATED, EVEN FOR ANY AMOUNT OF TIME, YOU CAN
RECOVER LOST WAGES, AND MORE....IF YOU HAVE LOST YOUR JOB AND YOU WERE
IN THE RIGHT, YOU CAN GET   YOUR   JOB   BACK !!!!!!!!!!!   ITS CALLED 
WRONGFUL TERMINATION, AND EVEN ONLY ONE PERSON SUES, YOU WILL WIN. THERE
IS A LARGE LAW FIRM IN LOUISVILLE KY THAT IS SITTING AND WAITING FOR
PHONE CALLS....IF MORE THAN ONE CALLS, YOU HAVE CIVIL ACTION THUS
WHISTLE BLOWERS AND YOUR PROTECTED AS ARE YOUR JOBS. THIS IS FEDERAL,
AND GOES ABOVE ALL TOP DAWGS AT CSX, PERHAPS SOME OF YOU, WOULD LIKE
THEIR POSITIONS. THINK OF IT THIS WAY, IF SOMEONE KEPT TRYING TO BREAK
INTO YOUR HOME, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? 

YOU WOULD STOP THEM! THIS IS NO DIFFERENT. . . THEY ARE TAKING FROM
YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR FUTURE. 

ITS ALL ABOUT TAKING THAT FIRST STEP....AND ITS A SURE FIRE BET, YOU
WILL WIN. THE TEST CALLS, HAVE BEEN MADE.....AND YOU GUYS, ALREADY MADE
OUT LIKE BANDITS!   
JUST DO IT! TAKE BACK WHAT IT YOURS! 

BE SAFE TO ALL~


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: CSX Customer, for N/A
Posted: 02 September 2011

To add to the Pete Tandy Burrus issue, he is horrible! We have dealt
with him and gone now to the extremes of taking hundreds of thousands
in buisness to other companies without saying a word, DUE TO HIS
BEHAVIOR. It comes down to how he treats his employees, how he acts all
together. We have had millions invested with CSX for years, and it would
be it that companies BEST interst to DITCH that fool, because he in his
ignorance is going to single handly destroy every place he goes. As for
those of you, who have ask, where DOES he live? Locations Franklin, TN 
|  Dyer, IN  |  Jacksonville, FL  |  Florence, SC  |  Canton, MI  | 
Huntington, WV  |  Columbus, OH  |  Dublin, OH  |  Chicago, IL  | 
Farmington Hills, MI  |  New York, NY  |  Richmond, VA 
View full addresses >> 
Aliases Peter Burros  
Relatives Amy Elizabeth Burrus  |  Amy  |  Amy W Burrus  |  Ann W
Burrus  |  David C Burrus  |  Jr Robert L Burrus  |  Lewis G Burrus  | 
Robert Burrus 
  FAMILY NAMES..........CURRENT ADDRESS.......ELM STREET FRANKLIN
TN....if you all would like to know....in a NEW just under a HALF
MILLION dollar home! 

He is easily found, and YOU are all paying for his mistakes, and his
house, by NOT contacting, Mr.Ward, and those who NEED to know, what is
REALLY going on. As a company that does buisness with CSX, we can say
for SURE, that the RIGHT people do NOT know, of his behavior, SHOULD
they find out.....he will be dealt with, and that new home...be on the
market...asap. 

Good Luck!


Name: Truths
E-mail: Hoffas411@hotmail.com
Employed as: Corporate office, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 September 2011

I am extremely surprised that no one mentioned the want to be President
Mighty pete burris? He makes his own rules, because he THINKS....daddy
has his back...awee..but this is not so. Burris is a little man, with
no disregard for the men who work hard, and he has been transferred
many times, due to the fact, he has made many MANY CSX Conductors,
Engineers, even officials HATE him to the point of endangerment. What a
worm~ So now he hides ...so he thinks in Nashville Tn...and YES I know
the addy haha, hiding from all those he is firing without cause in
Evansville, In. However to those of you who are enduring this little
piece of work, good news is on the way, he is ON the way OUT! His
antics are costing the company THOUSANDS, and we all know, CSX, does
not like loss of production, down time, and loss of revenue....so chins
up guys and gals...soon you will be rid of satan and he WILL KNOW the
word.........

YOUR FIRED!

Defination:the most hated man on the csx railroad- pete burris  Urban
Dictionary!


Name: Miller
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 31 August 2011

The question should be "Who" is she doing, not "What" is she doing.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 30 August 2011

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT IS HOT PANTS TOUCHSTONE DOING IN ATLANTA NOW?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 26 August 2011

Isnt it nice working weekends for straight pay,  our union fore fathers,
would roll in their grave if they knew it had came to this.  Way to go
CSX, you have beaten the unions.


Name: CorrUPtion Blogger
E-mail: ill gotten gains
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 26 August 2011

Accumulated wealth of top Railroad Executives:

James A. Young...$500,000,000.00 = shares held at 554,209

Do the math on the following...need more interaction from viewers.

Michael J. Ward...252,675 shares

Charles W Moorman...206,382 shares 

Matthew K. Rose...(BNSF) private company but estimated wealth
$200,000,000.00

Sorry for the ones not listed! They haven't reached the
$100,000,000.00 yet!

Majority of the wealth was accumulated during the last decade while
trying to maintain "deregulation."

How many friends do you have furloughed and have lost jobs to
sub-contractors at the CEO's expense? Si!

Source: Yahoo Finance (company symbol) "Insider Roster."


Name: CorrUPtion Blogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 23 August 2011

"Intimidated no more; Libyans (Americans) end Gaddafi's (Corporate
America's) rule!" Media


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 23 August 2011

Hey JBOB:

Wish I could tell you the story surprises us...it doesn't. Stories
like yours abound.

I think in the long run, you'll see this as a blessing in disguise.

I will say however that CSX had no right to interfere in your new
employment...make sure that's well documented and hold it against
them. I am not sure if the last employer acted properly either. Did you
take a physical prior to being hired? If you did, their doctor cleared
you...I would also think their personnel dept. vetted you thoroughly
prior to extending an offer and knew your medical history, financial
history and legal history.

If the position was "at will" employment, they can terminate you
without cause or any time during your probationary period. I don't
think an ethical employer would do that. I would ask it they had any 
business relationship with CSX. I might also get the name of the CSX
employee that called them and consider a malicious persecution suit
against them...might be worth the money to watch the rats scramble!

Good luck and stay on top of your attorney, they can be had!


Name: JBOB
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 August 2011

I got hurt at CSX in 2009 and was fired, had to have a disc replaced and
lost everything. Well I finanly got a job after two years of healing and
job hunting. I got called in the office of my new employer and they said
the CSX attorney or investigator called them and told them I said I was
disabled during a deposition which is NOT TRUE. I was told it would be
better for me to resign until my case settles with CSX however they
wanted me to get a fit for duty letter from a doctor. I did as they
asked and provided proof I could work. The head manager called me into
his office and said he was concerned that I was trying to get
disability and that I came to work with a pre existing injury. In the
same breath he stated he had been declared 30% disabled through the VA
and I was like WTF are you doing here working then. I told them I have
not been decalared disabled by Social security at according too them I
could do past work which I was doing. They still wanted me to resign,
so I called my attorney who is working my CSX case and he said Dont you
DARE resign you make them fire you. Well I went back and give them my
letter and I stated I could not in good faith resign based over a phone
call from persons unknown stating I was disabled when I had provided
them a Fit For duty letter signed by a doctor. Needless to say they
fired me but said I could go back when my CSX case settles.  I lost
everything when I got hurt, house, vehicles, you name it I had to sell
it. I thought I had reached a turning point in my life and was starting
to leave behind some of the anger had built up at CSX and I was almost
caught up on my bills and bought a truck (not a new one) that I cant
pay for now.
I am not asking for your pitty I just wanted to tell you my story and
low down and dirty CSX is
I had recorded some employees before I turned in my injury because I
knew come court time they would not tell it. I even turned one of these
recordings into the Ethics people to try and save my job, well they said
there was no merrit to and that they couldnt understand what was on it.
The recording was crystal clear that was bullshit they just didnt want
to, but anyway you would figure CSX would provide that recording to
there attorneys handling there case right WRONG. At my deposition that
asked about one recording and that was one my lawyer give them, they
didnt know about the other one, CSX never told them about it I guess
they were hoping I didnt save the recordings for future use. I
explained to the attorney during the depo that I had given it to Ethics
and he said that I didnt well I still have the sent email.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 22 August 2011

when cell phones got banned? the dispatching went to hell! you figure it
out yet? rotflmao! its not in Chicago budget to run things right!
 they cant take care of their  own? much less look out for all the
crews coming into Chicago? it might affect their bonus? cabs yup the
kids are still waiting up to  90 minutes for a ride? not in all cases!


so? when ya get stickman? go restricted speed a  very safe speed at all
times okay? get it? slow is safe? safe is good! watch out when doubling
up in cabs! its your ass in court if ya get in an accident? especially
if four or more are in the cab !  SO  KEEP DOING FAVORS , SCREW
YOURSELF AND YOUR FELLOW MAN? STAY BUDDY BUDDY WITH THE BOSSES? KEEP
THAT BONUS GOING INTO THEIR POCKETS?


Name: CorrUPtion Blogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 August 2011

Corporate CEO's....Be a patriot! Give-up your ill-gotten gains through
fraud, deceit, union payoffs, lobbying politicians, corporate welfare,
and greed. A "democracy" as we know it; cannot sustain such corporate
malfeasance and expect to survive!  

"Ten million dollars is better in the hands of 100 Americans than 1
corporate CEO." Ralph Nader


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 August 2011

Ole Laura must be one red hot momma...seems she get every body's
attention,

Hopefully they pay as much attention to their jobs as they do to
Laura's sex life!


Name: Condictor 1
E-mail: ccc@ccc.com
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 20 August 2011

Just interested to know who Laura Touchstone is having an affair with
now that she is in Atlanta. She slept with three guys in Jacksonville
and two guys in Alabama. I was just curious as to who she was with now
besides her husband.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 19 August 2011

Sounds like an Ex-conductor...I wonder why?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 19 August 2011

ok, I won't curse,  per the web administrator due to the fact that
NIGGARDLY CEO'S, INVESTMENT BANKERS AND POLITICIANS VIEW THIS SITE.
Their opinions and actions very seldom do the ground level employees
any good. Most don't care about anything other than money that they
can steal from someone else.The railroad is full of prejudice and
racism. There is a difference in case some people don't understand
that.Blacks do what they want and get mostly what they want because
they use the race card.White people don't have the guts to, at least
use the same tactic,or stand up for themselves as a group. They would
rather go under the radar to avoid making a black person accuse them of
the aforementioned, or get fired for being a racist. This would probably
lead to a local news report as well, along with threats of violence or
death from the offended party.This isn't the special olympics,
administrator. Warning site visitors about upper management or bank
tellers and politicians is pathetic and weak.The fact that I or someone
else comments on "YOUR" board isn't necessarily an argument. Maybe
you're part of the problem. You're probably one of those scary people
you warned me about."Fuck off" is a phrase they probably use too, so
they will understand if they happen upon my unprofessional, uneducated
facts about CSX and life in general.Your reference to retarded people
doesn't affect them, but may affect a family member who cares for them
and never gets assistance from that lying politician, gets fired by the 
god forbidden ceo...... woooo, or doesn't qualify for a savings account
with that fat heart attack banker who has less money than the customers
and "uneducated-retarded people" that allow him to sit his hemroid
ass behind that desk. Have fun asshole.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 16 August 2011

corruption blogger, I can not agree with you more.  These Unions may be
the only ones in the United States, that have agreed to making straight
time on holidays, training, shift work, over 40 hours and many more. 
When I heard about this I was outraged that These Labor Unions would
ever agree on these conditions and terms.  20 minute lunches no breaks,
Non-Union Bosses, and still after all of this some people still suck
ass.  I just dont understand, and please dont tell me to go to the
union meeting, because that would also be another issue, while meeting
are held over 100 miles away, and everyone is kept in the dark.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 August 2011

HOBO's stealing.

Yep they would take anything to eat, use, or sell.

Same as the yard crew's did to the assigned Caboose pool. It was
amazing---the Assigned Caboose was always secure at the home terminal.
Then raped at the away from home terminal.

I know-- no one remembers this stuff, to young. And really not
important today, at the time it was really bad. oh well gonna take a
pill and go.  HA HA


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 August 2011

HOBO

Real life story.

I lived in a RR hotel $1.00 per day--- $6.00 if paid weekly.

There was a walk over bridge to the yard, and Hobo's were always
there.

I always talked with those that were kinda sober, and enjoyed their
tales. One day a Hobo asked for money to wash his clothes, and I found
that most interesting, as most times it was simply can ya give me a
little help. He was from Dresden, Tn and had his clothes in a bag. Sure
we walked to the laundry I paid and went to lunch, came back and he was
waiting for me to pay for the drier. He thanked me and went on his
way.

I let many ride in cold weather on the trailing units, if it was warm
they were welcome to ride the train.I found that in the cold months we
hauled a lot of new auto's and the keys were always secured to the
battery post. Hobo's new that and ran every vehicle out of gas trying
to keep warm. Might as well let them ride, sleep, and keep warm.

We had RR police??? they were very seldom seen,I have no idea what they
did. Never met one. TM's were the same, yardmasters were a person that
answers the radio. TE's (Traveling engineer) RFE to the younger crowd,
saw 1 a couple of times, he would instruct the Engineer for an hour then
retire to the trailing units for sleep.

Guess that is enough History for now, need to count my fund's  HA HA
Goofy


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 15 August 2011

About the HOBO stealing lunches. After WWII it was found that former
POW'S and concentration camp survivors had a tendency to hoard food,
such as being in a mess hall and stuffing extra food under clothes,
even though it was unlikely that they would be in a starvation
situation in the next few days. If this HOBO had been very hungry
before it is likely that experience had left an indelible impression on
his mind, making it very difficult to avoid stealing lunches. If you
were hungry as a small kid, or take in a stray dog that has been
hungry, you may very well have a greater concern about food than is
logical.


Name: CorrUPtion Blogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 August 2011

Retired. Got really involved when a national contract was settled and
past claims where settled for an average of $1500 per member while the
Local Chairman got $7500 and worked half the time during that period. 

Theses claims were from certain incentives allowed for substandard
locomotive conditions and not allowed to eat after 5 hours on duty. 

The LC was involved in safety programs passing-out heat stroke
pamphlets in December. 

While 125 members got $6000 less in back claims. That difference of 125
x $6,000 ($750,000.00) is saved for the company and tacked on to the
CEO' salary including stock options.

There's nothing magical about railroad CEO's innovations after two
hundred years--just fine a Local Chairman who will sell-out his members
of 125 for $6000 a pop so he (LC) can get $7500.

I'm not suggesting that all LC's are corrupt--but repeat the same
process at say 200 terminals nationwide; do the math and maybe that
will help you understand why CEO's salaries and options are up 20-fold
the last 15 years. 

Everyone wants to complain about the carriers. It's your union bosses
plain and simple--from top to bottom.

Oops! Without explanation; the carrier quietly paid an average of $3700
more to each (125) member without (accounting oversight)"fault!"
2002.

The meaning of "cognitive dissonance" should be read and understood!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 August 2011

The last true Hobo's I saw was in the '80s. Those that actually stayed
with it as a lifestyle after the Great Depression. In Gladstone ,Va
there was Mr Hale a Hobo for decades till he got ill. A woman up there
Mrs Brown took him in rented him a room got him a social security check
and he retired. She gave Mr Hale an allowance if she didn't he would
spend it all on cheap wine. At the RR YMCA resturaunt they made sure he
had something to eat everyday. One bad habit he never got over was
stealing train crews lunches. If someone was dumb enough to not put it
in their grip Mr Hale snatched it. One morning a friend and I saw Mr
Hale snatch a lunch then he ran over to the "Y" hid it behind a
garbage can went in to get a cup of coffee. We snatched it back. When
he came out seen it was gone he was madder than the person he stole it
from orginally.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 August 2011

Hey Goober:

Funny you mentioned HOBOs...I think the National HOBO convention or
HOBO days is currently in progress in Britt, IA. All the travelers from
North America will be telling tales of high adventure and other assorted
lies.

I understand it's quite an event...one for the bucket list!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 August 2011

To those that are Interested.

Just was thinking HOBO's, so I decided to post a few comments on a
spot that most do not see a lot of activity.

The HOBO has always been around to hitch a ride, for free.
Train crews for many years took them as a part of doing business.
Many HOBO's were very friendly and rode for free with no, reporting or
BS from the crews.
 I met many in my very brief RR experience, let them ride and never
said a word, even let them ride in the rear units when it was cold.

Conductors let them ride and sleep in the Caboose-----Not all of them,
just the kinda sober one's.

Just wonder where all of this care for a fellow human has gone.

GOOB


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for N/A
Posted: 05 August 2011

I think I got a job at the Baltimore Coal Pier, in Curtis Bay MD.  Can
anyone tell me if this place is as bad as everyone says it is.  This is
a tough decision, because I have another job making more money offered
to me.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 04 August 2011

CSX has No intention of ever recognizing that the company has a problem.
At this time, they are large enough and weathly enough to beat any
problem before it surfaces. CSX has the moral depth of my 15 month old
nephew. they hire older women in eeoc positions who parrot lines from
CSX lawyers and have never gotten their hands dirty. THE BOTTOM LINE
----- DO NOT try to get justice from these morally corrupt crones. Just
do your job, get the OT when its presented and know that someday the
corrupt crone may be the target of injusice while lying in a nursing
facility. I'm sorry if I sound bitter. I'm still dealing with my
personal injustice. I'm trying to take comfort in my spirituality but
it is hard sometimes. To the truly good 98 % of employees, i tip my
hat.


Name: Corruption Blogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 04 August 2011

UTU.org reports DOL (corruptions) violations since January 1, 2011. See
if your ex-union boss is listed!


Name: spongebob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 04 August 2011

I would definitely call a good lawyer.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 03 August 2011

Too Lucky! That's a "Whistle-blower" complaint (harassment) from an
on- duty injury. It's up to the manager who took you to the hospital
to get you off duty.
Hence; there is no precise minute in marking-off and the carrier can
use any time at their discretion. But I'm sure your union officer
already told you that!


Name: lucky
E-mail: luckyjayb@yahoo.com
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 August 2011

Well I had a heat stroke on a engine due to the company ordering me and
my engineer to take a wide body with a broke a/c when it was 115
degrees outside by the heat index and we told everybody of the
situation. Now a week later, I get charged with "stealing time" since
I forgot to put off my ticket and called payroll to fix it. Now
everybody knows how this company is whenit comes to FRA reportable
injuries!!!! This is a load of crap. Im looking at dismisal due to
their negligence!!!!


Name: Cotton
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 30+ years
Posted: 03 August 2011

I am so happy my time is up ! Was it worth puttin 30 + years ? Better
than social unsecurity . Hope y'all are havin fun


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 02 August 2011

Politicians, Corporate America, and CEO's are becoming social
terrorist!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 02 August 2011

You copied the rule book on a spiral notebook handed it in then they
made you a conductor? That's an open book test! The engineers had to
go thru 8-9 hours being verbally grilled by a panel of three road
foremans on the rules none of this copying crap. After that on the same
day the signal test. The LOTH exam wasn't multiple choice like it is
today it was hand written answers. I guess that's why we made the big
money back then.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 01 August 2011

OPEN BOOK TEST.

Now folks listen up, this is tough. How does one fail the test? Can't
read would be one, not show up would be 2. Help me I can not think of
any more. And RRJ passed every one of them.

Now listen up I was promoted to Conductor in 1969. Drove to the office
on my time, copied the rule book to a spiral notebook, signed it and
turned it in. That was it. Got called from the board as a qualified
Conductor.

There is more, I had been around for a few years, copied from one book
to the other, however I knew them, and had a target date to complete,
it was something that I never understood. looks like the old times are
still there.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 01 August 2011

EX-Cond 1-10

Why are you worried about what other people do? Seems that was most of
the problem you didn't take care of your own business. How does
someone forget about taking the operating rules test? It's a yearly
event. It's easy to mark off with CMC to do it, CSX pays people for
doing it, it's an open book test on the pod, scheduling was easy on
the computer at work, heck they even give you a new pair of work boots
when it's completed. Did it simply slip your mind? I think there's
more to the story than not taking a test. I've known people who
didn't take it on time they were pulled out of service till it was
completed one even took a 3 month unpaid vacation of his own choice. Of
course the union LC didn't like you. I forgot. lol


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 31 July 2011

I do not know what union you are in, but you are right the rail unions
are corrupt. I recommend you take this to your international union. 
They may be able to help, many international reps are very aware how
the rail unions operate.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 31 July 2011

Why not tells us your location and Local Chairman's name Local Number. 
Names and places do help to determine a pattern.   There is a pattern of
your experience since Ingram and Brown came on the CSX property.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 31 July 2011

I was employed at csxt for 4 years and was dismissed for failing to take
my rules test within the alloted time given.  However, there were other
employees who failed drug test, one who walked off the job before her
shift was over, and one employee got caught doing drugs on the train
and got to continue his shift. I was dismissed, not terminated, can
anyone tell me the difference? I haven't worked in four years and
would really like to get my job back. Oh by the way my union leader did
not like so I had no help there.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 July 2011

does anyone know if CSX has done anything about the drug problems at the
baltimore coal pier.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 30 July 2011

LE 10-20

Biggest strike against you is the previous termination. Did you pull
the red emergency brake handle before the train went past the signal?
Did you question the engineer? You're a certified card carrying
engineer speed & distance should of determined wether the train was
going to stop in time. You stated it looked like the engineer was doing
the right thing. Were you really paying attention? The rule is if the
seat cover is sucking up your arse put it in emergency. You stated your
other termination was as an inexperienced engineer as opposed to what?
Placing all the blame on the engineer doesn't hold water the conductor
is equally responsible for the safety of the train. The engineer might
of had infractions did he have a previous termination? Is there reverse
discrimination? Possibley. I know of a black engineer & white conductor
getting by a red board. The conductor was back within 60 days it took
the engineer nearly two years. Are they more lienient on blacks? I'd
have to say most definitely at times especially on attendance. I don't
get it the percentages has led to equality on the railroad. When I hired
on it was pretty much an all white male dominated job. Hopefully you had
job protection insurance coverage for a year at the max? If not that was
a big mistake. Going cheap now a days isn't a smart thing. Why did you
have the UTU represent you, if you belonged to the BLET? You could of
been represented by anyone of your choice.


Name: Corruption Blogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 July 2011

Too the fired discriminated employee: Contact your local FRA official.
Hopefully, he or she is not a former CSX employee; and or not in the
pockets of the carrier. Also, the local office for OSHA (WHISTLEBLOWER)
for discrimination and union complaints. Any available funds you have to
survive; hold on to it and don't make another payment on the mortgage.
A BK attorney can delay the process at least 2 years. 

I hear rumors of 60 minutes will be doing a segment about rail and 
union corruption. It appears all the indictments of union officers have
gotten the attention of mass media including a prominent Stanford
University who has written several blogs about the need for federal
oversight. Too put it lightly, he thinks the shipping rates are killing
the economy. 

Sorry you have a lousy union and good luck!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 30 July 2011

I'll start with a short description of myself and it will be vague to
protect me from further discrimination, sorry.
I've been employed for more than 12yrs and less than 15yrs, qualified
as both Engineer and Conductor. I work in the northern half of the US
on the road, I'm male, white and between 40 and 50yrs old.
My story is the same as many, I'm terminated awaiting union help to
get my job back, hopefully before I loose my home and everything I've
worked for all my life. I've been out of work for over 6 months and
told it can take another year or more to be reinstated, if things take
as long as they say I'll lose everything.
I'm told it will take this long due to my service record, I'm sorry I
can't go into detail since that would reveal my identity but my record
has but one blemish on it. My attendance is good, no misscalls and no
safety failures, my blemish is one that did cause my prior
"termination" for a few months and was reinstated by signing a
leniency letter. The cause was my fault, I was an inexperienced
engineer at the time. There were no injuries, damages, delays and the
incident would have gone unnoticed if I had not reported it myself. The
FRA penalty for the infraction is 30 days suspended license but I was
terminated for 4 months. This is the only thing on my record.

I'm currently out for a signal violation while working as a conductor
that day. The engineer slid past a stop signal by a few feet, I cant
tell you how or why it happened since I was not operating the train,
but I can tell you that he was complying with all speeds and procedures
visible to the conductor. As far as I could tell from my simple
speedometer, he was doing what he was supposed to be doing. None the
less, he got past the signal and we were both terminated.

My discrimination complaint is that his record was no better than mine
and he is back to work. He was reinstated 90 days later. The only two
things different between the two of us is that he is being represented
by my union, the BLET (he is a UTU member)and I am being represented by
the UTU (I am a BLET member). And I am white and he is black. Now I'm
no racist and have never been looked upon as one, I just see a pattern
within the company regarding color and craft. I see employees
terminated while working as engineers and represented by the BLE
returning to service relatively quickly while employees working as
conductors and represented by the UTU either NOT returning or it taking
well over a year to return. I also see a pattern of skin color making a
difference as well ... minority employees with poor records are
returning to work much faster than white employees with similar or
better service records. 
I'm open to the possibility that this could be coincidence, so I'm
posting this to see if there are others who may have seen similarities
where they work on the system. I see conductors who were doing their
jobs, following the rules and their engineers made the mistake which
led to their termination, not getting the same treatment as the
engineer. In some cases the inequity is blatant, engineers with poor
records are returning to work and conductors with excellent records
still out of service. In a good many of these cases the engineer is
minority and the conductor is not (again, this could be coincidence). 
I don't know if it's a case of the BLE doing a better job than the
UTU, engineers being preferred over conductors or reverse
discrimination ... I would like to understand. Can any CSX employees
verify or dispute my observations?? I'd love to hear about it, love to
hear your opinions and feelings on the subject.

Again I apologize for being vague and leaving out details, but I need
this job. I can't start a new career this late in life that will have
any hope of supporting my family. I cannot risk this being tied to me
and having any possible delays because I've offended managers, unions
or individuals. There is no work out there in this economy, it' been
impossible to find even part time work in this area of the country.
When my railroad retirement unemployment benefits expire my family
could become homeless because I cannot find work while we wait for due
process. I'm depressed and desperate with no where to turn, it feels
like my union doesn't care, I know CSX doesn't give a damn about me
or my family. Maybe if enough tell me my observations are wrong and
I'm just being paranoid, I'll feel better. Maybe if enough tell me
they have observed the same awful things I have, I'll feel better. I
just want to know what you know, tell me your stories.

Thanks brothers.


Name: Corruption Blogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 July 2011

Rail unions should strike to force a budget resolution from our corrupt
political (self interest group) leaders. Lead or get off the tracks!


Name: Safety First in Indy?
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 July 2011

CSX has helped make the streets of Indianapolis less safe by allowing
Track Inspector Adam "A-Crash" Flowers to return to work this week.
  He was seen trolling around Hawthorn in his conrail coupe.  He said
his dad and Ralph pulled some strings and favors to get him back to
work and he even had help getting his driver's license reinstated.  I
guess it helps if your daddy is a union rep.
  It is another classic case of how CSX's rules and policies are this
way for certain people and another way for the others.

  These favors/strings pulled for Mr. Flowers only weakens the union
since it's obvious even though we pay our dues, we all do not get the
same representation.
  Several people are wondering how and why he was allowed to return to
work.


Name: Corruption Blogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 25 July 2011

The National Legal and Policy Center: Please visit the web site that
reports various crimes from leaders of government, corporations, and
unions. The site also provides information for reporting any unlawful
activities including unjustified salaries for union officers.

It is illegal for the carriers to pay union officers full salaries for
handing out safety pamphlets for 1 hour a week!

If a company paid you a full salary for working 1 hour a week; who
would you think that's unethical for a UNION OFFICER?

By visiting this site; you might see some of the "leaders" that you
entrusted with your hard earned union dues!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 30+ years
Posted: 25 July 2011

CSX rewards people who perform poorly as long as they suck up and
giggle.


Name: R Touchstone
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 24 July 2011

"Name: Corruption Blogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 24 July 2011

Rail CEO'S pay has quadrupled the last decade. Rail union officials
indictments/convictions have also quadrupled the last decade!
Sadly, union officials are taking the path of least resistance by
enriching themselves instead of challenging Corporate America!"


Keep paying those dues to the crooks that you think are protecting you.


Name: Corruption Blogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 24 July 2011

Rail CEO'S pay has quadrupled the last decade. Rail union officials
indictments/convictions have also quadrupled the last decade!
Sadly, union officials are taking the path of least resistance by
enriching themselves instead of challenging Corporate America!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 24 July 2011

Is Leather-Face related to Pinhead or Pumpkinhead?


Name: me
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 July 2011

It looks like leather-face finally got her 24 hours personal business.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 July 2011

fucking cry babies.......why dont you guys just stick it right in their
fucking ass to get yours....thats what i do.....knocking down 100k a
year


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 July 2011

Hey Lloyd:

Thanks...Mr. Burris has had his name added to the Turd Watch List.


Name: Tom Eagleton
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 20-30 years
Posted: 21 July 2011

Does anyone know if conductor Edward Gay was able to return to work in
Cincy?  I heard he was off work for almost 2 years and the EEOC ordered
his reinstatement with back pay.
  That should help out some of the other CSX workers who were thrown to
the curb.  Maybe the EEOC needs to open a few doors?


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 21 July 2011

Nomo you gotta be shittin me! You don't know who Peter B is?  That
would be Pete Burris of course...one of the biggest pieces of lard on
the railroad. Just ask all the guys from Chicago and Nashville what
they think of him or some stories and they will be sure to tell you all
about it.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 20 July 2011

The Union at the railroad will never be strong, unless someone educates
80-90% of its workforce to stop voting for republicans.  Just read the
facts people.  Republicans have already been responsible for many RIGHT
TO WORK states.  They hate unions and will do anything in there power to
bust a union, much like CSX management.  So stop listening to your NON
UNION bosses and do what is right for your much corrupted union at the
railroad.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 July 2011

Hey YM <1:

Please gove me the name...he can't be a can't be considered for the
coveted "Brown Banana" without a last name.

We were warned about this well before the end of last year... the
dispatchers were right...who ever Peter B. is He's on the Turd Wtch
List.

Obviosly a chump with no RR experience.

Thank you for the info...he is at least on the Jax watch list!

The "Brown Banana" will be awarded 12/31, please fell free to
nomimate a POS of your choice!

I.m sure my freind in Avon will chime in.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 20 July 2011

in reference to the posting on july 11,2010 miller at it again, what
clerk would that of been.


Name: just plain krazy
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 19 July 2011

just wondering y and the hell the men cant stick together. the unions do
nothing. the bonus the conductors were supposed to get (by what was said
in the contract) on the first of july was pushed back to the 15th
without the union letting anyone know till the day before.....all
claims whether good or not are being deniedand i know the only guys
that are getting thier claims paid are taking them to arbitration
themselves..... ive been told stories of how combining the UTU and BLE
has fell thru in the past but maybe it is time to try again. im tired
of being screwed by this company, its time for both crafts to come at
the comany with one united union.


Name: AWP
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 July 2011

Added to article below about Mineral Springs collision:  Speed on impact
48 MPH.


Name: AWP
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 July 2011

In response to the rear end collision in Mineral Springs, NC on   May
24, 2011 that killed the train crew:  I work in the Atlanta Division on
the A&WP and regularly speak with crews from Abbeville, SC about the
rear end collision.  I spoke with a man who has seen the download. The
engineer complied to the Approach Signal according to the operating
rules.  The crew then came back out on the power as if they were
displayed a clear signal at the intermediate siganl after the approach
signal.  The engineer blew the crossing a few hundred feet prior to the
collision and turned the bell off just seconds before. They obviously
were awake. This same employee told me that he has come out onto the
main in that area on a short local train and not show up on the
dispatchers board due to the tracks not shunting. Is there a known
problem in this area? Were they running on a clear signal? We will
probably never know cause CSX says the loco-cam was not functioning.
Its funny how if its something that can prove your guilt they always
can get the video but if its a video that can clear your name then it
never seems to work. Go figure.  I heard the NTSB took over the
investigation so maybe we will get to the bottom of it. Big maybe.


Name: Brk
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 15 July 2011

It seems Miller can't keep his cock in his pants and Laura Touchstone
can't keep cocks out of hers.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 14 July 2011

my daddy didnt work here you spoke that well, I am in about the same
boat you are.  This place is full of journeyman of nothing.  poor
training and only thing they know is strictly memorization.  Most
employees are also job scared.  Because no one else would hire them
anywhere else.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 July 2011

Everyone knew the circumstances when they took the job offer.     
On-call 24/7. I talk to guys everyday who say, "man I can't believe
they called me on my rest, thats crazy, man," or "man, i told you
they would turn that claim down!" (However, we do have a major issue
in this area that needs to be addressed. Its bad enough to work the
hours we do but then you gotta fight for your money. Its not right.)
Again, you knew what you were getting in when you accepted the job and
when you voted in your union representative even if he is a dirty
bastard. I feel like a shrink instead of an engineer. All the bullcrap
I listen to everyday up and down the rails from the conductor or the
guy thats in the yard office whose been here 40 yrs talking about how
he hates working for the railroad. Nobody is holding a gun to your head
making you go to work. If you can't handle the requirmemnts for
employmet then go work at wal-mart or something.  Oh yeah, wait a
minute. Where else are you going to make $100K+ year with a GED or high
school diploma?  You're not! So step-up, shut-up, get out or retire.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 July 2011

Miiler never could keep his cock in his pants.  He use to Fuck a clerk
at Barr yard while on duty.  Guess things never change.


Name: YDM
E-mail: ccc@ccc.com
Employed as: Yard Master, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 11 July 2011

I heard Laura Touchstone moved back to Atlanta. Did she get caught
again? I bet Miller misses her.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 July 2011

Sorry guys    had to fire Al to hire Tony. My mistake but hey who cares

Tony's Nazi gang is still here doing their new railroading.  Had to
get rid of Tony he was well lets keep this real quiet and not say.

Almost every Ex Con I ever met was a big drunk   Always self proclaimed
as best railroader you ever met LOL.    

Ex Cons screwed CSX walking every chance they got.    Looking back it
is always my train heck with any others.

It is all the same just different groups but we are CSX Nazi now.

Have a CSX Safe Day not a Safety Pay Day.


Name: my daddy did not work here
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 10-20 years
Posted: 07 July 2011

I have been in skilled trades for 15 years before becoming a electrican
on the RR.This is the most unskilled skilled labor I have ever
seen.What do the expect when they hire daddys dumb ass boy and put him
on the fuel rack,then promote him to a skilled trade.
How I ever got the job I don't know.Every one I work with has
generations of railroaders in their family.Im sick of working with
parts changers who have no idea what the part does.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 July 2011

Hey Slack:

You're absolutely right...after Big Al left, CSX went down the
crapper!


Name: slack action
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 07 July 2011

Years ago when Al Clown (Crown) was in power, he asked Roy Thigpen why a
certain Division was operating so poorly.  Roy told him to look at all
the managers, they are all X Conrail.  The next day they were all gone
from VP Speigal on down.  Roy was one of the best railroad minds that
ever worked on CSX.  He was one of the few VP that earned his wings, a
real class act.  Hell, they paid him a million bucks for a year just to
be a consultant, money well spent.  The X Conrail people seem to forget
that CSX is made of of about 7 railroads  ( B&O, ACL, Seaborad, C&O,
L&N, WM, SCL, Penn Cenn, Conrail) Just to mention a few.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 03 July 2011

Six years ago it was Selkirk, NY and the Albany Div. that got hammered.
Then Baltimore, Huntington and now Indy and the GL Div. I'll throw in
Montgomery as a honorable mention.

Is there a pattern here? Any of the same people involved? It seems
like there's a concentrated area of ignorance and stupidity that just
meanders all over the system.

Which terminal and div. will be next? I wonder if I can get Danny
Sheridan to handicap it for us!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 July 2011

Too many Ex Cons (ConRail) still managing Indy and GL.   Jacksonville
should shag them because they Shag CSX every chance they get.  

They hate CSX with a passion.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 03 July 2011

He GL and Indy...change your drawers, your skid marks are showing!


Name: Ralph Whitaker Fan Club
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 July 2011

I remember some other guys in the Indiapolis MOW department who received
extra special treatment;  Terry Stewart; a B&B crane operator who can't
run a crane but has a company pickup and his crane is  always in need of
repair and he always has an excuse why he can't use the crane.
  Dirty Dave Bales  ran over a utility pole in Avon Yards.  Ralphy boy
swept that under the rug.  Dirty Dave would just hang out after hours
for the OT and he did get with it.

  Mike "MB" Fulp ; the once pride and joy of Dan Justice at
Hawthorne. MB Fulp was caught several times by Ralph and Dano for
padding the payroll and screwing off.  MB was even caught borrowing a
CSX welder truck to use the torch to cut up some scrap metal at his
house.  Ralph and Dan just let that slide.
  It wasn't until MB Fulp was caught by the FRA for lying about
inspecting track when he was really at home that Ralph and Danny-boy
threw him to the wolves.

Rick Perry;  He was promoted to ADE of bridges as a result of putting
an extension ladder against a bridge in the middle of a busy road
without baricades cones,etc.  Needless to say a car came by, hit the
ladder and injured not-to-bright Rick.

Sam Spears;  Ricky made him a bridge manager even though there were two
far more qualified black men who applied for the job.  I suppose being
kicked out of the NAVY for being AWOL too many times and being on the
drug/alcohol rehab program at CSX made him the best choice in Ricky's
wandering eyes.

Josh Huron;  He was told by the Roadmaster and the ADE to drive a
pickup when he didn't have a driver's license.  He followed orders
and was later fired for his efforts.

  We hope that J-ville does give the enema to the engineering
department in Indy and the GL.  Ralph Whitaker should go back to being
a cook.


Name: Max Dugan
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 June 2011

We heard that some people who were not happy with the mis-representation
by Mike Flowers and the bending / breaking the rules for some Ralph
Whitaker ( a plethora of rules violations by Eric Casad and the hit,
run and shop Chuck Young , etc... ) gave up some information to the
grandmother's lawyers in the Adam Flowers traffic accident.
  Maybe Jacksonville will give a much-needed enema to the MOW
department in Indy.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 29 June 2011

Nothing is open & shut in a court case. I've worked with two people who
had a prosthetic leg both were trainmen one transferred to yardmaster
the other finally had to give it up the ballast, climbing ect...was to
much. It was a long ordeal just to get them back to work. I gave them a
big kudo's just for trying but as an engineer everytime they stepped
off the locomotive I worried. Those worries were justified. We were
running around the train to get in place to shove to the pier we
stopped to line up the crossover it was taking way to long finally the
conductor told me to look out the window from the fireman side. He was
sitting on the rail holding his artificial leg which was broken at the
ankle. It was the first time I had to tell a YM that any conductor
I've worked with broke a leg but didn't get hurt. I don't think age
discrimination would be a case CSX has been hiring those in their 40's
& some into their 50's. I hope this isn't Jay P.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 28 June 2011

Csx has a very long list of firing employees since Ingram and Brown
showed up on the property.   Lawyers should sue them personally and
enjoin Ward.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 June 2011

Does anyone know of an aggressive law firm or attorney specializing in
discrimination cases?

I have an age and handicap case that is open and shut. Having been
previously employed by CSX, with a stellar work history, I have been
shut out of employment for the past 3 years even though I was told by
CSX Jacksonville that I was eligible for rehire. Because of my work
history the only reason for not hiring me is my age and the fact I have
an artificial limb, which was never a hinderance when I was employed
with them before.

There also seem to be financial games being played with tax breaks and
government funds in the hiring process. An investigation is definitely
warranted.


Name: Hensen Cargill
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 28 June 2011

In regards to the latest Adam "A-Crash" Flowers accident I agree with
the dispatcher that he will not get out of this one.  His very partial
to who he really represents union daddy and Ralph Whitaker won't be
able to help him.
  The ladie's attorney probably filed a "Discovery Motion" getting
Adam Flowers' driving history which will show his accidents in CSX
vehicles and will also get his phone records.  I would say that's why
CSX put A-Crash out of service.  It would look worse for them if he was
still active.
  The lawyers will ask why management ( Mainly T-bone , Ralph and Dan
Justice ) in a fortune 500 company that preaches "safety is a way of
life" would allow someone like Adam Flowers to continue to drive CSX
vehicles knowing that he has a bad driving history.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 30+ years
Posted: 27 June 2011

There are lots of under the table deals in Indy downtown offices. 
Always have been guess always going to happen.  Depends on who you are
related too and other things.    It helps to have some shit on them
downtown.  Jackassville should clean that shit hole out before they
take a real big hit.   There is a Rooster Fisher somewhere in the
closet in Indy.   

Should anyone give a rats ass?


Name: Max Dugan
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 26 June 2011

To Joe Preston Fan Club Re: Adam Flowers vehicle accident, Indy, IN.

  Our ADE; Ralph Whitaker didn't care for the track inspector at
Hawthorn at the time so he threatened to fire him or suspend him if he
didn't bid out.  That guy bid out and Adam Flowers bid the Hawthorn
track inspector job in.  Ralph and Dano knew about Adam's driving
history ( past and current ) and told him "to be careful".  About 4
weeks ago Adam Flowers was playing with his phone on Southeastern
avenue and rear-ended a Grandmother and her grandaughter sending both
to the hospital.  Adam's license was suspended at the time and was
given a multitude of tickets.
  The company had Adam change his story from using his phone to
reaching for a spitcan.  I believe it's a Rooster-Fish company policy
to NOT use tobacco products in a CSX vehicle.  The GL boys waited 3
weeks to put Adam out of service pending an investigation or more like
a "sweetheart deal".
  We are all wondering how Mike Flowers and Ralph Whitaker are going to
get their boy out of this one?


Name: matt sanders and matt stamper
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 26 June 2011

Alright, so we finally got a hold of Mrs. Ward.  Mr. Stamper got her in
the ass which is what he is use to and since I am now in Indiana, I
fucked Michael in the ass!!  Good day everyone!!!  Oh, I am sorry, and
the "KISS ASS, NOSY BASTARD" Steve Crain took a dildo in his ass at
the same time!!!LLLMMMMMAAAOOO  Hey Steve, you still going to Pennmary
every Sunday just toi get away from the wife/hemroid??  Just
curious!!:0)


Name: Joe Preston Fan Club
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 26 June 2011

We heard that there was another CSX M.O.W. traffic accident on the
Southwest/Greatlakes territory, involving Adam Flowers.  This would be
his 4th accident in 4 years.  I wonder if CSX will check his cellphone
records this time?  I doubt it since his daddy is a BMWED union rep. 
Ralph "whites-only" Whitaker will probably give him another glowing
character reference so he will get another baby-slap on the wrist.


Name: U.S. Supreme Court
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 24 June 2011

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Syllabus
CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC.
v. MCBRIDE

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SEVENTH
CIRCUIT
No. 10–235. Argued March 28, 2011—Decided June 23, 2011
Respondent McBride, a locomotive engineer with petitioner CSX
Transportation, Inc., an interstate railroad, sustained a
debilitatinghand injury while switching railroad cars. He filed suit
under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), which holds
railroads liablefor employees’ injuries "resulting in whole or in part
from [carrier]negligence." 45 U. S. C. §51. McBride alleged that CSX
negligently
(1) required him to use unsafe switching equipment and (2) failed to
train him to operate that equipment. A verdict for McBride would be in
order, the District Court instructed, if the jury found that CSX’s
negligence "caused or contributed to" his injury. The court declined
CSX’s request for additional charges requiring McBride to "show that .
. . [CSX’s] negligence was a proximate cause of the injury" and
defining "proximate cause" as "any cause which, in natural or
probable sequence, produced the injury complained of." Instead,
relying on Rogers v. Missouri Pacific R. Co., 352 U. S. 500, the court
gave the Seventh Circuit’s pattern FELA instruction: "Defendant
‘caused or contributed to’ Plaintiff’s injury if Defendant’s negligence
played a part—no matter how small—in bringing about the injury." The
jury returned a verdict for McBride.
On appeal, CSX renewed its objection to the failure to instruct on
proximate cause, now defining the phrase to require a "direct relation
between the injury asserted and the injurious conduct alleged." The
appeals court, however, approved the District Court’s instruction and
affirmed its judgment for McBride. Because Rogers had relaxed the
proximate cause requirement in FELA cases, the court said, an
instruction that simply paraphrased Rogers’ language could not be
declared erroneous.
Held: The judgment is affirmed.


Name: big blue
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 22 June 2011

I just recently read these posts,, Rodney Brown is a liar, and brown
noser,, believe nothing he says, he is not out to help anyone but
himself. This company promotes integrity, honesty and fairness, plus
diversity,,,but stands behind none of these, in my current line of
work, you get fired because you are a liar and cant be trusted, no
honesty then your employees will not respect you. I almost screwed up
and left my current job for good for CSX cause I wanted to work for
them,, I was in class with a lot of good guys,, they are now
furloughed.. but I was truly blessed and left when I felt this wasnt
for me. There are good people in this organization, but mainly in the
rank and file,,this isnt the end of my dealings with the company,,good
luck to all you honest hard working railroad people.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 17 June 2011

There is a difference. A CSX employee can quit hanging out with TM's
without reprocussions with the Nazi brown shirts quitting meant a
bullet to the back of the head.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for N/A
Posted: 17 June 2011

RRJ

"@CSX Reputation is EVERTHING"   MIKE WARD

NAZI BROWN SHIRT COMPARISION IS NOT TOO HARD CORE  JUST THE PLAIN
TRUTH.


Name: XOs Dispatch
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 17 June 2011

I would like to place Rodney Brown up for the Monthly Rooster Fisher
Award for this month.  Any seconds or thirds  fourths???????

Sounds like he was Rooster Fishing his way up the ladder showing what
he has done for BROWN.   Surely a BROWN SHIRT at the Rooster Fish
Company.

XOs Dispatch out!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 17 June 2011

Rodney Brown...come on down, you're now in the running for the
Brown Banana.

I think it's safe to say that the more things change, the more the
remain the same. Mr. Brown sounds like a perfect example of the Peter
Principle at work.

As far as your husband is concerned...if he's only 10% as good as you
say he his he would be the "Worlds Greatest Husband and Employee".
Remember you audience...we're all men and husbands and employees or
ex-husbands and ex-employees. We know better!

I think we all find your story totally believable. Most but not all
CSX managers are of the same ilk as Brown, a legacy of Tony Ingram.
Believe it or not, CSX was, 10 years ago, a good place to work. Ingram
changed all that. Your husband never knew that CSX.

RRJ is right...too many hats. I'm afraid in today's CSX making the
transition from labor to management is impossible if you have any
morals or integrity. It's also nice to have friends but any social
media is not worth the problems it causes at work...anything can and
will be used against you. Hold you friend close and your enemies even
closer...98% of CSX employees, labor or management are not your friends
and will do whatever it takes to improve their position.

Hopefully your husband can return to his craft a little wiser. Snakes
cone in all types and sizes, some bite, some don't...they're all
still snakes!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 17 June 2011

The problem today is to many people wanting to wear a lot of different
hats. Whatever happened to just being glad to be an engineer, conductor
ect...? I've watched people try to become REDI instructors,
yardmasters, trainmasters, train dispatchers ect...then find out the
grass isn't necessarily greener on the otherside. I've witnessed a
new generation that trust trainmasters even going so far as to have
them on their FB friends list. There isn't much of a separation
between union contract employees and management if this false sense of
trust excists. Everytime an employee has a bullschidt session with an
official that TM's getting information that can be use against people
they've been trained to do it. People need to draw the line understand
how the game is played. Another posters analogy of the Nazi brown shirts
a little hard core but the principles are similiar gain peoples trust so
they can unwittingly snitch on others.


Name: Hensen Cargill
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 17 June 2011

Concerned Wife,

  I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune.  It seems that there are
many asshats at the Rooster Fish Company who abuse their power and get
their kicks from messing up other people's lives.
  I hope your husband can return to his craft.  Contact the EEOC and
file a complaint.  There have been several complaints filed against the
company system wide.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 20-30 years
Posted: 17 June 2011

hey Wife

Regarding the Redi Center Harassement. If one researches Nazi Germany
one will find out that the Brown Nazi SS were the worst and most
ruthless bastards.  The Brown Nazi SS were mostly if not all
Homosexual.  They had no morals and would do anything Hitler wanted.

Kinda like another situation.  Maybe the Brown or part is just 
a odd occurence or something. Maybe not.  Maybe someone in the highest
levels understand and have mocked Nazi management to promote their ways
at CSX.  You husband is not the first and not the last to be harassed
and fired from these stupid idiots who have no professional ethics or
qualifications.  The New American Corporation management style in many
American companys.  A CSX Ponzi Scheme to make the top rich and the
bottom poor.  

I am wondering if Rodney Brown related to David Brown COO  

Have a Safe CSX Day it might be your last.

Supreme Comander Allied Forces


Name: 
E-mail: mumfordbrandy@yahoo.com
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 June 2011

I am a wife of a CSX Redi Center Transportation Instructor. My husband
as of today has been harrassed and discriminated against by Rodney
Brown (his boss at the Redi) on several occasions. My husband has been
an amazing employee and has never ever, even once in his 8 years of
employment been in any trouble. Since we relocated to Atlanta a year
ago, for his position at the Redi, my husband has been walked on and
had his integrity questioned constantly. His class did very well this
past quarter and instead of a "goood job" Mr. Brown accused him of
letting his students cheat. Today my husband was fired from the Redi
because my husbands class once again did very well and scored high. Mr.
Brown is convinced that my husband "helped" them pass. This is absurd,
I have stood by and watched my husband study his butt off everyday and
night so to be better prepared for his classes and so that he can teach
his students to the best of his ability. My husband goes to work early
and leaves late, and constantly volunteers when needed for extra jobs.
Now, because he happened to rub Rodney Brown the wrong way, we are
forced to up root our children and pay to relocate back to our home
terminal in Louisville, KY. What upsets me the most isn't that he was
fired wrongly, but that his dreams are crushed. 

He has dedicated his time, life and even a previous marriage for this
company. He wanted to come to the Redi so that he could teach these new
recruits, with the same compassion that his Instructor taught him with
almost 8 years ago. He is a dedicated employee and a even better man.
But, because CSX is all about politics and the whos who of the company.
The Redi lost a very dedicated and wonderful Instructor. It breaks my
heart to see my husband lose faith in his company. My husband has never
ever said an ill word about the company and until recently, he actually
looked up to Mr. Brown. But, seeing my husband come home in tears
(something I havent seen in 6 years), tells me that my husband has more
integretity than Rodney Brown has in his Big Toe. Rodney has made it
clear to him that he doesn't like him and has even told me personally
to my face that my husband and I quote "is a know it all". Well,
obviously not, because he sure as heck couldn't figure out a way to
please Mr. Brown. 

I hope one day that the Who's Who of this company will see Mr. Brown
for what he is. He has harrassed my husband up until his very last day,
and even taunted him as he was leaving today. Wow what a great 
professional he is. I pray that the next good guy that has to go
through this with Mr. Brown (trust me there will be another), will find
away to out Mr. Brown for what he is. He is  completley incapable of
treating his employees, with the respect they deserve. He is a bully
and an all around bad guy. 

Sincerly, 

Concerned Wife


Name: Hensen Cargill
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 June 2011

Dong Bageley,

  Wayne Neisz received a good-sized settlement for knee surgery and
replacement, blaming the bridge boom truck as the root of the problem.
  You would think that CSX would have not let him bump back onto the
boom truck after receiving some money from his suing the company.  The
knees were probably bad from his being under the desk too much.
  His bragging about getting money from CSX to the train guys in
Henderson and the SPG gang isn't a good idea.


Name: Dong Bageley
E-mail: DavidBrown'sbuttbuddy@csx.com
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 June 2011

Never heard about Wayne Neisz incident. The company did do a good job.
Many jobs are never bid on and awarded. Wayne also had a knee injury
while driving a truck. Many talk about that.


Name: Hensen Cargill
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 June 2011

"Mile Post" came to be Jeff Rust's nickname for a reason.


Name: TooManyJerry'sKidsonthe Bridge
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 June 2011

Dong Bagely,

  T 1 was doing what they were told to do.  Eddie or Cousin Eddie is
what some of the guys on the B&O in Salem called your friend.  The
letting a train in while people were still on a bridge wasn't refering
to JC Wade, but to Wayne Neiz.
  Wayne Neiz was running a 707 on the Henderson bridge last year on Dan
Rust's first official day as supervisor;  Wayne became
flustered/excited about the thought of having another supe2suck on that
he cleared a train while Dan and a foreman were still on the bridge. 
That was all swept under the rug.
  The placing of those people on those bridge jobs without posting them
is correct.  Try to find when and where they were out for bid.
  We always thought Cris Garrett could have played the role of
"Tweeter" on "Varsity Blues".


Name: Dong Bageley
E-mail: DavidBrown'sbuttbuddy@csx.com
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 June 2011

First, its Jeff Blaydes, not Greg Blades. Jeff Rust tried for two hours
to get track time but the dispatcher would not let him because DTO
Brian Biloski would not let the track inspector on the track. Second,
the first derailment at Anaconda was because T 1 tamped to the switch
and skipped the switch and continued to Henderson. No one blamed Dennis
Rhodes. Second derailment was too much rail in the track. Third
derailment was alignment. No one blamed Tim Shocklee or Chris Garrett
who used Jeff Rust as a scape goat. The heat got too intense, Tim and
Chris threw Jeff under the bus. Jeff was disqualified and told by John
Fortune that he just did not like the way he track inspects and would
not tell him any specifics. 
Its not Eddie Dismuke, its Eric Dismuke. JC Wades 707 was not in effect
when the boards were going up. Remember that one guy from that accident
is still off. Also JC Wade was going to be charged by Travis Johnson in
Evansville for absentism. Also has anyone gone to Vincennes to get their
CDL? Kevin Mischeler is hard and a person has to earn their license.
Chris Brown in Evansville took the test three times and Kevin called
Indianapolis to make sure he could issue it because he killed the truck
three times. 
Yes, the bridge department has three hour lunches and all day meetings.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 10 June 2011

The truth always comes out in the spin cycle!


Name: Hensen Cargill
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 10 June 2011

Hey Joe,

  The Nashville Division Bridge Manager has a brother named Jeff Rust
aka; "Milepost"  who was a track inspector between Madisionville, KY
and Evansville, IN.  Last year there were 3 derailments due to his lack
of proper inspections costing CSX a lot of money and much damage to
property and equipment.
  Greg Blades, the MGR of track inpectors wanted Milepost fired but
Dano helped his brother out by quietly moving him to the bridge
department. I suppose he's a somewhat better seatwarmer (bridgeman)
than a track inspector.


Name: Joe Preston Fan Club
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 10 June 2011

It seems like the boys on the bridge side of the former L&N  ( Nashville
Division ) get by with a lot of stuff and the union goes along with the
company.
  There are guys who are qualified by the CSX and union rules to bid on
some bridge jobs that were never posted but the Nashville Division
Bridge Manager; Dan Rust has placed some of his boys in certain jobs
without posting them.  He said he has no intention of posting these
jobs.
  The PACS & LR people are like talking to the wall and the union
basically says ''that's how it is".

B&B machine job 5X39--never posted;  currently occupied by Eddie
Dismuke, he never bid on the job-he was placed there.

B&B machine job 6k70--Eddie Dismuke is supposed to be on this job but
Johnny Ray Sanders was placed here.  He is supposed to be the B&B
mechanic.

B&B Foreman job 6k71--currently occupied by J.C. Wade;  he never bid on
the job and the job wasn't posted.  He was placed there by DUD Rust. 
One of the CSX rules for that foreman job is that the foreman is
supposed to have a class A CDL.  J.C. Wade has just a B CDL.  He has
flunked the A test 2-3 times.
  I guess if you clear a train while people are still on the bridge
working or if you manage to total a $150,000 while parked on a
crossing, then the Nashville managers will do what they can to keep
you.

  It is additional proof that CSX is NOT a fair and balanced workplace.


Name: Dong Bageley
E-mail: DavidBrown'sbuttbuddy@csx.com
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 June 2011

Joe Preston Fan club,
Larry Philips is well liked in Evansville but not many like Andrew
Shelton. I dont know if you have dealt with Andrew but some people dont
care for him. If you want favorites look at Randall Brassel's son who
got the union scholarship.


Name: Joe Preston Fan Club
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 04 June 2011

There is a coworker in Marshall, IL who left train service for the
signal department.  He likes it a lot better.  Less coin, but he's
happier.

  By the way, how do you suppose Larry Phillips was able to become an
Allied Federation union rep after only being employed by CSX for 6
months and having no R/R experience?


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 02 June 2011

There are other occupations than T&E if someone is dissatisfied. A
co-worker just transferred into the signal department after 3 years as
a conductor. The work schedule 8 days on 6 days off plus their working
local for the time being home every night. A friend who sold his
business and retired got bored decided to try something else hired on
CSX as a clerk about 4 years ago. He recently told me they're short
handed with 14 jobs vacant and more retirements in the near future.
When I look at other railroad sites with employment sections everyone
wants to go into T&E while these other jobs get ignored. It's an
option for those who are tired of it. Only the job changes still have
the benefits & retirement.


Name: Robofuq
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 31 May 2011

Why do we stay? Money, money and, you guessed it, money.  Just this last
Sunday the local newspaper had an article about the working poor.  One
glaring statistic: 34% of the jobs in my area (pop >1,000,000) pay
$26,000 or less.  Where else is a high school grad going to make RR
money?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 30 May 2011

Sponge Bob sounds like a female rather than male  Just a guess


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 May 2011

Hey RRJ:

I think Sponge works out of Indy...probably one too many trips to
Lafayette. Conversions have been know to happen;)


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 24 May 2011

spongeboob

Sounds like you need a vacation. Mabey your hidden gay tendancies are
showing. You must be watching gay porn while in the lodging. Why would
you disrepect your wife even joking on this website? Let her read what
you wrote see if she approves.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 May 2011

People just have to learn to relax & play the game.  I still outlaw
trains, claim everything I can, and yes steal every minute possible. 
I'm just like CSX management, I care about me and my money!  Thats the
only reason that I'm out here.

CSX has to face the facts.  The worse this job gets, the less valuable
it becomes, people will start moving on, and then they can start
dealing with turnover and continuous training.  Its already moving in
that direction.


Name: L & N  T&E
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 May 2011

Once again Southern Region Bob has done it again.  I hope you read these
post Bob because one of these days we will meet and i will make sure i
shove your head straight up Marcus McCants ass.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 23 May 2011

RRJ,
Why do some Railroaders Stay for years? Nice question

1. The only answer for this is they love the job. Bitching is a good
part of it. Goes from day one until ya quit. Many smart folks look down
the road, a long way past the intersection. Always remember winners do
the stuff Losers refuse to do.


Name: spongebob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 May 2011

RRJ,  I've been married for 12 years and I have a problem.  I want to
fuck my wife up the ass really bad,  but every time I bring up the idea
of anal sex, she says no "it will hurt too bad, why don't you let me
stick a cucumber up your ass"  well that is'nt happening.

Do you have any tips on how I can persuade her to let me get her butt
cherry?  I have tried flowers, clothes, nice dinners, and alcohol but
nothing is working.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 23 May 2011

In re the depressed conductor and others similar: although CSX have many
drawbacks as an employer, they DO pay FULL college tuition for most
people. If you flunk out, quit, get a big discipline issue, etc. or
want to take music, theology, nursing, etc. you are SOL. However, $5k+
per year free from CSX can get you a bachelors TAX FREE, and a masters
(taxable income). If you don't "have time" Western Governors U.
among others is fully accredited AND 100% online (but you have to use
I-NET for study, not Farmville or Adult Friend Finder for the next 3
years). The most depressing thing about the RR is the concept that you
CAN NEVER get another job as good as CSX, which will put anyone in a
blue funk.It is sooo nice to have credentials or skills (certified
welder, first class auto mechanic, etc. not just a BS or MS)because you
can leave if you want to or have to. You may have a rough patch but
that's probably temporary. The people I talk to that view themselves
as permanently trapped here are the most depressed to talk to, and they
are potentially the sort that will go postal or have injuries. So pack
your escape parachute, put on your life preserver, skip watching
American Idol, and gear up for the emergency that may never happen.
BTW, if enough people bail out that sends a clear message to management
that treating employees fairly is the cost effective thing to do.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 May 2011

In the post by wife...she used the term, which I was unfamiliar with,
Jah. So I looked it up:

               http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jah

I believe that could be his problem...it explains every one of his
symptoms. That would make him the world's second boogiefied conductor!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 20 May 2011

It's not a black, white, or even a racial issue at all. It's the
lifestyle of a railroader. If as you state he's college educated he
has options to seek other employment if it's become hazardous to his
health. I've been retired almost two years still find it difficult to
have a full nights rest without waking up 4-5 times. I chose the
railroad lifestyle. I also knew I had the option to leave if it didn't
work out. It's not for everyone. People complain but they stay. Why is
that? I wish someone could explain it. Is it the money? Benefits?
Retirement? I also know the trappings of the railroad once someone gets
past the hurdles (furloughs ect...) comes the nice home, cars, toys,
financial security. Leaving most likely means a budget cutback in all
these areas.


Name: been quiet long enough wife!
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 18 May 2011

I am the wife of a Csx employee. He works as a conducter. I have
witnessed a perfectly well adjusted college educated black man over the
course of 8 years become a different person not happy with major
depression; hypertention; anxiety;  insomnia; bipolor; Adhd ; nervous
stomach my list can go on.  Yes he has a diagnosis for 4 out of the
many.  But his work schedule is so erratic he misses several dr.
apptmnts.  His only comfort is food.  He has balooned to a 70 lb weight
gain.  This job is killing my man!        Harrassment.  Intimadation. 
Bullying.  UNETHICAL.  if one gets injured .U  are on the Hit List to
harrass and watch an employee work for an entire shift.  If you are
confident and secure with yourself  U bet Mangmnt will try to break
your manhood down.  Thats my story.  TO SURVIVE U MUST PRAY TO THE MOST
HIGH GOD THAT IS IN HEAVEN.  Praise JAH!  I am behind my man all the way
seeing that he is getting the medical attention he needs.  csx has good
medical insurance.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 May 2011

Hey RRJ:

Pensacola to Mobile is 98 miles ID run...most times it was 12 hours but
there was a PTI van waiting to take the crew back to Pensacola.

That's the difference between an experienced managers that spent time
in the trades and greenhorn college boys that are more worried
about their careers than taking care of business!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 15 May 2011

Robofuq

That's what was happening the last years I worked the road. I had a
sweet run 72 miles. Get on and go in less than 6 hours on duty
including spotting the coal at the piers with a good chance of turning
back. Then a new terminal manager entered the picture. Life changed
this moron didn't get it. We were still making it from point A to
point B in 3-3 1/2 hours then we died in the terminal sitting for the
remainder of the 12 hours without placing the coal. People tried to
explain to him how things worked but it feel on deaf ears. Lodging time
went from might seeing it once every 2 months to sitting in a room every
trip stuck for 12+ hours. Today 24+ hours isn't unusual. All on a 72
mile run. What did CSX do? They promoted this idiot.


Name: Robofuq
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 May 2011

For me, and many I work with, the hard part is the many, many hours we
unnecessarily spend working the road.  Huge, underpowered trains,
locomotive breakdowns, extra hours spent in the hotel due to lack of
power, poor dispatching, crew mismanagement, waiting over an hour for
an air test, pickups enroute that aren't ready. It wears on you.  The
good trips are far and few between.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 14 May 2011

Everything we do in life is a game. We must play by the rules and
sometimes those rules constantly change as with CSX. The only people
getting frustrated are those fighting not willing to adapt. I found it
amusing not stressful. I didn't like it but it's their railroad. NoMo
wrote times were better under John Snow which it was better. He was a
crook nearly sent this railroad into bankruptcy with the Conrail
purchase while lining his own pockets with over $82 million. Ward his
protege' had a delusional concept of wanting to be NS and winning the
Harriman Award by hiring Ingram & Brown from the NS which transformed
this railroad into a difficult place to work. Go with the flow do what
they want once you do that it'll become less stressful. If not then
working for CSX is going to seem like an eternity.


Name: Conrail Quality2
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 10-20 years
Posted: 14 May 2011

Lisa Mancini,

  Perhaps the HR department can monitor the biased and partial ways of
the Rooster Fish Company?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 10-20 years
Posted: 13 May 2011

Lisa Mancini

Does that policy include CSX-Sucks.com      

Once a ______________ always a ________________.


Might be to late to fix the CSX image with all the corrupt things 
this management has done since tony ingram and brown have arrived from
the Nazi Southern.     Now CSX is the Nazi railroad.


CSX has hired Enron Spin Doctors to help with CSX image.  Just more
money down the drain and more lies.


Fix that Lisa   Do you plan to sue CSX-Sucks

We don't care about saving this company money and help support upper
management bonus.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 May 2011

Hey APE 1-10:

Not surprising...they will try break you down, bring you around to
their way of thinking.

They pulled the same shit with me...tried to get me to accept
responsibility for a relief trainmaster's ego. I told them to take the
waiver and shove it. Probably one of the best decisions I ever made.

When I started, CSX was under John Snow and was a great place to work,
even though I thought Snow was a crook. Ward moved up and the
transition was almost seamless until he hired Ingram. After that it
went into the crapper. Now Ingram is gone and a clone has replaced
him...I thought things might change because Brown probably wanted
to cut his trail. 

However, with the current HOS law, RCO, SSA, PTC and CSX continuing
move to divest the industrial runs and switching operations. Their
practice of hiring line managers fresh out of college and the unions'
impotence and do nothing mentality; the down hill spiral will
continue.
 
You need to decide what is best for you. CSX may pay well and have good
benefits but there is also a disproportional ration of stress that comes
along with...is it worth it?

Even if you should get back, there is no guarantee it won't happen 
again. The waiver they wanted me to sign not only required me to admit
responsibility for the TM's incompetence, it also placed me on
probation for two years and didn't restore my back pay, benefits or 
seniority.

Play their game...you really don't have anything to lose!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 May 2011

NoMo,

They postponed the hearing again at the last minute.  This is the 3rd
or 4th time.


Name: guess
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 May 2011

Laura Touchstone [Montgomery Trainmaster] will do any male that has
something between his leg.  Just ask T.M. Miller. [ his poor wife.]


Name: HR Monitor
E-mail: Lisa_Mancini@csx.com
Employed as: Corporate office, for N/A
Posted: 11 May 2011

Notice !

To: All CSX Employees who use the Topix Forums

You should not be accessing this site from your work PCs. All CSX PCs
and Employees who are logged in via their personal PCs remotely through
APPs will be logged.

Given that notice all CSX Employees would be better off not to use such
sites as this especially not for the express use to spread harmful
Gossip and Hersey and Blantant Malicious Character Attacks.

Consider all such sites as this to be "Public" information and as
such we are not restricted from using automated software technology to
monitor this site as well as the myriad of other similiar sites.

We will capture any information that matches a multitude of keyword
phrases which you can imagine that may be considered harmful to the
character and reputation of CSX and it's Employees.

Furthermore you should not be surprised if we also conduct automated
searches and scans for any Nouns / Pronouns ( Names ) that might match
partially or wholly against a database of our Employee names.

Please conduct yourselves online as you would if you where actually at
a CSX Facility working along side your co-workers.

Always Practice Safety


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 May 2011

Hey Friend:

They can't!

There is also a time window the company has in order to file charges.
The L&N agreement allowed for 10 days between the alleged violation
and formal service to the employee. If the charge(s) wasn't served
within that window, they were null and void.

The employee is under no obligation to CSX...however, if they are
interested in retaining their job it's in their best interest to be
proactive in the defence of it.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 May 2011

A person who has been dismissed from CSX is no longer an employee at
that time until an arbitrator makes their decision.  They are under no
obligation to CSX.
  How can the company file additional charges and command the person to
attend a hearing when that person is dismissed?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 08 May 2011

I WANT EVERYBODY TO READ THIS. CSX HAS A REAL PROBLEM DEALING WITH
PEOPLE, THEY ALWAYS THINK THEY ARE IN WORLD WAR 3. NOT SUPIRISING
CONSIDERING THE PEOPLE THAT ARE DESPEREATE AND GREEDY AND PAYING OFF
THINGS THEY SHOULDNT HAVE BOUGHT AT ALL OR THE COUNTLESS KIDS AND BILLS
THEY LET PILE UP. OR THEY GOT  TO SHOW PEOPLE THIER BAD ADDITUDE BECAUSE
THEY GOT TO SURVIVE. EVERYBODY SURVIES!!!! THERE SHOULDNT HAVE TO BE A
REASON FOR THIS POST. STOP BAD MOUTHINGAND USE SOME MANNERS CSX, LIKE
EVERYBODY ELSE!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 May 2011

The Rooster Fish Company in Jacksonville  aka CSX   

Davey Shitbag Brown is in charge of Harassing Employees and ex
employees

Ape too bad you do not have a attorney show up at the investigation but
then they would you would see the Chicken Shit Xpress cancel the
meeting.

Contact your Congressman or Senator maybe Big Al Sharpton.

Ward always passes the buck around.    Copy and paste your letter on
this site and eliminate your name and date if needed.

Have a good CSX-Sucks Day


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 May 2011

Hey APE 1-10:

Sounds as though this is progressing through the chain the way it's
suppose to. 

If your friend wants his job back it would be in his best interest to
find the money to get to Jacksonville or tell the GC to proceed without
him, which would not be in his best interest. It's called due
process...at least your friend has been informed!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 08 May 2011

Mr. Ward and stockholders,

  D.J. Murphy;  Director of Operations Support continues to send
certified letters to a former employee commanding him to attend a "CSX
hearing" at his own expense.

A.  The person doesn't work at CSX anymore.
B.  The person just doesn't have the money to travel at whim on a
short notice at his own expense.  He's unemployed, remember?

C.  Mr. Murphy & Co. is wasting the stockholder's money.  The postage
cost so far for the various certified letters is around $30.  plus the
cost of paying a clerk to type the letters and take them to the post
office.  The person could be doing something else instead;  Remember,
the person they are sending the letters to has already been dismissed.

D.  The former employee was "railroaded" by just asking for the
racial slurs, sexual slurs,butt/crotch grabbing  and  harassment to
stop.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 06 May 2011

Anyone on here from michigan? If we had some real railroad managers
running the operation, maybe productivity would increase. They just
don't want to service anyone. Cut jobs, people and service. Next
we'll be having another short line taking over the grand rapids area.
Help!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 20-30 years
Posted: 05 May 2011

I am trying to find out if the PTI drivers in Pensacola, Fl are having
sex with CSX employees??  Please.... I need to know.... someone in my
family is going through a lot right now and we don't know what is
going on. Do the PTI drivers hang out at night in the yard? Any
information would be appreciated.


Name: Old Weed Weasel
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 30+ years
Posted: 05 May 2011

I was told I could come here to get a loan from railroaders.  So here
goes I really need to borrow some money today and will pay you back on
payday or Tuesday which ever I can first.  Wish I could retire.   
Retirement fund payments accepted too.  

Just not getting enough kick backs from customers to make it on my CSX
salary.

Old Weed Weasel


Just slip it under the door or in my mailbox.


Name: Brian Clark
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 05 May 2011

I was being harassed all the time by fellow employees;  a couple of
genius' started rumors that I was gay with the supervisor, Amish, put
up with racial comments about my wife and son, and had a difficult time
usung the CSX radio because one of the guys had a recording he would
play over the radio while I was trying to get track and time.  Other
things were done as well but it's a long list.
  The supervisor and the foreman must have thought this was all cute
since nothing was done about it but laugh.
  When this all came to light, there was a hearing for me and 2 of the
guys harassing me.  I was fired for using a cellphone at work that I
was paid $35. per month to use. ????
  The other 2 guys went back to work even though 1 was on probation for
causing an accident to another employee earlier.  Hearsay and who you
know goes a long way at CSX.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 05 May 2011

The officials know that the CSX clown who was hit by a train June 16th,
2010 in Kentucky was texting while parked on a crossing that has trains
cruising by at 50-60 MPH.
  The driver as well as the other 3 passengers will get a large-sized
claim but the company never tried to get his phone/text records.  Go
figure?


Name: Phil A Delphia
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 04 May 2011

To the DUI guy......

You are right, lots of guys are working on the property with DUI
convictions. However, look closely in your operating rule book and at
all the little company policy brochures they gave you on DAY #1. 

There's a little part in there that states "YOU MUST REPORT TO A
SUPERVISOR WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A LEGAL CONVICTION FOR D.U.I"

Maybe you forgot that part and thats why you got fired?

Just an idea......you didn't really give us any details on your thread
about your arguements and the company arguements in the arbitration
case.


Name: Troy B &  Lee H
E-mail: BLE532@msn.com
Employed as: APE, for 30+ years
Posted: 03 May 2011

HEY RICHMOND, REMEMBER JG MOLTER, SAFETY SUCK? HE IS RETIRED AND NOW
SPENDS HIS DAYS ON CSX-SUCKS.COM....HE MISSED SUCKING OFF THE
TRAINMASTER'S FOR SAFETY MONEY AND OVERTIME, SO MUCH, THAT WHEN HE
RETIRED HE HEARD ABOUT THIS WEBSITE.  HE THOUGHT "CSX SUCKS" WAS A
WEB SITE WHERE HE COULD HOOK UP WITH CSX MANAGERS AND SUCK THEM OFF,
JUST LIKE HE DID EVERYDAY AT FULTON. 

WE STILL GOTTA WORK OUT HERE IN THIS SHITTY WORLD THAT HIS GENERATION
LEFT US, AND HE HAS THE BALLS TO COMMENT OF WHAT OUR JOBS ARE LIKE. 

MOLTER ONE WORD FOR YOU: "R-E-T-I-R-E" 

WHAT A PIECE OF SHIT...


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 April 2011

CSX most definitely sucks!  They must hire the most ignorant rednecks
and imbeciles to drive their trains.  They park the trains too close to
houses, and sit there running the train, torturing the residents and
filling their houses with exhaust fumes.  The vibration and blast from
the idling trains shakes your internal organs and the fumes make you
sick.  They make such an incredible racket that the people who live
near the tracks are physically ill after only half an hour or so, and
these trains will park there running and blasting for anywhere from two
to 18 hours at a time.  It's literally like being in an earthquake for
hours without any break.  

I'm sure the fools who are parking these trains like that think that
they are some kind of bigshots, driving a train, disturbing the peace,
blasting out their big noisy air and filthy, sickening fumes all night
and day.

I think that CSX is the MOST unprofessional company I've ever had the
misfortune to deal with.  If you complain, the petty little twerps
actually retaliate by parking more often and making even more noise and
stink.  Some of the hick engineers even sit there and blow the horns
while clicking and blasting out their noisy exhaust.  I personally
think these particular engineers should not only be fired and banned
from ever driving another train, but also be arrested and charged with
harassment, assault and disturbing the peace.  When you are making
innocent people physically ill with your behavior, you are trying to
injure or kill them.

I really hate CSX and their horrible, mentally ill engineers. 

CSX SUCKS!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 26 April 2011

J.V. "PISSYPANTS" MILLER  SELKIRK NY   SOMEBODY PUNCHED THAT PIECE OF
CRAP J.V. AND HE PISSED HIS PANTS AAAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHHA


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 24 April 2011

RETIRED NOW, HAD A 36 YEAR CAREER. IT WAS MOSTLY MISERABLE. FOR THE LAST
10 OR 12 YEARS OF MY CAREER I REALIZED THAT CSX IS JUST A JOB. DON'T
TRY TO MAKE A SILK PURSE OUT OF A SACK OF PIG DUNG. JUST A JOB, IT WILL
NEVER CHANGE, JUST GO TO WORK, & GO HOME, GET YOUR MONEY & GO HOME &
FORGET THAT CSX EVEN EXIST UNTIL YOU DRIVE BACK ON THE PROPERTY. IF YOU
ARE IN LOWER MANAGEMENT, YOU ARE SCREWED. IF YOU TRY TO MAKE RAILROADING
MORE THAN JUST A JOB, CSX WILL CONSUME YOU. THE RAILROAD IS NOT YOUR
LIFE. YOUR LIFE IS YOUR FAMILY & YOUR HOME..    IT IS JUST A JOB....  
YES, IT DOES SUCK..  GET THROUGH IT, YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE RETIREMENT..
  THERE ARE 6 SATURDAYS & 1 SUNDAY EVERY WEEK.. THE RETIREMENT PLAN IS
SO MUCH BETTER THAN SOCIAL SECURITY, IT WILL MAKE ALL OF THE LONG HOURS
AND BEING AWAY FROM YOUR FAMILY & MISSING MOST OF YOUR KIDS GROWING UP
EVENTS WORTH IT, MAYBE EXCEPT FOR THAT MISSING THE KIDS THINGY, IT WILL
BE WORTH YOUR WHILE. ALL OF THOSE CROSSING ACCIDENTS, I PERSONALLY WAS
IN MORE THAN 60. SEEING PEOPLE CUT IN HALF, PEOPLE WITH THEIR HEADS CUT
OFF, DEAD, BRAINS ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. CRUSHED, DEAD BABIES &
CHILDREN, SEVERED ARMS, LEGS, THE SMELL OF SOMEONES GUTS OPENED & FECAL
MATTER, YOU WILL NEVER FORGET THOSE SMELLS & SIGHTS. YOU WILL HAVE
EARNED YOUR RETIREMENT. SO ENJOY IT. YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE IT... DID I
SAY, "IT'S JUST A JOB."


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 22 April 2011

Do what? You knew you didn't have a valid drivers license but drove a
company vehicle home any ways. When do you take responsibility for your
actions? If the roadmaster knew then authorized it he should suffer the
same consequences termination. It's a matter of liabilty for CSX. If
you got in an accident and hurt someone or worse any lawyer would have
a field day they would hit the super-mega-lotto. If you have witnesses
then have your LC bring them to the investigation like you stated it
was on speaker phone.


Name: Josh
E-mail: jasi10507@hotmail.com
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 April 2011

re;  Josh Hurons Story
  
I said I know it was my fault for operating a company pick up truck
with out a valid drivers liense but heres the thing. I didnt get in any
accident or anything like that. I had permission through the local
foreman and roadmaster (Josh Fuller Monon,In Roadmaster. 2 years of
service), and when this investigation was being formed. The Roadmaster
said no permission was given to me to take the truck home. The funny
thing was we had him on speaker phone the prior week. Anyways is that a
fireable offense? I also would like to say that 1-800 number you call to
report something is a joke. That are paid by CSX. They also have no
power to do anything.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 16 April 2011

Does anyone know what happened to Carl (fat-rat) king?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 16 April 2011

that sounds about right, you dont know if your union is involved with
this policy.  Working at CSX you will find that your union is involved
in coruption. And is not involved with these stringent policies.  Any
large employer that is represented by unions are under collective
bargaining agreements, and are involved with all policies regarding
attendence, absentees, rules and policies.          UNLESS OF COURSE
YOU WORK FOR CSX, where you have no rights, and NO REPRESENTATION.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 16 April 2011

engine repair 1-10

CSX does have Operation Redblock which is a two strike policy. I'm not
sure if your union participates in the program. Not sure if your job
required a CDL which would be the biggest obsticle. Under the Operation
Redblock program one signs a waiver admitting guilt then the rule G is
set aside if the person completes whatever program the Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) dictates. The EAP does dictate without the
employee having any input or objections. After that the employee could
be subjected to short term random drug test for up to 5 years. I do
know that MOW thru the BMWE was under the program we had a Roadmaster
get busted went thru the Redblock program then got busted again on a
short notice drug & alcohol test at work lost a 27 year career. From
what I'm gathering seeing your case has gone to arbitration either the
union representing you isn't involved in OR or you refused to submit to
treatment. Good luck.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 April 2011

2010 FRA On Duty Fatalities - CSX Leads 753 Railroads

http://csx-corruption.com/2010-fra-on-duty-fatalities-csx-leads-753-railroads/

Thanks to this sites administrator for helping distribute this
information!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 April 2011

Has anyone been fired for DUI, I was fired for DUI in Feb of 2010. And I
was laid off at the time! it is now over a year later and my case
finally goes to arbitration in about 6 more months, anyone think there
is a chance of getting my job back? Dont understand how thousands of
workers @ csx has had a dui at one point or another and only a few get
singled out.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 April 2011

J.V. MILLER  IS A LOSER RETARD.  A TRAINEE KNOCKED HIM OUT A COUPLE
MONTHS AGO.  THIS GUY IS A PIECE OF S#*& IM SURE NOBODY DISAGREES.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 April 2011

********** DATELINE----APRIL 11th 2011**********


********* NEW SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY FINDS THAT THE LAWS OF GRAVITY DO
NOT APPLY ON CSX TRANSPORTATION PROPERTY...... THE PLACE JUST
SUCKS......


THAT IS ALL*******************************************


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 April 2011

Josh Huron,
Real simple . If the very best you can do is drive with an expired
license. Well--- that is not good enough.

Reminds me of a Financial advisor, He said he would do his Best.

I was thinking I need to have my house painted,Got 2 bids, One want's
to try and the other can do it.


Name: Joshua Huron
E-mail: jasi10507@hotmail.com
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 April 2011

I was hired by CSX in 2007 for M of W work in Danville, Il.
 I come from a long family history of railroad workers, as I'm 5th
generation myself.I did the best of my abilities for CSX in the track
maintance department. I traveled on SPG and Great Lakes service lane
jobs as much as I could. I worked all the over time I could for the
Garrett Subdivision which is located in the Northwest Indiana area. I
had 3 years of service in and I was running a ballast regulator in
Toledo, Ohio on a SPG outfit. I notified the mechanics on my morning
check of my machines brakes acting up. I was told they could not get to
it until noon. I was then instructed to move my machine so the rest of
the gang could get out of the whole and begin work. I ran my machine
trying to catch up to the gang and about 2 hours into my shift the
brakes went out on the machine and I had a collision with the tamper in
front of me. I was going about 10 miles per hour. I recieved 60 days off
without pay, luckily I had out of service insurance. I returned to work
and faced a different attitude. The roadmasters were treating me like I
purposely tried to hurt the company and take from the company. I started
to get the feeling that they were looking for me to break a rule so they
could get rid of me. I was working on a service lane gang in Chicago
Ridge ,Il and the Roadmaster was definitely out for me. Pat Benior was
the local roadmaster of Chicago Ridge,Il and CSX lets this man get away
with discrimination and harrassment. Their has been numerous compliants
to the 1800 number they post every where, but how can they do anything
when they're paid by CSX? This is a setup in its self. I was asked by
my immediate foreman to move a work vehicle from Chicago Ridge,Il to
Renselear,In. That monday morning the truck wouldnt start. That caused
for an investigation which led to no findings because I was given
permission by the foreman, who was given permission by the new road
master who has only 2 years on the real road.Once I started work the
local roadmaster started joking around asking me if I spoke English
being that I'm hispanic. I told him I wasnt in the mood to joke like
that being as though he just tried to get me fired. The next day I was
questioned about my drivers license. They found that my drivers license
was suspened for unpaid tickets and they told me to go back to the hotel
and I was basically fired for operating a company vehicle with out a
valid drivers license even though my job was a track worker that doesnt
require me to have one. It says right on my bid form. The gang had a
vehicle operator on it. Anyways I was represented by a union rep who
did nothing for me and I was eventually terminated from CSX.I brought
up every issue I could think of that happened and to no help. Now I'm
out of work and black balled from getting hired by any class 1 railroad
it seems. Does anyone out there have any suggestions?   Joshua Huron


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 10 April 2011

Yeah...but on a contingency fee basis the attorney won't get a red cent
unless he wins. All lawyers will be certain they has a very good chance
of winning before they agree to accept a case.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 10-20 years
Posted: 10 April 2011

SOUNDS LIKE TERRY IS GOING FOR A CSX MILLION      LAWYERS ALWAYS TELL
YOU WHAT YOU WANNA HEAR AT FIRST


Name: terry
E-mail: terrycarter5@yahoo.com
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 07 April 2011

thanks for all the advice,, i have talked to someone ,,and i think we
are going to move forward...and to prove i'm not joking C.S.X if your
reading this , check my id h9367,,, now lets play


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 04 April 2011

why would anyone want to work at this sorry outfit, all of these stories
are true on here, and I know they are.  You people are being treated
like slaves, anyone with any kind of trade or other skills, can make
more money and be treated better.  Everyone should write letters to
your congress and let them know how crooked these so-called unions are.
  This is the most corrupt bunch of shit that I have ever seen.  With a
lot of people writing these letters, we can unite and stick together,
you can basically bypass your crooked union and unite and conquer these
crooks.  And that my friends is forming a real UNION.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 04 April 2011

It's attitudes like the poster below that has FELA under scrutiny. The
rail unions are defending it against CSX in the U.S. Supreme Court not
sure of the decision yet. Faking injuries has been going on for
decades. I remember a clerk in the '70s whose dog bit him at home then
came to work and faked an injury that he was bit while walking the
tracks. Another guy in the early '80s claiming a back injury the C&O
had investigators taking pictures of him riding a hard tail Harley
Davidson. He was offered $300,000 outside the court room got greedy
from bad advice from an attorney went for more lost then got fired for
a false claim. FELA is there to protect those actually injured it's
not a lottery.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 20-30 years
Posted: 02 April 2011

Terry

CL filed a injury on the job. Bob Harrington is a FELA UTU Designated 
Lawyer.

Discrimination lawyers would be different than the above.   Call the
NAACP for advice even if you are white.   The KKK is strong in Indy and
if you are black you got to act like a white guy or put up with tons of
shit.  I bet CL got alot more than 1 mill out of CSX Nazi Clan.


Waiting on my slip trip and fall on the job to get my Conrail Lotto to
hit right on the money.   

Never retiring


Name: power nap
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 01 April 2011

Terry,

There was a guy out of Avon named CL Jones.  CL used a lawyer named
Harrington I believe.  CL settled for over one millon, out of court of
course.  CL kept detailed records with dates, times, witnesses....  CL
also had the backing of the NAACP, being he was black.  If anyone knows
CL's or Harrington's contact info, they may want to forward it on to
this guy.


Name: cater
E-mail: terrycarter5@yahoo.com
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 March 2011

i'am lookin for a good Discrimination lawyer please e-mail me at
terrycarter5@yahoo.com


Name: Phil A Delphia
E-mail: YourMom@csx.com
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 March 2011

After "strongly disagreeing" to most of the CSX survey questions, I
left a few comments / suggestions how Mike Ward can improve his
leadership.
 
To whom it may concern:
 
I wouldn't change a single thing about this company. Injuries &
derailments are definately an unnecessary cost of doing business and I
applaud your goal of zero injuries & derailments. Its too bad other
organizations and businesses can't follow your example. For instance,
I'm sure Army recruiters would have much more success getting high
school kids to join the infantry if they made the job more safe. For
instance they could get rid of all the guns and knives they hand out to
the troops. That alone must account for 75% of the injuries in the armed
services. If CSX truely wants to reach zero injuries and derailments,
the management teams need to step up their efforts to make more rules
and job proceedures that cover EVERY aspect of our job performance. For
instance, I bet there's a CSX employee somewhere trying to remove a
staple from his paperwork. He could tear his fingernail and we don't
have any tools or job proceedures that cover the proper CSX way to
remove staples from paperwork!!
 
Kudos on the IDPAP discipline policy.  Nothing makes perfect sense like
your motto...."every injury is preventable if we all work 100% by the
rules". The Roman Army used to capture enemy soldiers during wars and
use them as free labor. They used a sililar motto...."The beatings
will continue until morale improves". I know a tiny group of your
frontline managers feel bad failing employees for every little rule
violation. They just don't understand that IDPAP is to our company as
blood-letting was to 16th century medicine. If we don't start firing
every employee that can't work 100% by the book, how are we possibly
going to have a perfect work force to carry us to the goal of "0"
injuries and derailments? Reinhardt Heidrich used to tell his prisoners
in the Nazi work camps "Work will set you free". Its ashame CSX can't
enlist the same kind of enthusiasm out of its workers, as the Nazis and
Romans used to acheive from its workers.
 
Every time we hear an employee complain about CSX, you hear the phrase
"well, it beats flipping burgers". Well I can tell you, I have
flipped burgers at safety cookouts and its no picnic. Smoke gets in
your eyes, your ass hurts from sitting around all day, employees have a
disappointed look when you serve them food. Like, "whaaaat? My boss
gets a safety bonus and I got a burger for not getting hurt?" Its
definately not worth the aggrivation of the $263 you get paid to flip
safety burgers at a CSX cookout. I'd much rather be on a train making
whatever CSX payroll services feels like paying me that day.
 
In closing, don't change a thing about CSX. The stock keeps going up,
and we are doing a great job at reducing injuries at the expense of
serving our customers. Stay the course and keep issuing 10 page
bulletin orders every time somebody gets hurt or derails the train. I
might also suggest the board of directors at CSX consider a merger with
Hooters, Inc. We have so many boobs running this company, it would be a
corporate match made in heaven. The only other way this place could
reach peak performance is if a category 5 hurricane hit 500 Water
Street and we had to rebuild the company from the ground up.  
 
Sincerely,
 
Phil A. Delphia
(Somewhere between Baltimore & Albany Division)


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 27 March 2011

fonzie

First off no need posting on every thread. Secondly you're screwed
maybe a shortline will hire you. I doubt any class 1 would give you
another chance. Being furloughed is at times a way of life on the
railroads.


Name: fonzie
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 March 2011

I worked for csx 2 years ago due to being layed off every other week i
decided not to go back after i begged a diffrent company to hire me
back for the secomd time due to the railroad layin me off To make a
long story short i was sent a letter of termination in the mail sayin i
didnt mark back up in the required time My craft was trains and engines
I was thinking and wanting to get in a track gang would csx consider
hiring me back? And would any other railroad hire me Or am i basically
screwed for being terminated from csx With other railroad outfits? Any
insite on this topic id greatly appricate it thanks ;]


Name: Railroad Observer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 25 March 2011

Looks like more CSX management candidates will be applying from other
countries soon.   They and their cronies will be looking for new
employment real soon.   


http://www.cnbc.com/id/42098122?slide=1


Should fit in this Chicken outfit real well


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 March 2011

The Cond./YDM got so pissed he morphed into the Conf.

Plan your work and work your plan...fluidity is the key and you can't
bullshit a bullshitter!


Name: CSX engineer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 22 March 2011

We are not making fun of you because you are gay. 99.9999% of us are not
gay. Good luck with your search.

Webmaster comment:
There's no need for you to pretend, this site doesn't discriminate against
gays. But I'll make an exception for you: Bye-bye CSX Engineer, CSX eng,
CSX, Cond, Cond and YDM, Cond, Conf, YDM and no-name.

Don't forget to put on clean underwear when you're done obsessing about
rail staff in their underwear. Best of luck with your job search, but
seriously, get your GED first.


Name: CSX engineer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 22 March 2011

OMG, is ther really is person on here that thought of another man in her
underwear? That is nasty. I can't help but stick up for the person
sticking up for CSX.


Name: CSX eng
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 22 March 2011

Yeah thats right, sorry if you are a homo, because we all know you are,
(not there is anything wrong with that), good luck exposing yourself to
you friends. Do not deny it, I have never seen a reference to a man in
his underwear before you posted it. Good lord, I am trying not to puke
in my mouth.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 March 2011

CSX eng is in the basement with him.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 March 2011

Wow, another instant response. Just staring at that computer screen huh?
Oh wait, your mom is calling. Quick! Get rid of your web history and
come up out of the basement. Your mama has your food ready.


Name: CSX eng
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 22 March 2011

You are a sick puppy to imagine a man in his underwear. Good luck with
your problem.


Name: Conf
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 22 March 2011

You must have thought about me sitting in my underwear you sicko. Thanks
for exposing your weird fetish.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 March 2011

I don't have to insult you. You are the comic relief on this site. If
you are not a company shill, then you are some sick blogger that sits
in his basement in his underwear and stays on a site that trashes the
company he loves so much.

You are a joke sitting there and crying about people trashing your
alleged employer on a site devoted to making fun of the same. 

Get a life punk.


Name: Conf
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 22 March 2011

So the best you have is that I am from Flordia? I wish I was, I am
getting very sick of the cold. Go back to sleep. You cannot even insult
a person with facts.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 March 2011

Then you should have known your new blog name idiot. I see that you are
on other threads as well. How much extra does CSX pay you to be a brown
nose for the company? They should be proud that they picked such a well
spoken representative. I can't imagine you are a conductor as you
respond so quickly to posts. I think you are down in Florida with this
site up all the time. 
Ok, now respond under YDM, Cond, or your new name, Choo-Choo Charlie.


Name: CSX
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 22 March 2011

I am following it you moron. That is why I keep writing back.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 March 2011

Hey Cond..or YDM...Da, you are Choo-Choo Charlie. You really can't
follow a thread can you?


Name: Cond
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 22 March 2011

I guess good information is better than wrong information. Who the heck
is Choo-Choo Charlie? Are you still playing with toy trains and
watching Thomas the Tank Engine? Grow up.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 March 2011

Wow...more wisdom from "Cond", AKA Choo-Choo Charlie.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 March 2011

Wow, your an idiot you know nothing of the railroad transporation
industry. You are pulling all this information from nothing, CSX wants
to shutdown the site so they can stop an idiot with a computer from
spearding retarded rumors that are based on complete and utter CRAP.


Name: Cond 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 21 March 2011

They aren't given company cars. They cannot claim bogus miles. Get your
facts straight and stop starting stupid rumors. People at that level do
not get company cars, either do Dividion Managers. Stop attemping to
know more than you do.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 March 2011

I can see senior executives and sales people being given a company car.
I cannot however see a low level peon like Spencer having a company
car.

Mileage reimbursement for company business only...getting to and from
work is on the employee's dime. I can see an enormous ego like Spencer
abusing a company issued credit card amongst other company assets.

I am amazed he was allowed to fall back on his tools and wasn't
terminated.


Name: Jr.
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 March 2011

This is what I was told by several local chairmen from both unions, and
quite a few RFE's and Train Masters from several divisions.

Danny Spencer was fired for improper use of his company issued credit
card, (known as a Pro Card), and theft of company resources.  

Danny was charged, and found guilty of improper use of his CSX Pro
Card, and theft of company resources.  One of the things Danny did with
his Pro Card was to buy gift cards for non CSX employees.  Danny then
used his Pro Card to pay for hotel rooms in which non CSX female
employees stayed in. (hookers)  Danny was also found guilty of selling
for cash, and trading for sex, the gift cards he purchased with his Pro
Card.  (Ask your local company officer if he or she had to sign a paper
saying that they would not use their company issued pro card to buy
gift cards last spring.)

Danny turned in milage on his company issued car.  From what I
understand, CSX gives its management a choice when it comes to
vehicles.  They can have either a company issued car, and the manager
pays for the fuel, or the manager can use their own vehicle.  If they
use their own vehicle, CSX will pay them mileage every month.  Danny
took the company car, then turned in mileage for reinbursement.

If you still have any questions, I would suggest that contact Danny
Spencer directly.  Danny is working as a conductor at CG LA, in
Lafayette, Indiana.  Danny is still taking calls as an engineer, even
though his engineer zone is in Garrott.  Danny continues to brag to
everyone that will listen, he is going back into management, when
"things" cool down in a bit.

With what Train Master John Walsh lets Danny Spencer get away with, and
the way this company is actually run, I wouldn't be surprised if Danny
actually does go back into management someday, and probably pretty
soon.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 March 2011

Hey Con 1-10:

Who is Chuck Baker and why will he burn in Hell?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 19 March 2011

Chuck Baker will burn in Hell someday.  Wonder if he will still get joy
out of hearing himself talk and patting himself on the back.


Name: Cond
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 15 March 2011

Great, no one likes Spencer, either do I. But why did he really let go
as an officer?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 14 March 2011

I still did not get a response. is this the Jeff M. at Jax. fl. ?If it
is he sure is a A--H---.I could write a book about this Jeff .


Name: Redneck Racer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 13 March 2011

Danny Spencer,

Quit hiding behind the name Conductor, and if you've got the alledged
truth to tell, tell it.

You know what is written by Steeler Fan is true.

I agree, you're still a worthless piece of crap


Name: Cond.
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 13 March 2011

What is real story of Spencer getting let go as an officer?


Name: Steeler Fan
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 13 March 2011

Danny Spencer is hiding out in Lafayette, Indiana as a
conductor/engineer.

After Danny was removed as a company officer, he excercised his
senority and crawled back to Garrett.  While Danny was an engineer in
Garrett, he got his ass beat by one of his ex railroad girlfiend's
current boyfriend.  Danny decided to put in a flowback and go back to
Lafayette, where he had a good relationship with the BLE members. 
(Danny never messed with the BLET as long as BLE Local Chairman Dave
Randolph was under his desk, or kissing his ass)

Danny's now a member of BLET Divison 7 where he works as both a
conductor and an engineer, even though his senority is not in the
Indianapolis Zone. BTW Danny was never qualified as an engineer on the
Monon territory as an engineer. Danny only worked on the Monon as a
conductor when his Daddy Danny Sr. worked on the Monon.

When some of the Lafayette conductors called the FRA, and the FRA
"investigated" Danny told the FRA man that Dave Randolph and a few of
the other old heads in Lafayette let him run while he was their
conductor, so Danny now considered himself qualified as an engineer on
the Monon Territory.

The FRA agreed that Danny was qualified.  This because Danny ran the
engine while he was working conductor on the Monon. (come on) Danny
bragged to everyone that would listen, the reason he was not in any
trouble was because he knew the FRA man who investigated the complaint.
 Danny said he knew the guy from back when they both were in Chicago. 
Danny said he took the FRA guy out drinking, and to the strip clubs on
more than one occassion.  Danny said he had the pictures to prove it,
and was willing to show it to the FRA's man boss or his wife if there
were any questions about his qualifications.  

Danny claimed he had pictures where the stripper was going down on FRA
man, and giving him a private lap dance on another occassion.  Danny
then said he paid for the services, on him, and several other CSX
company officials, and it was money well spent. Danny said he took the
piecture of FRA man after he got them private room at the strip club
they were at. 

Danny Spencer is still a piece of crap in my book.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 20-30 years
Posted: 12 March 2011

Good to see a couple of CSX's Super Chickens Spencer and Stanley get
plucked.    Who will be next? Who should be next?

I love hearing a chicken sound on the radio   LMAO

This Chicken Joint is just that.

http://www.whydidthechickencrosstheroad.com/sounds/clucks/chickencoop.wav

Chicken Shit EXpress Turd


Name: Conductor
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 10 March 2011

What is the real story on Spencer? What was he caught doing? What did he
get fired for? I am not looking for rumors, but some good solid facts.


Name: Dave
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 09 March 2011

Wondering if anyone has heard what is going on with Danny Spencer?  Is
he still alive, and the same worthless piece of crap that thinks he's
going back into management?  Or has Danny already gone back into
management like he said he would after his year off, and "things"
cooled down?  

I know we worked our tails off letting Danny know he wasn't welcome in
the south. (Hope Danny enjoyed his stay in the hospital, and learned
what Southern Hospitality was really all about.)  

When CSX fired Danny, I heard he couldn't run back up north fast
enough.  Hope he kept running, and was ran off of the railroad all
together. That man thinks little of women, and even less of the men who
worked for him, or the wives he's threatened with their man's jobs in
order to get them to sleep with him.


Name: Blue
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 March 2011

RRJ

While looking in the computer, I see that Mike Stanley is no longer
listed in the employee roster, ANYWHERE??? (I looked in the BCWC
roster, and in the IN division and couldn't find him listed.) 

I guess either Mike himself, or CSX decided that it was in everyone's
best interest if Mike Stanley found another line of work.

Good going to all that took the risk of reporting the unprofessional
actions that CSX Company Officer Mike Stanley was committing. (I've
heard that there were quite a few people that came forth and talked,
including non csx female employees at the hotel where the crews stays.)
 

I find it both amazing and refreshing that with this economy, and given
the past history of how CSX always believes it managers above all
evidence otherwise, several employees took the risk of talking to the
ethics hotline, and the ethics hotline actually did something about the
formal complaint.  In the past you could have counted on the person who
made the complaint being fired, or having a huge target painted on
their back, as the fellow managers tried to fire the person for making
a complaint.

I hope that this means that times are starting to change, and the Brown
and Ingram way of doing things is headed out the door.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 04 March 2011

I have seen Engineers that could not run an Engine, Conductors that
could not run a crew, and Tm's that could not Manage. I have also seen
Union managers that can not run a Union, and they came from the Ranks.

If they recruit well, they have good folks that can do the job, makes
no difference.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 02 March 2011

Is Jeff Middleton working in the Jacksonville area at the ramp?


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 01 March 2011

It's perplexing to try an figure out why CSX hires local management off
the street. I know the motive which is training them to their liking. In
a business setting it doesn't make for good business logic. How can
anyone without previous railroad experience be responsible for the
movement of freight? I remember one green behind the ears trainmaster
that couldn't understand when instructing yard crews to get 4 cars it
took longer than 15 minutes. It took another trainmaster to take him by
the hand follow the crew to see all that it took to switch out 4 cars. I
don't know if he ever grasped it. CSX ended up within 2 years moving
this green horn to another location with a promotion. Local management
is berated by their superiors every morning with the entire division
management listening in on conference calls creating this negative
workplace. I guess a good day for them is if there not on that days hot
seat.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 February 2011

To RRJ,
Some Tm's that are young with the degree come to the RR with different
expectations. Guess I should say Asst TM's. They negotiate the future
for themselves. They have a salary plan, a Bonus plan, and a retirement
plan. Based on a Performance matrix. The Dumb ones show up with NO
PLAN.

The same way we did when we hired in. Dumb with NO PLAN. Now we know
why an Education is so Important.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 28 February 2011

Blue 

It depends on if he is 55 years old with at least 10 years as an
official he could take an early retirement on his management pension. I
knew one that did that if he went back to being a clerk there was people
in W.Va he screwed over as a TM that still wanted to kick his arse.


Name: Blue
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 27 February 2011

RRJ

Thanks for answering my question.  I kind of wondered what would happen
to a company officer after the CSX police walked them off of the
property.  

You have to wonder if Mike Stanley's ego will allow him to come back
to Evansville.  Either way, it has to be hard for anyone to come back
to the craft you've left to work for the other side, reguardless of
how you treated the people.  

I know personally, when former members of management comes back to the
ranks, I won't speak to them until I know how they acted as a manager.
 If they've acted with respect and honor towards those in the union
ranks, and left management when they realized CSX doesn't know what
the two words respect and honor mean, then I might say something to
them, even give them a hand.  If they screwed everyone over trying to
get work their way to the top of the CSX food chain, they're on their
own.  I won't give them the time of day.  A lot of times, from what I
hear, people like Danny Spencer continue to screw over the T&E people
trying to get back into management.

Thanks again for the reply.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 26 February 2011

Most likely he'll be back working the craft. Most former TM's that
were let go or quit never seem to get the TM out of themselves. Most
were ostrasized because they still talked the CSX lingo. I guess after
years they were brainwashed. We had one whose last TM job was at his
engineer seniority district. He quit came back working as an engineer
the ironic thing he was filing claims that he denied while he was the
TM. That showed us it was all about his bonus while being an official.
To this day he's never been excepted by his peers no one will trust
him anymore.


Name: Blue
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 25 February 2011

"I personally haven't worked with Mike Stanley since he was
"promoted" to trainmaster. I did however work with him in Evansville
when he was a lowly conductor (and UTU vice-LC)."

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP ON MIKE STANLEY. TO HEAR FORMER RFE/TM MIKE
STANLEY TALK, HE WAS THE "GO TO MAN" AT EVENSVILLE.  BEING HE IS NO
LONGER A CSX COMPANY OFFICER, WOULD YOU LET US KNOW IF HE ENDS UP BACK
IN EVANSVILLE WHEN THEY RELEASE HIM FROM HIS COMPANY FORCED
"ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE"?


"He is probably the biggest company suck I've ever seen,.. and he is
VERY proud of it." 

I WONDER IF MIKE IS STILL A COMPANY MAN, NOW THAT THEY FIRED HIM AS A
TRAINMASTER/ROAD FOREMAN IN ROSELAKE. 

"He is also one of the biggest liars I've ever seen." 

FROM READING WHAT MIKE STANLEY ALLEDGES ABOUT HIMSELF IN THIS MONTHS
GREAT LAKES RAG, I CAN SEE WHAT YOU MEAN ABOUT MIKE STANLEY BEING A BIG
LIAR.
 
I wouldn't put anything past him. He would stab anybody in the back
just to move higher in the company.

I FROM READING WHAT THE TRASHMAN AND JIM WROTE IN ANOTHER SECTION, IT
DOESN'T LOOK LIKE MIKE STANLEY WILL EVER BE A COMPANY OFFICER AGAIN.
THANKS FOR PASSING ALONG THE INFORMATION ABOUT MIKE STANLEY, AND HIS
EVANSVILLE DAYS.  HOPE YOU ENJOY GETTING HIM BACK, PROVIDING THE
COMPANY LETS HIM.  LOL


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 21 February 2011

Blue,

I personally haven't worked with Mike Stanley since he was
"promoted" to trainmaster. I did however work with him in Evansville
when he was a lowly conductor (and UTU vice-LC). 

He is probably the biggest company suck I've ever seen,.. and he is
VERY proud of it. He is also one of the biggest liars I've ever seen. 
 
 
I wouldn't put anything past him. He would stab anybody in the back
just to move higher in the company.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 02 February 2011

Wife

I'm glad to read things have sort of gotten straightened out. Why it
took 4 weeks I haven't a clue. If it was me I wouldn't of just been
making phone calls leaving messages. Everyone from JAX to the president
of the union in Cleveland would of been involved by the second week if I
couldn't get any action locally from management or the union local
chairmen & general chairmen. As for not staying qualified on another
zone some locations require the person to qualify without pay because
they were suppose to make at least one trip a year to stay qualified.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 10-20 years
Posted: 01 February 2011

YDM,
   First off, I was trying to research on the internet to see if anyone
else was in the same position as my husband, and came across this site. 
 Secondly, my husband does not get near a computer except for emails and
computers for work. He does not like them.  If you want him to write
something I will tell him when he gets home I would say probably late
tomorrow night or early Thursday morning. Since he is just getting on a
train right now.  Why shouldn't he talked the RFE isn't he in charge
of qualifying people last I heard I thought it was one of his jobs. Who
else was he supposed to call like I said before he called many people
and they didn't return his phone calls. I gave you a list of people
already he called Crew Management, Labor Relations and both BLE and UTU
unions. If you want proof post your email address and I will send all my
phone records to you.  Of course I don't know anything even though I
been married to a railroader for 11 years and if you are married to a
railroader that is your life as well.  Today, is my birthday do you see
me bitching that he is gone.  Nope, that is the life I got into when I
married my husband.  Now I am praying that he gets out Thursday(which
he will probably since he is 1st out all the time since he is
qualifying) and gets home Friday so he can  at least take Sat off that
will give him 6 days working so he will be home for my son's 10th
birthday.  My husband is a better man than you would ever be.  calling
me fat and lazy when you don't even know me since I don't have a job
so I can take care of my 4 sons so they don't have to go to daycare
and get them to their football practices, basketball practices, soccer
practices, cubscouts, boyscouts, etc since I am the only one that can
make the plans to do it.  I am not complaining I love taking my kids
places. I am lucky right now that my Mother in Law and Mother help out
when they have something on the sameday and sametime.  One of the
reasons I quit my job when my 5 year old was born, because my husband
would not send the kids to daycare when he was home so I was spending
money for them to go when we didn't know when they would actually be
there, because he wanted to spend time with them. I don't even know
why I am trying to justify anything I say you are not worth it.    I
really just wrote on here to see if anyone was in a similar situation. 
I can tell you I am who I say I am  the wife that supports and loves my
husband and was trying to find answers to help him out and came across
this site and was hoping someone else could give advice on the issue,
but I came to the wrong place I guess. 


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 01 February 2011

I love my wife like crazy, but the only time she would post on here on
my behalf would be if I was dead or I lost the use of my arms. As much
junk as I hear everyone on here talk about how the the officers do
know
know anything, (like RFE's) why would you take the advice of an
officer? It is your money not the RFE's. Let your husband be a man
and
speak and write for himself. (Although I still think this is the
husband
writing)


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 01 February 2011

Hey YDM:

Shut up! Lost the use of your arms...she probably would say you already
lost the use of your short arm.

Nobody on here believes you're a Yardmaster either!


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 01 February 2011

I love my wife like crazy, but the only time she would post on here on
my behalf would be if I was dead or I lost the use of my arms. As much
junk as I hear everyone on here talk about how the the officers do know
know anything, (like RFE's) why would you take the advice of an
officer? It is your money not the RFE's. Let your husband be a man and
speak and write for himself. (Although I still think this is the husband
writing)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 10-20 years
Posted: 01 February 2011

This is the wife again.   I wanted to give you an update.   Crew
Management actually called back on Thursday and the Road Foreman had
given him the wrong information he thought that my husband had to bid
on the jobs since he was supposed to get one qualifying trip and one
trip with a pilot.  Well CMC Edwards said that was wrong, because he is
not qualified on the job yet to bid on the jobs.  So he is working
again.  One of the problems was when he was put on the trian to
qualifying in December 30-31st they did not put him as scheduled to
qualify that was the main problem.  He couldn't get put his time
because of that.   It should of not taken almost 4 weeks for someone to
get a hold of him.  I am sorry RRJ he called and left messages during
his vacation as well and it should not have taken that long for someone
to help him.    He should of been qualifying the week before christmas
and been done the week of New Years.  Since the North Mid Altanic
Agreement was ratified as soon as he is qualifed up there he can now
cross zones as of today.    My only problem with this whole situation
is that someone changed his zone almost 3 years ago and that person
should not have changed it if they were not supposed to.  Then all of a
sudden it was changed back to the zone he was hired out of without no
warning.   He had not been up there for 7 years and was no longer
qualified, because he did not think he had to ever go back.  They were
only going to give him two trips and that was better than the one that
is listed in the contract.  Well someone did not follow that contract
when they changed his zone when it was not supposed to be changed in
the first place so why were they preaching the contract.  They are
allowing him a few more trips which is good, because there is no way we
could afford 180.00 a week in food and gas if not.  Since he was not
paid for 4 weeks, which he is trying to and hopefully they will accept
the claims.  He is also looking into other options.   When you have a
problem and leave message after message someone should at least call
you back.


Name: CSX
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 01 February 2011

Lloyd

One more comment. You state I should have sympathy. No thank you, job
sympathy is for the weak that pertains to the railroad or any other
occupation. I have sympathy for victoms of sweat shops, child labor,
natural disasters, genocide, children with devistating illnesses
ect...never for a railroader who can't grasp that they have to adjust
to working conditions till it changes. Especially with what people earn
on the railroad. It's a damn good living compared to most blue collar
jobs. That isn't going to happen in my world. I'll let you cry them a
river.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 01 February 2011

Lloyd

I forgot to include your comment on my generation was/is more passive
than the new generation. Excuse me, We were on a least 4 BLE strikes
walking picket lines. I was an active member in my BLE division for 29
years plus 3 years in the UTU. Made it to at least 4-6 meeting per year
meaning if I was in town I was at it. Our union meetings were standing
room only. A lot of meetings I've been to the past 3-4 years we were
lucky if 6 members showed up to hold a meeting which is the minimum
requirement. The new generation has been the majority for at least 6
years. They complain but aren't active so I would call that being
passive.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 01 February 2011

Lloyd

All the husband has to do is file a claim for everyday he's not being
awarded a job on the bid system or in his case not on a bid roster to
make a bid. There is a claim code for that purpose. It's just like
having a bid on a work train the job gets awarded then before it works
on monday morning the work train is cancelled. The LE files claims till
the next bid awards. Unfortunately some let CSX open a slot on the
extraboard for them to work that week which is illegal because all jobs
must be posted on the bid system. What good is it if people purposely
allow CSX to violate agreements? It happens all the time. If I was the
husband I wouldn't be making phone calls I'd hunt down the RFE & LC
to see them face to face.


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 31 January 2011

Hey RRJ

I only brought up the family life issue because of what the railroad
and the union was doing to this woman's husband by not taking care of
his issues. This was just another prime example of the fact they could
give a shit less about their employees and the lack of leadership in
our union today.  I don't live in fantasy land where I think working
for the railroad means you will have a great life at home because
unless you hold a regular yard job or have great seniority and choose
your hours you can't have a great family life  out here.  My issues
with this company are the same ones everyone else has.  This company
plays games with my paycheck, they basically dishonor our contracts
whenever something doesn't play in their favor, the new attendance
policy, and the way they just do people in general. Don't get me
wrong, I am very thankful I have a job right now, I'm just not ready
to be content with a company that makes terrible new policies and
treats their employees like a 6-digit number, nothing more.  The
difference between my generation and yours RRJ is that most of you were
more passive then the generation today.  Just go to work, get a paycheck
and be happy with it.  Maybe if things were the way they were 20 years
ago I wouldn't have many gripes either but the things this company
does to people make me want to puke and I can't help being a very
disgruntled employee.  Before you tell me to quit, don't worry, I'm
looking into other options for myself and my family.  I do have some
time invested in this company but its definitely not worth it to me to
stay out here another 20 years +.  The one question you should ask
yourself is do you really feel CSX treats people out here
ethically...or do you just have the mind set that people should just
shut up, go to work, and be happy about the fact they have a job? 
That's where you draw the line between you and I.  I care about
people, CSX does NOT...and you should have a little more sympathy as
well..regardless of whether someone had it for you when you traveled
all over God's creation for this company.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 31 January 2011

My first letter from the RR that came to me in (1963) in my mailbox said
the following. (Oh my mail box was one of 9-10 holes in a box, with a
couple of letters of the alphabet below each box). 

Your claim for_________Is denied!  This claim is not covered by the
provisions of your agreement.

That was standard fare, some were paid, most are still outstanding I
guess.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 30 January 2011

Lloyd

Your arguements about CSX have some validity till mentioning family
life. That I know we have discussed in the past. It's a railroad they
move freight. Everyone knows when they're hired it's not going to
allow them to have a normal family lifestyle. I don't get what you're
complaining about. If I mention there is the option of quitting and
moving on your come back is the bad economy and lack of jobs. Then you
should be glad to support the family better than most middle class
today in this country. It seems your stuck on it. Your valid points
about harrassment is a major concern not getting paid a penalty claim
has been going on for decades even if there valid claims. That's the
game the railroads have always played you people need to get over it.
Somewhere down the road you'll get paid a labor relations claim code
in your pay check most likely you won't even remember what it was. I
don't know where you people get that in the past all penalty claims
were paid on time. I can assure you it didn't happen. I know I know
ya'll are going to change things us oldheads ruined it for the new
generation. What a bunch of hogwash!!! That's a cop-out!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 30+ years
Posted: 30 January 2011

Yeah you're right about Jeff. I often wonder why he doesn't just put a
bullet in his head since everyone including his wife and kids hate him.
But then after that all he has to look forward to is burning in hell.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 30 January 2011

Jeff Middleton will burn in hell one day!


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 29 January 2011

Just because I am not whining about the company that pays me for my
work, does not mean I am trying to cause problems. CSX has it's
problems, but my paycheck comes everyday it should come. I was just
trying to find out why this site went out of the country. Your
webmaster even admitted that is was in another country.


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 29 January 2011

I was counting on him watching. That is why I kept asking him to fix the
date from another country to this country.


Name: honored
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 January 2011

WEBMASTER!

Thankyou so much for reassuring everyone on this site that you continue
to monitor your site and you are looking out for those of us who have
something important to discuss!  Its people like ydm that always get in
the middle of something important and throw everyone off. Maybe his type
will think twice before they start bashing you knowing that you are
watching!


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 28 January 2011

That makes it better. Glad to hear he hails from Indiana. Why did he say
he keeps his site out of the country?


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 January 2011

Hey LPFB...oops I mean YDM:

Jim isn't the webmaster and is in Indiana, which is in the United
States and is in the Eastern time zone!


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 28 January 2011

Jim,
 "Are my parents siblings"? Is that the best you can do? Answer the
question to your readers. You claimed that you were not in the US and
now you say you are. So what is the truth? I am just basing this off
your own words.


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 28 January 2011

You got me. I put one more O in the word then I should have. Wow, that
really hurt me. 

"one day date difference in what it is here in the United States" 

But I am glad you spelled everything right when you said your website
is oversees. Why would you say it is in the west coast when your above
quote said that it is not in the US? Nice to see you backtracking.

Webmaster comment:
Are your parents siblings?


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 28 January 2011

A quote from Jim: 
"1)  If this yard master were as smart as he claims, he'd understand
what a time zone is, and how they are different in all parts of the
world.  Hence the fact that there is a one day date difference in what
it is here in the United States, and what it is where the server is
located for this site."

So you have choosen to use a server not in the United States? Nice to
give a job away from a US citizen. Union employees pay attention to
your webmaster. Great example for your troops. CSX does suck at times,
but at least they are not doing this stuff.

Webmaster comment:
Don't worry YDM, the server is on the west coast, being attended to by
English-speaking Americans. It might be another few hours while it sorts
itself to east coast time; I aim to please.

No way you're a yardmaster. With your intellect and people skills you
must be at least VP level material. Or a slime-mold.

BTW Mr (or Ms?) Spelling Bee, "choosen" is not a word. I won't even address
your previous posts. Have you heard the one about people in glass houses?
Many of the best railroaders are highly skilled at creative spelling, and
any real yardmaster or clerk can roll with it. Your actions reveal your true
self.

Webmaster, over and out.


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 28 January 2011

Lloyd,
"So I have come to this conclusion.  

1.  You are a foamer who likes to watch trains go by.
2.  You are a trainmaster in disguise.
3.  You are some kind of legal defense for CSX..doubt it.
4.  You are a complete cock-sucking kiss ass little company bitch who
does anything he can to get a higher position in this company by
fucking anyone you can."

So the conclusion you have come up with is having four chocies to guess
what I am? Thanks for writing stuff like this. once again it makes me
feel smarter.


Name: Running you Crooked 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Lloyd

I have to vote 4,4,4,4,4,4,4  and 2 for YDM.    He must be a new CSX
management trainee 

Running you Crooked


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Sean;

If there are any great Discrimination attorneys looking for cases or
work then they can put their info up here and see if they get any
responses.  Many are not willing to fight the bastards.

CSX has and is being sued and will continue be sued until the CSX Nazi
Gaystapo tactics end.    There are some CSX Gestapo but most are CSX
Gays.

Because they are trained dick suckers who do anything to keep their
management job.  Most are not qualified to do anything else so they
learn to enjoy their new trade.

We have almost seen it all at the CSX


Name: Sean 
E-mail: Question?
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 January 2011

Hello, I was looking at a job with CSX in Jacksonville Florida. It
involves working with their corporate philanthropy/charitable givings
department. (from the looks of this site most of you people would say
CSX gives nothing to anyone). 

Anyway, I was wondering if someone could tell me honestly how the
culture at CSX is. I know many fortune 500 companies do scummy things
and are generally unappreciative of their staff, but is harassment and
discrimination commonplace at CSX?

Thanks.

And P.S.- if anyone is harassed on the job they should not hesitate to
report it to the EEOC or whichever agency investigates those things.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 January 2011

He's no YDM...it's just the LPFB that shows up every couple of months
and tries to impress us with his complete(lack)of RR knowledge.


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Hey Jim, you must have been posting the same time I was..sounds like we
are on..close to the same level even though I resort to typing curse
words because I have such strong emotions against what kind of shit
this company tries to pull and people who defend it.  Wrong is wrong
and I'm just fed up with it.


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Hey YDM, do you really have anything to contribute here or are you just
posting here in CSX's defense of something that is completely
inexcusable?  Now you are on here trying to bash people's intelligence
and calling people fat. Are you serious?  Any person in their right mind
knows that it's hard for both people to work in a family with children
(especially for CSX).  So I have come to this conclusion.  

1.  You are a foamer who likes to watch trains go by.
2.  You are a trainmaster in disguise.
3.  You are some kind of legal defense for CSX..doubt it.
4.  You are a complete cock-sucking kiss ass little company bitch who
does anything he can to get a higher position in this company by
fucking anyone you can.  

If you are a YM, you are brand fucking new and never spent a day making
a damn claim because you don't have a clue how many people get dicked
around out here.  I don't usually like to resort to name calling, but
you deserve it.  

Hey wife, don't listen to this useless piece of shit.  He obviously
doesn't have a family of his own and could care less about anyone but
his own employment with the company.  Your husband has every right to
make those runaround claims and he can also file for every week of
employment they have screwed him out of.  If the union wont do anything
to fix this, there are plenty of railroad lawyers who will look into
this matter.  It may be a long fight but the longer he is off the more
money he will get when it is over.  Maybe this is just a sign to move
on, this company treats everybody like shit anyway.


Name: Jim 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 1-10 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

"I am well aware of what a code 17 is. Just becasue you are a stupid
bitch, I was just wanted to know what the true date is."


Well Suzannah and Nomo,

I haven't been on this site in quite a while.  I heard talk that there
was some dumb ass claiming to be a yard master, and with much regret,
he's making a mockery out of the craft I proudly call my job.  I take
it, from reading the post that the YDM wrote, he's probably the proud
leader of the Village Idiots.

1)  If this yard master were as smart as he claims, he'd understand
what a time zone is, and how they are different in all parts of the
world.  Hence the fact that there is a one day date difference in what
it is here in the United States, and what it is where the server is
located for this site.

2)  Spelling.  Writing and verbal communication, and dealing with what
others would consider stressful situations, is how a yard master makes
a living.  I've, along with many others have read what this YDM
writes.  He can't spell, and when is under stress takes the attention
away from the topic at hand.  Then he resorts to calling people name.

3)  Codes.  We all know what they are.  If you don't, most yard
offices have a the sheets with what they mean hanging on the wall near
the computers.  

YDM, before you continue to embarrass this craft, please do the rest of
us a favor, and learn to spell.  Learn to focus on the topic at hand. 
Don't get so angry that you stoop to the level that won't allow you
to think clearly.  Keep it professional.  Don't call others names, and
point out petty irrelevant facts that you obviously don't know anything
about.  

Suzannah, Nomo.  This idiot isn't one of ours.  He's probably a
wantabee foamer from the little railroad in his living room, trying to
play yard master with the professionals.

Have a good day guys, and ladies.
Keep up the good work.


Name: suzannah
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

YM!!

TISK! TISK!  Now play nice... I never called you any vulgar names....


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

I am well aware of what a code 17 is. Just becasue you are a stupid
bitch, I was just wanted to know what the true date is.


Name: suzannah
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for N/A
Posted: 27 January 2011

NOMO!!!!

 Dont bother. He doesnt know what a code 17 ticket is or he wouldnt
have asked if I was qualified.... Now hes bashing the webmaster... He
almost got you too!


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Nomo,
  So I am sutpid because I knoe the true date and your webmaster does
not?


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 January 2011

Hey YDM:

Ignorant doesn't begin to explain it. What's the matter, the riddle
has your big head spinning?

You are at least 38 years old...a 5th grader could answer this. Why
can't you?

Don't touch your computer...you have entered the twilight zone!

Take as much time as you need...we can wait for you answer.


Name: suzannah
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

YM,

No I didnt know the sub that they force assigned me on that I never
worked a day in my life!  If I would have I wouldnt have asked the TM
what it was!  Lord, now I know you arent a real yardmaster, because if
you were you would have figured that out when I said I was told wrong
by a TM! Yes, a supervisor misinformed me and the next one couldnt get
shit done! Its getting so bad that the supervisors cant even get
anything done! You need to be taken into the back room and some holly
water poured on your head! You have been possesed.


NOMO!!!!! Dont bother, its too late for him!


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Suzannah,
    Great, it is yours supervisore fault, not yours for putting in the
wrong code. Did you not know the the sub you were on? Are you not
qualified? So how is it CSX's fault?


Name: suzannah
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

YM,

Read my post again. If you would have looked alittle closer you would
have seen where I stated I was given the wrong code by a TM!   Now if
you look even closer you will see that I said that my supervisor did
everything he was asked to do to correct it and they still screwed it
up.

It was my understanding when I came to work for csx that they were
going to pay me wages for all services I rendered.  I did just that. I
delivered the freight, stayed at their hotel away from my peaceful home
and delivered freight for them again on the way home. Now, whats the
problem with them making good on our employement agreement?

You cant tell me that you have never been screwed out of money that was
rightfully yours. Everyone has in one way or another. Its easy to dog
the workers that are left in the trenches when you get behind secured
walls!


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Maybe I am as ignorant as you. Please explain to me why our post show
the 27th when it is the 26th.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 January 2011

Hey YDM:

What's the problem...you can't read or are you just lazy? Figure it
out or crawl back into your knee hole.


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

I have know idea what your rambling said. All I know is your post said
it was on the 27th and it is the 26th.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 January 2011

Hey YDM:

Bet it is the right time and day. Think about it and see if you can
figure it out. Let us know when you do!


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Wow, educated big words. That is a sure sign that you are losing the
'word' battle. By the way, how smart is your webmaster, since they
cannot figure out the right date? All of our post today show the 27th
and it is the 26th.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

NoMo,
  Maybe locked out is not the right word.  He can put his user name in
and password in.   Then gets to the the screen were you put your
employee id in and the pin number in then when he puts in 13 to try to
get to where you can put the sub district etc.   It says on the screen
unreported time so he can't use it from home    Then when he does it
down at the yard office it says something about not setup to qualify
and he can't get past that screen to do anything.  So he is not fired.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 January 2011

Is sounds like the YDM is a knee hole Romeo in disguise!

Every YDM I've ever knew has been screwed over many times by CSX, they
are also union members. I doubt any of them would defend CSX.

It's funny he only showed up after LiL miss HoFFa's post...he's here
solely to deflect the discussion which corporate must find embarrassing.
The longer the discussion goes on the more detractors
will appear touting the greatness of omnipotent master!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 January 2011

Hey Friend:

If he's been locked out of the mainframe...it sounds like he's been
fired!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

suzannah,
   
   He got a code SI but he can't even put it in because of not being
able to get into the system. He has workede with CSX for 11 1/2 years
we have not had any other problems. He basically loved it until this
last month. He had drove down to a local yard office three or four
times a week on his vacation. He has a call into is local chairperson.
He could hold 10 spots the week of Christmas and New Years.  Not sure
how many he can hold now because of not being able to get into the
mainframe.  


He srill has not gotten a call back and we can't still get into it
from home.   He has not went down to day to see if he can put them in. 
He will probably go down in a little while to see if he can put them in
so he try to put bids in to work next week.


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Suzannah, so you put in the wrong code on your time slip and you did not
get paid? That is CSX's fault? So your stupidity is now CSX's problem?


Name: suzannah
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

wife of railroader,

Has your husband been employed long enough to get RR unemployment. If
he is not working due to companies lack of ability to get him back to
work he is entitle to file.  Also if there is one man out there working
who is junior to him he has a right to file for a runaround claim for
every day a junior man works a job he has the seniority to hold. Surely
his local chairman has told him this. If he is not working due to
stonewalling of the company he's entitled. Get on the phone with his
LC and have him start submitting the claims for hims


Name: suzannah
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

YM!!!!

OK, now you are starting to piss me off. Yes we are all entitled to our
opinions, but yours is starting to hit below the belt,especially when
you are bashing a woman whos husband cant get back to work because of a
company that hasnt got a clue what the hell it is doing!

I worked a road local job back in august and when I put my ticket in I
put in the wrong sub. code on the advise of a TM. After it was denied
because of the error I was told by payroll(noted on earning
statement)to resubmit it. When I couldnt resubmit it because code 17
tickets cant be resubmitted(payroll knows this but tells you to do it
anyway.This is an ethics violation) I called payroll and they told me I
would have to get my supervisor to send an email approving it and proof
that they denied my ticket.  I know for a fact that my supervisor sent
the email and faxed a copy of my earning statement to payroll. I called
payroll 2 weeks later to confirm that they got it and they told me they
did. A month later when I still wasnt paid I called payroll again and
this time they told me they needed more info. WHAT INFO!!! They got a
damb email from my boss telling them it was good and to pay it and he
did exactly what they asked.  I even created a case on the gateway and
offered to fax them a copy of the hotel register that I signed in on
and even offered to make the necassary calls to get a copy of the
records where the company paid for my stay. I even offered to get
signed statements from the crew members I worked with as witness
statements...  GUESS WHAT THEIR REPLY WAS 3 days ago..."Case has been
settled.Insufficient information. More info required!!!    Jesus christ
man!  Now Im going to have to send everything certified letter to
MICHAEL WARD to get something done.
And dont even think of telling me to send it to the Union! This isnt a
union issue. Its a problem within the payroll and labor relations
department!  Someone at the top needs to be involved.
I also have another problem I have been trying to get fixed that an RF
created for me and it involves some response from the csx med
department.  I have called and left messages with them several times
since last friday and I still havent heard a damb thing back from them.
 Dont expect to either until I stir some shit and make some waves...It
doesnt take 5 minutes to pick up the phone and call me back to ask what
I want...   

The poor woman and her husband are being screwed!  I guarentee you if
you took a survey of T&E employees you would find hundreds who have
delt with this. When does it stop MR.YM?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Yard Master,

Why should I worry about getting a job when CSX should be letting my
husband work.  For your information why is it my fault this is
happening and why should I been fucking looking for a job when my
husband is still employed by CSX.  My husband is not fourloughed or
fired.  He is limbo because he can't get to the mainframe and put his
bids in so he can work starting on Saturday because of a time ticket
still not taken care of from December 31st. He has called people today
and still not phone calls back.  He can't get passed the screen saying
he is not scheduled for qualifying.  When he was ordered to qualify  He
took coalmining classes so he is looking into getting another job as
well.   You don't know anything so try not making it my fault or my
husbands fault.


Name: Blue
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Guys,

Anyone know what's going on with the new train master, Mike Stanley in
Roselake, Illinois? I keep hearing that he's out of control.  Roselake
use to be a great yard to work out of, and I was thinking of
transfering back down there.

I'm wondering if there any truth to the stories that this new train
master, on his own, took a crow bar to the lockers in the hotel locker
room, looking for beer in the men's locker room?  Or his "odd"
behavior made the women at Avon so uncomfortable, that they're
refusing to go to Roselake while Mike Stanley is a train master because
it is such a mess right now.  

I heard this Mike Stanley guy took one woman to the hotel in his
personal vehicle, and gave her a tour, and even took her to her room. 
He kept bothering another female, asking why she hasn't called him in
front of others, then calling her Dear, Honey and Babe.  I also heard
he's been saying that he doesn't like we Afro-American men. 

Anyone know what's going on for real, or is this just more railroad
talk?

Thanks


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Wife of a railroader:
"I can't get a freaken job because of the railroad schedule and
paying childcare." That is pitiful. Since he is not working at all,
according to you, then your husband can be the free daycare. Get off
you fat butt (I assume) and help out your family. We all have it tough
right now, so chip in and help.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

I am the wife.   I am not worried about him traveling 2 hrs away or
whatever to work.  He can't get no where he has called everyone he is
locked out to even make bid on jobs because he cannot get to the screen
to make them because of a time ticket that he can't put in because he
was not cleared to qualify even though CMC Edwards told him he was on
the next train to qualify and even got called by CSX Caller.  The time
ticket was from December 30th and he has been calling the Road Foreman
and Crew Mangagement about it for 3 weeks on his vacation. It is still
the same. Crew Mangagment is not helping so he can't even make bids on
the jobs by tonight so he can get his pilot and work.   So don't tell
me that is right. The roadforeman was in and out of the hospital the
week of Christmas and New Years. So that has been a problem as well. 
He has called people every freaken day to try to get this taken care
of.   He is getting the run around.  So I am a bitter wife.   I can't
get a freaken job because of the railroad schedule and paying
childcare.  It won't be worth it.  But this started when they switched
his zone and he is the one that is getting shafted while the other
people are still getting paychecks.   So screw all of you who think
that is right.   I have all of our phone records and can prove to you
freaken people showing how many calls we made to Edwards, Lampka, and
Tom Flanery even on their direct lines and how many times they called
back.  They only time my husband ever talked too these guys is when
they answered there phone except the one time Edwards called him and
said he was going to be on the next train.   He can't work because of
stuff he can't take care of and the people who can won't return phone
calls or won't help.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

This goes to RRJ, how pathetic is your retired life. That you come on
here and bash guys for complaining about their job on  a site called
CSX-SUXS.com are you really that dense? Get off your high horse telling
guys how bad it was back in your time, yea real HARD TIMES. You guys
partied at your job, you had 5 guys to a crew, you had cabooses, the
engineers and fireman took turns running, because either too drunk or
too tired, you had all kinds of arbitraties, that the guys before you
fought for and you guys SOLD!!!!!! Lets see all the times you guys
FUCKED UP running a switch or sideswipping cars and the TRAINMASTERS
let you walk, but burned us for the same thing. So how about you go
feed the pigeons in the park or go to the seniors club, and let the
GROWNUPS ie. present railroaders come on here and BITCH! YOU JUST SIT
AT HOME AND WATCH OPRA, while we pay your railroad retirement check,
you useless old fuck company kiss ass!!!! Boo hoo guys come on here and
bitch about the company I USED TO WORK FOR!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 January 2011

Hey Suzannah:

You're right...I think we found the "butthole"!


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2011

Alright, once again all companies have problems. So the big question
is...why don't you quit? I have quit a job becasue it was bad, but all
I see is bitching on here. Just leave and find something else. If there
is nothing else to go to then stop being a cry baby an go to work. You
are the ones that are weak and are cowards. If y'all really stepped
back and realized that your union is the problem, then maybe you will
start a site called UTU-Sucks. Or BLE-Sucks. CSX can only change things
based on your contract OR what your union leaders agree to. You pay dues
for nothing and you do not have to pay dues. Look at the Beck's Law. 
The good thing about this site is that it makes me feel smarter to read
some of your postings. I am so thankful that there are ingorant people
out there, because it helps me prosper and look better.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 26 January 2011

Now that's what I'm talking about...tell it like it is. For a while
there I actually thought things might be getting better...silly me!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 10-20 years
Posted: 26 January 2011

Yardmaster,
    My husband is one of the 5% that you claim that really never
complained and went to work etc.  Hardly ever marked off for any
reason.  He is being raked through the coals because of someone
changing his zone almost three years ago which was supposedly illegal
when someone changed it. They switched it back to the first zone and he
lives 2hrs and 15 minutes away from the other terminal they are forcing
him up too. Well since December 10th he has not really worked because
he has been trying to get a hold of people and people are giving him
the run around.  He did get a hold of someone who actually moved him
from the layoff board that he was on to the other saying he was an
Engineer Qualifier now.  Then was ordered to take a train the next day
which would of been December 30th-31st, which was great until he went
to put his code 17 in and it said he was not setup to qualify.  He took
all three weeks of his vacation so he could get paid.  Now he is off
vacation and still not been paid for those two days and can't even
make bids because he still is not activated as an Engineer on the Bid
screen so he can take and be paid the one trip with a pilot. Even
though he has not been to the other zone for 7 years.  I can name all
the people he has tried to get a hold of and we have all of our phone
records showing all the calls he made he has made as many as 20 a day. 
 Leaving message after message and still there has not been a returned
phone call.    He called three people today and not one has returned a
phone call Lampka and Edwards are two of them.  Everyone keeps rubbing
the stupid agreement in his face, but that person should not of changed
it three years ago.   Next week on Feb. 1st he can change zones, but
that does not help the situation we are in now we have bills and noone
wants to help.  Someone is investigating it and I am hoping they come
up with some answers soon.   Cause this will be week 4 of him not
getting paid besides his vacation.  It is pretty sad we were actually
going to get to go to the beach this year and nope thank you CSX.  WE
have 4 children and christmas was a disaster because of the stress
luckily christmas presents were bought.  I don't work because of the
railroad schedule.   We have no idea where to go from here.   The
Unions are not helping either.   IT SUCKS!!!!


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 26 January 2011

HEY YDM

You really must be a yard master because if you think 95 percent of T&E
don't complain and are happy out here you are off your fucking rocker
buddy!!  Shows how out of touch you are with what is really going on
out here.  I love the mentality of some out here, just shut up and take
it and be happy you have a job.  What cowards you are.


Name: reality
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 26 January 2011

Hey Yardmaster,

Now that you have moved up to the next level I guess you can sit back
and make a comment like that.  The only reason I am still around at my
ripe old age is because of just that.  OLD AGE. Where in the hell do
you think a 54 year old man would find a job with the pay that I make(I
earned every damb dime) if I was to quit. I have too much vested. The
upper management knows this. This is where their attitude that "Hey
lets fu,,,with him because he wont quit. We can make him hostle yard
power all night(cause they cant keep people in the yard) even though
he's a road man and just got back from being gone 3 days. He's good
for 5 more hours.! Lets violate his union agreement everyday and then
have the balls to look him straight in the face and say " Call your
local chairman! In the meantime dog go do what I just told you too!

Now that your a yardmaster you dont have to worry about your work
record being ruined by the new sheriff in town..Like the new GL
division manager who has ordered all this tm's and RDF's to get 3
O-test failures each month or they can kiss their jobs goodbye! For a
company thats so worried about their safety record, you would think
they want to be able to brag on their employees.. Not make it look like
we are a bunch of unsafe jerk offs! CSX doesnt care about safety. They
just want to beat the NS rr out of their record. Its never going to
happen!!
Now the truth why they really want every single employee to have a bad
mark on their record.... When an employee gets hurt on the job from
their negligence they want to pull up his record in court and say
"Hey, he's an unsafeworker. He doesnt follow the rules. It's his
fault he got hurt. Doesnt matter that the piece of equipment he got
hurt on was reported defective  10 times and nothing was done about it.
If he wasnt unsafe(failure to wear his safety shields)he wouldn't have
been hurt when the bottom step of the engine fell off and he broke his
leg!

As for the pay... I sware Im going to puke if I hear one more idiot
official on hear go  blahh....blahh.... blahh....you make better pay
than most. Quit if you dont like it.... Just because an employer pays
half way decent wages, doesnt give him the right to create a hostile
work enviornment for their employees. Paying good wages doesnt give any
company the legal right to intimidate, harrass, abuse and steal
rightfully earned wages away from the workers.  Why the hell do you
think unions got started in the first place!! To protect people from
the idiots like the new sheriff sitting in the seat down town Indy! Now
everyday we go to work we have to worry whether or not if the way we are
walking, or sitting, or chewing gum is compliant with the rules cause
all the bosses HAVE TO FAIL 3 people each!!!   No hostile work
enviornment there!


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 10-20 years
Posted: 26 January 2011

Miss Hoffa,
    You speak like CSX is whipping and caging their employees. All jobs
are tough and have their own problems. All companies do not hug their
employees everyday and give out money for not working. Why bite the
hand that feeds you? Great idea...shut CSX down...then your union would
not exsist. Get off your high horse and get to work. 95% of T&E go to
work, take care of their family and thank God to have a job at CSX in
these times. It is the 5% that whine and bitch and make CSX sound so
horrible. Although that 5% is still working and love their paycheck.
Please direct you energy to something positive, you would get a lot
more accomplished.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 25 January 2011

Lil miss Hoffa.

Railroad time off for personal business is one thing.
Railroad time off (street time)  Is Worse.

I see all that you are saying, family First, notifications of illness,
held out of the yard, you are correct-- it happens, and has for years.
Just a part of the business of Railroading.

If only the railroads could move cars around like the car dealers do,
it would be a perfect world. The Railroads could then work 8 to 5 with
Sunday OFF.


Name: LiL miss HoFFa
E-mail: thepowerwehave@hotmail.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 January 2011

Being involved with the R.R. for a number of years, I very much
understand, the plight of each and every statement made, and even more
so, some that have not been. In the present day, where it seems, that
freedom is becoming more and more rare, it is now, perhaps, that we all
should begin to reflect upon our Parents, Our Grandparents, even our
Great, and all that they have fought for. This goes beyond just a JOB.
American is truly fastly becoming a nation, of the have and the have
nots, and a land of giants, with a great many Davids, who have
seemingly, lost their precious Stone, with which they could, should
they so choose, destroy the giant. How VAST is CSX? How much POWER does
this company have? WHAT can this company REALLY do? FIRST, CSX, is an
enormous power in the world of moving commodities, it is a top dog,
when it comes to moving some of this countries MOST PRECIOUS items to
and from their necessary locations. Next, How much POWER does CSX TRULY
have? Here you may be astounded, perhaps, agree, or not, either way,
this is a fact, and this answer and the NEXT, should you so believe,
can allow YOU as the worker, the union member, the leader, the wives,
each and every one of us, to realize who WE ARE, and what WE CAN DO TO
CHANGE THINGS, thus shifting the power, into OUR HANDS. So, How much
POWER does CSX have? As for the company itself, NONE. It is YOU, the
worker, every one of you who sweats, who labors, who is on call, who
works those holidays, who misses a critical moment in your childs life,
who did not get to attend a precious FUNERAL, because of the NEW rules
on BEREAVEMENT, IT IS YOU WHO HOUSE THE POWER, YOU ARE CSX, and YOU can
shut the company down, on a dime, change the rules, with a whisper,
re-write EVERY SINGLE agreement if YOU so CHOOSE, because YOU, house
the POWER! Lastly, How much POWER does CSX truly have? The answer, I
just told you. They have only as much as YOU GIVE THEM. Their power
over you, is threats, fear, and as they do such they KNOW they cannot
do ANYTHING to you, because it is a FACT, that if you each, BAND
TOGETHER, grow weary enough, of the way your being treated, STOP the
trains, There is NOTHING they can do. They will cry, they WILL threaten
to fire you, say they will put union leaders in jail, but in fact, they
WILL NOT. How long did take to TRAIN YOU? I worked for a major trucking
company in the U.S. and it is a fact, that should the TRAINS & the
TRUCKS cease to MOVE for only...only.. THREE days...it would CRIPPLE
this country, but your voices, would then be HEARD, not only by CSX,
but by the NATIONS leaders, the press, and then, the TRUTH would come
out about how you have been done. The truth, about a man, who did NOT
get the MESSAGE that his son, was in surgery, and he NEEDED to get
home, ASAP, he was NOT going to make it, it was MORE IMPORTANT for CSX
to get their train ran, and it did, than for this poor man, to get to
his ONLY SON. In case your wondering, they let him go all the way, into
the yard, put the train up, and when he had logged off, only then, did
they FINALLY SAY, your son is in the HOSPITAL, youve been called home.
The result. He did NOT get to the Hospital in time, His SON DIED TWENTY
MINUTES before he arrived. BUT CSX GOT THAT TRAIN IN ON TIME! So many
more stories, it sickens me. I am personally beyond fed up, with their
bereavement policy, if it is not MOM DAD OR CHILD OR WIFE OR HUBBY, YOU
ARE NOT GETTING OFF. So, what about the Grandmother, Grandfather, or
Uncle or Aunt, or others, who perhaps, may have raised us? Dare we say,
that the mighty giants, TAKE their sorrow days !!! In closing, it IS up
to EVERYONE, to take a stand, CSX does NOT have POWER over you, YOU
hold POWER over them, this is in fact likewise, unto the Bibical story
of David and goliath, CSX, yes, Goliath, and WE....DAVID. However, it
is just a matter of FINDING our Stones. Truly, courage, strength,
wisdom, and staying together, in all things, and surely this is so, WE
shall overcome and prevail gaining ALL things we so desire....rather
like the old days. Peace unto you all~


Name: YDM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 January 2011

Does anyone know where Laura Touchstone went to and what she is doing?
Or should I say, who is she doing lately?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 12 January 2011

TO:   Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 January 2011

HERE WE ARE AGAIN!

JANUARY, 2011 .......AND CSX STILL SUCKS!!!!!
as fucking always
NOTHING EVER CHANGES IN THIS CHEAP ASS OUTFIT.
Cheap Scape eXpress doing business as the Cock Sucker eXpress
MONEY BEING DENIED,  SCREWED UP ATTENDANCE POLICY, HARASSMENT,
DISCRIMINATION, LOW MORALE, PISS POOR MANAGEMENT.

NAZI STYLE LEADERSHIP & ENFORCEMENTS BECAUSE THEY STILL DON'T KNOW
HOW
TO RUN A COMPANY.   Bunch of Dick Lickers collecting a Big paycheck and
fucking T&E for anything and everything.

MOST FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES ALWAYS STATE "OUR EMPLOYEES ARE OUR
GREATEST ASSES"    Wait for a takeover after a big disaster

CSXT COULD NEVER STATE SUCH A LIE!


Name: sctrain
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 12 January 2011

Info on florence sc is it as bad as they say it is down there heard its
bad place to work


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 January 2011

HERE WE ARE AGAIN!

JANUARY, 2011 .......AND CSX STILL SUCKS!!!!!

NOTHING EVER CHANGES IN THIS CHEAP ASS OUTFIT.

MONEY BEING DENIED,  SCREWED UP ATTENDANCE POLICY, HARASSMENT,
DISCRIMINATION, LOW MORALE, PISS POOR MANAGEMENT.

NAZI STYLE LEADERSHIP & ENFORCEMENTS BECAUSE THEY STILL DON'T KNOW HOW
TO RUN A COMPANY.

MOST FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES ALWAYS STATE "OUR EMPLOYEES ARE OUR
GREATEST ASSET"

CSXT COULD NEVER STATE SUCH A LIE!


Name: Angela 
E-mail: angie.marek@dowjones.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 January 2011

Hey everyone, 
    I'm a business reporter working on a story for a national business
magazine that looks at CSX's retirement 401(k) plan for workers, which
has actually had big investment returns in recent years. I'm hoping to
talk with a couple rank and file employees who can tell me a bit about
their experience with the plan and whether it helped them make progress
saving for retirement in recent years. If anyone is able to chat with me
and share your story, I'd love to hear from you.  E-mail me here
(angie.marek@dowjones.com) and we can find a time to connect. 
    Thanks so much, 
    Angie


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 05 January 2011

i hope the fra reads this.....
most of the engineers and conductors(80%or more) talk on their cell
phones while running the train.  they are also goin on internet sites
on their phones as well during train operations.
and the trainmasters call the conductors and or engineers and talk when
they know the train is moving  

i see conductors kick locomotives on a regular basis

nobody ever does a correct air brake test either.  its a joke

itll be funny when a key train derails because of these issues on csx
trains


Name: ACD
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 20-30 years
Posted: 05 January 2011

I don't visit this board often.  But the GL GM is in trouble.  

Begining on the 9th the Indianapolis chief will gone.  
The work will be handed over to the East chief. (who will now be doing
the work of 4 chief dispatchers)

Everybody in the office is PISSED


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 05 January 2011

i think its high we start organizing a strike against the unions and
csx.

arent you tired of being treated like shit and the unions just letting
csx have their way? marking off policies that havent changed in many
many years now changed a couple time in a few months to cover their ass
for lack of crews.

stealing money from your paychecks almost daily, categorically
declining legitimate claims without consideration. setting you up for
failure with e-tests with penalties harsher than if an incident
actually happened. etc, etc

we are the ones who make the money and run the trains but are treated
like the lowest life form while everybody above us reaps high bonuses.

we are blamed because they cannot run trains. telling the public, the
stockholders (which most of us are), the news outlets that they are
hiring and furloughed people are all recalled. we have many many people
on furlough that were never called. the hiring is more management, not
train crews. management cannot run trains.

oh? a strike doesn't do any good because the gov't will force us back
to work?

with all the national attention it WILL send a message to csx and the
country.


Name: Fawghorn leghorn
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 January 2011

God, I love fat woman!! Happy new year everyone from the Orange Bowl!! 
I had a woman down here in Florida so big on New Years Eve, you could
have stamped Happy New Year on her ass and flew her all over Miami
Beach!!!!;0)  All the more reason to stay away from drugs and alcohol
boys!!  Keep it on the rails and good luck in that shithole
industry!!LLLMMAAOOOO  LET'S GO HOKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  LET'S GO
HOKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  LET'S GO HOKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 They are going to whip Stanfords arse!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 02 January 2011

don't expect to get paid for your rsia mandatory off time if you're on
any extra list/board. it will be taken away from your guarantee


Name: d blankenship
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 02 January 2011

NoMo you are a prophet...

Although Frulla can't take all the credit....he could not have
accomplished his feats without the help of Jack Vierling....
who else could have

1. Driven Massey,the #1 customer of CSX ,to open dock to ship coal by
barge.

2. Make Brooklyn Jnct completely unoperable by harrassing and
intimidating employees until they have had two side swipes and
injuries.

3.Have all road crews on more held away time than ever...but who
cares...trainmasters and frulla aren't rotting in hotel room.

4. Handed Angie Smith 2.5 million dollars in Lawsuit for harrssment and
retaliation

5. Yes this duo has done less with more than anyone could have thought
possible....


Name: Alex
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 31 December 2010

I've been a conductor for two different shortlines for nearly 6 years.
As anyone can tell you I'm a diehard railroader and railfan who's
devoted years to my career. Of course like many, I want to take my
career to the next level and provide better for my family. So, I
carefully revise my resume and submit my online applications. Florence,
Hamlet, Wilmington, Sumter, etc. Yes, willing to relocate. Nearly 2
weeks later My denial emails comeback saying the same old line "Thank
You for your interest in CSX, however we regret to inform..." I've
seen enough. Same Old, Same Old. Nearly 20 times I've applied with CSX
and each time I'm fed the same crap. For years I've wondered why?
Nearly 6 years as conductor and have operated GP9's to GEVO's, but
let's give the kid right out of college with zero exp. the job.
Recently the answers became clear. Two very poor excuses of why CSX
recruiters turn a blind eye to me #1 I'm from a shortline. Therefore
I'm liable to be unsafe. #2 I have bad credit. Therefore I might steal
from the company. WHAT!!! Once upon a time experience counted for
something, now it hurts me. My credit once only mattered if I wanted to
buy a car. Question to all. What does my credit have to do with my being
a conductor? Sure I have made some finacial mistakes in my past. Just a
little hint to all you pencil pushing know-it-alls in Jacksonville MY
CREDIT MY BUSINESS AND HAS ABSOLUTLY NOTHING TO WITH ME BEING AN
EMPLOYEE OF CSXT.  They say they have a zero tolerance towards
discrimination. Hmmmm, then why is this legal discrimination allowed to
continue? All I'm asking is a fair and fighting chance to continue my
career and provide a better life for my family.


Name: onetwo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 31 December 2010

thank you Lloyd


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 30 December 2010

CSXT

aka

donald trump railroad

YOU'RE FIRED !!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for N/A
Posted: 30 December 2010

CSX PROBABLY PUT THIS SITE UP THEMSELVES, SO AS TO LET THE INTELLECTUALS
WHO POST HERE VENT OR JUST SOCIALIZE WITH ONE ANOTHER. THEY MUST GET
QUITE A LAUGH AT THE RUN ON SENTENCES AND THE ATROCIOUS GRAMMER, LET
ALONE THE MISSPELLED WORDS. YOU CAN COMPLAIN ABOUT CSX FROM NOW TILL
DOOMS DAY AND REST ASSURED, NOTHING WILL CHANGE. IF ANYTHING, IT WILL
GET MUCH WORSE FOR THE EMPLOYEES. THEY ARE YOUR SLAVE MASTERS. YOU HAVE
PROSTITUTED YOURSELVES FOR THEIR SUB-STANDARD WAGES AND PLANTATION LIKE
WORKING CONDITIONS. YOU ARE A POWERLESS, IGNORANT, BRAINWASHED CLASS OF
SOCIETY ALLOWED TO EXIST FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF SERVING THE GOVERNMENT
AND BIG BUSINESS. SO DON'T GET ANY IDEAS ABOUT IMPROVING YOUR
CIRCUMSTANCES. BE CONTENT TO WATCH YOUR FOOTBALL GAMES AND DRINK YOUR
BEER AND WATCH YOUR STANDARD OF LIVING DESTROYED. KEEP BUYING JAPANESE
CARS AND  CHINESE COMMUNIST MANUFACTURED GOODS. LET YOUR CHILDREN ACT
AND DRESS LIKE INNER CITY CRIMINALS OR YOU CAN SEE THEM SENT OFF TO
SOME UNDECLARED WAR TO BE KILLED OR DISABLED. I COULD GO ON BUT I KNOW
MOST, IF NOT ALL OF YOU, WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPREHEND ANY OF WHAT I
HAVE WRITTEN TODAY.


Name: extraboard_lifer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 30 December 2010

Is it true that "Cow-Head" tried to set up and fire a crew by removing
a handbrake? I hear he got caught. There is a similar story out of
Cincinnati. I wonder if he will be fired for unethical behavior or if
CSX will just give him another promotion for his brilliant work.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 28 December 2010

Reply to: WHATSUP

3 words.   Great Lakes Division

Watch that place over the next week!
Then watch it over the next 3-4 weeks.

speaking hypothetically that place will..

implode [&#618;m&#712;pl&#601;&#650;d]  
vb
1. (Physics / General Physics) to collapse or cause to collapse inwards
in a violent manner as a result of external pressure the vacuum flask
imploded
2. (Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology) (tr) to pronounce (a
consonant) with or by implosion Compare explode
[from im- + (ex)plode]


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 December 2010

Just 5 days to the big announcement...who's it gonna be? The list
is long...60 nominees...60 pieces-of-shit, all vying for the
"Brown Banana". Who will be joining Tony, Dave, Tom and Cindy in 
Hall of Shame in 2010?

It not too late to get your nominations in, but hurry, the conclave
starts soon!


Name: Santarail
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 23 December 2010

Nomo

You're as full of you know what as a Christmas turkey,

Youre jealous cause I make more money than you do.

you wish you worked for CSX the greatest company in the world.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 December 2010

anyone out there have a problem with hard to throw switches.west
virginia and pa are the areas that always seem to have problems.maybe
cutbacks are to blame.no one to maintain.and are people turning them in
or they afraid about reprocussions from the top brass,who know so much
about switches,yea bunch of college kids that never got their fingers
dirty.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 December 2010

i think its time to call for the resignation of michael ward

apparently he is blind to the fact he is losing untold millions of
dollars because there isn't enough crews to run trains BUT he seems to
think hiring more trainmasters and middle mismanagers(and i use that
term loosely)(lets just call them stupidvisors since they know nothing
about trains.

think of the business that marketing could build if a railroad ran
trains.

think of all the overtime that could be saved in the blue palace if
they didn't have to spend hours and hours searching hundreds of miles
for rested crews.

now where is that quality of life we've been told is out there?

think of the customers who would be happy to do business with csx.

now they're just happy if their cars shows up when they ordered them.

think of all the bonus money that isn't making it into the pockets of
the senior mismanagers. although they get more than enough as it is. 
maybe thats the problem...

wouldn't the shareholders and wall street love to know that all the
people were not called back from furlough as stated publicly and the
ones that were, are probably going to get cut again in january as the
csxt decides to go the unproductive route and use one man remote
operations, and consolidate yardmasters to running 2 or more rail
yards

yea business is not all that good mr. shareholder. a railroad that
doesn't want to run trains, but is happy to take taxpayer money to
fund its operations, and piss on union members who actually make the
money and deliver the goods for the country but have to cover their ass
every minute for fear of being run off for not finding a piece of paper
in a switch point which caused no damage and where no on got hurt and
god forbid your call off sick more than twice in a 4 week period for
which you don't get paid anyway, so they can use you as a scapegoat
for not being able to run a train instead of hiring more people.

lets not forget to cut people off for making guarantee, which no one
does because they make more than guarantee...its the shortage of
switchmen causing csx to call brakemen to fill yard jobs which pays
ABOVE guarantee which in the infinite wisdom of csx accounting can't 
figure out shows as guarantee payment.

need we go on?


Name: Santarail
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 23 December 2010

NoMo 

I didn't say anything negative and you jump on me like a monkey on a
banana.

Just who are you to post on   here you dont even work for Csx.  You're
just foamer who has nothing better to do than run down csx the greatest
company of all time.  100K in this economy is nothing to laugh about. 
I have friends that are teachers, lawyers, dentist, farmers etc. they
dont make much different than I do.  I live across street from
president of first national and trust.   

So yes i am proud of my 100k.  O yeah I've never worked 80hrs in a
week on the rr. 

Merry Christmas  CSX and all my fellow workers


Name: Santarail
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 23 December 2010

I just pullen in beautiful Brewer yard.  Those great men I worked for
just gave me a Christmas turkey for staying marked up.  This place is
the greatest yard on the system.  Thats saying alot beca  use csx is
the greatest job on earth. I dont know why you men complain on here. 
I'm going to work Christmas so I can make triple time.  How I love
this place.  What person in thre right mind wouldnt want a job out
here.   I sure hope they dont shut down. I will miss not seeing
everyones happy faces.    and  i also going to make over 100k this year
hows that for dropping out of school at 14.


Name: peanutbutter
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 23 December 2010

Merry Christmas to all the hard working rrers.


To rest of you company men.  I hope you all get called out right before
Christman dinner.

Well the ble and utu offices will be closing I didnt know the rr shut
down why should those pigs..

Our fat lazy no good union rep that cant barely hold a job will be
laying off union as soon as he gets in.   He'll be taking caring of
all kinds of union affairs like feeding his fat ass. 

I'm sick of him and the rest of those guys claiming jobs they cant
hold and staying displaced.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 23 December 2010

cond less than a year

It's the UTU that is losing members. The BLET didn't have to do
anything no conflict of interest. The BLE even included the trainmen
into it's name it's now called the BLET. One issue is the UTU holds
the contract for the trainmen the BLET holds the contract for
engineers. It doesn't which union you belong to it's the craft
you're working in. The UTU has tried to exclude parts of contracts for
trainmen that belong to the BLET like signing bonuses. That was illegal.
Those few engineers that belong to the UTU-E have never been excluded in
any contract the only thing they can't do is vote in a BLET election.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 22 December 2010

if you r black and work in richmond va you r gonna get fired


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 22 December 2010

Why should anyone belong to the UTU if you have to become a Engineer.

BLET should not have a conflict of interest if they are going to get
you in the end.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 22 December 2010

That's easy to explain. When the UTU made the 1993 CSX Crew Consist
Agreement the biggest mistake was forcing people into engine service.
The UTU was hoping once their members became engineers they would stay
in the UTU. That didn't happen. With the reduction of train crew size
then forcing people into engine service their seeing their numbers
dwindle. It became a matter of survival at any means. That is what
started all this fighting.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 December 2010

Fingers going both ways, both trying to destroy each other. This is hard
for me to understand WHY.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 December 2010

Dennis Pierce has only been acting president of the BLET since July 2010
when acting president Paul Sorrow retired. Did you send in the voting
ballot? Or, were you one of the 60% who didn't? If you didn't then
why are you complaining? There were a lot of changes in the BLET the
past couple of years. The BLET cleaned house of corruption no matter
how minuit it was ex-president Ed Rodiwitz (not sure of spelling) was
kicked out because of misuse of Cleveland Cavilier tickets one of the
VP's misused $2400 in expense monies and was expelled from holding
office. These were small compared to the bride scandal the UTU
ex-presidents went to prison for doing. I do think Pierce will make
change with the way the BLET has been handling business. Change
doesn't happen overnight.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 20 December 2010

Well the crap still lives on! Why did Pierce and his crew get voted back
in? He sucks, and his people suck! Donnie Moates and his butt buddy Rick
"Skidmark" Skidmore have broken the General Chairmans office for the
Southeastern!!! 
How does Skid get away with being in the office every day? How does he
get to sign appeals as the Senior Vic General Chairman? He is
nothing!!! 

This Union Sucks!!!!! Check the bank account boys your broke they have
bleed you dry and they are laughing at you all the way to the damn
bank. If the powers that be call them out will Donnie blame this on
Leanne again? 

Lets see!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 20 December 2010

well lets get started with the CREW CALLERS! I had one call my house to
go to work - I informed him I was not due out on that turn I was due
out on turn 14. He started cussing me, and telling me I was refusing
work. I told him I was not refusing work - I wanted to speak to a
supervisor. I was then informed that one was not in the building. I
told him that I could not believe he could not find me a supervisor -
he then started telling me how many hours he had worked and cussing me
every word. He then told me he was marking me down refusing the call
and hung up. During this battle back and forth I told him numerous
times I WAS NOT REFUSING THE CALL! 

Thanks for being an ass!


Name: Matt Sanders
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 December 2010

Is it me or does my girlfriend remind you of a member of ms-13??  She
loves her tacos and she runs for the border!!!


Name: Curious
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 19 December 2010

What ever happend to Trainmaster DeWayne Pelham?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 December 2010

Work at CSX in Hamlet, N.C. as a conductor.  We have alot of atendance
problems with the Indian peoople and the White poeple.  I am an Indian
and the White people get their jobs back after termination less than
one year.  There are at least 10 Indian conductors that are fired
because of it and no one won't help them try to get their jobs back
not even the union local chairmans after they are paid to do their
jobs.  It is a buddy system at Hamlet.  Csx and United Transportation
Union needs to pay for doing the Indian race wrong.  Since this is
happened 2 other White race guys have got their jobs back for the same
reason.  Why come no one won't help Indian people?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 14 December 2010

Chris Kidd,
You may be the webmaster, however you were never a Locomotive
Engineer.
 I went thru your post every word. Nope, close but still a nope.


Name: Chris Kidd
E-mail: contact@csx-corruption.com
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 December 2010

To answer the question below about the fellow who asked what the murder
of Fred Gibbs has to do with the Newsweek Green Ranking Award, I will
say the following (with no further comment after this).  

First of all, I run a website designed to tell facts that CSX is good
at hiding.  I do not work or write for Time Magazine.  Secondly, as the
article states clearly, one of the qualifications Newsweek used in
determining CSX's Green Ranking was revenue and market capitalization.
 CSX is raking is record profits and that  fact along with its large
number of employees, naturally gave CSX a weightier rating (and without
that alone, the NS would have blown their score to bits).  So I ask you,
what does it have to do with pollution?  To hell if I know, but Newsweek
used it in their figures.  CEO's of prominent US companies also cast a
ballot, of course voting for their friends, not environmental facts.  

With that being said, you said yourself that half of the locks on the
locomotives are rusty and do not work.  Since the terrorist attacks on
9/11, airline cockpits are locked to the tee and extra protection is
given to pilots.  The point in mentioning Fred Gibbs was this: No
matter whether the locomotive he was on had a lock that worked or not,
it wasn't locked and maybe CSX should take the lead in instructing its
employees for their own safety to secure themselves, however, that would
require ensuring that every locomotive be able to be secured, which
would cost them some of that market capitalization.  I tied that fact
into the article because with CSX posting record breaking profits, and
that being part of the Newsweek score, maybe they should spend some of
it on safety measures instead of waiting until they are forced.  

CSX brags of its money to attract investors and win awards.  Meanwhile,
employees can't even lock their doors at night, much less lock any
doors of any trailing units.  How many times have you (if you are a
locomotive engineer or if you know one), have went to shut down a
trailing locomotive (due to fuel conservation of course), and had a
hobo scare the living shit out of you.  

That kind of stuff used to be funny, just like taking a train to
Atlanta while the whole crew shared a liquor bottle on the way up and
then come home with a hangover.  Neither one of them is funny now, but
crew safety isn't addressed.  My point is, instead of touting awards,
use the some of the profit to invest in the ones that make it to begin
with, then brag with what is leftover.

However, thank you for the comment.  Everyone doesn't have to agree,
but you got me thinking enough to add some more facts to the article,
lol.  

Note: This is referring to a comment made asking what Fred Gibbs murder
had to do with this article: http://csx-corruption.com/green-ranking


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 11 December 2010

I just want to know what the hell is the problem with csx.  They hired 7
conductors for chattanooga yard in tennessee.  There are no positions in
this sorry excuse for a yard.  And now we get laid off....WTF  I left a
job to come to this shit hole to get laid off and have to find another
job.  Fuck You Pete B....


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 10 December 2010

more psycho- babble...  blah blah blah


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 December 2010

Becareful, thats the kind of people that CSX puts incharge, the kind of
people that will break down the trainmasters door to tell them you
should be fired for not wanting to work 24/7, people that will turn
anything u say around and make it into a lie.  Montgomery is full of
them, most of which will say things about you but not to your face,
I'm sure you know the type, the ones that have no balls and a YELLOW
streak that goes from there head to there toes.....All mouth and no
balls, yes I'm talking about you Mr Umpire, I know you wrote that BS,
I'll be seeing you!!!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for N/A
Posted: 07 December 2010

yes Ive been at  csx  for a few plus years......this person,  that  was
or had been laid off  for the better part of three years? 
 sitting in the qualifiers
 seat next to me says   that if  ya don't want  to  work?  IE ....mark
off sick and  so on  ?  shes got the balls to tell me    we should be
fired for not wanting to work a whole lot!  this isn't a fucking
factory job   dumb ass ! work 30+  years as a railroader   then tell me
what the fuck to do!


we  railroaders understand that we need time off from
time to time? how we pay our bills is  our own business!! 


how much each person needs to make to get by is their own business


Name: 
E-mail: contact@csx-corruption.com
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 06 December 2010

I have some newer content that might interest some of you.  Haven't had
a lot of time until now to start doing research, but it would help if
you guys give this a read and look at the charts and tables I've put
together. This is an article relating to CSX's Newsweek Green Ranking
award that they were bragging so much about last month. 

http://csx-corruption.com/green-ranking/

Thanks to the administrator of this site for welcoming me and also for
allowing to me to post an article every now and then for you guys
enjoyment.


Name: Steve Crain
E-mail: tomheike@needsteeth.com
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 05 December 2010

I have been offered a job on the coal pier in Baltimore.  I heard unless
you support Rev. Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson, you stand no chance. 
Is this true??  I mean, I do love my KFC and watermellon farms and have
always been a big supporter of Old English 40's.  Do you think that
will help??  And when I pose a question, I always start out with "let
me AX you a question".  I do not know, I think I have a pretty good
shot here people.  Anyone here work on the coal pier there??  Any
advice would greatly appreciated.  Thanks and happy holidays everyone!!


Name: Bob
E-mail: bigbobbusiness@csx.com
Employed as: Corporate office, for 10-20 years
Posted: 04 December 2010

I was CEO at CSX for over 12 years. One day I made an embarrassing video
with a hunk that I meant at a beach named Jick McGovern. A co-worker of
mine by the name of Navid Delson took said tape and posted it on the
internet for his son and friends to work. It was named bigbalogna.csx.
I was so embarrassed. I was so very embarrassed. In my humiliation, I
resigned my position post-haste. To this day I still do not look back
at my career at CSX. Good bye.


Name: Retired CSX
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 04 December 2010

Is Tom Wolfe still employed? Or has his past of being a horrible officer
and human being caught up to him?


Name: ....
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 20-30 years
Posted: 03 December 2010

you're all dumb, CSX is one of the best jobs out there! i get 40.87/hr.
hows that for ya? fuckin retards.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 03 December 2010

There's not much to say about this:

   http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/81206543/


Name: where
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 December 2010

I work north out of evansville indiana

what region am i and does any of this 2010agreement apply to me


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 30 November 2010

Lot of homo erotic references there...clearly a case of latent
homosexual tendancies...


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 30 November 2010

To the Brown nose cock sucker that thinks he knows me, you must be one
of those ass wipes that drops to his knees everytime a trainmaster
walks in the room, thats the problem with montgomery, to many cock
suckers just like you.....Cock suckers just like you are the reason
most of the jobs in montgomery are gone. 

You would have never written that bull shit if u weren't friends with
all the other ass lickers in montgomery.... I bet your a safety man or
one of his side kicks.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 30 November 2010

Just wanna give a big Fyou to the fat arse Superintendent at montgomery!
Dont understand why the good workers who stay marked up and try to
follow the rules get cussed out for doing nothing wrong- Guess thats
why we are union- to protect the sorry asses!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 30 November 2010

Jimmie\whoopass is nuttier than a fruitcake...and thats not all he has
in common with a fruitcake either...thats all i'll say about that
though...he once told a story that he was a navy seal, and underground
cage fighter, and hit a man on top of the head so hard he broke both
his ankles...no kids, never been married, never had a girlfriend and
brags about fighting and wrestling with men...you do the math...take
your crazy pills jimmie and go to bed...yes the bed you sleep in thats
in the storage shed behind your mothers house


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 November 2010

Well guys I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and got to at least
spend a little time at home with the family...well rested or not.  I'd
like to think we all got the day off and spent time with out families
but I am certain that was not the case.  

I'm on here tonight because I think most..and I do mean most of us are
all completely fed up with the way this company runs all over us and we
are all pretty much sick of the way our unions do little or nothing to
stop them.  I understand that there are hundreds upon thousands who
would line up to take our jobs if we decided to leave but that's not
the point I want to make tonight, nor does it mean that we should just
accept things for what they are because of that fact.  

I want to know how many of you out there are ready to stand on a line
together against their bullshit?  I want to know what it is going to
take to finally get our asses together on the bigger issues at hand and
say we have all had enough.  I can tell you that where I am at right now
the personal harassment has been minimal, but the stories I hear from
other conductors and engineers from other terminals are just outrageous
and flat out unethical.  

Our unions have proved to us lately that they are in the company's
pocket and could care less what happens to us in the future.  They have
shown us that our opinions do not matter and that they are full of
corruption and greed and have absolutely no back bone when it comes to
calling a strike against a company that imposes terrible rules and
regulations for us all.  Whether it be a new rule that denies us less
time at home with our families or less communication or a rule that
makes our lives more miserable, they come up with new ones all the
time.  These new contracts are terrible and only prove further to me
that the men leading our unions made profit doing these deals with the
company.  

Why is it that it seems no one is capable of standing up to the BIG BAD
RAILROAD?  Are we all just too big of pussies out there to finally man
up and walk out for their actions lately or are we all really just
going to sit here and take this shit for another..fill in the blank
amount of years.  Anyone who has been out here longer than 5 years
knows things have just gotten worse year after year and trust me
people, it wont get better before it gets worse again.  

I'm asking everyone who is out there right now who feels the way I do
to MARK OFF on December 23rd to show some unity.  Doesn't matter what
subdivision you are on or what craft you hold, let's send a small
message to these bastards that what they are doing isn't going to be
tolerated for much longer.  If you read this site and know someone who
doesn't, pass the info along and let's get this thing out there. 
Until this company shows some damn respect for us as human beings we
need to continue showing them we will stand together.  I know that what
I'm saying might fall on a lot of deaf ears and I'm sure all wont
agree with me..but damnit its time for us to do something if our unions
wont.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 25 November 2010

I want to know just where CSX expects to go with the piss-poor managers
they hire.  If its not some over educated idiot(college grad with no RR
know-how at all),  its a union employee who's trying to suck his way up
the corporate ladder because he's on a power trip amd wants to make up
for having a small Penis(Shiloh Campbell, KD sub) or just too lazy or
stupid to work.  Corbin,Ky is over-run with more of these kind of
people than i would ever have thought possible. Its amazing if they can
run 3 trains a day in any direction. Salyers, Marcus Fox, Skeens,
Darrell Snyder can all suck each other off. You are all CSX SLUTS!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 25 November 2010

Happy Thanksgiving to all CSX railroad employees, and I hope most can be
home for the holiday.

I know CSX is a piece of shit unethical company to work for, and I know
some people will be stuck out there moving trains when there is really
no reason to be working with the whole country shut down.

I just wanna wish everyones family a happy holiday from one railroad
employee to another.  I could care less about Ward, Brown, or Sandborn.
 We know they don't work holidays, and we know they don't care about
you & me.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 25 November 2010

Hey Jimmie:

Ask Hamby what's like to get the shit kicked out of him because he
jumped a trainee's ass at the REDI Center for not backing his car in
the parking space.

Tipton was in Mobile while I was still here. He was OK although he did
have his moments.


Name: 
E-mail: jimmie2@knology.net
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 25 November 2010

Lets start out with the people in this story, DON RHYNE (clerk ), JOHN
STRENGH(conductor,Yardmaster and wants to be a trainmaster) , SL
TAYLOR(Clerk, a woman that lost her job with csx because she had been
arrested and got it back) , TL LINEAR(conductor and best friend with
DAVID HAMBE COMPANY man ), ROGER FRANCIS(X trainmaster and now FRA man,
Roger is a X trainmaster that thinks its okay to hit conductors with his
fist, it maybe because he got away with it).   AND THE MAN THAT STARTED
IT ALL BUBBA HAMPTON... THIS IS A STORY OF CSX GETTING PAY BACK ON ONE
OF THERE EMPLOYEES.  

Let me start out by saying csxt will stop at nothing, they do what ever
they want, when ever they want, the Unions are a joke, the people that
run the unions like engineers, conductors, and clerks can't enforce
the agreements, The biggest joke is  UTU, there union man in montgomery
alabama is also a csx safety man, which is a company job, he hasn't
worked in years, I wonder who pays him?????(2 masters) How can someone
be a Union man with UTU and a company safety man

Here's the story:

I walked into the crew room one night to get a drink, Bubba Hampton
pointed at me an called me a (F Queer) , when I walked toward him he
put his hand in his pocket where he had his little gun, I know this
because I seen the outline in his pocket and the butt of the gun
sticking out of the top of the pocket. 

I then went to the trainmaster and reported him and nothing was done
about it. I was a Clerk with csx I picked up train crews and took them
to there trains, I didn't feel safe with Bubba Hampton in the truck
with me so I never picked him up again, thats where the problems
begin.

The other clerks would always take Bubba Hampton to his train and pick
him up when he came in..While I picked up other crews or took someone
to there train.

A few weeks later TL Linear got involved, He acted as if he wanted to
attack me because I had reported Bubba Hampton for calling me a QUEER
and then reaching for his little weapon in front of all of those
people.  He claimed that I was trying to get Bubba's job. I then
reported him and told the trainmaster that I didn't feel safe with TL
Linear in the truck with me. Because he acted as if he would attack me
without reason, nothing was done to TL Linear either mainly because
Linear was according to him life long friends with a big company man
named David Hamby.

A few weeks later I refused to pick up TL Linear, The trainmaster
incharge reported me to the Terminal Manager,(Jason Tipton) He called
me into his office and told me that he had met with Bubba Hampton and
TL Linear.  They both told Jason Tipton that they didn't like me for
some reason and Bubba admitted that he called me a Queer in front of
all of those people and TL Linear also admitted that he was going to
attack me because I had reported his friend Bubba. 

(I did have my tape recorder in my pocket during this meeting with
Jason Tipton) I still have the tape!!!!

Jason Tipton told TL Linear if he did attack me he would lose his job
and David Hambe wouldn't be able to save him no matter how good of
friends they were .

Even after these two men admitted this to the Boss(Jason Tipton) The
Company did nothing to them.

Every day after that TL Linear would come into work running his mouth
about me or to me, he knew nothing would be done about it because of
his company friend (David Hampbe)    

I was told by a lot of people that Bubba Hampton and TL linear was
going around telling people that I was a Queer and people begin 
treating me very different, as if they believed that I was a Queer and
some were even making little remarks.. This went on for almost 2 years.
 Between people thinking I was a Queer and some making there little
comments and me being in pain all the time( due to the my military
injuries) just something I've had to live with.  It started to affect
me mentally, there were many times after work I was setting in my drive
way wondering how I got home, it was almost like I was waking up from a
dream. Come to find out I begin to have anxiety attacks and didn't
even know what was happening to me, until it was to late.


Then Roger Francis(Trainmaster) got involved, He was a trainmaster that
believed standing over top of people with his fist balled up was his job
and even hitting someone, yes I seen him do it...(Ask Charlie Hicks)
Roger Francis is now a FRA man, The same man that ask me many times
which way a set of tracks were going, (EX) MR Clerk there is a train
coming around the new way is this switch lined for its movement? How
did he get the FRA Job????? 


I believe I was set up, I got to work Jan, 06 2009 at 0630 about 30 min
early so I could eat before work, Don Rhyne was in the Clerks office and
TL Linear was in the Crew room and was needing a ride to his train, I
ask Don Rhyne why he hadn't taken TL Linear to his train, he told me
that he only had 30 min to work and he was not going to make another
move, I told him that it would only take 10 min to take the crew and
that he was still on duty, he didn't say anything else, 5 min later
John Streght told me that I need to take TL Linear to his train, then
Roger Francis came to me and told me that he didn't care that I
wasn't on duty I was to take TL Linear to 
his train, I told Roger Francis I was not going to do it, I wasn't on
duty yet and I didn't feel safe around TL Linear, and Don Rhyne still
had 25 mins to make a 10 min trip,  Roger Francis then told me that he
knew that TL Linear Didn't act as if he was going to attack me and I
was a lier.  I guess thats when I had the anxiety attack because the
next thing I remember is being told that David Hambe wanted to talk to
me and that was about 4 hours later. 

(Don Rhne, SL Taylor, John Strengh and Roger Francis all got together
and wrote a statment saying I was talking about killing TL Linear and
some other people.)  
 
 I lost my job after having a anxiety attack, it was said that I made a
statement that I was going to kill TL Linear and some other people at
work... I don't remember about 4 hours of what happen that morning,
but I do remember the meeting I had with David Hampbe and Roger Francis
later that day, Roger Francis wouldn't shut up, he kept saying that TL
Linear didn't come at me as if he was going to attack me and Bubba
Hampton didn't call me a Queer and reach for his weapon, I looked at
Roger Francis and told him that I had Jason Tipton on tape telling me
that they both admitted to what they had done.  Then I ask him why he
was standing there telling that lie!!!!!

Thats when David Hambe (TL Linear best friend) told me to leave CSX and
never come back, I told David Hambe that I knew he was best friends with
TL Linear..

I Lost my JOB because of the Good Old Boy net work that CSX has, and so
far I can't do anything about it....

CSX thinks Harassment, Slander and pay back  is a good thing as long as
they get away with it...

I think I'm going to write a book about the kind of people that Csx
has Running there Railroad.  


The storys I could tell, anything from walking down the hall way seeing
women setting in other womens laps.

Trainmasters having Sex, isn't that right Danny Boy

Trainmasters hitting people, treating people like they were animals,
Isn't that right Roger Francis now FRA man.....

Where to start???????


Name: ddd
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 November 2010

At Bob, do you still work on the bridge? i am a bridge mech too.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 22 November 2010

It would appear as though the race traitor is back in town.


Name: Paul L.
E-mail: penncentral@earthlink.net
Employed as: Car repair, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 November 2010

WOW...it's been like almost four years since the last time I took a
peek at this site....amazed it's still up and running and hard to
believe how little things have changed.  

CSX still sucks....?!?....OMG that's just way TOOoooo funny (((lol)))

Hey, I can't say I don't miss the job (well maybe I wouldn't say
that if I were still there?!?) or some of the guys in Selkirk.  But
from most of the posts I've read, CSX still insists on treating its
employees like trash. 

I will always think back fondly of my days working for CONRAIL (or even
my first couple years with the Penn Central for that matter). Now THAT
was the way to run a railroad!!!


Name: plmorgan
E-mail: 
Employed as: CSX Contractor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 November 2010

CSX BLOWS ASS!!!!!!!!


Name: UBTUCKER
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 21 November 2010

I agree with you Bob, I too am working in the Cinci/Kentucky area and
have found that you need to be much younger than I,(43) to keep up and
I think men our age should be treated with a bit of respect, not talked
to like we are trash. I wouldn't recomend this job to nyone over 30
years old, I was not hired as a track worker but sure spend my share
doing physical labor. No time off and on call 24/7. It sucks.


Name: bob gardner
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 November 2010

I was hired as a bridge mechanic in the Cinci Ohio area, if you have
applied to this job, don't be fooled by it's title. You will be
working your self to the core, doing anything that needs done, all
hours of the day and never able to leave town or catch any time off.
They were always calling me in for something or another, unless you are
20 years old, this isn't the kind of work to be in. There is NO excuse
for the way this company treats you, they are always firing people and
no one does anything right. They don't care about you or your family.
RUN.


Name: john jack
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 20 November 2010

Avoid the Baltimore Coal Piers, yeah you can get good money but you'll
be tossed out or leave within months. They complain about being
understaffed but whenever they get someone they are driven off by
whoever their working with.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 17 November 2010

ALOT OF OPENINGS IN BALTIMORE AT THE COAL PIERS. ANYONE KNOW WHY? GOOD
OR BAD PLACE TO WORK OR JUST EXPANDING?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 16 November 2010

To all the people around Syracuse.  Stussie is bringing his clone to
your area.  Name is Adam Hawkins.  He is just as bad as Stussie.  He go
hired as a TM because is dad is high up in the company.  This guy ran
Martin, KY into the ground.  Just watch your backs.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 November 2010

Today I will be having my stomach pumped.   I suspect you guys know what
for.  I wish you all safe trips.

P.S. Ward you sure look nice today.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 10 November 2010

CSX Corp. erased gains after two blocks totaling 20.5 million shares
changed hands, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

The Jacksonville, Florida-based railroad had risen as much as 2.7
percent to $64.50 before the shares traded for $62.50 each at 3:17 p.m.
and 3:18 p.m. in New York, Bloomberg data show. The stock was worth
$1.28 billion at that price.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. said it handled a transaction for 20.5 million
shares at about the same time, according to data compiled by
Bloomberg.

CSX shares rallied 30 percent in 2010 through yesterday, beating the
7.4 percent advance for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.

To contact the reporter on this story: Elizabeth Stanton in New York at
estanton@bloomberg.net

To contact the editor responsible for this story: Nick Baker at
nbaker7@bloomberg.net.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 10 November 2010

Hey Goober:

You're right...went back and reread the post, shame on me. I knew you
would catch it though.

You pass...it was just an e-test!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 November 2010

NO MO,
Once again you shock me with your Ignorance.

The letter on the profits was stacked, scheduled, printed, and ready to
ship.
And an engineer has a Heart problem. Come on Girly Man.
No wonder you are so involved in this site, heck you need a job.
However as a professional foamer you are good.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 November 2010

That makes me wonder when old Cindy last had a good breedin'?

You might think she would at least research why the chap got the letter
she signed blindly.

Apparently her leash isn't quite short enough!

The only way she can save herself is to charge whoever is responsible
for charging the Engineer...fat chance!

Watch this dog and pony show...CSX will end up looking like complete
idiots...and Cindy's record of incompetence lives on!


Name: "just another number"
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 08 November 2010

One of our BLET brothers was taken to the hospital while laying over at
the hotel because he thought he was having a heart attack. He has a
history of heart problems including valve replacement.  After a week in
the hospital he came home to find a CSX certified letter in the mail
advising him he was to attend an investigation for absentissm because
he marked off at the away from home terminal.  He also had a letter
from Cindy Sanborn (VP/CTO) stating that once again CSX had made record
profits in the last quarter.  What a slap in the face but thats
CSX--where employees make the difference!!!! Moving Yesterdays freight
Tomorrow.


Name: Profits over safety
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 1-10 years
Posted: 08 November 2010

They sent me a letter telling me that they made 800,000,000 over a thre
month period!  if that's not harassment I don't know what is!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 November 2010

Hey OOOOOOOOO:

Pendergrass, has over the years maintained a low profile and quietly
done his job. You haven't heard much about him, good or bad,
which makes me think he just may know what he's doing. 

Has was the Southern Region VP when I hired in. Frankly he should
probably hold Brown's position or at least Sanborn's by now. Brown's
was hired to replace Ingram and Sanborn's poor record required she be
dismissed or promoted into a position where she could be watched more
closely...you know which one CSX chose. The one that made them look
best. 

Tom Wolfe managed to fuck up the Florence Div., his unpopularity
rivaled that of Ingram, he to was promoted into a position of low
visibility where he could be kept on a short leash. Ron Workmen is
another that comes to mind, he managed to fuck up the Atlanta Div.
and was promoted to Operating Rules, never to be heard from again.
Pendergrass is probably happy where he is and seems to have the ability
to get rid of the people that make him look bad!

Montgomery seems to be the nursery for up and coming idiots or the
repository for management failures...there have been some real doozies
there last five years!


Name: ooooooooo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 November 2010

Tom Wolfe is a piece of shit. The MFer was a clerk in the day and now he
is VP of PTC. Shows you what CSX likes Pricks in the executive
position.

Pendegrass is done as well when Sanborn ran around him for VP, LMAO

Laura Touchstone is a sweet piece of ass. If she is straying from her
hubby in Jax, I'd hit nicely.

Muuaaahahaha, Darren Anderson that sorry fuck lost his TM job in
monkeytown. Can you believe that POS lined a switch against a cut after
the cond lined it for his move. They derailed and charged the cond.
Little did Anderson know, cameras caught his whole actions. Isn't
technology great. Stupid fuck!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 06 November 2010

Bad knees?

Everyone in T&E has or will have bad knees given enough time...that's
a slippery slope CSX has started down. 

I would think any plaintiff's lawyer could have a field day with this.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 20-30 years
Posted: 05 November 2010

well they are doing again. Pulled a guy out of service in Russell Ky for
bad knees just because he came from raceland. No unions to do anything
,but take our money.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 05 November 2010

Poorly made train out of barr??? You're $hittin me!!! Never
happens.They are ALWAYS within restrictions.Hope you had your card
signed saying you were qualified over the territory  :)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 November 2010

You'll get your thanks on Thursday, via direct deposit.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 04 November 2010

I ran a poorly built train out of Barr Yard a while back that had over
150 cars and 18,000 tons. I feel very special about myself, should'nt
I have received a letter of recognition by now from Michael Ward?


Name: KCJONES
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 November 2010

To Hottytotty
   Get another boyfriend that doesn't work on the RR!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 02 November 2010

wow rrj i didnt know that they sold theyre men back in 1993, no kidding
we already know that, they sold their "BLANKABLE" rights, yes there
is a difference, but you wouldnt know that! and the union meeting that
us "lads" shoudlve showed up to right?  WRONG , you mean the private
meeting for those 26 guys was held at a hotel and POST 1985 guys werent
allowed to attend! But atleast theres comfort in knowing that the
switchman that took promotion to engineer, will never get that money!
So before you post about new guys not go to meeting you have absolutely
no fucking idea about, just keep to yourself and shut the FUCK UP, and
nomo you have no idea either!


Name: Ms. Minnie
E-mail: sheabutterwom@yahoo.com
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 November 2010

Safety First......  What a joke!  When I came back for the third time
after being laid off. I felt a big release seeing just how the railroad
has change in the way being more safe. But after being laid off this
time as the lead machinist for Newport News, Virginia.....  I wonder
who's inspecting and repairs the defects on the locomotives and remote
controls.  I was told work was slow and I was not needed anymore!  And
on top of that why do they have my name still on the office door!  What
part of this that the FRA - and State Inspectors don't understand or
see!!!!!!


Oh, my boss didn't report the Yardmaster for telling me....that he
never seen a woman like me before and he don't like the way I don't
play by his rules of during inspection. In other words who gave a
samhill about me.....  Out again and I know I was very good at what I
did!  Thanks a lot......  I guess, my days are over with CSX
railroad......    Why do they have unions there anyway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I felt that I always did a excellent job and worked safe. Especially
paid a lot of attentionof being safe: since I worked 99.99% alone. 
Maybe, if I play along with the yardmaster's BS's and worked
unsafe.....then maybe he would've good resons to down play me in front
of  his Men! And claim he didn;t need me around....Like he said, "He
gets his way in the end". 

The person held this position was a Man.  And the position stay open
for months....... Cut short for ME!!!!   lol    But like I said the
real laugh is on the Trainmaster.....he lose a good Woman on the Job...
  I believe in God!  God will open up another position for me!   I need
everyone prays and blesses!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 November 2010

Is Matt Begue still working at CSX? I thought he got fired?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 01 November 2010

THANK YOU FOR THE INFO ON BALTIMORE COAL PIER.DAMN,I THOUGHT THIS WOULD
HAVE BEEN A COOL PLACE TO WORK CONSIDERING THE SIZE OF THIS COMPANY, OH
WELL I JUST KEEP PUSHING DIRT. THANKS AGAIN!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 31 October 2010

Nope not the same guy jagoff RRJ, dont know shit about baltimore, nor do
i care, worked at barr yard over ten years as a switchman asshole, not a
foamer like you. But heres the BIG PICTURE, do you not realize youre on
a website CSX-SUKS.com , not ILOVECSX.com, so what the hell do you
expect when people come on here bitching about csx dickhead, yet you
throw in your worthless 2 cents about shit! You oldheads fucked the
railroads more than anybody, and now we have to pay the price, you guys
sold shit and gave it away for youre own benefit, so suck it!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 30 October 2010

Wolfe is in Jacksonville after his promotion to VP of Safety for
Positive Train Control Implementation.  Pendergrass probably brought
him down there to park his sorry ass until retirement so he wouldn't
screw up anything else being the sawed off, no count, stupid fat ass
that he is.  Just glad he is gone!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 October 2010

Can someone tell me the pros and cons of CSX?  I am looking for the
opinions of the rank and file. Please don't hold back.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 October 2010

Hey RRJ, just wanted to say fuck you, you jag off, its the oldheads like
you that sold everyone out, thats made everyones job harder! You
dicksheads sold the fireman, flagman, headman. You rant about everyone
bitching on here, how many times you switch by yourself and do
industries by yourself cocksucker! Hell even the oldheads at barr yard
sold their blankable switchman rights for $100,000.00 a piece last
year, and fucked every guy below them, Gen. chairman John Lesniewski
worked out that deal for his buddys, oh, and they put a no furlough
clause in there, the next week they started furloughing, so you and
every other sell out can take a flying fucking leap! Csx paid $2.6
million dollars to the 26 oldhead switchman last year! Yet us non
protected guys couldnt even get our lunches paid! Then these same
oldheads, who we used to let sleep and watch movies on the second unit,
for letting us be the foreman, have the gall, after they sold out to ask
for a line up coming the yard, yea heres you line up cocksucker, GET
FUCKED AND LINE YOU OWN SWITCHES, YOU DIDNT DO SHIT FOR OVER 10 YEARS
ON THAT SECOND UNIT!  So in conclusion RRJ, GO FUCK YOURSELF YOU CRUSTY
OLD BASTARD, I HOPE YOU DONT COLLECT RR LONG!


Name: robofuq
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 October 2010

Honestly, I've had pretty good luck with crew callers.  I work a road
extraboard covering 1 direction out of my home terminal. I've been
called numerous times for yard jobs and road work going the other way, 
and have always been treated decent, been allowed to turn it down (when
they catch me off guard, and I answer the phone).  Sometimes I will
take the job, if it benefits me(not too often).


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 29 October 2010

Crew Management,Chris Allen and Bill Edwards,who made these guys god?
How do they get away with the discrimation and things that they do to
the employees like restricting your senority telling you have to work
your assignment and because they don't have enough employees or they
don.t want to go after the employees that don't work they make the
crew callers call you until you answer the phone and then they tell you
Bill Edwards said you will work this job or you will be charged with
refuseing to work and being brought up on charges.
  I,recently had a crew caller call my house nine times within a 10
minute period for a job that I,did'nt have to protect at midnight
after waking my whole family up I,was so mad that I,answered the phone
and asked what did they want. He said that Bill Edwards said that
I,would work this job and I,told him that I,did not like the fact that
he called my house numerious times and woke my whole family up his
comment was to me "THAT'S WHAT CSX PAYS ME TO DO WAKE YOU AND YOUR
WHOLE FAMILY UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT" these people that call you
and harass you do not have to answer for what they say to you or how
they affect your job records and your pay.
  That is how they treat a man that has well over 400 starts every year
and has had for several years you are treated horrible and they wonder
why no one wants to help them out. I,cannot believe that the top
officals ay CSX do not know what goes on at crew management and or at
payroll. I,have only one thing to say and every employee that works for
any company will agree with me when you are called to go to work you
preform a job for the company "YOU WANT PAID FOR YOUR WORK" you did
the job but you are all the time short on your paycheck I,have been
shorted as much as $700.00 in a pay period and when you call CSX now
you can't even talk to a person you have to leave a message and they
might call you back well let me tell you when I,don't get paid it sure
does'nt motivate me to help this company I,work for they say they have
a accountibilty policy for who T&E Personnel only because payroll or
crew management does not fall under this policy!
   I,never thought that 15 years ago that I,would say I,hate this place
and wish that I,could retire because I,had alot of pride in my job and
felt that I,made a difference by being a professional railroader
believe me that does,nt make a difference anymore it seems that IT IS
NOT RAILROADING ANYMORE IT IS BUDGET, BUDGET, BUDGET to hell with the
employees who move the trains that make the company money and the
customers that supply the freight that make the bottom line. I have
always said" IT COULD'NT GET ANY WORSE" Boy have they made a liar
out of me over the past 15 years. Please excuse my spelling I'm,not
very good at the computer
                            Thank You


Name: EX CSX T&E
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 28 October 2010

Does anyone know what Tom Wolfe is doing? And has he paid for his
"sins" and coverups as a manager?


Name: doctor white
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 27 October 2010

Where do we start ! Safety ; everyone wants to go home the same they
came to work. working road switcher jobs and yard jobs with excessive
walking and and protecting shove moves is unsafe for one man. All the
while trying to keep your work order scores on top of the mark so the
trainmaster want get his rear end eat out.The railroad wants there cake
& eat it to, there is to much work for one man to do while keeping your
scope set on safety. The amount of work they want you to do is not
within the safe limits of what one man can accomplish. I am a short
timer and have seen many changes in my 34yrs of service. I can only
hope that my railroad brothers & sisters can adhere to these
unrealistic changes that the railroad is determined to shove down there
throats. Code of etchics this word is used very often by the railroad,
They do not begin to know the meaning of the word. Trainmasters , road
foreman of engines, crew callers, and the list goes on & on. Rudeness -
harassment - intimidation - all are parts of life on the CSX RAILROAD.
Marcus Calhoun Mcant is a fine example of a cat with 9 lifes. All of
the conflicks this man has been involved in brought on by his rude -
raccist- ignorant remarks and actions and this man still has a job with
good old C.S.X. I could just PUKE.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 24 October 2010

I would just like to say I am celebrating my 2nd year being OUT OF THIS
CRAP HOLE!!!  I worked at the Pentagon my first year out and now work
for the state of Minnesota.  I truely enjoyed the work while I was at
CSX (my safety record speaks for itself). However, I saw the future and
what it has become (and I was only there for 4 years.  God knows the
changes the old timers have seen).  I enjoyed the work and had fun
doing the job.  But the politics became way too much.  Some people
getting favortism more than others (example: a man, sorry, I mean a
drug dealer has 47 missed calls within half of a year.  YES, 6 months).
 He was never taken out of service until a new Superintendant came in
(by the way, we went through 3 Superintendant's the "4" years I was
there).  Oh, and by the way, this other crew derailed equipment (their
fault) and went to investigation.  Only to leave INVESTIGATION with two
tickets to the Orioles game that night!!!  Yeah, that WANNA-BE
Superintendant is no longer with us, nor is the train crew who probably
thought they just got a night in Beverley Hill's with just two tickets
to the Orioles game!!!LMAO  By the way, they are no longer with CSX
Baltimore division either.  Back to my subject at hand, this "47
missed call" guy happened to be the nephew or cousin of a mentor for
all new hires in Baltimore. The mentor was demoted back to train
service and his "47 missed call" family member was fired.  Let alone
this POC had a horrible safety record!!!  NOW, I heard there is ANOTHER
Superintendant in Baltimore (this is number 4 ladies and gentleman in 6
years)!!

My point being this, when I signed my application for CSX, I am pretty
sure (somebody tell me if I am wrong) it said "EQUALL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER".  Mr. Ward (or Mr. VP or whoever), you need to make your way
to Baltimore and show them how this is ACTUALLY PRACTICED!!!  Because
GOD KNOWS the union officials are not doing it!!  Oh sorry, they are
already in your left hand pocket!!  All the more reason I am up here,
behind a desk, making DAMN NEAR twice as much as I was making as a
conductor..LOL  However, I loved what I did and have respect for the
men and woman who still do it (since I was once in their position).With
that being said, write this down Michael Ward (and every other demon in
your regime)!!  "The way you treat your people is the work ethic you
get in return"!!!!!  You should remember this line Michael!!!  You
might not have such a bad record for derailments, injuries, etc..  
Have a safe CSX day!!;0);0);0)  For the rest of the hard working Men
and Woman in train service, good luck with your careers.  Keep it on
the rails!!


Name: Alabama T&E
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 October 2010

You said the Touchstone Trainmaster in Alabama vanished and she was
seeing T.E. Miller? Is she still employed or did she leave due to the
affair?


Name: UTU hater
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 October 2010

http://utu974.com/Cram_Down_Arbitration.pdf

Only four pages.  Wow.  Just wow.


Name: UTU hater
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 October 2010

Well surprise surprise we got the SSA forced on us.  It is offical.  At
least the L & N will get New York Dock protection, the C & O, SCL, and
A & WP do not.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 October 2010

Hey Blow;

Oh, that girlie Trainmaster. Montgomery sure has had some doozies
lately!


Name: CSX Blows
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 October 2010

I was refering to the post from the 29th NoMo.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 October 2010

Hey Blow:

That's the wrong Angie...I think she in B'ham now via Gentilly and
swings the other way. The Angie T&E is talking about is in WV and was
awarded a chunk of change....although I'm sure CSX has appealed
it.


Name: CSX Blows
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 10 October 2010

To Alabama T&E:

 Are you talking about the female trainmaster in Montgomery Alabama? I
heard that she and T.M. Miller had something going on. He sure did just
up and dissapear one day out of the blue!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 10 October 2010

What's the status of Angie smith Lawsuit.  Did you receive two million
dollar reward.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 October 2010

I went to the CSX-Corruption site. There are ignorant racist people
everywhere not just on CSX. This site CSX-Sucks had to defend it's
right to excist. Don't you think CSX will take on this new site? The
story posted about an incident in Abbeville, SC about a clerks racist
comment is hear-say because nothing was reported to an official by the
conductor, engineer, or conductor trainee. CSX does have the CSX Ethics
hotline that one could of reported this infraction without giving their
name. Was that done? No. This could be considered slander because no
action was taken at the time. There are no records of the incident. A
timeticket with someones name on it doesn't mean anything. If a CSX
employee started this site they better read their operating rule book
especially rules GR-2A, GR-12, GR-13. You might think you are protected
under the 1st Amendment rights but to defend the site would require
identifying oneself. That could lead to termination. If the
administrator has the convictions to defend their site at any cost I
applaude their actions. If they don't I'd be shutting it down.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 07 October 2010

New site with new forums dedicated to CSX.  Updated content!
Visit www.csx-corruption.com and/or enter the forums!  We need your
stories to give this company the attention it deserves.

 www.csx-corruption.com


Name: slack action
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 October 2010

Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad
judgement --


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 05 October 2010

It seems many of the railroads work the same, Never taking into
consideration of employees knowledge of they're job. Say for instance
accidents and fatality's, See if you can find any where other than
human factor that causes them, you won't find any. But on that issue
you have all probably asked for better line ups as to not be called on
short rest or no rest, maybe having to work 12 hours and still be stuck
on a train for much longer. Statistics in any other industry seems to
know that lack of rest rotating shifts, longer shifts, reduces the
awareness of an employee. And the accident and fatality rate is higher.
Human error of Railroad accidents is true, but what does the Railroad do
to prevent it, What do they do to protect employees and the public from
these tragic accidents? Know one knows better than you who run these
trains every day what it is like. And know one knows better than you
the problems you have. The safety awareness should come from the
employees who have experienced and learned. Let me give you a few
examples in a different industry, Management with out experience to
make rules for employees to follow. I personally witness this and
probably saved the lives of every one I worked with in a chemistry lab.
I was walking down the hall and looked though the glass window as the
manager poured cyanide solution and to follow it acid down a sink,
basically causing a gas chamber, I immediately neutralized it. This
Manager had no prior experience. Just a Degree, There is a difference
between Degree and experience. Not long after that incident I applied
for a job with a much bigger company in research, in which every
employee had a degree in chemistry. After the 7 hour interview I
thought no way would I get this job, but I did, replacing someone with
a degree, I asked the company why? they told me that the employee I
replaced could tell you any thing out of a book but could not apply it.
That my many years of hands on training was much more valuable. This
same reason why the Railroad has so many fatality's is that they
won't listen to the employees that actually do the work. They will
make a policy on every thing on safety from the books but change
nothing of things you experience every day. These are the issues that
should be heard and learned by. I learned early in my career not to
argue with experience. It must be awfully frustrating to know the
problems, but yet have someone that has never experienced make the
rules for you. It's like telling a Surgeon how to perform a surgery.
If a company wants to know how to have a good work enviroment, save
lives and how to prevent injury listen to the experienced employees
take notes hve safety meetings  and then put it in to a efficient
program. Rather than make they're rules without experience, then
punish you for being human for the demands they put on you. In light of
this, I know that every one including the highest officials have seen
the signs on the HWY or Freeway stating "If you get sleepy pull over"
as to not cause an accident for safety reasons. Pretty simple your
awareness is not good. Same as when you are tired going to work on a
unexpected call. I seriously think that if the management and officials
want to look like they are doing a good job and consider they're
employees and have much more respect and knowledge than just what is
written on paper they would listen. After all you are the ones who keep
the Railroad running and keep them in business. Make your voices be
heard you have the freedom of speech.Stand up for your rights.You can
write to congress they will listen especially if it has to do with
saving a life, if enough is said from many of you it then it is not
just one voice it is many as it is in a strike. You can even make your
post on here and some one can copy and paste to send them all in to
congress. You may be suprized of the out come.  I have no idea of your
job functions, but I can see from the out side that much improvement
could be made. Good Luck to all of you in the future.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 05 October 2010

You know, i sit and read post from employees and non-employees on this
web site and laugh.  All of you just sit here and complain.  If you
don't like the way things are, CHANGE THEM.  Go to school, get
educated, get promoted, and fix the problems.  90% of management in CSX
came from the ranks (Union).  Stop complaining get off your ass and do
something about it.  If you just complain about the the problems and
don't try to help, means your the main part of the problem.  

Your right, not all management should be in management.  Not all
managers are good managers.  Then again, not all employees should be
employees.  Not all people can work for the railroad.  Most railroaders
will tell you this is not the easiest job in the world.  If you can't
handle the job, leave.

Those who complain, and don't step up, need to get out of the way and
let others step up.  Those who step up, need not to complain and fix
the problems, or get out of the way and let others step up.


Name: fuck CSXT
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 02 October 2010

Just wanted to say FUCK YOU to Larry Koster(head hillbilly in charge),
Lacretia(worthless bitch), Brian Edwards(ever hear of Jenny Craig),Kurt
Miles(skeletor), Aaron Schrimp(Fat Cocksucker), Dennis Biegel(takes in
the ass from Jeff White), Darryl Jester(words can't explain how much i
hate you),The Hotdog(you weasel dick motherfucker i cant even think of
you name, but you know who you are),Jim Spencer(act like a black man,
not like your white, you fucking turncoat), Pete Allison(i hope you're
rotting in hell),Matt Begue(i hope they're taking your ass every
night), Danny Spencer(dickhead hillbilly),Al Stevo(fucking weird
motherfucker),Mike Meeker( you're a waste of space, company fucking
toolman, brush your fucking teeth and take a fucking shower you fat
bastard), Todd Brock( i can't believed you tried acting like a NS
dispatcher and talked a freight train past a red signal into the path
of Amtrak, thank god the dispatcher heard it and stopped that
catastrophe, you sir are a complete and utter jackoff, and should be in
prison getting ass raped repeatedly), and any other worthless cocksucker
that i had the unfortunate pleasure of working with at Barr Yard. Have a
safe CSX day! What a fucking joke and nightmare!


Name: AlabamaT&E
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 September 2010

I have heard the my supervisor L. Touchstone has strayed away from her
husband before with different men. Is she still married?


Name: Ex CSX
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 29 September 2010

Brian Stussie was arrested for DUI/DWI? Is he still working? Don't most
T&E people that he is an officer for get fired for this?

He is the pretty boy's mug shot.
http://southcentralregionaljail.info/?BookingID=2784018


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 29 September 2010

Here comes big lay-offs by halloween boys and girls!

BB&T Capital Markets analyst John Mims this morning reduced his ratings
on both CSX (CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) to Hold from Buy, citing
concerns that the coal market could be weaker than previously expected.
He notes that both companies generate about 30% of revenue from
transporting coal.

“We believe that coal commentary will be increasingly bearish during
the Q3 earnings season,” he writes, and that both NSC and CSX could
come under significant near0-term pressure if guidance on eastern
utility and metallurgical coal is revised downward.  Mims adds that he
isn’t making a call here on Q3 earnings, but instead says the more
bearish stance is “a reflection of our belief that utility stockpiles
in the East (particularly the Southeast) will not burn down as fast as
the consensus view,” and that coal exports to Asia will slow in the
near-term.

Nonetheless, both stocks are trading higher in today’s strong market
rally:

CSX is up $1.52, or 2.8%, to $55.91.
NSC is up $1.78, or 3.1%, to $59.77.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 September 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Railroad operator CSX Corp. spent $1.16 million
lobbying the U.S. government in the second quarter on issues including
federal transportation spending and antitrust enforcement.

The company spent $1.12 million in the previous quarter, and it spent
$1.5 million in the second quarter of 2009.

CSX lobbied on bills covering spending for freight, passenger and
high-speed rail and on a resolution calling for better security against
terrorist attacks aimed at rail and mass transit lines. It also lobbied
on railroad antitrust issues and corridors for inter-suburban commuter
rail service, according to a July 19 filing with Congress.

Besides Congress, the Jacksonville, Fla., company lobbied the
Transportation, Defense, Energy and Homeland Security departments, the
Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of Management and Budget


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for N/A
Posted: 25 September 2010

Scuba Steve, Brian Stussie was arrested in West Virgina and convicted of
a misdemeanor for dwi in west virginia 12/13/09, Google for his mugshot
sounds like management material


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 24 September 2010

I can honestly say MATT SANDERS (hawthorne trainmaster) Is a lying
little prick. This man has harassed and is worse than (TOM COOK). 
Fellow brother gets back from and injury.  He follows him for 3 days
straight like the snake he is writes him up.  Even better a conductor
is working outside yard office. Matt Sanders aka (JUICE he uses roids)
asks to see his watch. he shows it to hime no prob. Well after the
investigation he serves 5days for not having a second hand on it.  I
think i speek for all when i say GO BACK TO BALTIMORE U DICK!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 September 2010

Don't feel so lonely brother and sister union members, the United
Steelworkers are in bed with the companies too! They have sold their
membership out down the river, their main concern is the same one your
operating union's is, OUR dues payment!! I don't really understand
how a company in a open shop or as our lawmakers call it, a
"right-to-work" state can really force employees to join a union. As
a union member and past local president, I hate to even say it, but
labor unions are going the way of the dinosaurs, unless some drastic
changes in business and government happens quickly, and I really think
we as union members don't have any way to turn things around. I know
the unions would rather keep OUR money rather than spend it to lobby
Congress, they need that money for their fat cat salaries, just see if
you can get some of your district level union staff officers to tell
you what their salary is. Besides the large companies and lobbists have
beat us to the punch buying out Congress, if we had the money to do it.
I know this is a negative comment, but it is reality. Scooter Mc
in South Carolina


Name: W
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 September 2010

Hey there UTU haters.  I wonder why it is the Engineer's Freight pool
assignments don't have assigned rest days like the Conductors?
As you guys may know the Conductors pools have rest days that can be
turned off or on depending on whether or not the employee wants to
observe his/her rest day.  


   Article 45-Off Days, Paragraph "A" of the BLET agreement  States
" All pool assignments will have at least one (1)assigned mandatory
rest day per week or two (2) mandatory rest days bi-weekly."  It sure
seems to me that with the current CSX availability policy the BLET
would enforce this article of the agreement and provide it's members
with some planned time off. If there are Engineer's off on rest days,
CSX would ahve to increase there boards to cover these vacancies. 
Kinda seems as though the BLET is doing exactly what the carrier wants.
 This doen'nt really surprise me much with the past history of the BLE
local chariman's at my terminal.


Name: KYLE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 12 September 2010

When i hired on at age 18 i used to hear a lot of the old heads talk
about when it was the brotherhood of railroad trainmen & conductors
union and how back then the union would fight like hell for the men and
all that changed when it became the U.T.U. and i can see it myself that
the u.t.u. is now in bed with the company officials, What we really
need is OPEN SHOP union, you would then see how fast the union would
start caring for the men, Did you know with CLOSED SHOP you can and
will get FIRED if you don,t pay union dues, Now if you don,t call that
being in bed with the company what the hell else is it?  We are being
forced to pay union dues but the utu don,t care a rats ass about the
members as long as the dues money keeps comming into cleveland ohio utu
headquarters from us closed shop suckers.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 September 2010

Hey Spongebob:

You wouldn't be talking about Joe Berry would you?

I need to know because the "Brown Banana" this year is riding
on the popular vote and Joe's in the running!


Name: spongebob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 12 September 2010

Hey lardass, how's those pediofile kids a doing?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 05 September 2010

JOSH,
No RR in the USA has ever hired a Trainmam/Conductor/Engineer with the
typing skills, thought process, or sentence structure this man has.

Just my feelings.
GOOB


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 05 September 2010

Look very close at (Josh) read it twice.

Lawyer looking for Business!


Name: jsmiths
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 10-20 years
Posted: 03 September 2010

This is to Josh,

I was injured to and reported late and I was fired also, I filed a
complaint with OSHA which went no where. Hire you an attorney maybe
Tucker Burge in Alabama and sue the shit out of them


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 02 September 2010

man, I am so glad to be out of this hell hole!!!  Everyone is looking
out for number one!!!  I was there for 4 years and read between the
lines!!!!  I saw my furlough coming but needed the benefits!!!  So I
beat them to the punch and went out disability (with benefits) and
received a job JUST before the benefits went out.  The sad part, the
union official was more pissed at me than the damn company officials!! 
I wonder why that is??  Could it be because I gave (and most on here
still do) over $100.00 a month to a bunch of low life fags who were in
the companies left hand pocket who only know how to say "they can do
that, they can do that, they can do that. But hey, thanks for your
charity to the waterhead (aka, UTU & BLE) union.  We appreciate you
WAISTING your money!!"  The funny part is just that, I CAN LAUGH IN
YOUR
FACES!!!!!LLLLLLLLLMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
 But hey, I love the UTU news letters I still get.  Keep them coming,
they make wonderful fire starters for winter!!!!!LMAO  The federal
gov't is the way to go people!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 01 September 2010

Engineer 1 - 10
              If you don't know when you pulled your muscle how is  it
"apparent" that it happened at work?


Name: josh
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 September 2010

I have worked for csx for 8 years. Recently I pulled a muscle in my
shoulder but did not know it at the time. I awoke the next morning and
could not move my head. I went to the emergency room and was treated
and released. All of this happened within 8 hours. When it became
apparent to me that this was done at work I notified my supervisor like
I'm required to do. I did not contact an attorney and I was ok'd to
return to work 8 days later. I was promptly fired. Now I know I did not
comply with csx policy but that could not be helped. The doctor who
examined me said injuries to the neck may not be noticeable for several
hours after the fact and I did not know at that time. The reason for
this story is to inform other railroaders of some help. Contact your
local OSHA office and file a claim through the department of labor.
They can be faster than an arbitrator and they have the ability to
award punitive damages. I could have wrecked a train and not been
fired. Make the company hurt where it counts, in the pocket book! Stop
letting them intimidate you and others, read the 2010 railway safety
act.


Name: Chris Leabetter
E-mail: cleabetter@gmail.com
Employed as: Brakeman, for 1-10 years
Posted: 31 August 2010

"IF YOU ARE NOT DESPERATE FOR A JOB AND HAVE EDUCATION, DO YOURSELF A
FAVOR AND TRY TO GET A JOB ELSEWHERE. FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT IS THE WAY TO
GO. THAT'S JUST MY OPINION. I SHOULD HAVE QUIT CSX MY SECOND DAY ON
THE JOB, BUT I STUCK IT OUT FOR TEN WEEKS UNTIL I COULDN'T TAKE THEIR
BULLSHIT ANYMORE. UNSAFE, UNFAIR, RATS AND SCABS............"

God Bless the mans heart who said this!!!!!!  I am so glad the railroad
is a distant memory!!!  I have been out for 3 years and working for the
Fed Gov't ever since.  Seeing my family more and getting treated well
by my management, I feel like a human again.  I felt like I did
something bad and was assigned to community service, except I received
pay for it while I was in the RR.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 31 August 2010

Does anyone know where Laura Touchstone is working or who she is doing?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 30 August 2010

To Love/Hate:

This company runs by the seat of its pants!

I've only been out here 10 years, but I have worked for a lot of
companies both good & bad.

This job is good but the people who run the place haven't got a clue.

Have you ever noticed the way a well run organization has strong
dedicated people who speak highly of there employer?

Have you ever noticed the way a well run organization carries a certain
mission statement that includes "Our employees are our most valuable
asset? 

Ever notice that CSX has none of the above?

CSX SUCKS!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 30 August 2010

Pete Burrus and the Nashville Div Mgt team are P.O.S's!


Name: Love/Hate
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 28 August 2010

CSX wants to hold train crews accountable for everthing but mech dept,
signal, track  and most of all piss poor managers and train disp are
not held accountable for anything I show up for work with the intention
of safely getting the job done proffesionally and going home. We are no
longer encouraged to make responsible decisions based on years of
experience.  We are no longer trusted at all and the important
decisions are left to 20 something children with college degrees in
whatever. They have little to no people skills and no practicle
experience. I have seen so many stupid decisions made and we train
crews are blamed for their bad decisions.

How much more money is csx willing to lose? how many more customers are
going to leave?

Empower your Qualified and experienced employees and let the little
college boys and girls manage fast food joints where they can make
their responsible decisions without costing us BIG busines.

I love my job. untie my hands, tell the worthless children managers to
back away. Hold everyone accountable for their descisions and the lack
thereof and watch us turn this cluster**** of a company into something
special


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 26 August 2010

Is Carl (Fat Rat) King still employed with CSX?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 25 August 2010

I think everyone on here is pathetic.  If you have an issue with CSX and
it's that bad then just leave!!  It seems to me that most of you want
to receive a paycheck and not be held accountable for doing your job!! 
Also, if you have an issue with someone....talk to them about it!!
Don't bitch on some website.  GROW SOME BALLS!!!  No need to
respond....I will not be on here ever again.  This was my first and
last time.  GET A LIFE!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 August 2010

Scott Zipco is an ass kissing rat.


Name: LOGAN EMMICK
E-mail: john emmick @ yahoo.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 August 2010

i'm back. i remember when i was 9 i sent you a letter to tell you i was
ticked off. now i'm 11 and i'm still ticked off. you do know trains
are 3% more fuel efficent than trucks and they haul more than a truck
in 1 load. if you ask me every last one of you csx sucks people are
idiots. also csx employes if you think csx sucks why do you work for
them? if you ask me it dosn't make any sense. p.s. csx sucks, suck it
up and grow up,and i also take offense at your comment about the
special olympics because my sister is handicapped,through no fault of
hers!!!!!!! GOD will take care of you for making such a
comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 17 August 2010

Nice website haven't been on here for awhile, now where are the
ble-sucks, and the utu-sucks companion sites...They all follow
suit...Earnings going down, all claims denied, no air on engins(real
safe), some caps set at zero but new attendance policy, management is
clueless, Union dues on the rise for these great agreements we are
voteing in(yeah right). This company is now in the business of bonus,
not railroading. And on and on, I could go on for days, but think of
this.. without the railroad and those of us who do our jobs, there is
no bonus...take care of what takes care of you. Jackasses.... Unions
need to respect their members, and management needs to grow a pair and
learn to think for themselves. We need thinkers not "yes"men. I am
supposed to be led by example, but I only know how to railroad, and
dont understand how a 2 year degree in nothing realative to my job can
lead me, I'm not intrested in your degrees, we are not splitting atoms
here. Stupid litte yellow switch tags, and stickmen..all will get your
job, but what do you get for passing their little test? No praise, no
thanks, nothing positive, you just get to keep your job...woo-hooo,
Sorry for the ramble, and please excuse any of my phonetically
challenged words, and grammer. I just needed to vent...have a CSX
ethnical day.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 17 August 2010

hAy thIss iz fouR al yoU peeopple who post oN CSSX SUkS., DU evverbody a
favor and  LERN TOO SPEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 August 2010

what i meant to say is he gets 10/14 vaca days, but ends up having to
take more than that to get the few days before off to make sure he
won't get called. Isn't there another way for them to do this?


Name: the buddy system
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 13 August 2010

imagine this.if everyone was treated the same every trip instead of the
boys club getting what they want when they want!that will never happen
because of the sucking up and kissing ass that takes place so they can
run around crews laying in the motel,of course theres the trainmasters
who all 3 together have a total of about 5 years on the railroad and
dont even know what railroading is . it seems to me csx hires the
dumbest people they can find to manage their crews and trains what an
insult to the hard working men and women they have depended on for
years.if you want to know where the railroad stops take a trip to
clifton forge va all trains die there!!you would think the higher ups
would at least take a gander into why all trains cease to move once
they get to this point,of course things are done different when the big
boys roll into town so it looks as though things are going well.this is
bullshit show up without telling your trainmasters your coming and see
the real game.anyone with a little bit of sense can see the true
problem lies in the inadiquite management running this terminal of
course if you happen to be in the boys club you like their methods!!i
say fire them all and get some real experienced railroading people in
the game and just maybe they could run 4 or 5 trains without having
crews rot at lowmore and spend hours upon hours in the motel !! good
luck all my railroad brothers who are truely not in the club, of course
if you want in contact a number of people to open the door for
you.(feamster,cale,bragg,sea,brown,and of course meadows)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for N/A
Posted: 12 August 2010

Yea X was joking around and thought it would be funn to spray it;
thought it was compressed co2 to spray computers with. It is what it
is.


Name: Should I or Not
E-mail: todatrash@gmail.com
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 11 August 2010

Ok just got my offer letter and Redi in Sept; Father 35 yrs +, gramps 40
yrs +; great gramps 19 yrs legs were cut off by a car, am I making a
mistake by joining, not desprate for job and have education. Let me
know


Name: Tor
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 09 August 2010

Sowers is on the Huntington Division as Division RFE, he is listed in
both East and West C&O timetables. Why don't you call
him(304-522-5185)? I'm sure he would love to hear from an ole
"friend" like you.


Name: none
E-mail: none
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 August 2010

is that sorry a-hole Mat Sowers still working for the R.R.


Name: Lucky
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 07 August 2010

CSX will screw you over 3 ways from sunday. I've had over $4,000 in
claims for over 2 years now and the union nor the company wants to pay
them. They want us to work by a contract but yet they continue to right
rules and policies that bypass every agreement we have.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 05 August 2010

Half the people on this board are trolls. Go read a rule book, then
post.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 05 August 2010

Hey AKA blet,

Have you noticed that no other crafts get harassed the way that we do? 
How many of the other crafts have weed watchers waiting to fire you?  If
you don't like the way people come here to voice there opinion, then
don't visit this site, obviously it has nothing to do with you.

CSX SUCKS!  Lowest paid railroad, lowest morale among employees,
highest amount of harassment & intimidation, safety program is a front
& complete joke!

I guess CSXT is stupid enough to think that another hot dog lunch will
change everyones attitudes.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 05 August 2010

I doubt CSX will even hold an investigation...even Trainmasters
have to undergo an investigation before there can be any disciplinary
action. He'll probably get promoted to someplace where
they can keep an eye on him.

CSX has always had a double standard...one for hourly employees and
another for salaried employees.

Have an ethical CSX day!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 04 August 2010

Is Matt Sanders fired yet for what he did?


Name: blet
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 20-30 years
Posted: 04 August 2010

I get damned tired of hearing you guys complain about everything.  If
you don't wanna work quit.  No other craft in the R.R. industry looks
for reasons not to work as much as you slackers.  CSX's new attendance
policy is fair to all employees, we should know, we agreed to it.  We
are down here in the General Chariman's office busting our asses for
you guys.  We show up to work 5 days a week (Mon.-Fri.) minus golf
outings and paid holidays (Most of you guys don't get)  Ha!Ha!Ha!.
And, by the way we only make between $95,000 and $125,000 per year
(plus Bribes and Kickbacks).  So, if you don't like it quit.  Good
luck finding another job that pays as well as you guys do without any
higher education  (most of you guys don't have.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 04 August 2010

did anyone here about the employee phsyically harrassed by a csx
official ? it happened in indpls area  rumor is the offical sprayed a
hazmaterial on the employees hand ! the employee has witnesses and the
supervisior is still in service can you imagine if one of us did that
we would be hung!!!!!!! if anyone knows anything please post we should
all be aware of this !!!!!!


Name: New layoff policy is BS
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 04 August 2010

ok so if you dont work you dont make money.  Why is CSX doing this
bullshit?  Now it hurts the guys who hardly ever layoff and when an
emergency comes up they either have to use a personal day or vacation. 
WE NEED TO HAVE A SYSTEM WIDE SICK OFF!!!!! fuck the union...they wont
do shit about it so we should.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 August 2010

This company has the worse employee/management relations I have ever
seen. CSX will pass out this "Safety First" and "Quality of life"
propaganda and I know it comes from the top (The ns fired rejects) and
the union does nothing about the harassment so why dont the men take
action and get together and lay off. we dont need the unions to strike.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 29 July 2010

They were told if they made a kick and went to another job they would
get 100% of what they made the last 12 months they worked at the car
shop, and if there was no job for them they would get 60% of what they
made the last 12 months. So far nothing. At least one man made a kick
and then got laid off he goes home with nothing and hes now not eligble
for the 60% which I guess dont matter there not getting it anyway. Where
is the Union they negotiated this???????


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 July 2010

Hey Corp. Off <1:

Thanks for for the explanation...perhaps the following links will help
his memory!


http://dailyindependent.com/business/x908928642/CSX-furloughs-125-at-Raceland-shops

          http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/89999592.html


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 28 July 2010

Raceland was shut down. but they were told they were going to be taken
care of by Tim Collins that day and now tim said that he foregot what
he said.These are some of the oldest people on the railroad and have
not had a pay in 3 months. IF they will screw these guys look what the
new people are going to get.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 July 2010

I thought CSX closed Raceland down back in April!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 July 2010

Tim collins  has used his other face to tell the people at raceland car
shop he will take care of them.  hey guys get ready for the big one.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 26 July 2010

CSX HAS A COAL, IRON ORE,AND ROAD SALT OPERATION AT IT'S CHESAPEAKE
PIERS FACILITY IN CURTIS BAY MARYLAND. THEY LOAD AND UNLOAD SHIPS AND
BARGES. THE PLACE IS A VIRTUAL VIDEO CAMERA SURVIELLENCE HELL FOR
EMPLOYEES. THERE ARE CAMERAS IN THE LUNCH ROOM AND THE SMALL ROOM WHERE
TWO REFRIGERATORS AND THREE MICROWAVE OVENS ARE LOCATED. YOU ARE
REQUIRED TO WORK EVERY WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY AT STRAIGHT TIME, IF YOU ARE
UNFORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ON SECOND OR THIRD SHIFT. ONE MUST WORK 40
HOURS BEFORE ANY OVERTIME IS PAID. EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO USE A HAND
SCANNER TO CLOCK IN AND OUT, BUT NOT ALL EMPLOYEES. MAINTENANCE OF WAY
DOESN'T HAVE TO USE THE SCANNER. EVERYTHING IS COVERED WITH 100 YEAR
OLD DIRT, EIGHT INCHES DEEP. IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE A UNION SHOP, BUT THE
SEVERAL UNIONS THAT SUPPOSEDLY REPRESENT CSX EMPLOYEES THERE ARE
PRACTICALLY NON-EXISTANT. MANAGEMENT CAN FORCE YOU TO WORK A DOUBLE
SHIFT AT ANY TIME. IF YOU HAVE ANY DISTANCE TO DRIVE TO GET HOME, AND
BY THE TIME YOU TAKE A SHOWER, YOU MIGHT GET 4 HOURS SLEEP. UNSAFE AND
VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OPERATE RAIL CAR DUMPERS,LOAD SHIPS
AND BARGES WITH ONLY 4 HOURS SLEEP. RESPONDING TO EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWNS
WITHOUT ADEQUATE REST IS A RECIPE FOR DISASTER. SOME EQUIPMENT AND
MACHINERY OPERATE AT 4,160 VOLTS. THERE ARE TWO CLAM BUCKET PIER CRANES
THAT WERE BUILT IN 1951. THEY ARE USED TO UNLOAD IRON ORE AND SALT.
THESE CRANES ARE LITERALLY FALLING APART.RIVETS ARE RUSTED TO THE POINT
WHERE THEY BARELY HOLD THE IRON SUPERSTRUCTURE TOGETHER. THE OPERATOR
SEATS ARE NOT ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR OF THE CONTROL CAB. THESE CRANES
ARE AS TALL AS A 10 STORY BUILDING. MANY OF THE STEPS  USED TO TRAVERSE
SAID CRANES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION AND RUSTED THROUGH. THE PROPERTY
IS OVERRUN WITH NON-UNION OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS, WHO EMPLOY ILLEGAL
ALIENS. NO ENGLISH SPOKEN HERE. THE PLACE LOOKS LIKE A THIRD WORLD
COUNTRY. WE ALL KNOW THAT THESE UNFORTUNATE SOULS ARE PAID SLAVE LABOR
WAGES. THAT'S JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG. CSX SUX !!!!!!!!!!!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 18 July 2010

Hey Loco 10-20:

Well that's even more reason why CSX should terminate Spenser...he
must have a guardian looking out for him! He must have been a enormous
embarrassment for CSX after he got his ass kicked in B'ham.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 July 2010

NoMo,  Danny Spencer Jr.'s dad Danny Spencer Sr. use to be a locomotive
Engineer with CSX until he got fired in 2000.  He then went to work for
the TP&W shortline as a conductor, where he currently works.


Name: observing
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 18 July 2010

The amount of money wasn't necessarily for harassment. A large portion
is for lost wages after they fired her for some trumped up charges. If
more people had the courage to take a stand it would be a much better
place to work.


Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 July 2010

Lloyed, to answer your question as far as I see it, the amount of money
is punitive, meaning it is to get CSX attention to stop the practice. 
I don't worry about the individual who gets it, I wonder if CSX learns
the lesson.
If you could put the officials in prison for such violations, large
settlements wouldn't be needed.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 18 July 2010

Doesn't Danny's father work or worked for CSX as an "official"?


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 18 July 2010

I don't know who Danny Spencer is but it appears according to you he
was let go by CSX as an official. The double edge sword is he retained
his seniority rights in his former craft by continuously paying his
union dues while working as an official. Apparently CSX didn't have
enough evidence to prosecute him on criminal charges.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 July 2010

Lloyd and RRJ,  If CSX cared what their employees thought about them
they would have fired Danny Spencer Jr. awhile back when he got caught
stealing from the company. Instead, they let him exercise his trainman
seniority, and he has just been accepted into the Yardmaster training
program at Lafayette, IN.  It would seem as though CSX's policies on
ethical behavior does'nt apply to management.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 18 July 2010

An award that large is suppose to send a message. I'm sure CSX will
appeal the case. I'm wondering if CSX will keep a TM like Wes Nick on
it's payroll or get rid of him. If they keep him that sends a message
that such behavior is tolerated. No one should have to put up with it
the reality is a man could of never won such a case. So, I'm glad a
woman finally stood her ground. One good thing is it's now on record
so future harrassment cases can use it as a reference point.


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 10-20 years
Posted: 17 July 2010

I really hate to say it, but lawsuits like the one below only drive this
company further away from employees that already hate working for them. 
Can anyone tell me how anyone deserves that much money for harassment? 
Don't get me wrong, CSX was WRONG in this situation but why does this
ONE person deserve that much money.  I know some will go towards her
lawyer but thats a ridiculous amount.  I just think there are more
important issues at hand with this company and a couple of million is
just a drop in the bucket for them.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 July 2010

I just wanted to take 50 seconds and state that Danny Spencer Jr. is
still a low life P.O.S. and we all hope you die and burn in hell you
chickenshit Mother Fucker.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 July 2010

I just wanted to take a minute to say that Roger Ziegler and Tommy
Bullock are pieces of useless shit. That is all.


Name: knock knock
E-mail: whos there
Employed as: Yard Master, for N/A
Posted: 10 July 2010

Woman awarded over $2 million in lawsuit vs. CSX
by By FRED PACE, EDITOR
9 days ago | 773 views | 0  | 8  |  |  
MADISON — A Boone County native has been awarded over $2 million in a
lawsuit against railroad transportation giant CSX Transportation.

Angela Smith, a female trainmaster and yardmaster, filed a lawsuit
against the company in 2007, according to one of her lawyer’s Harry M.
Hatfield of Hatfield & Hatfield in Madison.

“She was terminated in retaliation for having filed a lawsuit against
the company and as a result of her complaints of sexual harassment,”
Hatfield told The Coal Valley News on Monday.

The civil action in Boone County Circuit Court lasted about four
weeks.

The seven-member jury found that Smith was subjected to a hostile work
environment, which is in violation of the West Virginia Human Rights
Act.

The lawsuit claimed that Smith was allegedly a victim of sexual
harassment at the Danville rail yards.

Smith, who grew up in the Ashford area, also alleged misconduct by a
supervisor identified in the lawsuit as Earnest Wesley Knick.

The verdict said the company negligently retained Knick as an employee
and that such negligence proximately caused the damages alleged by
Smith.

The verdict also said that CSX did not adequately investigate or
respond to the misconduct alleged by Smith and retaliated against her
by firing her.

Smith was awarded back pay of $277,600 and front pay of $1 million. She
also received $280,000 for “aggravation, inconvenience, indignity,
embarrassment, humiliation, and emotional distress.”

The jury also awarded Smith punitive damages in the amount of $500,000
for a total of $2,057,600, Hatfield said.

“I think the many days of testimony and evidence showed the true facts
of this case and the jury sided with Ms. Smith,” Hatfield said.

He said Smith has appealed her termination from CSX to a railroad
arbitrator and that case is ongoing.

Boone County Circuit Judge William Thompson said Smith can’t received
double damages and any amount she may get from arbitration would be
deducted from her civil action verdict.

Hatfield said he expects CSX to appeal the decision.

“It’s too soon to appeal right now, but I would be shocked if they
didn’t appeal when the time comes,” he said. “However, we plan on
protecting this verdict.”




Read more: Coal Valley News - Woman awarded over 2 million in lawsuit
vs CSX


Name: signal man 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 July 2010

this has got to be a joke.. A big group of conductors and engineers that
have nothing better to do then cry. I am a signalman with CSX and have
never heard anyone cry and bitch as much as you guys. If you dont like
your jobs then quit. It is because of your rule violations and not
paying attention you ever get in trouble. Everytime I have to go to a
meeting with trans I hate it you are a big group of crying bitches.
Also it was a trans person that is making us work extra hard under FRA
and now we have to add PTC because one of you guys in California killed
a bunch of people while texting. Here is a hint, try to go get another
job and see if you get paid 50+K a year to sit on your ass and complain
because a caller runner didnt bring you ice and crew packs.


Name: Tank
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 July 2010

took a look at the proposed consolidation that CSX wants to impose. 
Looks like Montgomery and Erwin are really gonna take up the ass.  Also
it is very obvious that CSX is kissing the SCL's ass and wanting to
punish the L&N for voting down the last agreement.  Wow what a great
company to work for.  The L&N local chairmen need to get off there
asses and stop this before shit really hits the fan.  Would like to
hear what everyone else has to say about this horse shit


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 03 July 2010

Did the webmaster forget about this website? Doesn't look like it has
been updated in the longest time. well besides the daily comments that
people post.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 June 2010

As I have said so many times, and everyone jumps up screaming and
ranting. 

STOP PAYING FOR POOR PERFORMANCE.
I know one thing, keep paying and keep on getting the same stuff!

Cut off the payroll deduction as a group, put that money aside for a
while. Not to worry your phone will ring. Now tell them what you want.

This ain't much, but it is a START. The union is selling, not
listening, this will get their attention in a large way.

Now are there any real balls out there? Doubt it, too many reasons to
run from reality. Peer pressure is so severe---- no one will stand up.

I know it, you know it, and the UNION know's it.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 June 2010

As I have said so many times, and everyone jumps up screaming and
ranting. 

STOP PAYING FOR POOR PERFORMANCE.
I know one thing, keep paying and keep on getting the same stuff!

Cut off the payroll deduction as a group, put that money aside for a
while. Not to worry your phone will ring. Now tell them what you want.

This ain't much, but it is a START. The union is selling, not
listening, this will get their attention in a large way.

Now are there any real balls out there? Doubt it, too many reasons to
run from reality. Peer pressure is so severe---- no one will stand up.

I know it, you know it, and the UNION know's it.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 27 June 2010

LE 1-10

I agree the national/international unions aren't doing their job.
It's been over 25 years since Raygun hurt unions (fired the air
traffic controllers) that have a lot of federal control like the
railroads. It's time for rail unions to grow a pair and take it back
to the streets if the railroads violate agreements or contracts stall.
This complacentcy of substandard contracts has gotten out of control.
Unions have become to political bending to which ever side is in power.
The only politics we need is the ability to earn a decent living which
the unions should totally support and a safe workplace. Safety strikes
are non-excistent they were once a powerful tool. We need unions that
will end the constint harrassment that excist which is an unsafe
envirement. We need unions that make CSX pay good claims not this BS of
everything turned down take it to labor relations. When are the unions
going to make a stand to protect the contracts they negotiated. At the
present timeframe CSX doesn't have to worry they know the unions will
do nothing. I was officially retired this year left with over $20,000
in claims to be handled by the GC. I'm not holding my breath on
waiting to ever collect a dime.


Name: Ms danvill
E-mail: Asmo
Employed as: Yard Master, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 26 June 2010

Word is Angie smith won her case against Csx . Found Csx guilty on all
counts/sexual harrassment withthanks going too wes knick. Next followed
up by retaliation for daring to report it.. Honor goes to jack Vierling
for firing her . Maybe Csx can sell his black belt in six sigma with
jay fleenors dentures and have enough for attorney fees. Honorable
mention goes to Terry schray and randy hall for nailing down the loose
ends and making sure the jurors had no doubt what a sleazy bunch Csx
has at the hel


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 26 June 2010

RRJ,   I do go to all the meetings and I am very much involved.  I've
seen first hand how these guys up top are running things.  The rail
unions are very far out of touch with its members.  All the years you
put in, you know that I am right.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 23 June 2010

LE 1-10

Quit complaining and do something about it. I can bet you never make it
to union meetings. Everyone should be able to attend at least 4-6
meetings per year. Give up 2-3 hours a month to get active. The BLET
this year the membership will vote in the next heads of the union for
the first time in its history. One man running is VP Dennis Pierce who
will take over the presidency on July 1st when Pres Paul Sorrow
retires. Brother Pierce is one of the only people who would take the
time to answer questions and complaints on the BLET members discussion
forum. That meant a lot. 

This November the American people will most likely vote republicans
back in to congress that will cause hardships on the working class any
progress made for unions will be curtailed. Americans haven't a clue.
Unions won all the perks in the work place like                        
                                        vacations, health coverage, a
decent wage ect...which has all gone down the tube since the 1980's.
Repo's spout how unfair it is for the Feds to regulate banking and
Wall Street it was under Raygun they were unregulated which led to our
current financial woes. You can't have the fox guarding the henhouse
we ended up with Bernie Madoff's, Enron, Goldman Sachs ect...plus
aprox 147 banks have failed to date and were taken over by the FDIC. I
look for things to get worse before they get better.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 June 2010

Where is BM (Bowel Movement) Kessler hanging out these days?  Watch your
backs on this turd.  I've never been treated so rudely and discourteous
in my career.  Also watch out for Bozo Bondseleski (sp).  He may appear
nice, but he is a cut throat.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 June 2010

Your GC's and everyone above them in the union who is close to
retirement are all sold out!  Why else would they stop fighting for you
and side with the company on everything?  

They don't care about you & me, they just care about those union dues
that are raised over & over again.  

Your contract means nothing to them, the proof is right in front of
you.  You would think that the contract would be first priority....but
not on the railroad.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 June 2010

I am a conductor employed by CSX for a railroad which is co-owned by CSX
and NS.  We have a unique situation.  We do not have a conductor-only
agreement.  We currently fall under the SCL.  A contract was proposed
to us about 2 months ago.  General Chairman John Hancock said to not
get too upset about the contract because there were a lot of revisions
to be made through negotiations.  This week we were proposed a revision
that happened to be the exact same as the first.  Hancock drove up to
hold a meeting with us.  He is trying to explain to us that it is in
OUR best interest to give up a brakeman(lay about 5 guys off) so that
we will get a 2% raise in 3 years.  The contract is nowhere close to
being better than what we currently have.  Why is Hancock trying to
push this?  We have had concerns over him the past few years anyways. 
Also, none of the 20 employees on our railroad received ballots to vote
for the bid system recently, even though we fall under the SCL.  Can
someone please help....we are talking about getting out of the UTU
altogether because of this.  Thanks


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 10-20 years
Posted: 19 June 2010

Lot of good Hanson did for his men. Letting them get away with anything
as long as cars were switched. Maybe H738's crew will spend their days
on the street to learn from their mistakes and begin to take their own
safety seriously, not to mention the public's. MOORE  stood up like a
man, signed a 10 day waiver, and admitted guilt, he is already safer.
HUNTINGTON is going to send in E test teams every week, until they stop
finding major rules violations. All the boys in Hanson's world have to
do is start following the rules as they are written, just like every
other CSX employee has been following them for the past 5 years, and
the test teams will stop coming.


Name: bohunk
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 17 June 2010

not welcome??m ,maybe TM Bob Handsome could trade a some poker chips and
a line of coke for some some waivers and time overhead for U


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 30+ years
Posted: 17 June 2010

IF CSX IS ABOUT FAMILY. WHY DO THEY TREAT THE EMPLOEES LIKE DIRT.FOR
EXAMPLE: WHY SEND SOME ONE A LETTER TELLING THEM THAT THEY ARE DOING A
GREAT JOB THEN TURN AROUND AND SUSPEND THEM FOR DOING A JOB THAT THEY
HAVE BEEN DOING FOR 30 PLUS YEARS. HOW THEY SAY THAT YOU'VE DONE
SOMETHING WRONG AGAIN. BUT THERE AGAIN ITS BEEN DONE BEFORE.   THESE
GUYS HAVE BEEN WORKING AT BROOKLIN STATION AND NOW THEY HAVE HOUND DOGS
ON THERE BUTTS.   THESE PEOPLE WHO ONLY BEEN WORKING LESS THEN 3 YEARS
ARE TELLING MEN WHO HAVE BEEN WORKING OVER 30 YEARS AND MORE. THAT THEY
ARE DOING THERE JOBS ALL WRONG AND NEED TO BE SUSPENDED IF THESE GUYS
HAVE KILLED SOME ONE OR CAME  TO WORK DRUNK THEN SUSPEND THEM BUT JUST
FOR DOING THERE WORK  AND DOING IT RIGHT. THERE IS PROBLEMS WITH
MANAGEMENT LIKE THEM NOT SHOWING UP TO WORK OR COMING TO WORK DRUNK.
MAYBE IN STEAD OF HARASSING THE EMPLOYEES THEY SHOULD BE MORE CONCERN
ABOUT THERE JOBS.  HARASSMENT IS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOTHING ELSE TO DO.
SO MR. YORK AND MR. SHORT. GO BACK TO WHERE YOU CAME FROM. YOU  ARE NOT
WELCOME AT NEW MARTINSVILLE WEST VIRGINIA, YOU HAVE MADE ARE LIVES VERY
UNHAPPY AND VERY STRESSFUL SO GO AWAY!!!!!!!!!


Name: red
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 16 June 2010

I've been laid off and just came back to work.  I'm on the road. Does
anyone know how many qualifing days I need for vacation.

I'm hearing 240 or 234 does anyone know for sure.

Thanks


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 15 June 2010

Goober

Verbal abuse is a chargable offense by CSX's own General Rules. Under
GR-2(1): All employees must behave in a civil and courteous manner when
dealing with customers, fellow employees, and the public. Employees must
not use boisterous, profane, or vulgar language. This rule also applies
to management who should be required to set a higher standard which
it's evident that doesn't happen. Wether a lawsuit is possible a
woman has a way better chance than any man. Throw in she's gay or
black her chances of winning triple. That's a fact.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 June 2010

Verbal comments are not a chargable offense. Nor are they a suitable
base for termination.

They are simply opinions.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 June 2010

If Wes Nick made those comments, he should be immediately terminated, no
questions asked. Comments like that would not be tolerated anywhere else
and reflect poorly on CSX especially after
Ingram's reign of terror!


Name: Dr Ruth
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 June 2010

C&O Joe:

Sounds like to me you may be the one that needs laid. Maybe you and Wes
could do each other since you both seem to be experts on who needs
fucked.


Name: georgekoury
E-mail: georgekoury56@yahoo.com
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 June 2010

in 1976 i was beaten by two black men on a coach of are camp train
working on the CSX Central Regional rail gang. I still suffer many
after affects of this attack. They arrassement me four months stealing
my lunch and calling me filthy names. The experience was a tradfull one
which i will never ever foget


Name: Mongo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 June 2010

I just put in apps for Batlimore, Cumberland and Richmond VA. Granted if
Im lucky to get interviewed and hired. Does anyone know what these
terminals are like? I see good and bad comments at this site so I
figure someone here can hopefully give me a straight answer. I live in
PA and applied for openings in VA and MD.....what are the odds of
getting hired? Does it matter that Im willing to relocate or am I SOL
since I live in PA and would have to move myself down to near the
terminal that I would hopefully luckly get hired at. Any advice on the
interviews and what not would be of great help.


Name: Tank
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 08 June 2010

Friend of CSX worker,

     My wife is pregnant as well and i will be damned if i turn off my
phone.  If i am at work when she calls i will tell her to call the YM
or Train Dispatcher (depending where i am working) one time.  If i dont
get a response in 5 minutes, my ass is off and gone.  They don't want
you to interferer with them making money and your outside life is at
the very bottom of the list of core values


Name: cjones
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 June 2010

There is noone to complain to about the shape of the engines, its the
management at the shops that wont let us fix the locomotives. If we
write it up they get someone else to look at it and sign it off or say
I didnt know what I was talking about. They are putting you and the
public at risk, running locomotives with bad wheels, oil leaks and fuel
leaks. I should know I work there, and have seen it. I have seen them do
92day work in the ready the field where it cant all be done, traction
motor grease goes unchecked. I asked an older guy which oil to put in
one of the newer EMD;s and he said he didnt know because he had never
done it, meaning he just signs off the work and sends it out the door.
They are suppose to be doing a complete air test on the unit when it
leaves the shop, and they dont. One of the older guys said hey did you
see that locomotive stop when they jogged it in here, its good no
reason to check the brakes. I was forced to do an air test and I didnt
know how to do it and they threatend to pull me out of service if I
didnt. They thought I wouldnt be able to find anything wrong. Well I
found a book with instructions and I found  60 pound main resivoir
leak, it dropped 20 pounds every three minutes. Boy were they pissed
that I found it, The air compressor was bad and it was blowing back
through causing the leak. Now what if I didnt find that  or they got
someone else to do it that didnt give a crap, someone could have got
killed when that compressor burnt up and it would have. I tried my best
to do my job and they didnt like so they stopped assigning as much work
to me. There is another guy I work with who will kill a unit if its not
right and he will write up so much stuff they cant outshop, but on the
other he doesnt mind fixing what he finds. He told me if your gonna
write it up you better be prepared to fix it because manangement will
try to punish you by making you do the work. Alot of people write up
things, thinking the next shift will take care of it, but for someone
kills two  out of three engines a day you have to be prepared to go the
distance and do the work to stick it to management. Managers get so mad
when they cant make a number(meaning outshop a unit)thats all they care
about, jacksonville watches the shop count and calls when they are not
getting units out.
Guys it is your job to take care of the locomotives, if everyone picks
up there trash and just puts it in a bag and dont destroy the cabs
because your pissed off at the company, turn that anger into inspecting
the locomotive prior to leaving, open those engine doors and look at the
fuel pumps on a GE make sure they arent leaking(fire hazard) look at the
wheels, you guys have been running engines long enough to know when a
wheel is out of spec. CSX doesnt care about you or the shape of the
locomotive all they want is money


Name: screw csx
E-mail: screwcsx@gofockyourself.com
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 31 May 2010

just wanted to say Happy Memorial Day to all Union brothers and sisters.
 As far as CSX goes, YEP, YOU STILL SUCK!!!  Enjoy and happy drinking!!!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 31 May 2010

Damn...the contenders list almost doubled in one fell swoop!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 31 May 2010

Angie Smith vs. CSX case goes to court in Danville 0900 Tuesday June
1st. Anyone in the area may want to see this show. Come to the court
house and see all your favorite Characters....Frulla, Vierling,
Fleenor, Wes Knick, Randy Hall, Terry Schray and last but not least a
special guest appearance by no other than Gery Williams. Guaranteed to
have more dirt and scandal out in public than an Jerry Springer
episode.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 28 May 2010

It's Thursday May the 27th and Danny Spencer Jr. is still a P.O.S.


Name: 
E-mail: eejmama
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 10-20 years
Posted: 28 May 2010

Was downsized in 2004 at age 48. While I was at CSX I was subjected to
many slanders of a personal and professional nature that many less
conscientious male employees were not treated in the same way. I
endured countless derisions on my professional opinions by unqualified
mechanical officers who in no way were educated to make. However, I
survived until 2004- a total of 13+ years. Now working in an atmosphere
where I am appreciated and not second guessed by surly, arrogant men.
eejmama


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 May 2010

Carman in Selkirk NY,I am hearing that the FRA is camped out in Waycross
GA. What is going on, Is Matt Carson still employed?


Name: last call...
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 16 May 2010

Being a drunk is expected,tolerated,encouraged on Huntington Division.
Even several RFE have DUI. Dispatchers also come to work gooned up.
Conductors that are raging alcoholics are tipped off and mark off sick
the day of random testing. And how about Robert Brown at Clifton???Look
up drunk and belligerent...his pictures there....Danville trainmaster
you've found yourself a home...or should I say bar? No need to drink
alone anylonger


Name: Drinky the drunk guy
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 16 May 2010

Sounds like you have an alcoholic trainmaster in Danville WV.  In new
orleans they just had a trainmaster fail a breath test.  He had just
got out of rehab for drinking on the job and Angie Averitte was in NOLA
for a couple of days and tipped him off that the nurse was there to test
him.  He just did not come into work.  The next day they were back and
he showed up and the idiot failed the test.  This trainmaster, Joe
Rider also fired more people than anybody there....and he was caught
drinking on the job.  Think about that for a minute.  That whole
terminals officals are the biggest bunch of drunks on the railroad. 
Angie was over saftery for the Atl Division and could not even drive to
work because she had so many DUI's.


Name: worker
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 May 2010

worlking for CSX is like working for the NAZI's!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 15 May 2010

Danville, WV- We are not a very big terimanl.  We usually have one
trainsmaster on duty most of the time.  Then we have a trainmaster on
call.  When that trainmaster on call has to come to work for some
reason.  He doesn't show up druck, but he definetley been drinking. 
What do you do when this happens.  They need to random drug test on
their trainmaster who show up to work that have been drinking.


Name: Tank
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 14 May 2010

only been back for less than month after this wonderful company
furloughed me before i could complete training.  Anyways meet all the
train master at my yard the when i got back and all of them said unlike
what the old heads think we are not here to fire you we just want to
make sure your safe.  They went on about how they don't want to do all
the paper work involved in firing someone.  I believed what they said
for about a week.  That is when a job in my yard had a derailment
because two empty flat cars bunched up and derailed.  The same young
train master who told me we was here for us and not here to fire anyone
was so, so, so excited saying " i finally got me one, i have been
looking to fire someone"  These were the exact words from his mouth. 
Never have i seen someone so excited to put a working man on the street
without a care.  What was funny is the investigation proved the crew was
not at fault which made this train master looking even more like a
asshole.  
    If any traim master out there read this, don't fill young guys
like me heads full of shit about how you don't won't fire us. 
Because we all know yall are full of pure shit.


Name: L & N Trainman
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 14 May 2010

have been hearing around my yard that since the L&N voted the new
agreement down and i do mean really voted it down that CSX is trying to
take jobs away from Nashville, Birmingham, and Louisville and give them
to Chattanoga (can't spell it) as some sort of punishment for the NO
vote.  Anyone else heard of this and if so what is going on?


Name: Tank
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 14 May 2010

me, me, me,

    I was at the REDI doing the same refresher.  The new ladders are
not accurate because the bottom rung (which everyone knows nobody
really uses) is pushed in way to far.  Best advice i can give is next
time dont hang on with both hands and when you get done giving your
signals with your right hand, ctach up with your right and let your
left hang loose.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 May 2010

I Hope you Lafayette, IN. boys and girls are treating Danny Spencer Jr.
like the P.O.S. that he is.  All those years of him treating people
like shit, and stealing from the company.  Kinda funny how things come
around full circle Danny boy.  I remember the comments he use to make
about ethical behavior and doing the right thing as a CSX employee,  he
also used to hate unions,  I wonder how he feels now that he is just one
of us?


Name: me,me,me
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 May 2010

i was at the redi center taking the refresher course and i came off the
ladder.... and i have to go back in 28 days to do this again does
anyone have any advice to help me to train and to pass this once
more??? thanks in advance to all that helped


Name: LMAO!
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 May 2010

Thanks for the link to Marcus Calhoun McCants facebook page.  NOMO son
is friends with him!   LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Name: jsmith
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 May 2010

These contracts get passed because the Union is in bed with the RR, I
wish we could get rid of these Unions and start are own. We would be
better off being represented by our own people and just hope they dont
get greedy and get bought by the RR.

On another note, Please check your wheels on your locomotives before
departing. I work at a engine house and know through other people that
wheel reports have been doctored, meaning changed to look like they are
good just so they can outshop the unit. If you dont know how to gage
wheels go on the Domino site on the gateway and read the Safe Job
procedure or SMR and I am sure you can get a wheel gage from someone at
a shop. If you wanna stick it to CSX look at your wheels on every unit
in the consist. I have changed all the traction motors on unit because
it derailed. That unit had no buisness being on the rail. I wish I had
thought to write down the unit number but I didnt. Please check your
wheels, supervisors will run units with bad wheels. I found some bad
wheels oneday and the supervisor wouldnt have them cut and said the
unit didnt come in the shop for that so we are not cutting them or
replacing them. I had a supervisor want me to read a wheel with a hand
gage because the electronic gage said it was out of spec. He was trying
to get me to say the wheel was okay and I wouldnt do it. On another
ocassion I was told to go and qualify some bolster pads and if I didnt
pass them he was. Needless to say I didnt qualify them and they dont
ask me to do much anymore because they know I wont sign it off to go
back on the road unless its right. Alot of the othe rmachinist will do
things for them such as sign off on stuff that aint fixed or hasnt been
fixed. I have thought about going to the News and newspaper and squeal
like a pig on there safety practices, things that I have seen and seen
done by others.

Its hard to stop this kind of thing and get someone important to take
notice and do something about it. All this lobbying by CSX is one
problem, who is gonna step on there toes when there pockets are getting
padded.


Name: Danny Lash
E-mail: Tobykieth@yahoo.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 May 2010

Baltimore terminal sucks ass!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 May 2010

You too can visit Marcus on his Facebook page, perhaps leave a message
and maybe become his friend too.

    http://www.facebook.com/people/Marcus-Calhoun-McCant/1834830236


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 May 2010

Marcus Calhoun Mccant is a prior right Conrail engineer who hired out of
New Haven I believe. He would up on the Metro North Railroad where he
was'nt very well liked. Not sure why. Around split date he somehow
wound up back on freight. Funny how this prior right guys always have
some loophole or cushy deal. He spent the next couple of years sleeping
and going out of his way to screw the railroad every chance he could.
They promoted him to RFE in Selkirk where he got a power trip and
further alienated the few people in the crew base that could stand him.
He is a real zero!


Name: me
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 06 May 2010

when does the montgomery a.w.p get paid next? and do they paid every
week or every two weeks? getting transferd there and would like to know
so i can see when and how to pay my bills ....thanks in advance....and
what is the conductor gurantee pay ??


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 May 2010

Does anyone know if this McCant guy or whoever he is, has sex with his
rule book?  This man was a real piece of work and needs to get a life
instead of pointing out the most minor of things wrong.  I see now that
management only points out what is wrong instead of pats on the back. 
Good greif this asshole is a real piece of shit


Name: Be happy in your work
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 May 2010

Did you know that=== Todd Novak ===is planing to come back to work , at
collinwood yard . this skum bag was the BLE treasurer in cleveland ,and
was convited for stealing money from his brothers and union people . He
stated all he was doing was using for a while and planed to pay it back
. sounds like every other embeleser , i would like to see what union
local is going to take him back ?????   do not let ====Todd Novak===
back !!!!!!!


Name: i hate csx
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 01 May 2010

We wil miss you melinda, rest in peace. I want to say melinda was the
kindest, sweetest human being i ever encontoured, i remember when
melinda was my trainee. She was a very hardworker, believe me she was
no novice, she could put alot of guys to shame switching. I still cant
believe this tragedy has taken place, i dont think i slept for two days
and i still think about her everyday, everybody should stop the
speculation and think that we all lost a sweet and kind sister! We all
know how unsafe the rco are and until the fra or ntsb can actually
stand up against these cost cutting, ruthless carriers we dont stand a
chance, because our unions and own brothers and sisters dont care, it
just sucks that this had to happen to melinda, i only hope that
something good comes from this tragedy. Im glad i quit csx a few weeks
ago, because i honestly dont think i couldve not hauled off and hit a
manager. These scumbags let the crews who put out over 200 cars do
whatever, at any risk to get those numbers and harassed and intimidated
those employees who followed the rules and didnt have alot of production
during their shift! Shame on you B&OCT management i hope your happy!
Melinda we all love you! Maybe one day we will see you again!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 01 May 2010

Hey Customer:

Another church?

It's interesting to note the bread gets buttered on both sides.

Hard money, soft money...it's all funny money. There will never be
campaign finance reform with all this cash and all those hands.

I guess that's called planned giving...if you plan on working here,
give!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 30 April 2010

Jermaine Swafford, Division Manager in Florence is also harassing
employees who try to report they are hurt and he gets them on the phone
and informs them that they are NOT hurt.  He informs them that they need
to go to the doctor on their own time.


Name: CSX Customer
E-mail: 
Employed as: CSX Customer, for N/A
Posted: 30 April 2010

NOMO

Here is a better site  

up to date  List some higher ups

Some info for purchase

http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgave2.php?cmte=C00163832&cycle=2010


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 April 2010

To CSX Customer,
The dumb Entry level managers are getting bilked into regular PAC
contributions. No different than Union Dues. Forced to be a good
citizen and help out. 

I was forced to join a PAC they gave everyone a Trophy for their desk.
Mine had no stars some had 5 stars. No stars was under $20.00 per month
5 stars was yep $100.00. I resented the $1.00 they deducted per month.
this is play money for the PAC, and I was not interested, just forced
to sign the pledge.

I did the same with union dues---- paid by check, never let them get it
automatic, when I was unhappy I did not pay. Caught a lot of hell, but
no work no money. The union did give my claims attention. I collected
many.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 April 2010

Hey Customer:

Why all of them of course. Looks like the tithing list from the Church
Of The Deep Pockets.

The higher on the food chain the bigger the tithe. If you looked
closely you even noticed when they got raises. The names on the list
played the game and got the reward. 

Even though that was a 2005 list, find a name you know and compare the
position they had then versus now.

If the truth were known...they probably all belong to several Churches!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 April 2010

A guy named Jim Mclean works out of the csx chesterfield division in
Virginia. His wife Victoria Mclean are both freak "swingers" they are
well known in the Dunnsville swinger area. This mans wife set me
up....played games with me like she was in some stupid divorce and none
of it was real....she also set me up to go to the streets! anyways Iv'e
had a hell of a time proving all this to authorities! even the FEDs!!!!
anyways on the internet there came a video of this woman!!!!!! go to
www.xxxbunker.com and type: "filming his swinger wife" you will know
the right one when you see a fat curly blond hair woman with two black
men because poor Jim is a sorry little "cuck"
boy!!!!!ahahahahahahaahah
and now this woman must be exposed!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: CSX Customer, for N/A
Posted: 29 April 2010

NOMO


How many from CSX on this list?

CSX money funneled thur different pipe

http://www.campaignfinance.state.pa.us/CFReport.aspx?CFReportID=40560&Section=ID&StartRow=101&RowsPerPage=20


whatever


Name: Sandy
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 29 April 2010

This is a very serious state of affairs. Isn't anyone overseeing what
is going on in the Selkirk area?


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 April 2010

I imagine Susan Hamilton is nothing more than a figurehead...she draws a
big salary and bonus and a nice corner office. There is no telling what
she did to get where she is...let your imaginations run wild.

If she's not qualified, which she apparently is not, she must be part
of the problem.

I have posted this before but it's worth posting again!

       
        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Principle


Name: Louis
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 April 2010

jrsmith

Where is that Susan Hamelton woman?  Isn't she some CSX Vice President
that hides in the ivory towers of Jacksonville?  I believe she's in
charge of making sure that the women, minorities, and all employees are
not forced to work under a hostle work environment.   Unfortunately, we
can see how well that's working out for everyone, and yet the sweat of
our backs continues to pay her salary, like it did with Tony Ingram's
and does with David Brown's.

From reading what you've, and many others have written over the years,
I guess the power of Susan Hamelton's VP Position, and her ability to
protect all employees, by enforcing the CSX Ethics Policy extends as
far as the power of her CSX position.  Like all things in this company,
her title is in name only.  That's really to bad for everyone.  If VP
Susan Hamelton had some back bone, she could be the force for the
improvement that we've been waiting for.  The one that CSX keeps
telling us is going to happen soon, but doesn't.

I wish I could tell you where to go to insite change for the better
ment in this company, because its something all employees want.  But
it's become obvious over the years, its not going to happen anytime
soon, as we have ineffective leadership at the top, and their
willingness to settle for second best. 

CSX's own VP Susan Hamelton, who should be outraged at the way CSX
treats its employees, and she is required by both the CSX Ethics
policy. her job title to be leading the way for change.  What will
Susan do with her position?  Probably NOTHING.  Until Susan's gone,
and someone that isn't a yes man to Mike Ward steps in to enforce the
basic rights of any employee, and hold ALL management below their
position accountable for their actions, change will not happen at CSX.

I wish you luck JRSmith.  please keep us posted.  Maybe someone in
Jacksonville will read your letter, and want to stop another Danny
Spencer in training from happening all over again.


Name: Wayne
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 29 April 2010

Smith

I understand your frustration.  Pete posted in another catagory about a
woman having sex with Danny Spencer on the second unit of the engine her
husband operated.  He got the story half right.  She had sex with Danny
alright, but she screwed him willingly.  She had been sleeping with him
quite some time before her Engineer husband found out.  When her husband
found out, he filed for divorce, and turned Danny Spencer into the
ethics committee, and anyone else he could think of with CSX
management. What did Danny get out of his unethical behavior?  A
promotion.  What did her husband get?  The kids and a target on his
back with CSX Management.

Maybe we employees are getting so use to being screwed over by CSX at
every turn, that we're no longer out raged this it anymore.  If we are
out raged, with this ecomomy, we're afraid to say anything for fear of
loosing our jobs.

Sad state for Michael Ward today.  He's running our company in the
ground with incompentent management.  He then proclaims to the
employees that NOW MANAGEMENT has to follow the CSX ethics policy, then
throws the rif raf management doesn't want back in the ranks with us. 
Sad thing is that the BLET and the UTU doesn't hold these pieces of
crap that they return to our ranks accountable, like we should.

Maybe if we police our own, CSX will learn that we're not going to
take their flunkies back in the ranks, with out there being
reprecussions.  Those that decide to drink the koolaid that CSX offers,
maybe they'll learn that if they treat us like crap, and expect to
rejoin us when they flunk out, there is a price to pay.  Drink the
koolaid, and be one of the few decent guys in management, when you wise
up and come back into the union ranks, you'll be welcome.

Its a thought, and disapointing when we should be outraged, and what
once was so vial, has become common place in our company.


Name: jsmith
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 April 2010

I posted some info on here about several employee having to testify in
front of the Federal Grand jury a week or so ago about the harassament
and intimidation of injured employee. I have heard several indictments
were handed down on CSX, I have looked several times on here to see if
there was any response to the info I posted but there wasnt. I figured
you guys would be happy about some info like this. In 2008 in Waycross
every manager had been fired, demoted or told they had to go somewhere
else. They were caught signing off work packets and working on
locomotives in the ready field(doing 92 day work), so in other words
there were bribing employees with overtime pay to sign off the work. An
employee was injured and they let him sit in the safety office for
almost a year without reporting his injury, threatened to fire him if
he reported, allowed other employees to harrass him and they would not
let him go in the office without an escort. They sent Chuck Arwood to
take over for the plant manager they fired. Chuck would hide in the
parking lot trying to catch people leaving early, he would also try to
enter peoples vehicles. Ethics was called, someone came and took the
DVR storage device for the video cameras because Chuck was caught on it
pulling on door handels of employees vehicles. There were alot of
injuries after Chuck took over, one person was fired because he put the
worng date on the injury report and his friend lied and said he didnt
fall, The guy had to have a disc replaced. CSX is a bad place to work,
I suggest we the employee's hold them accountable by filing complaints
and lawsuits. We need to keep a close eye on management and document
everything and start standing up to them. Someone posted some
information about the RCO operator that was killed on the CSX message
board on Yahoo finance and it was removed.


Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 April 2010

BLET, there is no BLE to join.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 April 2010

Hey Pete(Really Bobby)

   You're just mad he did'nt join the BLE.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 April 2010

Maybe there was a conversion...fresh meat for the Boys Club!


Name: Pete
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 22 April 2010

Heads up Lafayette Yards.  

Danny Spencer is working in Lafayette, Indiana as a conductor effective
Saturday April 17th.  He's been inquiring as to getting his yard
master, and engineer senority back.  

Garrett got smart and ran the piece of crap out town when he tried to
requalify as an engineer running to Chicago.   Danny put in for a flow
back, and came running down to Lafayette where his Daddy works, and he
feels that he'll work with some like minded employees. (rasist, and
sexist)
 

Wondering how to get rid of Danny if he shows up in your yard?


1) What union is Danny Spencer a member of? 
 
   a) Do you really want to be a member of the same local Danny is?

   b) Ask you Local Chairman if Danny qualifies for union membership
under the morals clause of union membership.

   c) If he doesn't, ask that his membership to your union be put up
for and investigation, then a vote to remove his membership.


2) Demand that the company hold Danny accountable under the CSX ethics
policy.  

   a) File a complaint with the ethics policy if Danny does something
inapproate.  You know its a matter of time before he will.

   b) Demand your local chairman hold Danny Spencer accountable for his
actions while he was a company officer.
 
       1a) Danny Spencer STOLE from CSX in order to finance his little
sexcapades.  Danny's theft took money away from all of us that are
stock holders, and on the engineer bonus plan.  (tiger woods Danny's
not)  Didn't Kenny Edwards Dad, (Lafayette's UTU Local Chairman's)
get fired for theft of time for alledgly not marking off the job quick
enough?  Kenny's dad was eventually cleared, and got his job back
after it came out that the delay came from him being on hold with the
dispatcher. If CSX held Kenny's dad for alledgly marking off late, and
put him, a fellow union member on the street....  ASK YOUR UNION AND THE
COMPANY WHY WHEN DANNY WAS A COMPANY OFFICIAL, HE WASN'T HELD TO THE
SAME STANDARDS AS WE UNION MEMBERS ARE!!!!  Didn't we all get a
lecture from the company last month saying that management was going to
be held accountable, like the rest of us?


If you can think of more to write, and how to hold Danny accountable,
let Lafayette know.  That piece of shit has got to go.


Name: who
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 April 2010

where does the Montgomery awp run ?


Name: jsmith45
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 April 2010

Several employees from Waycross had to testify in front of a Federal
Grand jury two weeks ago. I believe some indictments were handed down
on CSX. All this stems to the harassment and intimidation of injured
employees. One was fired a while back because he put the wrong date on
the injury report and the witness was at fault for his injury and he
lied on the poor guy to save his job. I think the guy that got hurt had
to have a disc replaced in his back. I hope CSX gets what they deserve
from the grand jury.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 April 2010

Well Mr Swafford the new Division Manager in Florence.  How do you
coverup your new injury?  Are you going to call him and "TELL" him he
is not hurt? Are your reports going to match???


Name: Stockwatch
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 14 April 2010

Maybe CSX stock went up when Dr. Ingram left?

This guy looks like a Doctorate CanDIDate


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/12/don-blankenship-investors_n_534901.html


Name: Joe Shit the Ragman
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 30+ years
Posted: 11 April 2010

Damn near finally free of this company after 34 years. There were some
really good people I worked with over the years and some real assholes
. To the good guys , I'm gonna miss you all. To the Assholes ....For
your sake I hope I never run into y'all again . I dont like jail 
HAHAHAHA


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 10 April 2010

Has anyone heard of the coverup of a personal injury from the the new
Division Manager on the Florence Division.


Name: Train wreck
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 10 April 2010

Safety......It's all a matter of opnion in Barr Yard. Interpitation of
FRA rules depends on who's reading them or how high your bad order
count gets.To make a judgement call on the side of safety could cost
you your job. Safety first is the new joke slogan.And god forbid
managment come to an employee to proactively to fix any problems or
miscommunication or misinterpitation..Reactive is how officals operate
to every situation faced in this yard


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 April 2010

Hey Spongebob:

For last year's "Brown Banana" winner just scroll back to 01/01/10
on Courtesy and Professionalism to find out who was the winner.

Now that Tony "Little Slimy" Ingram is no longer with us it seems
that the BPH (Bitches Per Hour) are almost imperceptible...which might
make picking this years winner hard. Either life on the CSX has gotten
drastically better or Tony's minions are plotting a comeback and
laying low waiting to pounce.

The way an organization is run directly reflects on the CEO. I
personally believe that Ward concluded he made a mistake hiring Ingram
and that he became a liability.

I'm sure there all still plenty of deserving scum bags out there
waiting for their loyal and devoted men to nominate them...don't
disappoint them!


Name: spongebob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 April 2010

Actually that younger lady is my sister and she also happens to be my
wife and the mother of my 6 children.  No offense taken, just did'nt
know which way you were originally going with this.  We still love you
NoMo, but I have to say I miss the covenated annual "Brown Banana
Award".


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 April 2010

Hey Spongebob:

Yeah you're right...but that's what happens when you not working 12
hours a day, 6 days a week. You must live In Lafayette, I'm in Mobile
and can assure you there are just as many idiots down here.

Surely, being a reader of this site, you must remember the complaints
and comments made about Lafayette, including but not limited to, The
Lafayette Boys, CSX's experiment in diversity.

Lighten up...it's all in fun, unless that was you or some relation to
you, in which case, it's not so funny!


Name: Spongebob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 April 2010

It seems as though NoMo has too much time on his hands and he has
resorted to Trolling.  The video link posted on Lafayette, IN displays
a few bad apples. It however, does'nt display all the fine people
living in this area.  Where do you live NoMo?  I'm sure we could find
a few amusing links on your town.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 20-30 years
Posted: 06 April 2010

nobody is forcing anyone to work there. i have worked for penn
central,conrail,norfolk southern and csx. as much as i enjoyed pc and
conrail,the csx treated me with the most respect. i had good moral
there,the complete opposite of the nazi southern approach. when you
have a good attitude you go the extra mile willingly. the ns was the
only employer i dreaded going to work for,and that is saying
something,i hired out in 1975.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 06 April 2010

I saw this and couldn't help myself...welcome to Lafayette, IN a
friendly place!

         http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=ddf_1270431542


Name: Binheer2long
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 04 April 2010

Can anyone update the action taken in Huntington some time ago by Yost
and Cribb, train dispatchers who may have been discriminated against by
being denied promotions into management positions account of their lack
of or abundance of whatever?? I am also curious about their treatment
after the filings??


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 02 April 2010

The last of the furloughed in Louisville have been called back.  Also,
13 cut-backs have been marked back up to Engineer. Progress?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 02 April 2010

Last Post is the culture many of us face.

This boy would not give a girl scout half price for a box of cookies.


Name: wasted my time with the unions
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 31 March 2010

Man—every man—is an end in himself, not a means to the ends of others;
he must live for his own sake, neither sacrificing himself to others
nor sacrificing others to himself; he must work for his rational
self-interest, with the achievement of his own happiness as the highest
moral purpose of his life. 

Once you union morons understand this, you will move on with your
lives.

Till then, you will praise Obama, the democrats, and others, that
demean you and your being by accepting the scraps they give you.

Michael Ward understands that!

Honor is self-esteem made visible in action. I am a man who does not
exist for others.

Solidarty my ass!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 March 2010

Hey RRJ:

If you liked that, you might enjoy this:

http://laytonio.typepad.com/.a/6a00e5521f5f1e8833010536fbbb6a970b-800wi


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 March 2010

Hey RRJ:

I thought you might get a laugh out of that. 

After seeing that, Bush must be completely thoughtless or raised on a
dirt road by pure white trash...and I know that's not the case.
How embarrassing for his family...what a schmo!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 29 March 2010

NoMo

Bush what a piece of schidt. He did wipe his hands on Clintons right
shoulder & arm after shaking hands with a Haitian. I sure Bush wiped
his hands on a lot of his aides and secret servicemen after shaking
hands with a lot of Americans when he was president. It must be the
guilty for all the blood he shed needlessly and the lives he ruined by
supporting his corporate buddies. Even the look on his face and his
body language shows he didn't want to be there. Well America doesn't
need his service to this country anymore. Most former presidents act as
ambassador to this country. We don't need him. Personally I'd like to
see him just fade away.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 March 2010

Hey RRJ:

This aught to bring a smile to your face!


http://nynerd.com/bush-shakes-hand-with-haitians-wipes-hand-on-clinton/


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 March 2010

The best Super is the one that you trust. If you think the Boss is
working, they really are. If you think the boss is not working, you may
or may not be correct. Same goes for YOU if the boss think's you are
really GOOD, you are. If the boss think's you are a dud, you will have
to live with it. Perception is the KEY-- play the game. good feedback
comes from good work, keep the good feedback working for YOU.

Bottom line---It makes no difference what you do, the important thing
is what the Boss thinks you are doing. You can call this kissing or any
number of things, however I can assure you that it is the way business
works.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 March 2010

Hey APE 20-30:

The best supervisor is an absentee supervisor. He must trust his men to
do the assigned work safely and therefore doesn't feel it necessary to
constantly look over you shoulder.

Sounds like you miss Tony and his minions!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 26 March 2010

i dont understand how you supervise and you dont show up to work this is
the new plan on the great lakes


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 23 March 2010

When ya apply for a new job, yep they will call your previous employer.
Know what they get when they call. Start date, left date, and would you
rehire? That is it.
That is why you might want to bow out, and not have to fight the
system. Fired to future employment is kin to Bankrupt when applying for
a car loan!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 12 March 2010

Huh???? You got fired and you were at fault. Now you're mad because you
used CSX as a job referance and they didn't give you a good referance.
That doesn't make sense. What did you expect? Some people just don't
get it. It takes a lot to get fired from CSX you go through stages.
There are exceptions NoMo is one of them CSX went outside the
boundries. But in 99.5% of the cases it's like baseball 1-2-3 strikes
you're out and that is only if those violations are in a specific time
frame. You didn't bother mentioning what you were terminated for that
to makes a difference.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 March 2010

CSX really does suck!!!! I was fired for something that was entirely my
fault, i have no problem with that.The thing is now i'm trying to get
a new job (put csx as a reference)i found out the hard way just how
they work.I'ts one thing to get fired but to cause someone not to get
hired is another.I would never work for this company again and if
anyone is thinking about getting a job here i would take a LONNGGGGGGGG
LOOOOOOK AT THIS COMPANY BEFORE DOING SO !!!!!!!!


Name: steve
E-mail: hmstoo@hotmail
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 March 2010

Hey Skippi! I started with CSX in the 70s and quit in the 90s.
Retirement age was changed when Regan was in office. I wasn't eligible
for full benefits until I was 66 & 9 months.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 March 2010

If you dislike CSX so much resign. I worked for 32+ years starting out
on the C&O then it went to CSX. Unfortunately I'm in the process of
retiring on a disability. It was a great carreer one I'm going to
miss. You state it's not family friendly. What the heck did you think
the railroad was when you hired out? Railroads + trains = travel. Did
you expect a 9 to 5 job? Everything eventually evolves technology did
away with conventional yard jobs now it's remotes. To have any
facsimile of life would be to get remote qualified. With the yard
reductions the road is where most will end up. I don't have sympathy
for those who whine because the job doesn't revolve around them. It
never has and never will. Plan ahead put in for PL days or DV days or
just mark off sick other than that your on their schedule which there
isn't one so it's 24/7/365. I've seen many men quit over the years
because they made that choice of family over the railroad. They had my
respect. I guess you must think a ship captian and his crew just goes
for a joy ride in the harbor then home by 1700 to the family, or the
long haul trucker goes 2000 miles then home to the family by 1700.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 06 March 2010

CSX--really the worst place to work. If you have a family don't even
think about it...CSX does NOT CARE about their transportation
employees. The culture is terrible.


Name: Jesus Nomo
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 02 March 2010

LOL!  Nomo said this.......

Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 February 2010

Hey Con 1-10:

Lets get one thing straight...first I'm not your buddy. Secondly, at
28 your not old enough to know the difference between shit and
shinola.


If you've been in furlough status for four years, why would you hang
around the crew room and make yourself mad by watching the old heads
tally their earning statements? Or better yet, why haven't you taken
a
transfer...I'm sure they have been offered.

Why are the "young guys" suffering to feed their family? Perhaps you
can favor all of us by telling us what kind of trucks they drive and
how they live. The old heads can drive those trucks because their
families are grown and hopefully off their dole, their houses are paid
for. Their expenses are less than a young man with a family.

Life is full of choices...you can save and invest money now or you can
spend it on impressing your friends. Make the wrong choice now and
you'll regret it later.

Any one under 30 has never seen truly tough times. Times are tough and
will get tougher before they get better, sounds like the regrets are
starting.

By the way, I have a '01 GMC Yukon and a '99 MB ML450 and the money
I've saved on notes, insurance and tags will pay for a nice extended
family vacation in Europe this summer or buy one of my Grandchildren a
P.A.C.T. contract which will pay for their college education.

Like I said, it's their money and they can spend it however they want
to. If they are suffering however, do you think it might be because of
the choices they made?







What he failed to add is that he is full of shit and that he was
selling his furniture to his step son not that long ago.  The step son
that still works for railroad.


Name: rel'd women of B'ham
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 02 March 2010

Great news everyone,          yeah!!!!!yeah!!!!!!heah!!!!!    
  Danny Spencer has been fired as a CSX officer,  the days of fucking
with peoples wifes, chickenshit failures, lying to everyone, stepping
on toes has finally caught up with old Danny. Too bad he did'nt get
fired completely. Would have been nice to have seen his seniority taken
away so he could see what it feels like to be on the other end of things
for a change. Ever heard of 'Karma' Danny? well you finally got yours.


Name: averagejoe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 February 2010

still furloughed cubby

your probalby right about hearing about csx starting to hire again
while they have people furloughed.
the union does nothing about it though becuase once you are hired you
have to join the union or face bieng fired so yes i have said it once
and will say it again the union cares for itself
as long as they get thier dues they dont care where it comes from csx
can hire and furlough as much as they want as long as a certian number
of each respective union members are forced to pay dues the unions dont
care just like the company as long as they get thiers.
people bitch about csx and god knows i do too i dont even work their
used to be a dream but i am a very astute young man and after carefull
reading i came up with what i just said.
as long as the unions get thiers what the hell ever to the members now
im not saying do away with the unions im just saying as long as there
is enough members in service for the unions to still be profitable
there will be no change for the better of the working class men, no
strikes, no arguments hell it seems like anymore you feel lucky to have
the chance to sacrafice a finger to save a arm so i ask all of you is
that the meaning of a union
give them a little to sacrafice livelyhood what happens when we run out
of fingers then they take the arm and we feel lucky they didnt take the
other arm guys there isnt an end im not asking for answers just trying
to see if you can see where im coming from im likel the control i look
on from the outside read the contracts and weigh the options and the
options are as i just stated


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 20 February 2010

Please Read  if cut back or flowed back                                 
      Open enrollment begins November 1 for BLET Short Term Disability
plan 
CLEVELAND, November 2 — Open Enrollment for 2010 under the BLET’s Short
Term Disability insurance begins on November 1, 2009, and runs through
December 15, 2009. 

If you are a locomotive engineer working on a railroad that
participated in the Wage Rules portion of the national agreement dated
December 16, 2003, your coverage under Part A (described below) of the
BLET Short Term Disability Plan will automatically continue. 

Last year, if you opted out of Part B coverage (also described below),
then you can opt back in during this enrollment period. If you
currently participate and wish to opt out of Part B coverage, you can
also do so during this enrollment period. 

Part A — Non-Occupational Disabilities

Effective January 1, 2010, there will be no changes to Part A coverage:


• Your eligibility and $40 premium is submitted by the railroad on a
monthly basis.
• Part A pays $402 per week for non-occupational disabilities only. 
• Occupational disabilities are not covered. 
• Each eligible member is insured for $50,000 of Accidental Death and
Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. 

Part B – Occupational Disabilities

Effective January 1, 2010 there will be no changes to Part B coverage:

• Part B is voluntary. Participation in this additional occupational
coverage is not required. 

• The weekly benefit for occupational disabilities is $402 per week. 

• Each eligible member is insured for $50,000 of AD&D coverage. 

• The benefit is not subject to repayment upon receipt of a FELA
settlement (no repayment after a personal injury settlement).

• The benefit is not considered taxable income.

• The cost is $23 per month and will be payroll deducted with your
monthly union dues.

NOTE: UTU members working as engineers are eligible for Part A and may
purchase Part B coverage by making an annual payment of $276 to the
BLET Trust Fund.
**************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
IMPORTANT:

• Eligibility for Part B is dependent on your eligibility for Part A.
In order to be eligible for Part A, you must have** ****seven starts in
a month with one start as an engineer.************
If you are furloughed to train service and become ineligible for Part A
coverage, you must notify the Secretary-Treasurer of your local division
immediately. At that time, you have three options: 

1. Continue coverage of Part A and Part B by paying $40 directly to the
BLET Trust Fund by the 10th of the month and continuing payroll
deduction of $23 for Part B. Coverage may only be continued for six
months under this option. If you choose this option, you will need to
contact the Plan Administrator (information below) for additional
instructions.

2. Discontinue coverage of Part B temporarily until you return to
engineer status and become eligible for Part A. An engineer, who loses
Part A coverage due to no fault of his own, may resume coverage for
Part B once he returns to engineer status and becomes eligible for Part
A. You must keep the Secretary-Treasurer of you local division informed
of your status.

3. OPT-OUT of Part B by completing an OPT-OUT form. If you choose to
opt-out of Part B, you may only resume coverage during a subsequent
annual enrollment period.
If you currently do NOT participate and choose to do nothing, you will
continue to be only eligible for Part A coverage. 

• If you currently do NOT participate and would like to sign-up for
Part B coverage during this open enrollment period, or if you do
currently participate and would like to opt-out of Part B coverage, you
must notify the Secretary-Treasurer of your local division by completing
and returning the attached form by December 15, 2009. Your election will
become effective on January 1, 2010.

• Members who OPT-OUT of Part B coverage effective January 1, 2010,
will not be eligible to enroll for the coverage until the next annual
enrollment period.

Anyone with questions can contact Jim Bradford, BLET Short Term
Disability Administrator, at (216) 241-2630, ext. 205, or email:
Bradford @ble-t.org. 

A copy of the opt-in/opt-out form is available below: 
http://www.ble-t.org/pr/pdf/STD-opt-inout.pdf



d  if cut-back or flowed-back


Name: Mad Max
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 February 2010

HEY MO RON
U HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD. WEARING THAT STINKING VEST MAKES ME MADDER
THAN A RED NECK WATCHING JEFF GORDON WIN THE 500.  YOU KNOW WHAT I
MEAN.  WE ALLREADY TAKE IT FROM BOTH ENDS.  UNION OFFICERS BOWING DOWN
LIKE OBAMA TO SOME KING, MANAGEMENT THAT SCRATCHES THEIR HEAD WHEN
THEIR TAIL ITCHES, WE MIGHT AS WELL BE BRIGHT AND VISIBLE TO THAT GOON
IN THE WOODS LOOKING TO TAKE FOOD OFF OUR TABLES.  LET ME HEAR YOUR
HORROR STORIES.  WITH YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE DON'T INCLUDE OF THEM IN
ONE RESPONSE, I MIGHT GET ALL FIRED UP!!!
GRRRRRRR, GRRRRRRRRR,GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR


Name: M. O. Ron
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 20 February 2010

You know what? The "managers" make me mad. They removed the injury
pyramid poster and replaced it with a picture of Trump Plaza. The
caption says, "You're FIRED !!!!!!" So much for: PEOPLE MAKE THE
DIFFERENCE.

     I feel like a coward for not identifying myself, but shucks; the
bull's eye on the back of my trash handler's vest is already the size
of Hancock's signature. Did you say, "What signature"? The one he
wants to display in three foot high letters. Right under the big, blue
CSX  letters facing north; down there at 500 Water Street. Bigggg,
redddd, bloody-looking cursive letters. Makes a railroad man remember
the trails of blood that have leaked out of the mangled bodies of
transportation men over the last 150+ years. But, that was before we
heard this: SAFETY IS A WAY OF LIFE.

    We need to institute some changes. CSX pays a lot of money out to
bright people that create thoughtful, well-meaning slogans. These same
people need to know that many employees appreciate their efforts. The
executives need to know that low-echelon managers seem to consider any
contract employee that attempts to use  these slogans--- 
"high-profile". This employee then becomes a target for the "swat
teams". IDPAP time, boys. 

    If positive, productive changes are in the future; let's start
screening the potential "swat goons" more thoroughly than before.
If a manager has an integrity problem, all employees involved should
take action to assist the correction process. RIGHT RESULTS -- RIGHT
WAY -- could become a reality.

    The end of adversary attitudes would benefit all employees; why,
shuck's man, !!! the whole country could improve!! BUT----- management
will probably have to make the first move. And----- it will take time to
generate trust.

    !!!!!GIT-SOME!!!!!


Name: moving
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 February 2010

i being transfed to baltimore in the next 2 weeks does anyone have any
advice, or know anything about baltimore work conditions?   PLEASE help
...........


Name: Festus
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 February 2010

The militant midget is back in Rocky Mount, N.C.
I'm gonna have to up my run off.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 10 February 2010

hey loco 30+ plus years you are right about the ns contract . CSX wants
this bid system bad , if we vote this down they will want to go back to
the table . The younger men need to realize the bid system will cut 10%
of the work force , so back on the street you go.


Name: me
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 February 2010

just got the call to move to baltimore from florida panhandle is b-more
working or being sent home ? please let me know i will be moving my
wife and five kids to a new place and i need to be working...thanks in
advance............


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 February 2010

NoMo you are 100% correct.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 February 2010

That's right No Mo if u make over your guarantee . Last half I did beat
my guarantee but this half I'm not , so if this contact passes and I 
need off for a emergency I loose my Guarentee. Plus a 6% pay raise over
a 5 year period that starts 2012 ; if u get in trouble (not only stayin
marked up) you loose your stocks ! We don't even get a bonus until
2013 !!


Name: Joshua Rogers
E-mail: kayakguy303@yahoo.com
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 08 February 2010

Vote the Contract Down! If you want a life vote it DOWN!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 February 2010

Hey Other:

There is no excuse for the stupidvisor nor for CSX for allowing him to
continue his employment. CSX talks big when it comes to diversity but
can't or won't back it up.

Unfortunately the government can't legislate people's likes and
dislikes and racism is still prevalent. There was YM at Gentilly
that was an overt racist. He came to CSX from the The Picayune, MS
Police Department. If I recall correctly he was terminated because of
his racist views and actions. Despite that he was employed by CSX
and in fact promoted to TM.

Over the years there have been numerous stories posted on this site
very similar to yours...what's really disappointing is that CSX has
made no effort to change that attitude, because it's part of the CSX
corporate culture!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 08 February 2010

NoMo


Thank you. I disagree with being pigeon holed and the way that society
allows it. until we are all seen for our abilities, drive and heart,
not the color of our skin we will all keep losing. 

had someone gotten hurt while I was on duty, had someone damaged
property, had there been a breach of ethics, morality or company policy
on my part I would have accepted my punishment and went on. I was never
offered any type of personal improvement plan, counseling or any other
option. the manager was looking to terminate me, as demonstrated by his
comments, and he did.


D


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 February 2010

Hey Other:

I think everyone understands what a "Native American" is. You're the
one that brought it up and then get upset when the evolution of of race
classification is put into play.

It's all about political correction...if you don't like complain to
your elected representatives. Concentrate on things you can control.
We're all classified whether we like it or not and those
classifications are subject to change, it doesn't change who or what
you are!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 07 February 2010

Native Americans are those that can trace their ancestors to a tribe in
America. Please do not insult me or my heritage due to your inability
to accept or understand your own prejudice.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 07 February 2010

"other non employee"

please understand that I do not try to make race an issue. I understand
the issues many have with the race game, it disgusts me as well. until
those comments, I had never been on the negative end of discrimination.
I personally feel that you should be judged based on your abilities, not
the color of your skin.

yeah I bought into the propaganda we were subjected to during
orientation. I really thought that we would be treated in an ethical,
honest and respectful manner. funny thing is that even with a witness
hr did not investigate, it broke my heart. 

I know that many managers have no respect for "contract guys." I
enjoyed the time I spent with them. I, more often than not, learned
more from them than the managers that were supposed to be teaching me.
I was the type that would lend a hand when needed, contract or not. 

I do not care for pity, I need it not. I thought this would be a good
place to, God forbid, get some support from people that may have been
subjected or hurt as I was.

Thank you all for your time.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 February 2010

NATIVE AMERICAN DECENT!

This BS really pisses me off. What in the hell is a Native American.
one that is born in the us? Guess maybe of Indian decent? wonder what
an afro american that is white is. I had a secretary from Kenya that
was afro american and as white as a clean sheet. The color lines
continue to be a problem. Wonder if this person is a red man? would
that be different from a Native American? My secretary was born in
Kenya, schooled in England spoke 4 lang's and was a US citizen and
white. Guess that makes her an Afro,English Caucasion!  See it just
get's worse. I do want to know what Jessie, and Al want. I will give
them what they want.
1 Negro
2 Colored
3 Afro american
4 Black
5 Person of Color

I really do not care, just never know how to get it right!!!!


Name: Spongebob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 07 February 2010

I have to agree with Lloyd on this one.  Any manager with CSX with
won't get much pity on this site.  Do you ralize how many T&E
employees are on the street due to CSX and their incompetent
management?  May it be furloughs or suspension do to Chickenshit rules
failures.


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 February 2010

David, your first mistake was trying to go into management with this
company.  Your second mistake was thinking they actually gave a shit
about you.  Get in the CSX complaint line, it stretches out for about
10 miles.


Name: David
E-mail: truepath2000@yahoo.com
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 05 February 2010

Hello, I just wanted to submit my story.

I went through the management trainee program. I got great reports from
all the facilities I trained at. I wanted to work for CSX, family
reasons, since I was a child. when I got my first assignment I was
told, by the shop manager, that he did not like "my kind" and that he
"would find a reason to terminate me." I am of Native American decent,
I am very proud of my heritage. I went to HR, my supervisor in the
program and the district mechanical manager all to no avail. Now I will
not lead this story astray, I made mistakes at the shop. I asked many of
the other managers and shop managers I had spent time with and was
informed that the mistakes were rookie mistakes, no big deal.
I had my dream stolen from me. During orientation we were told that we
were the future of the company. That we should not be afraid to make
mistakes, that was why we were in training, that our first assignment
woulde still be under the trainee program. 
I miss my career. I have been trying to clear this up, through internal
channels, for quite some time now. The vast majority of people I met
were wonderful, ethical and followed both the mission statement and
core values.
Thank you all for your time.


Name: David
E-mail: truepath2000@yahoo.com
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 05 February 2010

Hello, I just wanted to submit my story.

I went through the management trainee program. I got great reports from
all the facilities I trained at. I wanted to work for CSX, family
reasons, since I was a child. when I got my first assignment I was
told, by the shop manager, that he did not like "my kind" and that he
"would find a reason to terminate me." I am of Native American decent,
I am very proud of my heritage. I went to HR, my supervisor in the
program and the district mechanical manager all to no avail. Now I will
not lead this story astray, I made mistakes at the shop. I asked many of
the other managers and shop managers I had spent time with and was
informed that the mistakes were rookie mistakes, no big deal.
I had my dream stolen from me. During orientation we were told that we
were the future of the company. That we should not be afraid to make
mistakes, that was why we were in training, that our first assignment
woulde still be under the trainee program. 
I miss my career. I have been trying to clear this up, through internal
channels, for quite some time now. The vast majority of people I met
were wonderful, ethical and followed both the mission statement and
core values.
Thank you all for your time.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 February 2010

I went to work for CSX approx 4 years ago.I paid $5000.00 plus room and
board for schooling, lost wages for 6 weeks.All in all it cost me
$10,000 plus for a job that wasn't worth squat. Quit a job I have been
at 15 plus years for what. To be told I will be treated like a person
with good pay and benifits! Hah! Laid off twice in the 2 years I was
there, couldn't even get railroad unemployment the first year I was
there as I wasn't there long enough. Was continually denied valid
claims of labor agreements by them, denied my first year vacation pay.
Safety was a joke, working two shifts in one day, continually being
forced to do things because of producing what they want. I hardly ever
called of work but employees that did were taken care of. Intimidated
when I spoke up and voiced my rights. If you believe anything they tell
you you will be sorry. Worst 2 years of my employment life.


Name: Mike 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 25 January 2010

CSX-Sucks Fans

I am worth all of the 20 million bonus, perks and salary.

So sorry I had to FIRE Tony Ingram recently.   He was getting out of 
control and I did not want him to bring me down with him.

Yours in Railroading at CSX.

MW


Name: Wildman
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 24 January 2010

No CSX isn't required to call anyone back that wasn't finished with
the training program.
As far as having a buyout for the protected employees,don't hold your
breath.It would have made sense a few years ago when there were more of
them but now that most of us have retired our numbers aren't big enough
to worry about.
Public image!!! That's a good one.The only public image is the one
that people see when a train goes by at a road crossing.
Right now the prospect of getting recalled is pretty grim so don't
wait around on CSX to put you back to work.There have been several job
postings in other departments and people who are furloughed have first
chance in the hiring process.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 23 January 2010

I just want to ask a question and get some answers from guys who have
worked for CSX as a trainman in regards to those men who were suspended
during their on the job training.  Is CSX required to call those men
back or can they start again with hiring back off the streets, and
would it not benefit CSX to come along with a buyout for those
employees who are under a protected status and get the majority of
those furloughed and suspended back.  Does CSX not care about their
public image especially when men were suspended during trainning.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 January 2010

Conductor 1-10

You must be a fool with your pant's on the ground.
It would take $12.00 per hour to replace you. Looks like CSX recruting
is once again failing to find the right folks for Service.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 January 2010

for the work we do.........they don t pay nearly enough........my father
worked back in the 70s and 80s and his pay print outs are almost
identical to mine.....this is bullshit.....no ceo in this country
should make 20 million dollars on a bonus....its totally insane....he
shouldn t even show his face.....20 million thats on top of his
salary....this country and this company are corrupted....it makes
employees like me and thousands of other furious.......PAY UP
CSX..........PAY US FOR WHAT WE DO......HOW WE LIVE.....who would
supply are country with supplies....give us a bonus we diserve it...or
split that 20 million  dollars up that you gave our ceo.....


Name: Wildman
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 20 January 2010

jsmith;
Write your story as fiction.
You don't have to use real names or locations,just make things up.
When you start,go to a phonebook,pick some interesting sounding names
and use them instead.
Include the phrase "The names have been changed to protect the
guilty" or something like that.

There are TM's taking kickbacks from taxi companies,shippers,and
recieving customers.How many CSX coats and hats have been given away to
their drinkin' buddies? We even had a shipment of belt buckles
dissappear once.Nobody I knew had any to sell or give away.There's a
lot of things going on right now that I won't elaborate on because
I've got three years left to go and getting set up and fired isn't in
the picture right now.


Name: Jsmith
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 19 January 2010

I am in the process of writing a book about CSX and there so called
safety policy, the harassment and intimidation and all the horror
stories of how they have treated employees. If you guys want to share
your stories feel free to email me at jsmith14449@yahoo.com. I only
want true stories, not hear say or rumors. Need to be factual
information. I promise you your name will not be mentioned anywhere,You
dont even have to leave your name. If you setup a private email all I
ask is that you check it later on to see If I contacted you with any
questions.
I wonder how much trouble I will get in by writing the book, I really
dont care they can sue me if they want I dont have anything to lose, I
had to have surgery and a month later they fired me.

Please Email with your stories of this stinking company


Name: Wildman
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 18 January 2010

Yep you can seriously screw a TM.
It might take awhile but if you work at it you can get them in some
serious hot water if not fired.
Depending on the problem you're having,anonymous letters and pictures
to the FRA or sent to Jax will at least get the offending party's name
across some higher-up's desk.After they see that name a few times they
begin to think there might be something to all these letters and might
do a follow up.
The FRA will need names and dates if you open a case against anybody on
the RR so CSX will know who you are and everything else to do with a
case.The thing about that is,once the case is started it really can't
be stopped since you'll have given a sworn statement at the beginning
to open the case.
We almost got our TM fired a couple of months ago by biding our time
and catching a good opportunity.The plant we worked in didn't get a
switch one day due to train traffic and coupled with the late service
they had been getting,called customer service.We'd been trying to get
that to happen for awhile anyway but the $!!*% really hit the
fan.Everyone who was anybody got in the game and they say there was a
face to face meeting with plant management as well as a conference call
with the DVM and Customer Service.All of them taking bites out of his
ass.The plant shift foreman gave us all the details the next day.
Just keep the presure on and don't get in over your head or be
prepared to face consequenses.Time is on your side but CSX has a lot of
time to get even too.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for N/A
Posted: 15 January 2010

Conductor JJ  


Do you really think you can blackmail a Trainmaster.      Guess you
better watch your backside when I find out your real identity


what is up with the name you are calling me


Name: conductorJJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 January 2010

HEy Scuba Steve,your a peckerhead,keep on lying about the remote
fuckups,it will come out one day.YOu pettifile faggot.You and billy
fisher making deals behind the mens back.Im sur billys wife would like
to know that hes screwing around on her.I bet yours would like to know
your screw kids and fags.


Name: averagejoe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 06 January 2010

you know what i agree most people on the rr are related and loved ones
do get hired over more qualified people i had 2 intervues 1 the shop
forman and his bitch was there to hand pick the people for the supposed
recruiter a nigger who looked down on me while hiring his masstas white
kin folk 
the second time no formen or anything only recruiters got the job that
was over a year ago and still no word it was really embarissing for the
first 6 months or so explaining to people why i wasnt at the rr yet
so yes they do hire family for jobs that are for sure but they dont
give a hoot about the imaginary jobs or the ones they know pple will be
laid off from shortly 
so unless you were military or have high pull
if you get a job there my observation is your bieng played as a fool
or fucked from the get go


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 06 January 2010

TOD LUKE IS A LYING CHICKEN SON OF A BITCH HE MAKE UP SHIT THEN THINK
YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO AGREE WITH HIM BUT THERES NO WITNESS YOU HE GET AWAY
WITH ALL THE LIES HE TELL HIS DAY IS COMING HE ALSO GOT A SPEDDING
TICKET CHASING TRAINS SOMEHOW TALKED THE STATE TROOPER IN NOT WRITING
HIM A TICKET BECAUSE HE DIDNT WANT WOLFE TO FIND OUT BUT EVERONE KNOWS
HOPE HE GET HIT BY THE TRAIN HE IS CHASING FROM NOW OWN
KEEP TELLING LIES YOU LYING YOU CHICKEN BASTERD YOUR DAY WILL COME SOON


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 January 2010

To get a job with csx is like pulling teeth the bastards that do the
hiring are stupid. I have a friend that is a conductor and still could
not get a job. Piss on csx I own my own buisness now(trucking company
with five latemodeltrucks)if they ever did call me I would tell them to
eat shit. CSX sucks besides its cheaper to ship by truck and its a hell
of a lot faster fuck the railroad you all are going flat broke anway
csx is a communist company.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 31 December 2009

We read your post already in one section. It isn't necessary to post it
in all sections.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 31 December 2009

If any of you believe your jobs are coming back, or new jobs will be
created, your head is in the land of OZ. 

I personally don't and won't do anything for CSX unless I am
expicitly told to do so. An example, I am told to walk to my engine and
inspect it. Fine, No one can tell me how fast to walk. No one can tell
me how to inspect my engine or the time limit to do it in. Paperwork?
Broken pens, or the inspection forms not on the engine? I could care
less. I call the yardie.......let him tell me where and how to get a
pen or inspection forms. More time to relax. If I am relaxing, I can't
get hurt. Oh, unless one of the many idiots that work here flat switch a
car down into my track. Hard to believe but it does happen in this CSX
yard.

No, just don't care anymore. Don't care if I run out of time on
single main track. Don't really care if I am late for work. Don't
care if CSX doesn't pay me on time. My union guys will fix that for
me. May take 2 to 3 years (without interest) but I'll get my money. 

Don't care that the radio has static when the dispatcher tries to call
me. I don't move the train one inch until I fully understand what he or
she wants. I am not allowed to use (and will not) my cell phone to move
a train. I just wait X amount of time till the static on the radio
stops.

When I am stopped and a signal pops up.......I wait 2 or 3 minutes
hopefully) to make sure it doesn't drop in front of me. I see a
distant signal, I slow down, don't want that to drop on me either.
It's just safer this way.

Track speed 50mph.....45 is safer. Top restricted speed I operate at is
2 mph, which is very safe. CSX management should be proud of me, that I
am sure of, because I haven't run thru any switches.

All in all I like working here. Sure the hours are horrible,people show
up for work late, in yesterdays clothes, smell like cigarettes teeth not
brushed, but they are elite professionals.

These elite professionals will show off to you and new hires by
dispalying thier ignorance and stupidity of rules, regulations, and RR
operations. But then my union reps or management will talk to the new
hires and correct the problem,,,,,right? Well maybe the union or
management talks to the elite professional and straightens him or her
out.
Yeah, thats what happens where I work. Never seen it personally, but
"they" tell me it has happened. I feel safer when "they" tell me
things like that.

I am kinder to a stray dog, than to any union rep or CSX manager. I
hold both in complete disgust and distrust. Both are liars, and
thieves. What does the BLE do with my dues? Well in thier newsletters,
complete with pictures, they are playing golf, in conference in Las
Vegas, or discussing important union contracts at a nice resort
location......so they can fully concentrate on the matters at hand.

In closing, I,like many of you are nothing more than whores. CSX and
the unions are the pimps.

We get told how long to work. Where to work. How much we will get paid.
How much longer am I going to be a whore? I don't know. I do know it is
getting harder and harder to look at my self in the mirror. 

Are you brave enough to look in the mirror?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 December 2009

Before bashing ALL female employees, maybe we should remember Miss
Barbara Jean Hopkins who perished on the B&O east of Cumberland in 1980
when the engineer of an opposing train missed a signal and ran into her.
 Her side of the cab (GP-40) was sheared off and she was found in the
wreckage.  I had met her 2 years earlier.  She was assigned as a
fireman on the Chessie Steam Special but the cab of 2101 was so
crowded, she had to ride back in the coach.  Everyone who knew her said
she was as dilligent and competent as any man out there.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 25 December 2009

Merry Christmas to all my union brothers & sisters who just wanna go to
work, do there job, get paid in a correct manner, and last but not
least...not get hurt.


December 24,   2009.......and CSX STILL SUCKS!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 24 December 2009

Lloyd

Last year we had 4 female conductor trainees. Because of attitudes out
here we took 3 of them under our wings and trained them the other one
was never going to learn with her attitude she was hoping to get fired
to file a lawsuit which she eventually did. That one woman did a lot of
damage for the other women. CSX bent over backwards gave her extended
training 3 times. CSX covered up her first day as a yard foremen the
very first move she ran thru three switches. In less than a week later
she was charged with not getting three step before going in between the
locomotive and car right in front of a TM and RFE. CSX brought her back
to work. It didn't take her long to file a injury claim one of the
most ridiculous ones I've ever heard of since I've been on the
railroad. She got into an arguement with a carry-all clerk while being
transported she stated the clerk purposely hit a pothole in the road
which caused her to hit her head on the vehicle door. It turns out the
engineer she was working with stated in an investigation she actually
smacked her head on a grab iron the day before getting off a
locomotive. After 5 months of her being off injured CSX brought her
back again. She eventually did get terminated of course she has two
lawsuits against CSX one for the injury the other for discrimination.
CSX in hiring her didn't do a good background check this woman was 50
years old and had a habit of suing everyone she worked for in the past.
Since I've been off work for the past 5 1/2 months I don't know if the
other 3 are still marked up. They are just as capable as their male
co-workers. When I look back this same attitude about women happened
when blacks first started getting hired on the railroad. The attitude
they're lazy they're just a tax write off for the railroads they have
special privilages they get away with a lot more ect...I can't say that
every happened but it was a big change one that the railroads had to
make. At one time the railroad was a family oriented white male
society. In most cases it takes one bad apple to spoil the bunch.


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 December 2009

I'll say this much.  The few females I've had the opportunity to work
with weren't too swift but that doesn't mean a woman can't do our
job just as well as a man can. This job is easy.  The only thing
physically demanding is riding on the cars and changing a knuckle and
the women who come to work for the RR are not usually petite and weak. 
I'd say the main thing I've noticed is that the ones I worked with
were dangerous but I can't speak for every female at CSX.  Are we back
in the mid 1900's again?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 23 December 2009

I know of at least 4 women that do a better job then most of their male
peers with the same amount of seniority. They have to work harder to
try and be accepted. The way I look at it if a woman can put up with
the verbal & mental abuse they get from there male co-workers and stays
she earned a lot of respect. I don't think any man would tolerate it.
You have to remember she's someones daughter and sister possibly she
has children. She's no different trying to support herself and her
family. It irks me to hear gossip from shallow minds that could cause
harm. How would you feel if someone spread visious rumors about your
mother, sister, or wife that she was sleeping around with every guy at
work? That is unexceptable. That's what these women have to put up
with on a daily basis. The days of the railroad being a male dominated
society are over. Why not? No more getting on-off moving equipment,
climbing cars to put on hand brakes now it's brake sticks, most people
can't change a knuckle not even on the line of road this list goes on.
It's not that physically challenging anymore definitely not like it
use to be.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 22 December 2009

Female railroaders are funny, name 1 that is worth a crap. Never seen
one at my terminal last more than 2-3 years.  Always get fired for
something.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 21 December 2009

Everyone settle down. The UTU and BLET are looking out for our best
interest(s), they don't care about dues, they care about us!

Without the support of these Unions we would be making $8.00 an hour.
Think about it.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 December 2009

Females,
I am shocked that all of the known female RR have gone away. Might be a
few left, wonder why. I think I know, they are WORKING. Out there
kicking ass, and being NICE, and making a living in very uncomfortable
environment. Most here should listen up


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 18 December 2009

Like I said, ole Tony was told to retire or get fired...read the Proxy
Statement to see what he made upon his retirement...if he was paid a
severance package, he got fired! Oh, excxuse me, you will need to read 
Tony's contractual clauses as printed in th Proxy.

He earned the first "Brown Banana"...he lived up to it... I wonder
why he left the NS? CSX loves Losers!

What a chump!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for N/A
Posted: 18 December 2009

Speaking of Staffing and Consolidation" CSX has had its share of 
Tony Ingram chasing staff for sexual favors.   Maybe that was his 
demise for retiring.   He has some serious mental issues with people
especially women whom have to work around him.    I just wonder how
much
CSX is paying out on these lawsuits and keeping it under the rug here
in Jacksonville.  This should leak out with more detail.

Maybe he had a hang up about being around some of these gay guys and
had to prove something?


Name: Yocretia Washington
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 18 December 2009

Is CSX be hiring?  I lately been fired from my job at laundromat, and be
interested in working for r.r. I been axing around town about if thems
be hiring but no heard nothin.  what kind of moneys do yoou guys be
makin.  me have called yo boss man at the office but he said not hiring
now.  is this be true or doos csx not hire us black folk


Name: New Reporter
E-mail: CSX YOU Have a Problem
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 17 December 2009

THE LEDGER (Lakeland, Fla.)

EDITORIAL

CSX/SunRail Deal: The Breakfast of Concealers

Published: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 1:03 a.m.

If state Sen. Paula Dockery wins the Republican gubernatorial
nomination, and Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink wins the
Democratic counterpart, two things are certain:

Florida’s first female governor will emerge from the November general
election.

Heads likely will roll at the Florida Department of Transportation.

And well they should. Last week, during a special-call legislative
session, a last-minute deal by the DOT resulted in the railroad union
dropping opposition to a sweetheart deal between the state and CSX
Corp.

Well before the start of the session - on Nov. 25 - Dockery requested
e-mails by DOT officials related to the CSX proposal. She was given 121
e-mails, and none from DOT Secretary Stephanie Kopelousos, the linchpin
of the CSX/commuter-rail negotiations.

On Dec. 4, Dockery complained to Governor’s Office of Open Government.
She had wanted the e-mails for use during the special session, which
started Thursday, Dec. 3, and ended with the passage of the CSX deal on
Dec. 8.

8,037 missed e-mails

On Dec. 9, FDOT Deputy General Counsel Robert M. Burdick sent a letter
to Dockery informing her that the FDOT had overlooked e-mails because
“the search program that was run to identify records responsive [to]
your request had not functioned as expected.” The letter included 8,037
e-mails missed by DOT in an initial search because “the person
(originally pulling the e-mails) had made an input mistake,” according
to a DOT spokesman.

Dockery also learned that some were sent using code words, like
“pancake” and “french toast.” DOT Secretary Stephanie Kopelousos
brushed those off as a clever way that Deputy Secretary Kevin Thibault
was using to get attention on Kopelousos’ Blackberry’s e-mail subject
list.

“We didn’t circumvent anything,” Kopelousos told a reporter. “It was
something eye catching.”

Maybe so. But then there was the worrisome e-mail in which DOT attorney
Bruce Conroy told FDOT general counsel Alexis Yarbrough to use another
method “in lieu of e-mails” to discuss the state’s involvement with
railroad projects.

“It is evident through the words, actions and inactions of these state
officials that they are actively circumventing transparency laws,”
Dockery said. “Using code words in an effort to disguise the true
content of an e-mail is a violation of the public trust.”

Sink issued a similar statement on Monday afternoon: “We live in the
Sunshine State, and this is not the way the people’s business should be
done. Those who acted this way should be held accountable, which is why
if anyone at the Department of Transportation was involved in this
activity, including Secretary Kopelousos, they should immediately
resign.”

This isn’t new to the plan to pay $650 million to CSX to buy - but
still share - railroad tracks in the Orlando area to establish a
commuter rail system. The deal was hatched in secrecy and cloaked with
hidden budget items since it was first announced during the Jeb Bush
administration.

Apparently it keeps on keeping on: Now Gov. Charlie Crist’s
administration has egg on its face. Along with bacon and grits as
well.

 

FLORIDA TIMES-UNION

CSX’s Ward: SunRail Good Deal for State, High-Speed Will Cost Billions

 

Jacksonville-based CSX has come in for heavy criticism in the wake of
the Legislature agreeing to pay the railroad $432 million for 61 miles
of track in Central Florida to facilitate a commuter rail from Deland,
slicing through Orlando and to Poinciana, southwest of Disney World.
The arrangement, which will allow CSX to lease dual-purpose rail line
back from the state, requires CSX to spend $150 million in upgrades for
the commuter rail project.

The state hopes its actions will lay the foundation for high-speed
commuter rail. That project, which would feature trains topping 180
mph, would connect Tampa, Orlando and Miami. The preliminary map from
the U.S. Department of Transportation shows Jacksonville connected to
Atlanta and Savannah, but cut off from the rest of the state.

CEO Michael Ward defended the sale in an interview with the
Times-Union, and praised the commuter rail project, known as SunRail,
but raised caution flags about high-speed rail, which state politicians
seem eager to pursue, in part to attract federal stimulus dollars. Here
are edited excerpts from the interview:

Q. How has the push for commuter rail, including what was just pushed
through for Central Florida, affected your business? Has it presented
obstacles?

A. It’s an interesting balance. We have shareholders and what they
expect us to do is to make money hauling freight. We’re willing to work
with anybody, but we have four key principles involved: One, it has to
be as safe or safer than it was before. Second, there has to be
sufficient capacity to handle not only the passengers, but existing
freight and future freight growth. Third, we can’t subsidize it. And,
the one that gets the most controversial is that we’re not going to be
the ones who take any liability for personal injury in this. If you
think about it, it’s our obligations to our shareholders. If there are
no passengers on there, no passengers can get hurt. They can only get
hurt if we allow them on there.

Q. Is this arrangement different from other arrangements that you have
had around the country? First, the tracks for the 61 miles, have you
sold railroad bed before?

A. We have, and this one, how you package these things up ... I always
look at the total dollars. Every dollar we get is going back into the
state of Florida. We’re not taking a penny out of the state on this
one.

Q. You’re going to put all of the $432 million back into Florida?

A. One hundred percent into the state of Florida. On the S-line [CSX’s
track that runs from Callahan to Lakeland before shifting towards Palm
Beach and Miami], upgrading the intermodal facility (for rail, ship and
truck) at JaxPort ... we’ve committed that all of the money will be
spent in the state of Florida putting infrastructure in place. We
thought it was good that they got their commuter rail and we will
upgrade infrastructure to get congestion off the roads and lessen
pollution.

Q. The cost for the state’s liability policy is $2 million a year.
Freight does not need the amount of liability insurance required by
passenger rail and you have agreed to pay half of the state’s premium,
correct?

A. Yes, we are shouldering some of the cost of the state purchasing a
liability policy. We wanted to help with them buying the type of policy
they would need.

Q. Is that unusual?

A. No, we’re doing a similar thing up in Massachusetts where there were
similar concerns about the liability issue. As a matter of fact, what
we’re doing in Massachusetts and Florida is identical.

Q. In your view, should we be emphasizing commuter rail, like SunRail
around Jacksonville and other cities, or should we be emphasizing
high-speed rail — which should come first in Florida?

A. People see high-speed trains in France, Spain, Japan and China and
love them. Our country, what we’ve chosen to do, is build airports and
highways. We have this view that Amtrak is supposed to make money and
there’s not a passenger system in the world that’s making money. I
think you have to view that as something you provide to the public just
like you do airports, highways and ports. The government decides how
they are going to deploy mobility for its citizens and so far, no one
has been willing to spend the monies that it would take to do
high-speed rail

Q. The stimulus plan has set aside $8 billion for high speed rail. Is
that sufficient to begin the process?

A. If you want to put high-speed in American, it’s hundreds of billions
to build and then tens of billions to maintain and subsidize. Our view
is that high-speed rail should have dedicated, separated corridors.
There’s already an issue with people riding around gate crossings and
we’re travelling at 40-60 mph. Can you imagine a train going 180 mph?
There’s going to be very little lead time and people would be pulling
in front of these trains.

What some people would like to do is use our infrastructure to run
these rails, but you can’t achieve speeds of 180-200 mph on our
infrastructure because we’re not designed for it. In Florida, think
they are looking to go down the interstate highway. That’s the way to
do it. But, I don’t think people have an appreciation for how much it
would cost to build or maintain one.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 December 2009

Hey Rebecca Lacey:

The office of CSX-Sucks...I like that!

I don't know how things work in Lakeland, FL but I do know how things
work in Mobile, AL.

You say that CSX and Saddle Creek Corporation made a deal with the
County Commission back in 1987 without notifying the residence.

If there was any type of zoning change involved, in Mobile, they have
to advertise the requested change in the newspaper and by sign
for 60 days prior to a public hearing as well as notifying the property
owners within 300 feet by certified mail of the requested change and
hearing date. If the county or city failed to disclose a zoning change
you have a cause for action. The bad news is the Statute of Limitation
has expired, However there is no Statue involving fraud. Based on what
you said, sounds to me like there might have been an inside deal.
Consult a real estate attorney as to the zoning ordinances in place at
the time. I would also think the District Attorney would be interested
if there was any fraud involved. 

Good luck.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 16 December 2009

----Notice employees of Barr Yard and crews going into Barr yard.----


   CSX has a new rat at Barr Yard,  Guys please watch what you say in
the Clerk/Messenger Checker vans.  We seem to have a squeeler that
likes to turn people in to Mgmt.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 December 2009

Please let me know why no one is willing to help the residents of
Delrose Drive East
In Lakeland Florida. 
Saddle Creek Corporation and CSX  made a deal with the Polk county
commissioners some years back with out notifying the residents. This
was in 1987, they
where given permission to do a major expansion for a fifteen year time
period.
 Of course they did not let the adjoining residents in on this deal.
  We are now coming down with Cancer's and stress related issues.
  This is due to the fact our homes
are used to block the pollution and noise and vibrations caused by the
freight carts and diesel engine sitting in our back yard for hours.
 The EPA states that CSX does not
fall under the same laws as other companies.  The FRA is looking into
this. That is there standard answer for the past 10 years or more.
  We have been asking for help since we noticed the increase in
deaths.
  I have been told that your office is the office to contact.  Our life
styles have had to
change to accommodate CSX and Saddle Creeks actions.  We know
longer can sit outside due to diesel fumes.  We can no longer
have a evening of relaxation due to the noise and vibrations.
When they  arrive late at night, we can not sleep until they leave
in the early morning.
I, being the biggest advocate of helping the people on this street
have
now also been diagnosed with Cancer.  Trying to beat this disease
is impossible when one can not breath fresh air or sleep.
Please let me know other than filing a class action suit against all
involved what other avenue I can take.
Rebecca Lacey
863-666-2699


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 December 2009

ATTN: Employees of Rocky Mount, NC

Trainmaster Roger Zeiger is now former Trainmaster Roger Zeiger and he
is on his way back to Rocky Mount or Hell or wherever it is that he
came from. He turned in his resignation papers to be effective December
31st. The official explanation by Huntington was that he was having
family trouble but in reality he was just a fuck up that couldn't hack
it in the corprate rat race. He had 2 or 3 people up on charges for
doing shit that turned out not to be aginst the rules and ended up
being dropped. He'd charge someone for something he didn't like, even
though it was perfectly legal. Then there was a barrage of calls to the
ethics hotline. The last one stemed from a shouting match in the yard
office with 2 30+ year men during which Zeiger made a comment about how
thankful we should all be for CSX allowing us to work for them without
having any education. So if your reading this Roger goodbye and good
fucking luck! I hope you burn in hell and I hope the uneducated
Conductors and Engineers make every day of you miserable existance a
living nightmare. If I were a short, ugly, incompitant,little piece of
shit like you i'd do myself a favor and go ahead and kill myself. If
you havn't already, you should give shooting yourself in your ugly
little face some thought. Most of the former Trainmasters I've known
were dead men walking when they wen't back to their tools anyway.


Name: Tom Wolf
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 20-30 years
Posted: 14 December 2009

Bloomberg News circulated the following story by Angela Greiling Keane
on September 29.)

NEW YORK Union Pacific Corp. and other U.S. railroads may be able to
boost profits by trimming locomotive crews to one person from two under
rail-safety legislation moving through Congress, a Morgan Stanley
analyst said.

Rail carriers do not care about their employees safety much less the
safety of the public, and it shows by them pushing for one man crews on
20,000 ton trains. Just goes to show its all about the money and not
safety as they all want us to believe.

The measure, which Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today called a top
priority, would require technology that may allow railroads to get
approval for one-person crews, said William Greene, the New York-based
analyst, in a report yesterday.

``By our estimates, one-man crews could ultimately add
7-13 percent to earnings, far outweighing any near-term negatives from
the bill,'' he said in the report to clients.



The technology, called positive train control, would automatically
apply brakes when engineers miss signals. Interest in the legislation
was renewed by a Sept. 12 collision in Los Angeles between a commuter
train and a Union Pacific freight train that killed 26 people. The
bill, passed by the House on Sept. 24, doesn't specifically address
locomotive crew size, and rail labor unions have opposed one-person
crews.

Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph Boardman told reporters on a
Sept. 15 conference call that positive train control technology could
have prevented the Los Angeles crash. The bill would require installing
such systems on major rail lines and locomotives that travel on those
tracks by 2015.

Work-Hour Limits

Other provisions in the legislation, including limits on the number of
hours train operators are allowed to work, may reduce profit, Greene
said, adding that rail productivity gains might offset any losses.

``As a rough guideline, we assume these changes may add an incremental
1 percent to the total growth rate in labor expense,'' Greene said.
``When we consider the rails' continued push for labor productivity,
potential changes in pension expense and incentive compensation, and
the relatively large growth rates we are modeling for 2009, it's quite
possible investors won't even notice the impact from the safety bill in
the 2009 financials.''

The bill's proposed limit of 276 work hours a month for train
operators led the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen to
stay neutral on the bill, union Vice President John Tolman said. The
union lobbied for some of its safety provisions, including banning
so-called camp cars to house employees and attention to rail workers'
radiation exposure when they haul nuclear waste, he said.

The 276-hour cap would affect some union members, Tolman said.

``We do also have some jobs that people work 2 days on, 3 days off and
may come into the 276, but their quality of life is a lot better,''
he said in an interview. ``They know when they're coming into
work.''

The United Transportation Union, whose members include railroad
conductors, who work alongside engineers in locomotives, supports the
bill.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 December 2009

Goob

Not so. A departing train crew can be charged with excessive train
handling. In fact that is the most common form of charges the railroad
tries to get. The railroad will try everything not to admit their
tracks in the yard or on the road are faulty. It's the new railroad
Goob not the old one when they had yard maintainers who greased the
switches everyday and made sure everything was perfect. Those days are
long gone. Today it's up to the train/yard crews to report faulty
switches and tracks. Even then if someone reports it there considered a
trouble maker and a target is placed on their backs. The track forces
have been dwindled down to the bare minimum.


Name: averagejoe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 December 2009

hey there guys it is the christmas season all times for happiness lol
one year to the day csx told me i have a job but guess what no job the
sad part is that i actually thought i would get a job seeing as my
daddy didnt work for the rr, i wasnt in the military because i couldnt
decide what i wanted to do for myself, or i dont like to suck on big
hard harry jew peckers so to all you semi rich dick merry fuckin
christmas
tell csx to blow me cuase i still wont blow them for a job


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 12 December 2009

Well, that's just not true....


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 December 2009

A Departing train from yard limits can never be charged with anything
except speed. Or Signals.


Name: JJ Boyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 11 December 2009

Just found out thet a long time fellow employee at collinwood ohio yard
in cleveland has a snitch . he pretends to be your freind and the rats
you out to the company . Conductor JIM BOYD  may you rot in hell . the
trainmaster are bad ,But you come from behind and stab your brothers in
the back !!!!  You better work in a well lighted area Jimmy boy


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 06 December 2009

And that big ugly arse grin on Egans face. The only time I every saw
Egan was when we derailed 7 cars leaving the north yard at AACA. He was
investigating it seemed to be clueless. After we secured the remaining
cars and the locomotives I went over to look at it noticed the first 3
cars derailed on the lead the others went up the smoke track. I stated
there's your problem the switch he looked puzzled. Hard to put the
blame on us when the smoke track was lined and locked with a lock by
the remote crew. This is also a perfect case where cameras do some
good. Then of course the roadmaster has to investigate their first
thought is it's the crews fault. Surprisingly they did rule it was a
faulty track switch. My poor newbie conductor was going nutz even after
I explained this most likely won't be your last derailment that it's
better in the yard then out on the main. One good thing in my 32 years
I never had a derailment on the main. I've been through at least 100
derailments after the track reopened it always amazed me the twisted
metal of the cars and track the carnage it causes. Be safe keep it on
the rail.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 05 December 2009

Must have been why he always seemed to have the sniffles.......always
pale too!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 05 December 2009

Just give Billy Egan some nose candy and he will do whatever you want of
him.     Guess he got out of the drug bust a few years ago.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 December 2009

There are no managers in Augusta or Florence right now.  Bud Carson and
Chris Guenther were together in Augusta and ruined the place.  Guentehr
left and messed up Florence so they sent Carson back to finish it off
and he has nothing to do but screw with people and how they provide for
there families in Augusta since his wife left him for another guy.  I
can't have a family life so neither can you. I look forward to the day
that budget and protect your shove arent the only things he has to look
forward too.  Billy Egan is the worst of the bunch and will get his one
day.  Wolfe has taught these guys nothing but how to harrass people and
they better look out because daddy is leaving.  They should take a look
out how things are done in Spartanburg.  One of the managers there is a
total idiot.  All hail Swafford and all to hell Wolfe.


Name: sad
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 04 December 2009

i have heard that in the start of 2010 , everyone will be back to work.
has anyone heard about this if so please let me know .....


Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 01 December 2009

Dear All- 

I post this link for your consideration and comment:
http://www.yardlimits.com/forums/legal-news-announcements/18954-bringing-light-sense-dlc-process.html

Take Care & Be Safe.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 01 December 2009

ZOMG Tony Ingram is retiring at the end of december


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 01 December 2009

As a follow up to the discussion yesterday, this article appeared on the
MSNBC web site this morning.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34068710/ns/business-economy_at_a_crossroads//


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 30 November 2009

I am tired of hearing about all this safety bullshit. all bull. csxmeans
nothing of their rules class , safety class or driving safe program.
When you try to follow the rules they tell you do it later got to get
job done, you remin them of therules and you hear thats not relavent
here. it is all bullshit.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 November 2009

Hey M. W. A.:

I Agree, call the Ethics Hotline but leave your name. If anyone said
anything to you about it or if your  e tests started going bad you'd
have cause to sue over CSX allowing a hostile work environment to
continue. However, I really wouldn't expect any improvement because I
don't really think CSX cares! You can also file complaints with the
U.S Departments of Labor and Justice. Also talk with the local chapter
of the NAACP. Finally I would call the Southern Poverty Law Center: 
http://www.splcenter.org/index.jsp which has done more the Jesse and Al
combined and achieved significant results.

Something I found useful when I worked was a micro-cassette recorder.
It fits neatly in your shirt pocket. I used it to take voice notes
rather than making hand written notes or trying to remember them until
I had time to write them. They cost about $50.00 at Staples. The
sensitivity and sound quality are good so they will record
conversations like the one you described.

I don't think your problem is local or confined to management only;
and you can't Legislate peoples likes and dislikes. However, there are
laws on the books preventing hostile work environments. Apparently Mr.
Powers is unaware of (not) or just doesn't care and is rubbing your
face in it.

Good luck and have an ethical CSX day...


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 30 November 2009

Call Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 30 November 2009

Call the CSX ethics hotline 1-800-737-1663. One can remain anonymous. I
don't think anyone should be subjected to being called or hearing such
gross abusive language. The ethics hotline is an outside firm hired by
CSX who will forward the complaint.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 November 2009

Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 November 2009

Hey Other:

"Furthermore were does your sense of entitlement come from? What are
you owed?"

Let me see..."The Great Society" perhaps you're old enough to
remember? Welfare, food stamps, public housing, Social Security, WIC,
aid to dependent children, unemployment insurance and the list goes on
and on.

Although most of these programs existed before 1964, they were all
greatly expanded after Johnson's reforms and the advent of the
"Great
Society". 

Everyone over the age of 45, two maybe three generations, is a child
of
the "Great Society", that's a huge percentage of the U.S.
population.
Money talks and bullshit walks, so as long as there are politicians
there will be entitlement programs. They may ebb and flow depending on
which party is in power but like taxes entitlements are here to stay!

**********************************************************************

Oh you are so correct with the above statement, and to that we are a
demon of our own creation, and only getting worse in today’s society of
me first and something for nothing.  No one has a good work ethic
anymore and this was created by all of us who tried to provide for our
families better than was provided for us! 

With all the programs that you mentioned above you as well as every one
else are entitled to but, with that being said in the private work force
what are you entitled to? Like I said before a paycheck?  That’s it! 

I have had a pretty fortunate life provided by myself doing what is
expected of me by myself and my family. This has been passed on to my
children as well to create a sense of ownership in there future knowing
that no one else is going to do it for you, so don’t expect it.  Sadly
this is not the case in today’s times everyone from GM to my neibores 
are looking for handouts.  This has taken all of the accountability and
responsibility out of the decisions we make making it easier to blame
someone else when we fail. I sorry I don’t by it. All this attitude
does is allow some one else to pay for your mistakes. 

This also confirms my last post but because I speak of accountability
and responsibility I could not possibly be right, it’s always some one
else fault that you did something wrong or the decisions you made
didn’t work the way you planned… Its time people stand up and are
accounted for… and stop crying about it.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 November 2009

Are you all really this pathetic? If you hate CSX this much really make
a statement and quit.  No; that’s what I thought just a bunch of
cowards bitching about a company that you work for, imagine that. 

I might not be seeing the whole picture here but I know enough about
unionized work forces to know that you have it very well if you still
have a paycheck in this economy were layoffs and furloughs are the norm
these days.  

Furthermore were does your sense of entitlement come from? What are you
owed?  I don’t work in your industry but a very similar field, were
safety and on the job awareness is of the utmost importance, and if not
respected in can have life ending consequences so safety is first and
foremost your responsibility!  With that being said back to my original
questions what are you entitled to? What are you owed? Let me tell you
so you don’t hurt yourselves thinking about it…..It’s a paycheck, its
that simple, if your work your entitled to get paid, that it. 

If your looking for someone to blame, I have an idea, blame yourselves.
If you read this and listen this is true.  When was the last union
meeting you were at?  Do you even know were the meetings are, on what
day and when?  This is how you are to blame, no participation in your
own labor organization and there for your local officers are elected on
a good ol’boys club way of doing things, they are in it for themselves
and only themselves, but you put them in there.  Do you understand how
your General Chairman & Vice General Chairman are elected?  Here’s a
hint by the people who are in the local positions that you elected. Now
these people who are looking out for #1 and that isn’t you have free
rein to put in people just like themselves in the next level the labor
organizations to which you pays dues, oh I almost forgot offices are
probably right next to the companies main offices, correct?  I wonder
why that is, let me tell you because they can! Because you allow it! 
Because of your lack of interest in your own local, were you pay dues
to, were you don’t care what goes on at……..

So back to what started this rant, just resign I am sure that will fix
all of your problems at least with CSX it will. 

No you won’t do that though; why; because they aren’t handing out
60-70K or more a year jobs every day, that’s why! So bitch all you want
to because most of you are just hypocrites coming on here to bitch at
how bad you have it working for this company that gives you a paycheck
so you can provide for yourself and your family.  

That’s right I’m wrong, here’s an idea, if it’s that bad were you are 
get up go look yourself in the mirror and blame him, then get involved
locally and do something about it.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for N/A
Posted: 28 November 2009

when are we gonna  stop  fighting  each other?   and start   going 
after  the railroads?  do  you know  you can sue  your officals in
court  for ?  or  make  their personal lives miserable? hey?   they
wanna fuck with your job and your  family ?  lets start fucking with
them?  do it in a way no one will ever know? catch them in any act? go
after them in your off time? dont stalk them  but? well you get the
idea ? you guys that are  apes better wake up? officials are not your
buddies


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 28 November 2009

Why bring up racism? There are people who are never going to make it no
matter what their ethnic background. There's no prejudice on CSX.
They're an equal oppertunity employer who'll fire anyone. It's
amazing an arguement over white and black in the 21st century. Most of
you haven't a clue what it was like back in the '50s & '60s at the
heights of the civil rights movement. I do, I was there. Racism is just
a piss poor excuse today. Just as those who try to keep it alive to have
someone to blame for their own failures. That excuse is one that
doesn't have a color barrier. Working for the railroad isn't a
popularity contest. It's a job only reason to tolerate it is for the
money to pay bills, have a better life, to save for the future. Other
than that it's better to keep politics out of it.


Name: Train Dispatching 101
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 November 2009

Bubba

That is a long reply about Jews.    Sounds just like responses I
sometimes get when Train Dispatching.    Lets use the KISS system on
this stuff.

Keep
It 
Simple 
Stupid

Sounds like a Engineer trying to Dispatch trains while running a
engine.


You Friendly Neighbor Train Dispatcher


Name: Bubba
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 November 2009

APE,

   Maybe you should educate yourself a bit about what happened with the
Nazi regime in Germany, before you make yourself look any stupider.  I
said I was 1/4 German, not 1/4 Nazi, my ancestors were Jewish not
Nazi's, there is a difference. If you knew what happened in Germany
under Adolph Hitler, you would know that.  As with all countries there
are different races/cultures. Germany is no different than any other. 

  If I ever get fired from CSX for something, I will find another job
elsewhere, I would not make any excuses for my failure and blame it on
being a minority.  I was merely being sarcistic, too bad you're not
smart enough to have picked up on that.

   I have a question for you APE?  What about all the Whites, Females,
Hispanics, and other races that get fired from CSX, what is there
excuse?  I don't see them on here trying to blame it on race, sex, or
some other form of discrimination.   Guess your not really too blame,
it was probably the way you were raised, you know blaming the white man
for being held back all your life.  It's a way of life,  never taking
responsibility for your actions, always blaming someone else for your
failures.  It's time to grow up and quit using race as a crutch.  But,
we all know that won't happen,  Keep crying racism,  as you already
know, it has worked well all your life, why quit now.
      
   And please don't hand me this Racism shit with CSX,  they promote a
lot of minorities within the Management ranks due to EEO requirements
not on qualifications for the job they are performing. 

  I don't know who you are, nor do I give a flying #?ck,  But, if you
think you have a target on your back, maybe you should apply for a
trainmaster job,  CSX would love to hire a few more minorities to meet
there quota for the year.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for N/A
Posted: 27 November 2009

Bubba

So Bubba How do you figure this

CSX is not setting up anyone to fire. 

CSX has list and the word is sent out on who to fire  End of Story.

The black E.T. that was recently fired at Avon was afforded every
opportunity to learn his job,   That seems to be true

he was not catching on, and probably never would have.
I find this to be untrue.   He is smart enough   He was a RCO trainer
and on the railroad for 10 plus years

Everyone liked this gentleman   that is not true no one likes everyone
especially on the railroad and not a black person    there were many
who did not like him just there are some who do.

but the bottom line was, at some point he would have gotten
himself or someone else fired or killed had he been promoted.  so you
and maybe others have the ability to foresee the future?

As usual/expected when a black man gets in trouble/fired
the first thing they (blacks) are taught is to scream discrimination,
racism that has always been and always will be their excuse for
failure.

Maybe you should be black for a few days and see how things go for you

Us  They   Us Blacks  or Those Blacks    Ok Archie Bunker I got your
point  it is very clear

Maybe, if I get fired for something in the future,  I'll say i
was discriminated against, because I am 1/4 German and CSX hates Jews.


Did you say you were Jewish?     1/4 German ?   Nazi never kill their
own.    You or your wife could be sleeping with these Nazi bastards
since you seem to take their side.   

There are plenty of others out here doing worst or have done worst. But
get away with it. 

Maybe you are one of them?  or will be one of them?

You white Folk run this plantation we all work    yes we all is you too
white and black


Grow up people and quit making excuses for people getting fired for
not performing their (not thier) jobs as expected. 

It should start with the management to run things efficient not sloppy
and just coming out to find a human factor error after the fact.  They
need to get their drunk ass out to work sober.


 Not everyone is cut out for
these jobs, it doesn't have anything to do with race, it has to do
with CSX protecting it's ass.


CSX can protect their ass   you do not have to worry about that.


Based upon your comments it seems you proved my point   Yes it does
have to do with RACE and prejudice from this Nazi Management Outfit.


Bone up on that Bubba   WE should Know who you are.

It is time to start with some Unity


Name: bubba
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 26 November 2009

CSX is not setting up anyone to fire.  The black E.T. that was recently
fired at Avon was afforded every opportunity to learn his job,  he was
not catching on, and probably never would have. Everyone liked this
gentleman but the bottom line was, at some point he would have gotten
himself or someone else fired or killed had he been promoted.  The
asswipe managers at Avon, Joe (lardass) Berry, Rick (dick) Reed, Eddie
Van Dyke, Brett (pretty boy) Workman, and Tom (Psycho) Cook fire or at
least attempt to fire everyone equally, if you work at Avon you would
know that.  As usual/expected when a black man gets in trouble/fired
the first thing they (blacks) are taught is to scream discrimination,
racism that has always been and always will be their excuse for
failure.

   Do you have any idea how many people at Avon have been fired lately?
 Well, I don't either but it's a very large amount, This E.T. is the
first black that I'm aware of, and here we go with this typical racism
shit.  Maybe, if I get fired for something in the future,  I'll say i
was discriminated against, because I am 1/4 German and CSX hates Jews. 


    Grow up people and quit making excuses for people getting fired for
not performing thier jobs as expected.  Not everyone is cut out for
these jobs, it does'nt have anything to do with race, it has to do
with CSX protecting it's ass.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 25 November 2009

What's up Davis and Fired.

CSX is firing alot when they can.  Indianapolis is setting up one
Nigger to fire in the future C.L. Power Nap "Spear Chucker" Jones.

They just got another one Du Pree Dude.   How many more you want to
watch fall.

They fired old white guys and anyone they want. Really they just fire
anyone who might believe is a threat to their SCAMS.  Never fire a
Official for any wrong doing.  Some ritual or oath they sign on take
when a Train Master Baiter takes the job.

Honest qualified individuals need not apply for CSX Nazi GaystapO.

It is time for a change and make things alot Safer!
                Fired CSX Upper Management and the Middle.

CSX claims to be a EEO Employer!!   

Almost Time to Retire and leave this Corrupt Outfit.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 24 November 2009

Got Fired!!!
For what. Really simple, it was not the Investigation that fired you it
was you, and why you were invited to the meeting. Bitch all that you
want, talk the trash, means nothing.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 24 November 2009

Got fired in October. Investagation was a joke. Us, the co-workers of
this fine company are set up to fail. Safety is our number 1 priority?
No, not so much. If they are so concerned about safety then why
does'nt anything get done? The same bad walking conditions have been
there for years. The same switches are faulty and have been for years,
handbrakes on equipment don't work part of the time, brake sticks?
Come on, those things are just junk that this company pays $318.00 per.
To go on, Check out the pavment in some of the older depot parking lots,
cracked, rocks everywhere, uneven pavment yea right!!! The bottom line
is very simple. They will only address issues after something happens.
They are not proactive in their dealings with co-workers who in my
opinion are the most valuable assett!! I got fired for a stupid reason
on their part and I have never been in trouble with this company. I
have never spent time in the street and I have been treated like a
criminal. I have seen time and time again get away with just about
everything from stealing time to lying,cheating, deception and just
about anything else. I have been harasset and discriminated against!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 19 November 2009

Why stick around after being snubbed by Buffett? The big dream must be
over :(

Chairman, President & CEO of CSX Corp. (CSX) Michael J Ward sells
100,000 shares of CSX on 11/17/2009 at an average price of $49.75 a
share. 

http://www.gurufocus.com/news.php?id=76625

CSX Corporation's unique combination of rail, container-shipping,
intermodal and logistics services provides global reach that's second
to none. The company's goal, advanced at each of its business units,
is to provide efficient, competitive transportation and related
services for customers. Csx Corp. has a market cap of $19.62 billion;
its shares were traded at around $50.02 with a P/E ratio of 16.7 and
P/S ratio of 1.7. The dividend yield of Csx Corp. stocks is 1.8%. Csx
Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 12.8% over the past 10
years.

CSX is in the portfolios of Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global
Investors LP, Bill Gates of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust,
Chuck Akre of Akre Capital Management, LLC, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher
Asset Management, LLC, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC, David
Dreman of Dreman Value Management, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S.
Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC. 


Insiders' Positions with CSX


Sell:: Chairman, President & CEO Michael J Ward sold 200,000 shares of
CSX stock on 11/06/2009 at the average price of 47.5, the price of the
stock has increased by 5.31% since



Insiders' Positions with CSX


Sell:: Executive VP & CFO Oscar Munoz sold 75,000 shares of CSX stock
on 11/13/2009 at the average price of 49.02, the price of the stock has
increased by 2.04% since

Sell:: Executive VP & CFO Oscar Munoz sold 75,000 shares of CSX stock
on 11/06/2009 at the average price of 48.01, the price of the stock has
increased by 4.19% since



Insiders' Positions with CSX


Sell:: Executive VP & COO Tony L Ingram sold 25,000 shares of CSX stock
on 11/13/2009 at the average price of 49, the price of the stock has
increased by 2.08% since

Sell:: Executive VP & COO Tony L Ingram sold 25,000 shares of CSX stock
on 11/06/2009 at the average price of 48, the price of the stock has
increased by 4.21% since

Sell:: EVP and CCO Clarence W Gooden sold 35,000 shares of CSX stock on
10/27/2009 at the average price of 42.51, the price of the stock has
increased by 17.67% since

Sell:: EVP and CCO Clarence W Gooden sold 20,000 shares of CSX stock on
10/21/2009 at the average price of 47, the price of the stock has
increased by 6.43% since

Sell:: EVP and CCO Clarence W Gooden sold 20,000 shares of CSX stock on
10/19/2009 at the average price of 47, the price of the stock has
increased by 6.43% since


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 18 November 2009

I guess some one didn't like what Mr. Davis had to, or might say.

I love it when you nick a nerve!


Name: james w. davis
E-mail: jwd_serving@yahoo.com
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 November 2009

I worked for CSX and I was discriminated against by CSX and had by
trainmen rights stolen, was forced to work in other states when they
had openings in Georgia. The UTU sold out the trainmen and if you where
injured on the job in the nineties the railroad CSX owned the courts and
the lawyers and you where forced to resign before they settled with
you.
      There are a great number of injured employees who where denied
hospitalization and other benefits and I have the proof in Black and
White hard copies. Records that the company, does not want the public
to see. CSX has built its fortunes on the backs of its employees and
they have used the courts, congress and the media to line their
pockets.
        Its a fact that minorities where treated more harshly and where
given few opportunities. There where a number of road foremen who
engaged in conduct not good for hourly employees. If the company wante
you fired the road foremen made false evaluations to harm your
reputation.It was a living nightmare to work in Rocky Mount or on the
Florence Division in the ninities.
         CSX has made billions at the exspense of protected trainmens
rights and engineers in Florida, Georgia and S. Carolina. There where a
great number of brakemen who never enjoyed money that the company paid
out in the ninties. They settlled a law suits for a fraction of the
money they owed minoriteis for injuries and for past discrimination.
        I know a nuber of minorities that where fired and run off while
other employees with similair records where retained.CSX claims it has
ethics and equal opprtunity, why are so many former employees angry
about their settlements? CSX is a company, if you get on their wrong
side, they make your life a living hades. I have some stories I will
share give me a call on my email.


Name: US Justice Department
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 17 November 2009

The following article is proof that millions of dollars in FELA
(Railroad employee injury claim) do NOT go to the injured railroad
worker - they go to GREASE THE GREEDY PALMS of the Unions, Railroads,
and lawyers around the country. 

This is just the tip of the iceberg - it is NOT an 'isolated'
incident.... railroad carriers, including CSX,  spend BILLIONS a year
on FELA claims, about 20 TIMES that spent by comparable state workers
compensation (non-railraod FELA type) employee claims. It does not take
a rocket scientist to see this payment imbalance is VASTLY out of whack.


So, WHY IS THERE SUCH AN IMBALANCE OF PAYMENTS? What do FELA claims
cost so much more than identical state claims? For every $100 a state
system pays, FELA pays $2,000.00  For example, over the course of one
year the UP paid out $5 Billion in FELA claims (yes, $1.5 billion!!),
while state compensation programs with the same number of workers with
the same injuries paid out $300 million - by any calculation, that
difference is statistically IMPOSSIBLE - unless there is a MASSIVE
KICKBACK PROGRAM in place and running smoothly wtihout interuption.
Where does all that FELA money go - billions of dollars of overpayments
between the four big railroad - UP, NS, BNSF, and CSX?????  

It sure doesn't go to the injured railroad workers. 

Railroad Managers, Directors and Executives in charge of administering
FELA claims are in the absolute unchecked perfect position to take HUGE
kickbacks from Unions, and from Union appointed FELA attorneys -
everyone gets rich in this game....Unions get a kickback from FELA
attorneys, FELA attorneys get pumped up settlement awards approved by
railroad execs. Yes, you can bet that CSX FELA claims executive get
kickbacks from both FELA attorneys and Union bosses.  

THIS IS WHY FELA CLAIM PAYMENTS ARE 20 TIMES HIGHER THAT STATE RUN
WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, and is why the Railroad 'system' will
NEVER get rid of FELA - it is TOO DAMN LUCRITIVE FOR THE CROOKS TO GIVE
IT UP - at the sole expense of the stockholder AND the injured railroad
worker.  

For decades we have heard about how 'fake' railroad workers' injury
claims have driven up the cost of FELA payments. Now you know its
BULLSHIT!!!!!! The whole damn FELA system needs to be investigated and
the crooks need to be cleaned out!!  

Here's the blurb posted earlier by Bubba.  Trust me, the BLET
president is NOT the only one getting rich off the FELA system - there
are hundreds of others who are getting kickbacks too. If the BLET's
president spills his guts to cut a deal, many more heads will roll -
and you can bet it will include a cadre of union AND railroad
executives as well as a boodle of corrupt lawyers...

If you who are reading this know of similar illegal   FELA kickback
schemes, contact your local U.S. Department of Justice field office. 

****************************************************************   
BLET PRESIDENT ARRESTED ON BRIBE CHARGE ( press release issued by U.S.
Justice Department, Eastern District, St. Louis, Missouri).   

Edward W. Rodzwicz, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers and Trainmen, was arrested on a federal complaint charging
him with bribery, Acting U.S. Attorney Michael W. Reap announced Oct.
13.  Rodzwicz is the sitting president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a national labor union with over 55,000
U.S.A. railroad members. It is a division of the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT).  According to  affidavit filed with
criminal complaint, BLET
maintains a list of designated legal counsel (DLC), who are recommended
to their membership to handle injury cases under the Federal Employers
Liability Act (FELA). DESIGNATION AS A DLC GENERATES VERY LUCRITIVE
BUSINESS FOR (UNION) DESIGNATED FELA ATTORNEYS. The national president
of the BLET has final authority over the designation of FELA attorneys.
In February 2009, an internal compliance committee recommended that a
particular DLC attorney for the BLET should lose his designation, due
to alleged violations of DLC Rules of Conduct.  On March 10, 2009,
Rodzwicz approached that attorney in Little Rock, Ark., and solicited a
payment from that attorney in exchange for allowing him to retain his
DLC designation. The DLC attorney contacted the Department of Labor,
Office of Inspector General.  In subsequent meetings at the attorney's
office in St. Louis, and at Harrah's Casino, Las Vegas, Rodzwicz
solicited and agreed to accept a cash payment of $10,000 from the
attorney, plus the promise of an additional cash payment of $10,000
after Rodzwicz allowed him to retain his designation.  Rodzwicz
accepted a cash payment from the attorney on April 28, 2009,
in Las Vegas, and he sent a letter allowing the attorney to retain his
designation on May 1, 2009. He accepted a second cash payment of
$10,000 from the attorney on Sept. 16, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. 
The complaint was filed in the Eastern District of Missouri last week
and remained suppressed until the arrest of Mr. Rodzwicz this morning
by agents with the Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, at
his home in Avon, Ohio. Daniel R. Petrole, acting inspector general,
U.S. Department of Labor, stated: "Union members expect that their
officials will do what is right on their behalf. If these allegations
are proven, there has been a serious breach of the union members'
trust. My agency will continue to work with the U.S. Attorney's Office
to investigate this type of crime." 
Rodzwicz, 63, was charged with one violation of 18 U.S.C. section 666,
bribery in connection with a federally funded program; and one
violation of 18 U.S.C. section 1952, interstate travel to carry on
unlawful activity. He made his initial appearance this afternoon in
Cleveland. If convicted, 18 U.S.C. section 666 carries a maximum
penalty of ten years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000; 18 U.S.C.
section 1952 carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or
fines up to $250,000. The charges set forth in a complaint are merely
accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless
proven guilty. October 14, 2009.
********************************************************************


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 17 November 2009

Hey Lloyd:

Yeah, you're right...not much need for a nuclear bomb mechanic on the
outside!


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 16 November 2009

You guys want to know a good reason why they are military friendly
employers?  Besides the fact they get to brag about it and get benefits
from the government, they know that a lot of military guys don't have
degrees or any other work experience but the military.  Being a vet
myself I know first hand how hard it would be to find a job because of
my lack of experience at anything else.  Some might argue that this is
not true but the majority of jobs in the military don't relate to
civilian work.  CSX knows damn well when they hire vets they are
getting reliable people but they also know those same people are
invested in doing whatever they can to not get fired.  

By the way, a lot of you guys are right.  Someone will snap.  If this
company doesn't fix their policies and they continue to let
everyone's morale deteriorate to the point of no return then they will
get what is coming.  Too many people are facing tough times and the
economy is too shitty to threaten people who work for you every day. 
We have our independence out here but a lot of us have been treated
like we are completely incompetent.  It's just going to take them
firing the wrong guy or harassing the wrong person one time and all
hell is going to break loose.  Like someone else said, lets just hope
whoever these people are don't take out their anger on the wrong
folks.


Name: Binheer2long
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 November 2009

NoMo et. al. --I was really steamed that CSX was named a top military
"friendly" employer and getting paid to do so. The harassment factor
did not come through at risk of sounding unfriendly to the military. To
the carriers credit, even if it is for the money, many more vets have
jobs here than in a lot of other crafts. The paradox and a fifth
overwhelmed. Maybe the header should have said "top military
employer" and left the "friendly' out.

You are correct in your assertion that we Viet Nam era vets and todays
multideployed vets have some issues--and not all are military related!!


This company, if it were a country, would be ripe for a military coup,
not just a couple of people going off the edge. Damned if I can
comprehend how so many have taken so much from so few.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 16 November 2009

well said Nomo.  Like I have said before, if Ingram doesn't change his
ways and heart....one day his "personal office car" will derail for
the last time in HELL and his former lifetime on earth will be under
"investigations" for all of eternity!!!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 November 2009

Hey Binheer2long:

You make a good point...CSX does hire a lot of Vets, they also harass
and intimidate them just like the rest of the contract employees. A
recipe for disaster.

The Vietnam Vets had a lot of issues to deal with when they came home,
some more successful than others. Compared with today, and I know you
can't compare apples with oranges, with multiple deployments,
traumatic brain and spinal injuries, forced continuation of service
after their enlistment obligation is up. 

Suicide among active military is 130+ so far this year. I'm just
concerned that unless CSX changes their tactics one of these Vets
might just lose it, like the Customer Service fellow did up in Maryland
earlier this year.

Ward, Ingram and the BOD don't have to live with the results of their
harassment and intimidation...the rest of the employees do!


Name: Binheer2long
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 November 2009

Being an Honorable Discharge holder, I can speak to this issue. CSX does
hire vets --but at about the same ratio as the population in the JAX
area represents. Jacksonville is a military dense population. And, yes,
ex military people usually have the skills, discipline, and work ethic
that it takes to make a good employee. 

What they have not told you and I do not have recent figures to spout
is that they have for years recieved major government funding for
hiring and training these vets from the same government that applaudes
them. 

Vets usually come to them with more skills than any other area of the
general population and then CSX gets thousands of our tax dollars to
continue their education, --did someone mention managers salaries in
the millions??


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 15 November 2009

That falls under the Equal Employer Oppertunity Commision
(EEOC)catagory. CSX and it's predacessors have been good at hiring
veterans. I know I was one hired in 1977 only thing required at the
interview was a DD-214. That was during times you needed a family
member or some pull to get a rail job. CSX doesn't discriminate they
treat all their employees like crap. That too falls under the EEOC.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 November 2009

As a veteran I will say CSX treats their veteran, guard & reserve
workforce equally as it does all of it's employees.....LIKE SHIT!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 14 November 2009

I hope this it the appropriate topic for this article...I'm sure there
are plenty of Vets that might disagree!

CSX Named a Top Military Friendly Employer 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation has been
named #2 in the G.I. Jobs 2010 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers
rankings. The seventh-annual list recognizes employers that have shown
a dedicated track record of hiring military personnel, as well as
supportive corporate policies toward National Guard and reserve service
members.


"CSX is proud to be an employer of choice for military personnel,"
said CSX Chairman, President and CEO Michael Ward. "Veterans have a
foundation of discipline and a focus on safety that serves them well in
demanding occupations like railroading."


G.I. Jobs has included CSX on its annual list of the nation's top
military friendly employers since 2006. This is the company's highest
ranking to date.


CSX actively recruits military personnel for jobs in all departments.
Currently more than 6,700 CSX employees have prior military service,
including nearly 30% of all newly hired personnel in 2009. CSX has a
multi-faceted approach to military recruiting with a focus on building
relationships. The company works with transition offices and veterans'
representatives from every branch of the armed forces. CSX also supports
the Jacksonville-based Wounded Warrior Program, which provides programs
and services to injured service members during the transition from
active duty to civilian life. For its 145 employees currently serving
on active duty, CSX provides a continuation of benefits and
differential pay to close gaps between their military and CSX pay.


The military is also among CSX's most important and valued customers.
Over the last four years, the company has moved approximately 30,000
carloads of equipment and munitions to support training and deployments
overseas.


The seventh annual list from G.I. Jobs of the nation's Top 100
Military Friendly Employers was drawn from a sample of approximately
5,000 companies. Criteria included the strength of corporate military
recruiting efforts, percentage of new hires with prior military
service, and company policies on National Guard and reserve service.


CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is a leading
transportation company providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck
transload services. The company's transportation network spans
approximately 21,000 miles with service to 23 eastern states and the
District of Columbia, and connects to more than 70 ocean, river and
lake ports. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries
is available at the company's web site, www.csx.com.


SOURCE CSX Corporation
Gary Sease, CSX, +1-877-835-5279
 
I wonder how much CSX spent advertising in this magazine to be ranked
2nd...not as much as UPRR did!

                     http://www.gijobs.com/


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 November 2009

csx treats lumbee indians unequal. we are from pembroke nc and they have
fire 20 of 60 lumbees for unfair things.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 November 2009

Nomo:  Comp time for a trainmaster? Are you kidding?  I wish I had known
it existed.  Comp time for a trainmaster is like one of those posters
with the guy laughing his butt off over the caption of: "You want it
when??!!".  I think some division managers issue watches to
trainmasters that only read day and night.


Name: Soon to retire
E-mail: 
Employed as: Crew Dispatcher, for N/A
Posted: 13 November 2009

I have spent a lot of time reading these posts!  I am surprised to learn
that many of us at CMC are oblivious to much of what happens to T&E! The
T&E have my upmost respect for the demanding hours and job that they do.
But, working the desk that I work, I must say I understand the
frustration!  Its frustrating for T&E when when some at CMC give you a
hard time, but its also frustrationg for callers as well.  We are
constantly "monitored"  I hate hearing that callers are to blame for
many of the problems that T&E encounter!  Many (not all I know) callers
will help with what they can! But we are with our own limits as to what
we are able to do. Doing someone a "favor" that is just not possible
without getting a caller in hot water (sometimes suspension) is just
not worth it.  

It gets frustrating for us when people "shoot" the boards just to
avoid work! Or marks off sick just because they dont want to catch a
certain train or dont want to work with who they are paired up with! 
After working an area so long you start to know whos who and what they
do.  Our job is to call the trains. when we delay them we have to
answer as to why (to more than one person,) and that gets old quick! 
(Communication is NOT the strong suit of the company, as I am sure many
of you know)  Running the rosters is what we must do to try to get a
crew for the train!  If we dont "look" for people to work what we are
delaying then thats a write-up for us! and after so many of those it
goes to "counseling" and then sometimes an investigation!  So yes
getting a crew for a train is my #1 priority, its my job.  And I am
well aware that it gets aggravating for many to have their phones
ringing all night! (I personally hate calling people that I know are
asleep) I can go on and on here but any employee should understand what
I mean.   

  We are under a union contract just as the T&E are! A contract thats
violated so often I cant keep up!  To get days off the correct way is
sometimes nearly impossible for us as well.  Ive had to miss many
family things due to that.  So please try to remember that the callers
are not there to "screw" anyone! We are not all bad!  Please don't
group us all as 1 in the same! Because I really cant think of anyone
that I call that would say I am mean or disrespectful to anyone that
calls in!  I think most would say that I am helpful and try to get a
resolution to any problems that one may have!  

I cant wait to see the responses I get to this!  I look forward to
reading them!

Caller 
 


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Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 November 2009

Trainmasters make alright money on their salaries...considering their
hours and call outs, LOR Trainmasters would probably be better off
working by the hour.

Comp time really sucks if you can't take off without permission!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 10 November 2009

Trainmasters are not hourly. They have no hours. Managers have always
been that way! That is why they are called Managers. Come and go as you
please, just keep the business happy.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 04 November 2009

Huntington division is no different...trainmasters steal time
hear...never leave the house unless Frulla calls out swat team


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 November 2009

THE LOWDOWN ON THE DETROIT TRAINMASTERS

RECENTLY ALL 5 TRAINMASTERS AT ROUGEMERE YARD IN DEARBORN MI WERE
PLACED ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE BY THE NORTHERN REGION MANAGER CINDY
SANBORN. THE 4 WERE ACCUSED OF LETTING CREWS STEAL TIME, COVERING UP
RUN THROUGH SWITCHES, DERAILMENTS AND INJURIES. AMONG THOSE ACCUSED WAS
JIM HORNER, DETROITS TERMINAL MANAGER WHO IS ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED
OFFICIALS ON THE ENTIRE CSX SYSTEM BY BOTH T&E EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS
OTHER OFFICIALS. LAST FRIDAY THEIR FATE WAS HANDED DOWN BY DIVISION
MANAGER JEFF WHITE. MR. HORNER AS WELL AS TM GORDON WILSON WERE FORCED
TO RETIRE WHILE TM JOE TUCKER WAS DEMOTED AND TM BOB BARNHARD WAS
ALLOWED TO GO BACK TO CRAFT AS CONDUCTOR. THE 5TH  TRAINMASTER JASON
HARRIS WAS GIVEN A GOLDEN TICKET OUT OF THE DIVISION TO AVON INDIANA
WHERE HE HAS WANTED TO GO SINCE ARRIVING AT DETROIT. SO WHY DID THE
OTHER 4 GET FIRED AND NOT JASON YOU ASK, WELL MR HARRIS IS THE ONE WHO
STARTED ALL OF THIS BY SQUEELING LIKE THE FAT PIG HE IS TO THE REGIONAL
MANAGER ABOUT THE WRONG DOINGS IN DETROIT AND ABOUT HOW HE WAS TIRED OF
HAVING HIS JOB THREATENED. MR HARRIS DID MORE COVERING UP THAN THE
OTHER 4 TRAINMASTERS COMBINED, INCLUDING TAKING CASH FROM A CREW TO
COVER UP A RUN-THROUGH SWITCH AND PERSONALLY COMPLETING TIME TICKETS
FOR CREWS. MR.HARRIS SPENT THE MAJORITY OF HIS TIME IN DETROIT SHOPPING
ON EBAY AND TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO ESCAPE THE DREADED CHICAGO
DIVISION. THEN 2 MONTHS AGO WHILE AT A MANAGERS MEETING IN PHILADELPHIA
HE DECEIDED TO OPEN HIS FAT MOUTH AND BETTER HIS CAREER BY RUINING THE
CAREERS OF 4 OTHER MEN. THE CSXT MANAGMENT AND ESPECIALLY THOSE WITHIN
THE NORTHERN REGION DID NOTHING TO INVESTIGATE MR HARRIS'S CLAIMS. IF
THEY HAD THEY WOULD HAVE SEEN WHO THE REAL SHITBAG WAS AND SHOVED THE
WHISTLE UP THE FAT WHISTLEBLOWERS ASS. SO IF YOU WORK IN OR OUT OF AVON
YARD WATCH YOUR ASS. WHETHER YOUR A UNION EMPLOYEE OR AN OFFICIAL, BE
CAREFUL BECAUSE JASON HARRIS WILL STEP ON YOU TO GET TO THE TOP. (OR
EVEN JUST TO GET OUT OF YOUR DIVISION)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 03 November 2009

Nomo

He is a Tom Crook but really he is Tom Cuck.     He really did change
his name before he was Tom Cook.    That was posted on this site
before.

Is stealing a Core Value and requirement for CSX Management training?


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 03 November 2009

Hey Loco 20-30:

Wouldn't that make him Tom Crook?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 02 November 2009

Is one of them named Tom Cook.    He steals money everywhere he works.
He must have something on someone to keep his job.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 02 November 2009

anyone  hear  about csx employees stealing time in detroit, trainmasters
and road forman getting fired also?


Name: throttlejockey
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 31 October 2009

Remote controlled engines are flat out the easiest way to remove a man
from a job and save the company money.  It has nothing to do with
providing the UTU with more jobs.  Remote jobs are a way to save the
company money by cutting a man off the job. Remote control jobs are the
most unsafe practice that this company never addresses.  Until everyone
says enough is enough CSX will continue running one man remote
operations.  Our unions are in desperate need of someone with a
backbone.  It is time we all stand up and call bullshit on the RCO
period.  Anyone who does think the RCO is good must have a ton of
seniority and not give two shits about men who are cut off.  Its an
unsafe practice and its time our guys in union do something about it. 
I bet if it was a trainmasters kid or a high up union representatives
child who got mauled by an RCO operation we would see a change.  I
guess its okay if you are just Joe Schmo though. You murdered Jerod
Boelke.  Who is next CSX?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 October 2009

Name: Unfair Labor
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 October 2009

I had three job interviews with your NASTY ASS company for a job. I
first thought CSX was a fair company that did not discriminate when
hiring. Boy was I a dumbass. I wasted my time on line posting a resume
that I took real time to make sure it was truthful. Then went to the
places that I was told to drive to ususally a 30 minute drive from my
home to test. Then wasted the day waiting for the fucked up interviews
they acted like they were doing. Then guess What? I found out that the
only way you get a job on the railroad in Russell, Ky or Huntington,
WV
is to know the top managment. They don't care if you can"t spell
shet,
or even count on your fingers using one hand. Just be relation to on
one
of their sucks that play golf with top managment or work on the
general
supt. cars/trucks and you got a job. CSX deserves every lawsuit they
get and loose from their employees in our area. I see new houses and
cars that CSX lawsuit money has bought and I hope it continues since I
now know how they get their employees. I am glad I never got the
opportunity to work for the stupid management that runs the local
railroad.

Go to Hell, CSXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CSX, Nice Recruiting JOB

Screened this low life out after 3 trips, nice job. They will do well
at the roofing company and never look back.

Wonder who the new employees are playing golf with?
Wonder who works on the General supt?
Wonder who has the new CSX homes?
Wonder who has the new CSX cars?

What a sad Attitude! dumb folks do dumb things, and look for a place to
place the blame.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 October 2009

quit your whining, beyotch.  I and many in my class knew no one on the
railroad when we hired on.  I've heard the same from pre split date
hires.  Did someone guarantee you a job?  I'm surprised they are even
hiring anywhere.


Name: Unfair Labor
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 October 2009

I had three job interviews with your NASTY ASS company for a job. I
first thought CSX was a fair company that did not discriminate when
hiring. Boy was I a dumbass. I wasted my time on line posting a resume
that I took real time to make sure it was truthful. Then went to the
places that I was told to drive to ususally a 30 minute drive from my
home to test. Then wasted the day waiting for the fucked up interviews
they acted like they were doing. Then guess What? I found out that the
only way you get a job on the railroad in Russell, Ky or Huntington, WV
is to know the top managment. They don't care if you can"t spell shet,
or even count on your fingers using one hand. Just be relation to on one
of their sucks that play golf with top managment or work on the general
supt. cars/trucks and you got a job. CSX deserves every lawsuit they
get and loose from their employees in our area. I see new houses and
cars that CSX lawsuit money has bought and I hope it continues since I
now know how they get their employees. I am glad I never got the
opportunity to work for the stupid management that runs the local
railroad.

Go to Hell, CSX


Name: TRUTH-NO LIES
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 October 2009

CSX Sux is the correct name for the local Russel, Kentucky roundhouse,
Raceland Yards, and Huntington Repair Shop in Huntington, WV. The bald
headed sucker that does the hiring really looks and acts like he is
straight from Russia. He walks into interviews like he is being
bothered to see you and thinks his shit don't stink. Unless your last
name is one of his sucks your family will never have the opportunity to
be able to work for the railroad. Experience and schooling does not mean
anything with CSX in the Tri-State Area of Ashland, ky / Ironton, Ohio /
and Huntington, Wv. I hope the Russian gets his one day as all people
do. The railroad in our area really sux as they have leaks in tank cars
in the Raceland yard and causes business to shut down and don't bother
to pay the local businees employees or loss of busniess due to their
stupdiness and no concern for human life. The big shot Mr. Russian bald
head run around like he was trying to hide the mess he created. The
local news media did let it get out after people in the local cities of
raceland, worthington, and wurtland was evacuated and local business was
close. SHAME ON CSX for not leaving a man in control of this area of the
railroad who has no concern for the people living in the area near the
railroad. I have lived here for 56 years and it is the worst I have
ever seen it. CSX REALLY DOES SUCK!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 25 October 2009

There's nothing worse than a Pimp!


Name: RAT FINDER
E-mail:  
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 24 October 2009

It has come to my attention that JASON TANKERSLEY is a RAT ASS BASTARD. 
Jason was supposely being blackmailed by Trainmaster Joel Hudson about a
few misc rule violations and attendance issues.  So Jason decided to
call up Hudson and tell him his conductor was very upset with Hudson. 
So Jason decided to go along with a story of threats again the
Superitendent, I think it was a guy named Scott ??  Supposedly this all
took place on a train in the SN&A North sub and the Super. Scott was in
Virgina already transfered.  Then Jason was suppose to testify against
the conductor at the kangaroo court being held in Birmingham, AL.  Of
coarse this had to force the conductor to resign his position.   

JASON TANKERSLEY IS A RAT IN THE WORST WAY!!!  YOU COST A MAN A LIFE
FOR HIS FAMILY!!!  YOUR WORST THEN THE GUY FUCKING SOMEELSES WIFE!! 
YOU DESTROY CHILDRENS LIVES!!  What comes around you RAT comes around
RAT!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 23 October 2009

Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 October 2009

The Local Chairmen does get compensated for his lost time. That's
shows
how little you know about the union. It's definitely not a power
trip.
There isn't any power on the local level. It takes a dedicated person
who hopefully has some good people backing him up. It's a thankless
job. Take your anti-union retoric and shove it where the sun don't
shine. Cigarette-boy!!!!!XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Numnuts===== COMP TIME is not paid time, and at times COMP TIME can be
against the law, show's what a lifetime fireboy know's. Don't take
my word for it Look it up in your Union Book. It would under the
heading COMP TIME. It means in liew of- or equal to. In simple terms
that all engineers require especially YOU The LC does not lose money.
In a perfect world the LC would break even. That is not the same as
being compensated dickweed.


Name: Red
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 October 2009

Hey Russell Conductor,
   I woundnt be worried about the restriction of senority of on Russell
I2 jobs at Hinton, I would be worried about why their putting your jobs
on at some place other then your home terminal! Makes a lot of since
for the company to add jobs at terminal 167 miles away from your home.
They are hoping you Russell guys dont take them. That way both Hinton
and Russell crews lose and CSX wins like always.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 October 2009

The Local Chairmen does get compensated for his lost time. That's shows
how little you know about the union. It's definitely not a power trip.
There isn't any power on the local level. It takes a dedicated person
who hopefully has some good people backing him up. It's a thankless
job. Take your anti-union retoric and shove it where the sun don't
shine. Cigarette-boy!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 October 2009

Holding a Union office at the local level for no pay is just one thing.
A POWER TRIP. A person that want's just a smidgen of control, and
respect, and is willing to do it for nothing, only an insecure person
that has a reason for the hard work for free senario would do this. yep
payback in the future for the efforts of today. After a few month's of
hell they start dipping into the cash. That is payback for a job that
pay's nothing. If they survive as a LC they can move to paid status
either with the RR and get a double pension, or with the Union as a
paid enforcer, and get the double pension.

Heck I would sign up for Payroll Deductions on the due's and Red Board
insurance, to keep em HAPPY, after all it is less than the Harley
Payment???


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 19 October 2009

October 18, 2009 & CSX still SUCKS!


Cheap Skate Xpress


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 18 October 2009

Anybody know why they are restictin Russell senority on the I2 pooles at
Hinton when the contract clearly says Russell men have first rights to
them.  Labor Relations told me that there is a magic number on the
roster and that number is 2214 so if you younger than than your not
allowed to mark up on them but if your older you can.  What the hell,
does senority even matter who cares if I'm younger thatn that if a
older man wants the job then he will kick me.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 17 October 2009

It takes a dedicated person to hold a union office. My BLE(T) division
has a LC who has everyones respect even trainmen that belong to the UTU
because he'll help everyone. He's helped process claims even for UTU
trainmen even after the UTU LC told him not to do it. The UTU members
wouldn't ask for help if their own LC was doing his job. CSX right now
is trying to bust the unions finacially by filing charges on members no
matter how minuit the offense. The LC has up to 4 investigations to
represent someone every week. I've seen this happen in the past it's
an old practice for the railroads. It's time for the head honcho's in
Cleveland to get up off their arses and do something to put it to an
end.


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 17 October 2009

Believe me non-paid officer, when I CAN do something about it, I will do
my best too.  I'll have to do my homework but I'm fairly confident
I'm the kind of guy who can get people together and make things
happen.  I bitch on this site because it is about the only outlet I
have and the only place where people can really understand what I'm
trying to say.  Talking to buddies outside of the railroad or family
members is usually a waste of my breath.  Some people on here think I
am just a whiner.  That's okay too.  I guess those are the same people
that never have anything to complain about and just like to accept the
conditions for what they are.  I can respect that too.  I just think
there is a lot we need to do to make changes for ourselves or things
will only keep getting worse for us all.  I wonder if every terminal
had guys take a survey about the level of morale where it would be?


Name: non paid union officer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 16 October 2009

Lloyd,


I agree there are certain inequities that need addressed.  The question
being is what are you going to do about it personally?  What?  Our
collective union ideal needs none of the arm chair quarterbacking that
goes on by so many.  So what is your agenda other than to post on this
website about your complaints?  I am not trying to personally attack
you but only motivate you to get in the fight and change things.  It is
easy to bitch and moan but much harder to propose a solution or even see
it through.


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 16 October 2009

Hey non-paid guy, where in my post did you find the words all union
officers or all union reps?  I didn't say they were all bad, I just
know this isn't the only case and wont be the last.  I've known a
few
union guys who I thought would represent me well but I've also known
just as many who aren't worth a crap.  The sad truth is that this
company runs circles around our damn union and they get pretty much
anything they want while our union sits idly by and does nothing.  You
know it and I know it.  There is no disrespect here from me for the
guys who work as union reps but why is it we seem to get
"railroaded"
on every contract?  From the one man remotes (real genius move) to the
bid system (how brilliant).  Its not just the BLET or the UTU, it
takes
a great combined effort of pure stupidity from both parties.


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 16 October 2009

Hey non-paid guy, where in my post did you find the words all union
officers or all union reps?  I didn't say they were all bad, I just
know this isn't the only case and wont be the last.  I've known a few
union guys who I thought would represent me well but I've also known
just as many who aren't worth a crap.  The sad truth is that this
company runs circles around our damn union and they get pretty much
anything they want while our union sits idly by and does nothing.  You
know it and I know it.  There is no disrespect here from me for the
guys who work as union reps but why is it we seem to get "railroaded"
on every contract?  From the one man remotes (real genius move) to the
bid system (how brilliant).  Its not just the BLET or the UTU, it takes
a great combined effort of pure stupidity from both parties.


Name: Non paid union officer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 16 October 2009

lloyd

It is unfair to say so many union officers are on the take. If the
recent charges are true it is an unforgivable offense. But there are
many union officers who do great good for the brothers and sisters.
Some are paid and some are not. I am sure that your local officers
receive for little for the time they put in. Are there bad union
officers yes. But these officers are only in office because of an
apathetic membership.  Become an union officer and make the changes you
so desire or get off your soap box. We don't need anymore shanty house
lawyers.  

Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 16 October 2009

You know as screwed up as that policy is, I bet a lot of guys out
there
who are furloughed right now would have loved it.  That way, they
wouldn't have wasted their time PAYING for a job (I think the total
ranges from 3 to 7 grand with some loans) and would have got their
jobs
by knowing people.  Think about the amount of guys out there who have
no
jobs but are paying that loan off while drawing ZERO unemployment
insurance.  Then to find out so many union men are crooks has to make
everyone feel better.  Do we even have anyone to count on besides
ourselves?  I've never worked for a company that had so many morale
and ethical problems in my life.  You take the cake CSX.  Moving last
weeks freight next week.

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Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 16 October 2009

You know as screwed up as that policy is, I bet a lot of guys out there
who are furloughed right now would have loved it.  That way, they
wouldn't have wasted their time PAYING for a job (I think the total
ranges from 3 to 7 grand with some loans) and would have got their jobs
by knowing people.  Think about the amount of guys out there who have no
jobs but are paying that loan off while drawing ZERO unemployment
insurance.  Then to find out so many union men are crooks has to make
everyone feel better.  Do we even have anyone to count on besides
ourselves?  I've never worked for a company that had so many morale
and ethical problems in my life.  You take the cake CSX.  Moving last
weeks freight next week.


Name: RAD
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 16 October 2009

When i hired on it was CONRAIL, It seemd to me they had a inside way of
hiring people as i never seen a ad in a paper for railroad workers,
Never!!! I got on when i was 18, I knew this one station agent so i
went down there and talked to him, He made a phone call to someone in
the main office who i don,t know, But when he got off the phone he said
go to the main office the next day and get a physical exam, Yup that
quick and when i went down there they had a big sighn on the front
door, NO APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN!!! As soon as i told them who i was
It was stright to the company dr for the physical & x-rays, I filled
out the paper work AFTER THE PHYSICAL EXAM!!!! 

I also got to know this one hogger very well, He had 4 sons and all of
them got jobs on the railroad, So he must have known some one in upper
managment very good too although he never did mention that to me over
the years i knew and worked with him,, I am sure some will say this was
a unfair way to hire people, But that is the way they did it back then,
Perhaps the company thought it was a better way to get a more dedicated
person for railroad work?????  If anyone remembers getting hired this
way i sure would like to hear about it as i do assume the former B&O
did it this way too???


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 15 October 2009

Goob

Your right. We foolishly pay all that money for unions an insurance for
nothing. You win. Now go away.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 October 2009

dill,
These folks pay a fortune to the UTU the BLE and the red board
insurance companies. They protect their payments, defend them, will
give their life for them. And do it year after year. They get nothing
back and love doing it. No wonder they need a little cash once in a
while. Now get this ,every once in a while the union wan't a few more
bucks to do something great, they ask the members to throw in a few
more, and they do.??? WOW now the convention is covered , free rooms
for the worthy. Workers grinding/ and union say's thank's shrimp is
cold. GBA

One must wonder how dumb is dumb.


Name: dillweed
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 October 2009

CSX sucks almost as bad as the Unions that they own. I don't care if it
is BLE or UTU- they both suck CSX D. and they both screw the Union
members. I guess the RR used to be a decent job. Those days are long
gone by. With the FRA hos laws in place, they have pretty much capped
our pay. F all the BS.


Name: Ninja
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 October 2009

Hey Atom Smasher, how about automatically posting IP addresses with each
post, along with locations so we know that these brothers are true,
instead of BS like the yeard guy from FLA.
Webmaster comment:
Posting IP addresses would instantly destroy the anonymity of people who
really do work for a living. Posting locations can be done automatically
or reliably, but not both.


Name: Bill
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 October 2009

Been working out of Hagerstown yeard for 18 years. I am over fifty and
have seen NO discrimination. Most of you guys on here are a bunch of
cry babies. There are millions of people looking for jobs right now. If
you don't like working at CSX, quit. No on is holding a gun to your
head. If other railroads are better, why are you still here?
Webmaster comment:
Yup. Just a simple, hard-working locomotive engineer out of "Hagerstown
yeard", posting from Flamingo Lakes Country Club and Golf Course,
Pembroke Pines, Florida. Google says that course is semi-private so
if your not a member, you must be on good terms with someone who is.
Be safe out there! We'd hate for you to twist your ankle in a sand trap
and miss any time at the office.


Name: Dead Peasant
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 October 2009

http://jonathanturley.org/2009/02/25/peasant-uprising-widow-sues-late-husbands-employer-over-dead-peasant-insurance-policy/

"the employer of her late husband Daniel Johnson was to receive $1.6
million after his death under a practice known in the industry as a
“dead peasant” insurance policy. Under this common practice, employers
take out life insurance on employees and write off the payments as a
business expense. They then collect a windfall when one of the
“peasants” die."

CSX do this?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 02 October 2009

The best weapon you can use is RAT OUT the drunk trainmasters and
officials.    Record them.  Post it on here and other sites for a
record.


Google them up for later and turn up past history.    


Good Luck Ex CSX Engineer


Name: Shame on you CSX
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 October 2009

Dear CSX management,

I have resigned my postion with you. I know my traimasters, and the
corporation could care less.

When a drunk traimaster  with as erious problem calls you on your rest
day at 3 am to yell at you, not once but twice, It time to consdir
leaving. I made my decision after a terminal manager back the
traimaster and not me. There is not one supervisor that has a spine at
CSX. I ueuss when you go to TM school, you sign a release to relinquish
your mind, heart, and soul. Oh and any compassion you might have. 

That is why I left. In 9 years of working there, not once was I given a
thank you. I used my cell phone to move my train. I showed up early to
make sure that my conductor and I had proper paperwork. I did not get
paid for that time, It was my choice.I did everything safely, and on
time. 

I understand the unions are deep in your pockets and vise versa. You
say you want us to work by safety rules everyday. Then you send spies
to watch us. So, the company doesn't trust its employees to do the
right thing. God forbide if you do something out of the ordinary. The
spies don't tell you, just send a letter. In my records, I was
observed on days I didn't work and failed some obscure rule. That's
your trainmasters, RFE's setting the example. Tm's will lie about on
time departures, as I have personally been late leaving the terminal,
only to find out, on paper I was on time. Once there was a 2 hour
difference.

I have no respect for liars and the thieves in the union. They have
sold everything I and many men before me worked hard for. The BLE and
UTU have made secret handshakes behind closed doors. Top union officals
are elected and don't have a pot to piss in. Funny when they leave they
are very very wealthy. I wonder why? and how that can be. Between
management,the unions, they have taken every thing from me. But they
didn't take my soul, work ethic, and morals.

Thats all I have left, my own morals, work ethic and self repect.CSX
has tried to take all that away from me and others. I refuse to
compromise. I have no idea what I will do. All I know is i have moved
on. I am trying very hard to get the taste of crap that CSX tried to
shove down me.

I thank the good people that took time to show me how to railroad. I
will never forget them. 

The rest of you, I hope there is a special place in hell for you.

I have seen the hell at called CSX, and therefore I say goodbye.


Name: Thanks for Nothing
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 September 2009

There is a lot of truth in this site. I tried for over a year to get a
career started with CSX through two testing sessions and two job
interviews. The jobs was for the Russell roundhouse and the Russell
yard. Both were a waste of my time and theirs as it was all a put on
for the public. Mr. Skinhead (the top management offical) was very
obnoxious and acted as if he was retarded. During the interviews he
acted like it was a bother for him to be there. Of course it was as he
knew who was going to get the jobs. The very people that are
complaining about working. I was willing to work any shift any hour and
start with a forward look to a new career with responsibility. But
instead I was treated like I was a crimminal and wasting his time for
showing up to take a test he probably can't pass and never saw as he
probably had the inside track for his job. I was at first disppointed
that I didn't get a career to enjoy but after I found out how the
positions were filled I jumped with joy. Whoever you knew the most in
top management at CSX got you the job, not on your skills that could be
used for the commpany's interest. Well Mr. Skinhead I hope you enjoy
the people you hired and get everything coming to you. I hope the
company sees the truth in you and puts you on skidrow where you belong.
No wonder people are complaining if all CSX management likes the look of
you.


Name: Binheer2long
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 September 2009

Thanks, I am not real savvy in cell phones either, but it was a
thought--thanks for the comeback--


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 28 September 2009

Hey Binheer2long:

I think the Webmaster can block IP addresses only...in which case all
the poster need do is use a computer with a different IP address!


Name: Binheer2long
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 September 2009

RRJ ET AL  Can the Webmaster still block certain ones of those who would
post such bullshit, I got ripped and damn if I can remember
acknowledging any of it existed--or offending anyone on this site??


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 27 September 2009

Tank

Like I stated it was amusing then it became annoying. It distracts from
any serious issues. I agree with HT LONG it might be time to abandon the
ship it's sinking. When I first found this site a some years ago I
thought it was a joke those that were posting back then cleared up any
misunderstandings it was for serious discussion. Now it is a joke. I
don't think CSX would bother with trying to sabotage it. It's doing a
good job all by itself. Lord Suckalot, Madman ect....have taken any
credability away from this site. It's more like CSX-Employees-Suck.com


Name: Lord suckalot
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 25 September 2009

My Dear boy Lefty, only if you knew how I longed for you! You are New so
I would love to feel you around my Love Stick. ( BWAHAHAHAHAHA!)

Fresh Meat is what I Love to see in here! And you My Lovely is no
Exception!, Have you read the CSX Manual on Sucking, Sucking, Suck,Suck
and more Sucking. If you have Please let me know! sweetheart. The time
has Come for you to Shine! But don't Forget you are still my Monkey!


                                                    Lord Suckalot,
                                        CSX Executive Hanmaiden to God!


Name: Lefty
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 24 September 2009

Lord suck. Can you give us some suck heisman hopefuls
like jack vierlings reach Round move he does for frulla  or let's see
how about rob brownells keg stand at the Csx safety stand down. Woops
forgot what they told me about drinking and driving ......... Mr
pendergrass what are those blue lights flashing
for ? Is thAt a breThaluzer or are they just glad ro see me


Name: Lord SuckaLot
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 24 September 2009

Yes, madman, I am a fucking looser. Believe me, you have to be to attain
the glorious heights of my executive position. 

My mommy did spike me like a football. The Doctors say it caused my
libido to go into warp speed, which caused me to be the handsome sex
machine that I am to this day. 

So, if you want a piece of me, you stud you, just come up to
Jacksonville, stop by the Water Street CSX headquarters, and tell the
door guard you are there to see Lord SuckaLot to deliver a rusty spike
up my ass and light a bonfire under my nose. Make sure your dressed in
combat camo fatigues. That'll get you right in with all the bells and
whistles of a celebrity movie star. Lunch on me!  

Have a SAFE SEX day. 

                           LORD SUCKALOT
                  CSX Executive Handmaiden to God


Name: Madman
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 23 September 2009

OK! I see you like to my screen name. I wonder if you are Man enough to
come out and give us your real name! You can play all the games you
want, but you are starting to bore the he'll out of me. I am starting
to beleive this is Suckassalot that is using my name. After all only he
would come up with constant anal penetration. Come on now GET A LIFE! Go
play with Bonzo your wife and use your own screen name! 

You are nothing but a Fucking loser- What Happened to you while you
were growing up? I wonder that your mother didn't give you the hugs &
kisses, did she spike you on the floor like a football or did she let
your father, uncles and their friends & neighbors molest you! I could
go on but your not even worth it, life is short just like yourself with
nobody wants to be your friend you are what other people would call a No
Life Hermit. What is your pupose in life? Why do you choose to try &
Fuck with my name and post your Bullshit!  Forget it you FUCKING JUNGLE
CRICKET!


Name: Madman
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 September 2009

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen.
    We here at CSX do really not appreciate your concerns of Safety,
Behaviors of Train Masters, and other Supervision Personnel. I am going
to launch a missle into these concerns. I have also created a
more aggressive team of Nazi Investigators headed by the recreated Home
Office of the Mobile Officer I. (HOMO I). This Office will Investigat
all the Claims that were posted here and forward the results to the
proper Personnel for interrogation and torture, and will stick a spike
up your ass.

HOMO I  will also Ignore all alledged white collar crime and thoroughly
investigate all union thefts that have been increasing
of CSX Property. There will be a change of Command so there will be 
total confusion such the CSX Police will no longer fall under Stupidity
and Lackies- They will be deployed under the new name of Honor
Organization Mobile Offfice II (HOMO II) Units this Unit will fall
under the Un-enforcement Arm of HOMO I. 

The Newly created HOMO I Office of the HOMO II mployees are
Sworn Nazi Enforcement Whores of Transporation Surrogates (NEWTS) 
Federal Commishoned Special Agents. I must inform all Employees that
the Newly created Office is
unlike the CSX Police. They are Naked Homo Special Agents they can
be Identified by their issued Fig Leaves and rusty spikes just for
Suckassalot.  If encountered by a Naked Agent you are to give full
compliance (bend over) or face formal Discipline Charges.

The Office of the HOMO will also Investigate all baseless 
Threats, Racial Descrimination, Etc. CSX has an absolute Tolerence
Policy for Work Place Violence, Racial Discrimination and Sexual
Fornication.  All Reports, including videos and pictures, will be
forwarded to myself for my personal private review and will be dealt
with accordingly. This can or will lead up to Promotion and Six Sigma
training for any managment personnel, and  Termination and Criminal
Charges on any union employee violators. The Selection Process has
already started with a few members in here by utilyzing their
Information Provided and their Home HTML Connections, such as NoMo,
RRJ, Lloyd, Suckassalot, Sam the Slave, Binheer2long, Goober, and many
others. 

I am Pleased to Provide an Extra layer of Protection on our Dedicated
Managers and Supervisors, and stick spikes up the asses of jackoffs
like suckassalot. 

I would like to Thank You for taking out time to read this
Announcement. Have a very Safe Day.

                                                                      

                M. Ward  


All stupid Employees are Required to have your CSX Idetification
visable at all times while on Company Property.


Name: Mike Ward
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 23 September 2009

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen.
    We here at CSX do really appreciate your concerns of; Safety,
Behaviors of Train Masters, and other Supervision Personnel. I am going
to launch a Investigation into these concerns. I have also created a
more aggressive team of Investigators headed by the recreated Office of
the Inspector General (OIG). This Office will Investigat all the Claims
that were posted here and forward the results to the proper Personnel.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will also Investigate all
alledged white collar crime as well as Thefts that have been increasing
of CSX Property. There will be a chain of Command so there will be no
confusion such the CSX Police will no longer fall under Security and
Safety- They will be deployed under the new name of Mobile Tactical
Units this Unit will fall under as the Enforcement Arm of the Office of
the Inspector General (OIG). 

The Newly created Office of the Inspector General(OIG) Employees are
Sworn Law Enforcement Officials (LEO) Federal Commishoned Special
Agents. I must inform all Employees that the Newly created Office is
unlike the CSX Police. They are Plain Clothed Special Agents they can
be Identified by their issued Credentials and Badge. If encountered by
a Special Agent you are to give full compliance or face formal
Discipline Charges.

The Office of the Inspector General(OIG) will also Investigate all
Threats, Racial Descrimination, Etc. CSX has a Zero Tolerence Policy
for Work Place Violence and Racial Discrimination. All Reports will be
forwarded to myself for review and be dealt with accordingly. This can
or will lead up to Termination and Criminal Charges on any violators.
The Selection Process has already started with a few members in here by
utilyzing their Information Provided and their Home HTML Connections.

I am Pleased to Provide an Extra layer of Protection on our Dedicated
Employees.
I would like to Thank You for taking out time to read this
Announcement. Have a very Safe Day.

                                                                       
                M. Ward  


All Employees are Required to have your CSX Idetification visable at
all times while on Company Property.


Name: Tank
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 20-30 years
Posted: 21 September 2009

RRJ,


Last time I looked this site was named "CSX SUCKS" which is an open
door invitation for posters like suckalot and sam the slave who i
believe are mocking CSX management so its not really meant for
'serious' discussions on union business etc.  Suckalot and Sam are
imitating the CSX bigotry and mocking CSX management so I dont see them
as them being the bigots - they are simply pointing out the bigotry and
discrimination of CSX management which is a MAJOR concern of employees
and probably why it is a major topic on here.  the real bigots on this
site are the cyber bullies like madman and others who threaten violence
and bodily harm to anyone who they disagree with, and they disagree with
just about everyone.  i may not agree with everything everyone says on
here but i respect their right to say it as long as it they dont
threaten to kill me for simply having my say i think threatening others
is way over the top and people need to chill out and not take it so
seriously. like the site says its comedy mockery and satire that are
the order of the day not the serious stuff so have a nice day and a
cold beer on me.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 20 September 2009

Tank

You're absolutely correct no one should discriminate. In fact this
person doing the gay impersonation is doing the discrimination. Just as
Sam is by his verbal use of imitating a black slave. It's immature an
annoying. I don't take them serious. Once maybe twice it could be
considered amusing by some after that it's child like behavior.
That's goes for people who have made death threats on this site. It's
not a laughing matter. This use to be a serious site today it's become
a joke. I'm sure those in JAX look at it that way. If they didn't
feel that this site wasn't a threat they wouldn't of tried to shut it
down.


Name: Madman
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 19 September 2009

HELLO, HELLO! Safety Strike , Nomo & Others ! 

Have you even read what I POSTED! Damn you guys are Ignorant or Blind!


I have said that we do have the right to REFUSE! Any job that can or
will put us in harms way!

We are all Granted this Right under the FRA. Why are we bitching when
there is a route there already!

The Company can not retaliate against you! Once you excercise you right
to Refuse! 

No.1, Document the Situation and have witnesses sign it. If no witness
is there then document it yourself!

Try to Excersise this right with the proper Supervision! If nothing is
done then Report it to the FRA! Point Blank This is our Rights that you
may not know of or the Company hides from you!

I am tired of hearing the Bitching! We have our Rights so let's use
them!
The Company can tell us 1 Thing but it is up to the FRA that throws in
the Final Ruling!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 19 September 2009

This is just too rich not to post...Mikey sure gets around!

http://www.local15tv.com/news/local/story/Mississippi-man-arrested-for-cyberstalking/TFCosiEZCkGWkgT2ZapKBw.cspx


Name: Tank
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 20-30 years
Posted: 18 September 2009

Suckalot sounds like a half ass comedian but even so i dont hate gays
cause one of them saved my ass in Iraq. Dont ask dont tell was a
fiction you knew who was who. Madman you hate them so much makes me
wonder who has the hard on for who.  For the record not everyone on the
railroad is a hompophobiac bigot or whatever we get along fine so long
as they do their thing and i do mine not a big deal get over it.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 18 September 2009

HOMOPHOBIC BIGOTRY....


Name: Madman
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 18 September 2009

Hey Suckassalot, The only thing I would like to scream is YOU when I
find out who you are! A Bitch can run but can't hide forever. Your
name will be found out & I will be more than happy to share it here!
Your days are running out you Bitch Ass Homo.


Name: Lord SuckaLot
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 17 September 2009

Monkey Boys,

Your next assignment: 

 http://www.stinalisa.com/HokeyPokey.html


Love and Kisses,

Lord SuckaLot
CSX Executive Handmaiden to God


Name: Madman
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 17 September 2009

How I would love to drive a spike between the eyes of suckassalot!
There is only word to describe sirsuckassalot & that is 100% LOSER!
Too much time on his hands to be any kind of Employee!

So here is some words of advice you, Monkey!
Sit back & read but don't post you should enjoy it while you choke on
a banana!
Turn red & blue then just Die! You will not be missed at all.

Nobody ever misses an asshole such as yourself! I wonder are you
enjoying yourself or are you really that bored? It's time to seperate
the Idiots from the Men! How could you call yourself a real man, after
all you admit that you are a Flaming Homo! I guess your mother is proud
of her long lost little girl! Now I must admit I was against abortions
but after reading your posts you are mainly 1 that escaped! This
dosen't at all excuse you! Please just let me find out who you are, I
will eventually find out it dosen't take a rocket scientist either. A
Monkey that you are will try to avoid detection after all that's a
Monkey's natural defense. You are definetly overdue for a
confrontation! I don't care what you try to respond back with.

A mind is a shameful thing to waste, but as we can tell your mind is
Gone! Now as for a comeback it is way to late! Once a Retard always a
Retard that there is no if's or but's about it. 

So go Fuck Your own Monkey Ass!
Obey this as if were M. Wards Directive.

Remember Managers like to obey & not to disapoint a Directive, you are
sure a run in a mil along with the other Suck Ups in Management!


Name: so tired
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 17 September 2009

Has anyne else suffered from sleep depravation doing this job??


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 20-30 years
Posted: 14 September 2009

Bruce Litaker sucks the sweat off a dead man's balls.


Sounds like one of my ex-wives.


Name: Madman
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 14 September 2009

CSX TRANSPORTATION " How We Move to Destroy Jobs and the Work Forces
"


NEW JOB POSTING
CSX HEADQUARTERS 
Jacksonville, FL.

TITLE: HEAD MASTER
SALARY: VARIES $4.50 HR - Access Card Deposited
HOURS: M - F  WITH MADNATORY WEEKENDS.
HOURS: 7A- 3P BUT SUBJECT TO 24 HOUR RULES.

DUTIES: Wipe the Asses of all of Senior Mangement. This includes and is
not limited of using your tounge in place of toilet paper.

Computer skills are not required, a pencil and paper is acceptable
since the price of printer ink is outrageous.

Must be an Alcohol or Narcotics user at all times.
Must at all times think that you are better than all Unionized
Employees.
 

QUALIFICATIONS - Pre School Dropout, No Common Sense, Drools, Basic
Math, 
Writing. RETARDS will Be the first prefence with an additional 5500
Points.
College Degrees will place in last prefence with -2500 Points.


This job was created for a Brown Noser who's Name is suckalot! All
others Need Not Apply.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 14 September 2009

Lord suck a lot....a person who thinks he/she is clever, witty, etc.

How sad that one who obviously suffers from Narcissistic Personality
Disorder does not see what a fool he/she is - of course those who
suffer from the disorder never see themselves for what they are.

Lord Suck - you need help.


Name: Madman
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 13 September 2009

My oh my, Suckalot talks alot of shit!
Corporate idiots are chosen and hired by the severity of
retardation,isn't  this correct suckassalot! 

The Corporation seems to be looking for a handout from the Government
point blank.
How much money was wasted to buy Conrail! This was a failure that is
being shoved on the employees by forms of furloghs. Too bad people want
to joke around with somebody's livelyhood.

It does not suprise me that he talks about knob polishing, such a
flaming Homosexual. I bet he's into child porn also. The way he tries
to be creative is a waste of talent that makes it no wonder that he
does work in Corporate. I have to ask that will he e er admit his real
name or is he such a coward and continue to hide and post stupid
comments!

I am not even going to put myself through this Bullshit. I have better
things to do instead of trying to make out his useless comments. Hello
suckassalot, you  must have plenty of time on your hands, I know you
must be Furloghed yourself! The RRB Unemployment sucks dosen't it you
have to sit there and wait for your pay every 2 weeks. The Corporate
side isn't anymore protected than a tick on a dog's ass. 

I have seen Managers come and go for years now and it dosen't bother
me one bit. As  for you a speck in a Corporate world change can happen
over night, in our world we can just bump, transfer etc. and still have
a job. CSX Sucks dosen't it that they hired just to fire you. What a
waste of a college degree just to wind up unemployed. So you can
continue your useless life by posting all the dumb comments you want!
but just remember we are the backbone of this pathetic corporation.


Madman the Enemy of all Corporations


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 09 September 2009

Bruce Litaker sucks the sweat off a dead man's balls.


Name: Lord SuckaLot
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 08 September 2009

RRJ, my fingers never get tired. Need some help?

Very Truly Yours,
Lord SuckaLot
CSX Handmaiden to God


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 08 September 2009

Hello friends,

I would just like to take this time to wish everyone a Happy Labor
Day!

It's September 7, 2009.....Although I hate to say it, CSX Still SUCKS!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 08 September 2009

Yes I did and three of them were on a positive note. I would of answered
the other two but my fingers got tired.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 07 September 2009

And did you not respond to 4 out of 6 postings???


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 September 2009

Did you have to post on every section? That alone is annoying. Maybe you
should stay at home.


Name: ME
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 06 September 2009

I got this the other day please tell what should i do??   PERMANENT
TRANSFER TO CORBIN/LOYALL, KY OR SELKIRK, NY

THE COMPANY IS OFFERING TO ALL CSXT TRAIN SERVICE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE IN
ACTIVE SERVICE ON AUGUST 27, 2009, ON THE DATE OF THIS BULLETIN,
(INCLUDING FURLOUGHED STATUS) AT THE ABOVE CSXT LOCATIONS LISTED AN
OPPORTUNITY TO PERMANENTLY TRANSFER TO CORBIN/LOYALL, KY OR SELKIRK,
NY.

VACANCIES BEING FILLED BY THIS TRANSFER NOTICE:

LOCATION              DISTRICT

CORBIN/LOYALL, KY     L&N CONSOLIDATED KENTUCKY
SELKIRK, NY           CR NORTHERN

CONSISTENT WITH THE NEEDS OF SERVICE, CSXT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
RESTRICT THE LOCATIONS TRAINMEN ARE SELECTED FROM, AND TO LIMIT THE
NUMBER OF TRANSFERS WHICH WILL BE GRANTED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE
ACCEPTED FROM CSXT TRAIN SERVICE EMPLOYEE IN ACTIVE SERVICE (INCLUDING
FURLOUGHED STATUS) FROM ALL LOCATIONS AND FROM THE CLASS OF SERVICE
SPECIFIED.

APPLICANTS MUST BE APPLYING FOR A MOVE OUTSIDE OF THEIR CURRENT
SENIORITY DISTRICT.

APPLICANTS WILL BE SELECTED BY LOCATION IN SENIORITY ORDER.  HOWEVER,
THE CARRIER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT APPLICANTS IF THEY HAVE ANY
FORMAL DISCIPLINE ASSESSED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS UNDER EITHER IDPAP OR
THE ABSENTEEISM POLICY.

TRAINMEN WHO ACCEPT THIS OFFER WILL FORFEIT HIS/HER CURRENT SENIORITY
AND WILL CONTINUE AT PRESENT RATE PROGRESSION LEVEL FOR PAY PURPOSES
AND VACATION ENTITLEMENTS ONLY ON THE NEW DISTRICT.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT TRANSFER:

1. RELINQUISH ALL OPERATING CRAFT SENIORITY, INCLUDING CONDUCTOR/
   TRAINMEN, ENGINEER/FIREMEN AND YARDMASTER.

2. ESTABLISH TRAINMAN'S SENIORITY AT THE NEW TERRITORY UPON THE FIRST
   DATE OF QUALIFYING ON THE NEW TERRITORY AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE
   ROSTER AND BEHIND ANY CURRENT TRAINEES.

3. RETAIN YEARS OF SERVICE FOR VACATION ENTITLEMENTS.

4. BE PAID TO QUALIFY ON THE NEW TERRITORY FOR UP TO 30 DAYS.

5. RECEIVE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION PER THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE;
     $1,000 UPON PROOF OF ARRIVING AT THE NEW LOCATION
     $2,000 UPON QUALIFYING ON THE NEW TERRITORY
     $4,000 12 MONTHS AFTER QUALIFYING
     $3,000 24 MONTHS AFTER QUALIFYING

6. APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR TRANSFER MUST REMAIN AT THE LOCATION THEY
   ARE CHOSEN FOR, SENIORITY PERMITTING, FOR TWO (2) YEARS.  DURING
THE
   TWO YEAR PERIOD, THE EXERCISING OF SENIORITY TO ANOTHER
CONSOLIDATED
   SENIORITY DISTRICT LOCATION IS ONLY PERMISSIBLE WHEN AN
APPLICANT'S
   SENIORITY DOES NOT PERMIT THEM TO REMAIN EMPLOYED AT THE INITIAL
   SUPPLY POINT.

7. REPORT TO THE NEW LOCATION WITHIN 10 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.

8. IF A VOLUNTARY SEPARATION PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN YOUR NEW SENIORITY
   DISTRICT AT SOME FUTURE DATE AND YOU REQUEST SEPARATION (AND SUCH
   REQUEST IS ACCEPTED BY THE COMPANY), THE COMPANY MAY DEDUCT ALL
   TRANSFER PAYMENTS RECEIVED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FROM SUCH FUTURE
   SEPARATION AGREEMENT.

9. BE PROVIDED MEAL ALLOWANCE (NOT TO EXCEED $12.00 PER DAY) AND
   COMPANY PROVIDED LODGING FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS.

10.BE ENTITLED TO CARRIER-PROVIDED LODGING FOR 30 DAYS.  LODGING AT
THE
   AWAY TERMINALS WILL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE
   LABOR AGREEMENT.

NOTE: IN THE EVENT AN EMPLOYEE RECEIVES THE BENEFITS UNDER THIS NOTICE
AND DOES NOT REMAIN AT THE LOCATION TO WHICH HE TRANSFERRED BY HIS OWN
ELECTION FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS, HE WILL BE REQUIRED TO
REIMBURSE THE COMPANY FOR THE MONETARY TRANSFER ALLOWANCES PAID TO HIM.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 September 2009

Just remember and don't forget that when you reach your home terminal,
you have reached your home GESTAPO!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 September 2009

It's September 3, 2009.....and CSX STILL SUCKS!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 03 September 2009

Hey Con 10-20:

I thought John Mayeaux went back to Yardmaster and Tom May got shit
canned. Curtis Broughton couldn't cut it as cop from Picayunne, MS
because he's a racist(imagine that, CSX promoting someone like that to
Trainmaster). I don't think I know Keith LaCoste but will take your
word on it.

I thought Angie Everett took May's place...or did she get busted for
muff diving again?

Management aside, I always enjoyed working at Gentilly. What a cast of
characters, Moto, Huck, Franco just to name a few: I guess they're all
gone by now...too bad for CSX.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 03 September 2009

FOR THOSE OF YOU OUT THERE WHO DONT THINK CSX DISCRIMINATES AND HARASSES
 NOT ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES BUT ALSO  FORMER EMPLOYEES  AS WELL, THINK 
AGAIN. THEY ARE NOT CONTENT WITH THE EVERYDAY NITPICKING  AND GENERAL
ANTAGONIZING  OF PEOPLE BUT WILL STOP AT NOTHING TO MAKE YOUR LIFE AS
MISERABLE  AS HELL EVEN AFTER YOU HAVE LEFT  THE COMPANY. THATS RIGHT ,
YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND YOU ARE STILL UP TO YOUR OLD TRICKS AND WILL
NEVER STOP YOUR LITTLE B.S. GAMES.  THANKS TO  PARTICULAR ALL STARS  IN
THIS ARENA SUCH AS JOHN MAYEAUX, TOM MAY, CURTIS BROUGHTON, AND KEITH 
LACOSTE (JUST TO NAME A FEW ), CSX  ,GENTILLY  YARD  IN NEW ORLEANS 
HAS BECOME THE WORST PLACE  TO WORK FOR THE RAILROAD,  BAR NONE.


Name: Lord SuckaLot
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 03 September 2009

Attention union people:

I am pleased to announce that the CSX Board of Directors has approved
an upgrade in your away from home housing accommodations. 

You will now be allowed to sleep in boxcars and Fat Mary will no longer
be allowed to scratch her ass with a fork while cooking your  bacon,
eggs, and home fried taters. 

Sincerely,

Lord SuckaLot, CSX handmaiden to God.


Name: Sir-Fucked-a-lot
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 September 2009

Stay away from Brunswick and Hagerstown, MD kids. There is a part time
yardmaster there that will rat you out to Trainmaster Doug Long at the
drop of a hat. This quality employee is permitted to falsify his
timecards, impersonate a company offical and will bone you every chance
he can. The sad fact is Division knows about it and does NOTHING! Watch
you backs around Brucifer!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 30 August 2009

Have a Good CSX Day

http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20090828/sc_livescience/jobinsecurityworseforyourhealththanunemployment


Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 August 2009

Dear Sam- 

As a follow up, as I said I would, I emailed the two lawyers on
exposure RT claims and both responded that they have each handled 
cancer and brain tumor type cases from long term exposure to diesel and
other carcinogen cases and would definitely look at taking these type
claims.

I hope that, with the above, all your inquiries have been answered.

Take care,

Steve


Name: Sam the Slave
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 27 August 2009

Freddie Krugger: "I believe we can start out
with, Given: Class I railroads suck".

Amen to that, Brother Krugger and Brother Tank.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 August 2009

Jason,
Go back a few years before 1970 and you will find no YMCA or anything
else, Now how bad was it really. Heck the Y was a palace and free, when
one compares it to finding a rooming house on your own and paying for
it. Which by the way you were free to do.


Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 27 August 2009

Interesting discussion on the degrees of sucking.  So, going back to my
days of school and studying Geometry proofs, I believe we can start out
with, Given: Class I railroads suck.


Name: JASON
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 August 2009

I am posting this for the new bees who think they have it so tough on
the road, When i first hired in the 70,s we had bunk houses to take
rest at away from home terminals, Most were run by the YMCA ha ha what
a joke that was, A lot of them were set up like army barracks ya know a
bunch of guys sleeping in one big room with only a cloth curtain between
the bunks, The body noises were discusting to say the least, And the
wash rooms were also the same as a army boot camp barracks, 20 sinks in
a row and 20 toliets in a row and a the shower room was the same, 1 big
room with 20 shower heads so we could all see each other naked,, Yea
talk about no personal privacy on the railroad, Well thats how it was
ditto, And yes it sucked, I was the most happy person on the rr when
they closed those discusting filty rat holes and thats what they were
and some did not even have AC..... Yea man good ole railroading at its
best???? I should have slept in a box car, At least i would have had
some privacy.


Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 26 August 2009

Name: Sam the Slave
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 25 August 2009

Steve,

What would you classify as a "seriously injured" railroad employee?
(are you including diseases, psyche, toxic chemical exposure?)

Can you give specific examples of particular injuries or cases you
have
in mind?

How does the "loan to seriously injured employees" program work?
(what happens if the firm looses at trial?)

Has your firm had trial experience?  

Thanks. 

Sam
----------------------------

Dear Sam-

Thank you for your questions. I will address each of your questions
individually.

Question:What would you classify as a "seriously injured" railroad
employee?(are you including diseases, psyche, toxic chemical
exposure?)Can you give specific examples of particular injuries or
cases you havein mind?

Answer: Quite frankly all the discussions with the two lawyers as to
the types of injuries have all been involved around orthopedic injuries
in nature and have not involved exposure type situations. After I post
this, I will ask them. However, the types of injuries that have been
discussed, and that I know they have an expertise in, range from disk
herniations to the cervical and/or lumbar spine caused from whole body
vibration (WBV); knee & ankle wear and tear from uneven ballast or
ballast that should be smaller in size rather than larger; shoulder
repetitive trauma seen, for example, in switchmen; and carpal & ulnar
(elbow) tunnel syndrome. By the term "seriously injured", it is meant
that the person cannot return back to his craft.

Question: How does the "loan to seriously injured employees" program
work? (what happens if the firm looses at trial?.

Answer: In some states, it is permissible for an attorney to actually
advance monies to clients while the client's case is pending to pay
"necessaries". Necessaries can mean food, shelter, and other staples.
In these cases, the lawyers sit down with the client and review the
client's bills and there previous income. The advances, in the case of
Gordon & Elias, L.L.P. are mad interest free and without recourse. That
is, if the client does not receive money from the claim, they have no
obligation to pay it back. It is, in essence, considered like all the
other expenses put out in the prosecution of the client's case. There
is no obligation for a lawyer to do this and the hiring of a lawyer
should not be based upon this. It is simply, we believe an added
benefit of being a Gordon & Elias client. If the firm loses at trial,
there is no obligation to pay it back. It is, in the trues sense: "No
recovery....then no fees or expenses are paid".

Question: Has your firm had trial experience? 

Answer: Gordon & Elias has never tried a cumulative case as we have
NEVER taken one and, absent these two lawyers, would not begin now.
Each of these two lawyers have tried cumulative/repetitive trauma
claims in many states and, perhaps more importantly, have successfully
handled and settled MANY cumulative cases. For me personally, I have
only had to try one FELA case to  verdict. As with all personal injury
cases, the key to "winning" is working as hard as one can in the
"discovery" phase of the case to make the railroad (or whoever the
defendant is) believe that, if they go to trial, they will lose and
they will lose significantly. IF there is not a reasonable settlement
offer, then you should go to trial and make sure to show up sober
(Joke!). But, if you work up the case properly, the case should settle.
Remember this- "There's never a horse that's never been rode and
there's never been a man that's never been throwed". Translation= A
reasonable settlement offer should be accepted because you never know
what a jury will do for sure. Lawyers that say they have never lost a
case at trial, simply (1) have not tried a lot of cases or (2) are
lying. I have lost cases I should have won and won cases I should have
lost and all in between.

The issue with cumulative/trauma claims are that the railroads must
take the posture they are BS. Because, if they do not, they are afraid
the floodgates of litigation will overcome them. No question the
railroads have had "personal" knowledge that, for instance, the
engine vibration and the seats cause vibration spinal injuries. The
lawyers we have teamed up with have all they relevant documents to
prove this and they do not have to "re-invent" the wheel as they were
some of the few lawyers that invented the wheel to begin with (at least
as to repetitive claims.

I hope this email answers your questions.

Steve


Name: Tank
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 20-30 years
Posted: 26 August 2009

Jim There are degrees of sucking i think.  cant speak for CN sucking as
i never worked for them but yessir the UP is the suckingest railroad of
all by a long shot.   I have enough experience with the CSX to say with
certainity that it ranks as sucking but not as bad as UP Sucking so
there are sucking roads and super sucking roads and maybe one not so
sucking road but sucking is sucking and csx is one that is sucking so
30,000 anti-sucking posts on this site cant all be wrong i dont think.
you are entiteled to your opinion of course


Name: Jim
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 26 August 2009

Tank:
Well, to be honest with you, I happen to know that about UP. Actually,
I've done more research and concluded that CN isn't so bad. UP is
actually the first railroad I ever disliked and thought sucked, and so
far, UP is the only railroad that I truly dislike. I have disliked UP
for a long time. They've layed off thousands of railroad employees,
eaten up many major companies and abandoned lines that wouldn't have
been abandoned had the original company not been "eaten," and I
definitely think that UP is the king of sucking when it comes to
railroads. CN is actually a pretty decent railroad, I've concluded. UP
sucks. Let's all make a UP-sucks.com website (or
Union_Pacific-sucks.com). Forget CSX. CSX is a decent railroad, along
with most other Class I Railroads. Honestly, the only Class I Railroad
I truly think sucks is UP.


Name: Tank
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 20-30 years
Posted: 25 August 2009

Jim, see my post under Safety First. No need to post the same comment
everywhere. We see it the first time. But if your lookin for stupid,
that's where jacksonville comes in.


Name: Jim
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 23 August 2009

You guys are losers. CSX isn't a bad railroad. Every single company in
the world (including every single railroad) has its mistakes, flaws,
errors, accidents, etc. Why make fun of CSX? They're not bad. If you
want to talk about a bad railroad, talk about Canadian National(CN).
They have derailments almost weekly and have abandoned 3000 miles of
track since 1992. They are also the cause of at least one VIA Rail
accident which claimed 2 lives. CN is the one that sucks, not CSX.


Name: average joe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 August 2009

rrj

i really dont think i am a racist brother i just know that the job
market that i applied in well that town has a collective african
amrican count of 3 in the entire population so yes that is why i said
the things i did 
no i got the job and was never called kinda felt like i was all dressed
up and no where to go you know so no im not racist until it comes to a
large corp. trying to get there affermitave action quetes off of my
small town

all you guys reading black and white know its an insult to us all if a
person gets a job because of their race

black people dont want to pull the race card just niggers
black people have skills and are just as ashamed as thier nigger
counterparts as we white people are of our trailer trash white people

all im say is if there was two white guys in bibs interviewing 400+ 
black men and 2 white men for 2 jobs who do you think they would pick
if you were a black man tryin to get a job in a white town

that is how i felt they i got the congratulations letter lol
well give you a job 
BULLSHIT 
so yes csx does suck 
from tennessee 
all the fuckin way to lakeland florida


Name: Sam the Slave
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 20 August 2009

I Hear the Mastah been hangin nooses at Columbus Ohio. Trainmaster or
should I say slavemaster involved but of course that is being covered
up. Fired the messenger.....Keep shakin the bushes boys...what are you
gonna hide behind Massa Neal....A white sheet next????


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 10 August 2009

hi all how are you today


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 03 August 2009

First off I never post on every section on this website. I'll make an
exception in this case. 

Average Joe

You say you're not racist. You used the "N" word right from the
start. You got hired then got furloughed. Join the club. Just about
everyone who got hired the past year some have been working longer
longer have been furloughed. It's the economy if you couldn't figure
that one out seeing you state you have a college degree. No, instead
you decided to rant and rave about if more blacks were at that hiring
session you wouldn't of got the job. 

I'm going to repeat something no one wants to read. When a lot of us
hired on the railroad we were furloughed at times. Some of us got
furloughed on a regular basis because of seasonal business. Some were
furloughed for years. It's not a new concept that the railroads have
devised like outsourcing and downsizing. It's a matter of waiting your
turn to get enough seniority till you can hold a regular job. Nothing
hidden in it, it's plain and simple. I guess it's a type of weeding
out those who'll stay and be dedicated and those who'll move on. 

All you did was join the pity party club. Those who feel how unfair it
is. Those who wish all those oldheads would retire. Staying on the
railroad is up to the individual either they can handle it or not it
doesn't make a difference to the railroad. Those that are furloughed
the statistics are only 10% will return. Maybe you belong to that club.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 02 August 2009

I've never been discriminated by CSX because of my age. I guess each
terminal is different. Most times management needs the more experienced
employees to get them out of a mess. I've never had a trainmaster
follow and watch any job I've been on. Maybe it's the individual
their after? There are those who feel a need to slow things down to a
crawl they like to think it's 100% rules compliance. It's not
they're still breaking the rules doing short cuts getting caught then
of course it's always someone elses fault. If a person gets to within
reach of retirement all they have to do is slide by doing the job CSX
expects nothing more. I don't go overboard for this railroad there's
no pats on the back for a good job. I don't expect anything just a
paycheck every two weeks. There never has been recognition out here
towards employees. We are union contract they are management. Those who
feel a need to brown nose to management aren't offered special
treatment it's just the opposite. I've seen most of them get hit
harder on a rule violation then those they turned in. Management will
continue to use these people that's their job. It's just part of the
game.


Name: average joe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 02 August 2009

well we all sit back and take it in the ass 
i got a job with csx back in october and still no fuckin job
yeah two niggers interviewed me thank god there were any other brothers
there other than them or i wouldnt have even got the fuckin imaginary
job offer in the first place so here is what i say  fuck affirmative
action and fuck csx 
and all other companies and colleges who discriminate agianst white men
and women
dont act like you dont know
you have all seen it 
i know i come off as racist but i am really not all im sayin is that if
i was a black guy getting the job where i was supp0sed to go to work i
would have my fucking imaginary goddamn house paid for by now i guess
its my college that fuckin holds me back or the fact that my daddy
didnt work for the railroad i dont know
so there 
fuck it most of you all are well 
you knew someone so you got your job and fuck everybody else


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for N/A
Posted: 02 August 2009

csx INVENTED age discrimination.  all you have to do is ask them about
it and they will fire you.


Name: Tank
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 20-30 years
Posted: 01 August 2009

They should change the name of this blog site to include AGE
DISCRIMINATION.  Personally, I think CSX discriminates against older
workers far more than sex like women  or ethnic like blacks.  Once you
pass the age of 50 it dopnt matter if your black or white, man or woman
cause seems like management has more and more things they harass you
about until it gets relentless. Hey i wouold be happy to quit with
early retirement especially if i could continue to get health
insurance.  Throw some that early out bonus money my way and watch a
real dog jump.  its not a cop out, its survival.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 July 2009

Just ask Scuba Steve Ammons and Shortman Wolfe about harassment!They
wrote the book on harassment and coverups with the company on their
side.I can promise them one thing,full circle is not an option,it will
happen.Steve,You Peckerhead!!!


Name: Jim Jones, Minister
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 July 2009

Hey Big B, 

Sign up for this job training class: - "How to Get to Heaven and Find
a Job - 10 easy Steps". 
 
Tuition: your house, car, pension, savings, checking account,
investments, personal property - and all your children.  

Will be holding classes in South Africa. 

God told me to tell everyone that you all have to do this in order to
obtain salvation. 

You will be guaranteed a job at the Pearly Gates. 

This is not a joke.  Send money now.   
 
-Jim Jones, Minister of Salvation University

P.S. Kool-Aid will be served on Admissions Day. Bring the whole family.
 And dont forget your bank books, cash, auto pink slip, mortage papers,
etc. etc.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 July 2009

Hey Big B:

Pro Resources' placement fee is $185.00 on any job they place you on.

I doubt CSX would use a personnel service now that all training
is handled at the REDI Center. Besides, they have 1000's of trained
men and women on the furlough boards.

Probably a local Class II or III...


Name: Big B
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 26 July 2009

I don't get it. I've talked to a number of people who have been
furloughed yet Proresources a head hunter keep running adds in the
Augusta Chronicle they are looking for conductor trainees. You have to
pay them $185.00 just to get an interview. Is this another ripoff
scheme.


Big B


Name: Sam the Slave
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 July 2009

Sam thinks CSX discrimination against women is tip o' the iceberg. 

Sexual harassment drops the other shoe. 

Masta youse going down fer Billions. Billions, Masta. Billions.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 19 July 2009

Two women say CSX guilty of sexual discrimination 
(The following story by Kelly Holleran appeared on the West Virginia
Record website on December 31.)

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Two CSX Transportation employees allege they were
denied promotions because they were female.

Both Tracee Cribb and Tracie Yost claim they applied for posted
positions for which they were qualified, but repeatedly were denied the
advances, according to suits both women filed in federal court.

Cribb had been working for CSX as a train dispatcher since December
2000 and began to apply for posted positions in 2006, namely a chief
dispatcher position in the Jacksonville Center, the suit states. 

Yost began working for CSX on Nov. 9, 1998, and began applying for
posted positions in late 2004, namely a band 4 train master in Grafton,
a director of train operations band 5, a line of road train master in
Parkersburg and a band 4 line of road train master in Clifton, Va., she
claims.

After being denied the opportunity for advancement, both women
attempted to work through appropriate resources to address the problem,
according to the complaint.

Yost even "agreed to accept a mentor and to attain additional training
and education in order to overcome the delineated reasons for CSX's
denials even though none of the males that were receiving the
promotions had the same amount of training and experience as she
already possessed," the suit states.

However, CSX retaliated even further against the women by repeatedly
denying them positions and even refusing to interview them when they
were allowed to apply, they claim.

"CSX was aware that the Plaintiff was being denied these opportunities
based on her gender, even informing her that if they were to promote her
to a supervisory position over a group of their male employees would be
'setting her up to fail,'" Yost's complaint states.

Because of CSX's refusal to promote the women, they lost wages and
benefits and suffered indignity, embarrassment, humiliation and
emotional distress, according to the complaint.

CSX's actions were a violation of the women's rights under the Civil
Rights Act, according to the complaint.

Cribb and Yost are seeking unspecified punitive and exemplary damages,
attorney's fees, costs, an order granting them one of the promotions
for which they applied at CSX and other relief that is just.

They are represented by John A. Proctor of Underwood and Proctor in
Huntington.

U.S. District Court case numbers: 3:08-1409 (Yost) and 3:08-1410
(Cribb)


Monday, January 05, 2009


 
This is also on BLE and UTU web site


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 19 July 2009

To the women who are being harassed or discriminated against....you may
want to contact an attorney. The Huntington Division has the same
problems. There are at least 3 active cases now. I am sure their
lawyers might want to hear what you have to say. 
Mark Atkinson attorney Charleston WV
John Proctor attorney Huntington WV 

They can at least give you advice. There are strict time limits on
reporting these incidents. Don't let time slip away. Human resources
is only there to cover up issues not to make them go away.


Name: Chicken Schitt eXpress
E-mail: Jackschitt@csx.com
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 30+ years
Posted: 18 July 2009

WHO IS JACK SCHITT?

For some time many of us have wondered just who is Jack Schitt?
We find ourselves at a loss when someone says, 'You don't know Jack
Schitt!'
Well, thanks to my genealogy efforts, you can now respond in an
Intellectual way.

Jack Schitt is the only son of Awe Schitt.

Awe Schitt, the fertilizer magnate, married O. Schitt, the owner of
Needeep N. Schitt, Inc. They had one son, Jack.

In turn, Jack Schitt married Noe Schitt. The deeply religious couple
produced six children: Holie Schitt, Giva Schitt, Fulla Schitt, Bull
Schitt, and the twins Deep Schitt and Dip Schitt.

Against her parents' objections, Deep Schitt married Dumb Schitt, a
high school dropout.

After being married 15 years, Jack and Noe Schitt divorced. Noe Schitt
later married Ted Sherlock, and because her kids were living with them,
she wanted to keep her previous name. She was then known as Noe Schitt
Sherlock.

Meanwhile, Dip Schitt married Lodza Schitt, and they produced a son
with a rather nervous disposition named Chicken Schitt. Two of the
other six children, Fulla Schitt and Giva Schitt, were inseparable
throughout childhood and subsequently married the Happens brothers in a
dual ceremony. The wedding announcement in the newspaper announced the
Schitt-Happens nuptials. The Schitt-Happens children were Dawg, Byrd,
and Horse.

Bull Schitt, the prodigal son, left home to tour the world. He recently
returned from Italy with his new Italian bride, Pisa Schitt.

NOW when someone says, 'You don't know Jack Schitt,' you can correct
them.

Sincerely,
Crock O. Schitt
CEO Chicken Schitt eXpress Railroad


Name: DACL in Corbin
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 20-30 years
Posted: 18 July 2009

I hate the way the veterans are treated, Arliss Johnson who is a laborer
in Corbin,Ky was denied a promotion to Carman due to being unqualified
even though he was in 2 other hiring pools. They hired a woman who use
to sell underwear at Victoria Secret claiming she was more qualified.
They also hired the son of a 700 supervisor, figure that!!! Mr. Johnson
won a board award ordering the company to make back payments, and
seniority. Mr. Faulkner the Plant Manager has decided that he doesnt
like the award so things arent settled yet. It makes me ashamed to work
there, I have close ties with the military and it makes me
sick!!!!!!!!!!!!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 17 July 2009

You should never had down played your injury if it required as you put
it just an ice pack. It sounded serious to me. You should of requested
immediate medical attention. If possible you should have tried to
contact your Local Chairmen. To these Bozo's there are no small
injuries they will do anything to intimidate a person. It's also
illegal. Once at the hospital no CSX officer is allowed without your
permission in the examination room with the doctor and you that would
be a stupid move letting them in it's against the law unless you're
unconsious. Ask the doctor for some pain medication then when harrassed
on filling out a statement you can't be held accountable. This is a big
lesson for those who have never had to report an injury.


Name: numb_nutz
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 July 2009

Long time reader....first time poster.  I've read everyone's horror
stories on being injured but hadn't yet had the experience, not until
recently.  I sustained a small injury, and had decided I needed an ice
pack.  Shortly after asking for one, I was whisked away into an office
with no fewer than 3 and as many as 5 company officials into an office.
 I was handed statement sheets, liability forms, act...
     Everyone was pretty friendly to start, but after completing all of
my forms, it was closed door interrogation. This is the only way I can
describe my experience, literally...I felt, and was treated as though I
had committed horrendous crime.  It is in my opinion still a form of
intimidation. These questions weren't asked in a friendly manner, and
if given an unsatisfactory answer, "whew"!
     I cannot believe that this type of ...(thinking)...event can be
allowed to happen, over something that was just to meant to be a
precautionary measure for my own wellbeing.
     If you are a new hire please learn from my experience.  Unless
your arm is torn off and bleeding at your feet, please keep in mind my
experience!!!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 17 July 2009

Cond less than a year

No one contacts you from CSX to advise you of your statis for
insurance. If anyone you should of contacted the UTU local chairmen.
It's always been 4 months of insurance coverage after being
furloughed. Your situation is different seeing you never made it past
training. The UTU should have had the information you needed seeing
they implemented agreements with CSX on hiring practices and policy.
Years ago all a person had to do was talk to their trainmaster or road
foreman they knew all the people who worked under them but that isn't
the case anymore. TM's are now unfortunately reduced to being goffers
for the higher ups at the divisional or corporate level. They really
don't control anything. That's a sad fact. TM's and RFE's years ago
were for the most part dedicated men who were fair then tough when
needed but they doled it out on an individual basis they also were
concerned and had compassion to their employees needs.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 16 July 2009

Ok, here is my story. You guys let me know what you think. I am a
conductor new hire trainee. I went to the REDI Center, passed with no
problem. The started my on the job training at my designated site. I
was into week 4 out of 12 when I was told that all training was to be
temporarily suspended. ( Unknown how long) I/We was told that I would
receive info in the mail about health insurance, other info regarding
status. Nothing ever came! I was told I would have insurance for three
months after training was suspended. I never, in those three months
received anything in the mail and called numerous times to check my
status and was tld that I was still active and had health insurance.
Curiosity got the best of me at about threee and a half months. So I
called and checked again.... insurance cancelled!!! Still no info
regarding termination of insurance/lay off. Nothing! So I called
corporate and spoke with someone who told me " Sorry, that was a
mistake on our end. I am turning your insurance back on for 4 months."
I wanted proof, so I asked for new cards to be sent. They came within a
week. About a month later, I had to take my kid to after hours care,
only to find out that my insurance was cancelled. I called first thing
the next day and spoke with the same person. They said " Sorry, that
was a computer error, your insurance ended two months ago!" I was
floored, telling them what they had previously old me and they said
there was nothing they could do. Also, I have yet to receive COBRA info
either. They asked me about it and I told them I had not received
anything. At this point I was working at a new job which provided
insurance that was no longer eligible for insurance because I missed
the open enrollment period because I thought I still had insurance. Now
because Cobra info was extemely delayed and finalization of insurance
matters was delayed and not communicated, the only way I can get
insurance is to pay 4 months of premiums with cobra(1600.00) or with my
current employer about 2000.00. All of this was because of lack of
communication from benefits dept. Can someone please help?


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 July 2009

I saw this clip on 7/14 on the Today Show.

             http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/#31904004

Bullies aren't unique to the RR!


Name: David
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 July 2009

Anyone heard anything about CN buying the Nashville division by
September or October? Lets pray shall we.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 13 July 2009

CSX is a joke! I would be ashamed to be an trainmaster! You have no
ethics or morals! How do you look at yourself in the mirror? How do you
sleep at night? Remember this what comes around goes around!


Name: fuckin old bastard
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 09 July 2009

you  better work safe...safe is slow double check  and even triple
check
your switches........if they follow you around? work safer recheck your
switches...your being harrassed? train breaks  down?  pack a lunch 
according to their rules? dont work off of  your turn unless they run a
roster?  tellem that?  dont work extra.....get that laid off peep  back
to work!.......been there and yes  still doing that! dont shortcut
anything  ,when in doubt job briefing   over and over..even by
yourself....and yes  you gunho railroad officers can stick it up your
asses  for the way you treat us


Name: average joe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 July 2009

okay guys 
i see alot of bitching about the unions but where i live unions are
shit there were two factorys here one union the other not. both
manufactured the same product while the union employees did it for an
average of two dollars less on the hour and had shittier benifits

That is the awesome part about a union in a right to work state unions
dont mean a hill of beans here just something to blow your money on.

im an electrician by trade and went to a tech school for two years to
get an associate of applied science in electrical technology 
got my license and all was well went to talk to the union and found out
it was shit they start you out at shitty pay and pretty much wont let
you test up to journeyman without 3 years working in the union paying
dues sounds like a fucking scam to me so i never joined for that fact
and the other bieng that if you join the union and there next job is on
the other side of the country and you dont want to leave your wife and
newborn for two years your blackballed and wont work for the union
again 

So in conclusion in a right to work state unions are nothing but a
waste of money and time

average joe


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 07 July 2009

so have they started calling people back anywhere else?


Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 June 2009

Hello All-

I am seeking any information from anyone that knows:
(1) about the relationship or contract [if any] between CSX and
Goodyear Tire Co. to service/replace and/or repair its Goodyear tires
that are utilized, for instance, on backhoes including, but not limited
to, (a)is it a national agreement, i.e., are Goodyear tires used in all
the CSX operating states?; (b) who at CSX would be the person that
would negotiate for CSX with Goodyear on tire purchase and (c)service
"after the sale", if any, topics;

(2) Is there any studies that CSX did/does and/or that they rely upon
for working in the heat and protection of its MofW workers;

(3) What is the CSX policy (if there is one) on working conditions
(regarding heat exposure) it will allow its MofW workers to be exposed
to?

If anyone has this knowledge, I would prefer to use my email to receive
this information at sgordon@gordon-elias.com instead of a response to
this post and I would be extremely grateful to anyone that can shed
some light on these issues. You obviously do not need to give your name
to me. Thank you all for what you do.

Steve Gordon
http://www.Gordon-Elias.com


Name: jsmith
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 June 2009

A supervisor at the engine house in Waycross was caught a while back
forging mechanics names on work packets by J.N and S.B, L.D was sent
back to his craft for 30 days and then moved him right back up. LD has
made pipefitters dump engine water on the ground instead of over the
drip pans, RS has emptied ecology tanks on the ground, all that oil
soaking in the ground what a place to work. They should fire all of
them


Name: htl
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 June 2009

nomo,
I have dreams of painting  my scooter red white and blue,cruising fla
in  a leather coat with " born to be mild!!!!!" across the back of
it!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 26 June 2009

Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 22 June 2009

Pop's

5 guys I know who retired last year went down to Daytona for bike week
this year. They all rode their scooters which now a days are pretty
impressive with 500cc to 650cc motors. I bet they looked impressive
riding up to the Deadwood Saloon.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Scooters are now turn and GO. They cruise on the Interstate at or above
the legal limit. Comfortable, no shifting, reliable, quiet and
reasonable priced. Most think they are kinda Queer, until they see the
performance. 50cc Aprilia will run 50mph around town all day. That is
fast, and a fact. 100mpg to boot


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 26 June 2009

Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 June 2009

The BMW full dresser has everything on it except a pocket pussy which
would help seeing HD's might be slow but women love them. The BMW
dresser is one of the ugliest motorcycles I've ever seen looks like a
pregant pear even the color sucks. But I've always heard if you ride
one it's an experience that would change your mind. The nearest
dealer
is around 70 miles I don't that will happen

I do not sell them just ride them. Drive the 70 and ride that ugly
thing and see. they run like an electric bike with a big ass battery.
smooth quiet, and they handle like nothing else. Image they have none,
you might find a nice BMW hat, Clue-- buy that from the car dealer for
12 bucks. The BMW boys do not do the show and shine. I love dropping by
the Harley shop for free Hamburgers, and Hot dogs. Heck they kinda like
me a little, but not very much.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 23 June 2009

Hey HTL:

This is for you...it takes some artistic liberty, but I can see it!

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJS8j9YYB9w


Name: htl
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 June 2009

I speak softly and ride a big SCOOTER!!!!!!


Name: JET
E-mail: Jetcherokee@yahoo.com
Employed as: Brakeman, for 30+ years
Posted: 22 June 2009

To whom this may concern:I worked for the railroad over forty(40 yrs.) I
worked as crew caller, fireman and enginer some times in engine service,
I tranfered to brakeman a few yrs. later and worked as yard conductor,
road brakeman,I started for the B&O Railroad in 1953 and I also worked
for the Tennessee Railroad back in 1944 as crew caller,o.k.last but
lease, The CSXhad the railroad when I Retired in Aug. 1993, let me tell
you this, when the CSX had taken over, yes it was a new ball game, The
CSX wasn"t a railroad co., they was more for Export and import, well
I"ll shut up now, may have said to much, all tho I don"t think so.
Thank you. Sincerely:Jet.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 22 June 2009

Pop's

5 guys I know who retired last year went down to Daytona for bike week
this year. They all rode their scooters which now a days are pretty
impressive with 500cc to 650cc motors. I bet they looked impressive
riding up to the Deadwood Saloon.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 22 June 2009

I'm glad to see I have some fans on this site. It makes me feel
appreciated. Let's see there's a lull in anything being posted that
is significant. Theres must still be a lull you idiots didn't post
anything. Apparently you morons seemed to like getting your mouths
washed out with soap when you were young with the filthy language.
Mommy and daddy must of believed in time outs instead of beating your
arse when you were young. Which would have given you some manners. Grow
up you two must be part of those whiney snot nosed bastards that cry
over spilled milk. Definitely part of the "Why" generation. Why does
RRJ like taking about motorcycles? Why does he have one and I don't?
Why does he get to work all the good jobs? Why? Why? Why? I think I've
made my point.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 June 2009

Hey HTL:

I can see it now...closing time and you walk up to the last woman in
the bar and ask her if see wants to see your Vespa...the only thing
you're getting is slapped or laughed at!


Name: htl
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 June 2009

scooters rule!!!!!the days of the loud offensive harley is
over.....semper-vespa.
scooters are the only way to travel down in florida!!!!
......and Mrs long wont get on one....yeah ya see...... scooters equal
freedom !!


Name: 
E-mail: BaddA$$MoFoMastah@csx.net
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 21 June 2009

Hay rjjhater


Did your wife tell you she bumped into me on the beach while I was on
vacation? Here is a clip from my home video.

She is a delightful lady.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1034786/donkey_on_the_beach/


Name: rrjhater
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 21 June 2009

RRJ you must be one lonely motherfucker if u have nothing to do but
blowmouth about your supposed motorcycle. Get the guys phone number and
call him. You can chat till the we hours of the morning spanking your
pud. Its a shame to use this site for your bullshit.

Go get a room together.......loser


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 June 2009

The BMW full dresser has everything on it except a pocket pussy which
would help seeing HD's might be slow but women love them. The BMW
dresser is one of the ugliest motorcycles I've ever seen looks like a
pregant pear even the color sucks. But I've always heard if you ride
one it's an experience that would change your mind. The nearest dealer
is around 70 miles I don't that will happen.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 June 2009

If you get the chance to see Jesse James of (West Coast Choppers) ride
in the artic on his new TV show. Please note the BMW. I think the name
of the show Is (Jesse is a dead man) or something like that.

His 1st few shows really stink, and this one is no better. However this
might be the first time for him on a real bike that performs. He did not
do to well with the nitrous drag bike, but who could????

The BMW that he is riding is not only ugly but cost around 17k. However
it will run the interstate with any bike, pass most easily on the
street, and kill many on gravel and dirt roads. It is the best of on
road and off road and touring that is now in production, at half the
price of a chrome harley. when I started riding I felt that I needed 3
bikes= 1 for around town, 1 for dirt, and 1 for trips. never could
affort 3. Now it is available 49 years later.


Name: layton fugnutz
E-mail: laytonfugnutz@csx.biz
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 18 June 2009

lazy SOB's from all over the country come here to repair track while
thousands remain without jobs RIGHT HERE. Can I go to Alabama with a
banjo on my knee and get paid 40 an hour? no.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 18 June 2009

Triumphs are a British motorcycle. They've been around since 1902. They
make the biggest production motorcycle The Rocket III which has a 2300cc
liquid cooled engine. Some famous people have rode Triumphs like Bob
Dylan, Steve McQueen, T E Lawrence better known as Lawrence of Arabia
to name a few. Back in the '50s thru the '70s motorcycles like
Triumphs, BSA, Norton, in the '70s the Honda 750 was preferred over a
Harley Davidson. They were more reliable. 

I know all about Vespa's. A good friend who rides an Italian
motorcycle called a Moto Guzzi owns about 5 old Vespa's which range
from 50cc to 200cc. He still rides scooters like the Aprilia. Scooters
have become popular. Reminds me of back in the sixties when Honda sold
the 50cc with a slogan "You meet the nicest people on a Honda".


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 June 2009

This may also help Mr.Smith


http://www.trainlawblog.com/2009/02/federal-railroad-safety-act-1/frsas-sharp-teeth-starting-to-bite-railroads/


http://www.osha.gov/dep/oia/whistleblower/acts/frsa.html


http://railroadworkersunited.org/sites/rwu.prometheuslabor.com/files/CSX%20Harrassment%20FRA%20Report.pdf


Name: csmith
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 June 2009

does anyone have a phone number of an FRA AGENT in Georiga,  I had an
injury requiring surgery, and was told at my investigation during a
break, that if I only reported one injury, the plant manager would have
a talk with me when I got back to work, making me think I would keep my
job, but they fired me anyway. They only reported one injury and showed
the second injury as non reportable


Name: 
E-mail: BaddA$$MoFoMastah@csx.net
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 17 June 2009

Hey RRJ


I never heard of a Triumph before but I almost got a Harley Davidson
Spotster I believe it was called. My Mom said it was too dangerous
after I took off on a test ride and my shoes fell off. I ended up
getting a Vespa when I was in Community College to ride across campus.
I now ride it from home to the tower where I work.

Mom and I think the Vespa ROX!

Good on fuel, a bit loud but enuff to have attitude for those campus
bicycle riders. Having a helmet with lightning bolts on the sides helps
too.

If you want more info on the Vespa I can gladly share it with you free
of charge :)


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 16 June 2009

I didn't buy the Triumph. I traded title for title with the Triumph
dealership last year for the '08 Bonneville. It was a fair trade. He
sold the HD. Saved me a lot of hassle.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 16 June 2009

I am so glad working in an environment now where someones hard work
ethic is appreciated.  I left this crap hole this past year.  CSX can
honestly go to hell. UTU and the BLE can follow them...:0)  I honestly
felt while I was there that I did a serious crime and I was assigned
community service, but just got paid for it.  But of course, I worked
in the Baltimore Terminal.  From what I here, I heard other
trainmasters around the system (even the REDI Center) threatens
employees who do something wrong that they will send them to Baltimore
if they do something else wrong.  LMAOOOO  HAVE A SAFE CSX DAY!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 June 2009

Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 June 2009

I stated I've owned 5 Harleys over 30 years. Last year I changed my
new
motorcycle of choice is a '08 Triumph Bonneville. The retro styling
got
me hooked reminded me of my '71 Trumpet. The 2009's in my opinion
they've ruined especially this being Bonnevilles 50th anniversary the
carbs are gone it's now EFI they took off the pee-shooter pipes put
some up swing crotch rocket looking crap. Why do people want to ruin
perfection?XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Hey man ,,it is called- not being a part of Harley Heaven. You are
there my friend, it is a different world. That Turnip will run circles
around the CULT. It will be shunned at the rally by those that do not
know performance, they know chrome, and the legend. Man I am proud of
you for standing up, riding like a man, and put the pooo pooo on the
Potato, potato, Potato sound. From your post you did not buy, however
they are there for sale. Take a look at Aprilia, These are not only
quality but fast. If you ever ride a BMW, you will always have one for
the rest of your riding years. They are not for everyone.


Name: chris carlson
E-mail: chris.carlson2001@rogers.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 June 2009

DOES ANY HAVE THE CSX SCHDEULE AT VALLEYFIELD QC IF SO SEND IT TO CHRIS
CARLSON 1759 SILVER BARK AVE ORLEANS ON K1C 7A8


Name: Just out of training
E-mail: BaddA$$MoFoMastah@csx.net
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 16 June 2009

Wow. all you guys got is bad spelling as a comback?

Hay guys why don't you stop worring about my spelling and worry about
those extra inches your womens been looking for all these years.

Summer time is coming and its time to have those BBQs  Why don't you
invite me over and we will get to know each other. While Im there I'll
give those extra inches to your womens she been missing all these
years.

When God made me he told me I had two choices. You can be a master at
word smithing or you can have a big male member.

I asked, "Well what will open up doors for success?"

He said, well having good grammar and spelling will certainly get you
thru the door. But if your grammar sucks and also your spelling, and
they try to shut the door, you can block it open with your big dick.


Oh buy the way, when I come over tell your wife to wear those tight
short shorts :)


Have a safe day


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 15 June 2009

BaddA$$MoFoMastah@csx.net


I will be wearing Black High Tops like Johnny Unitas use too wear.
Black pants, Black T shirt, Dark glasses, Black Intimidator Hat, and 
I am not telling what color boxers but it will not be Pink like you
silly faggot trainmasterbastards like.  I will not be wearing my Black
Belt if you know what I mean.   So Rookie give it your best shot.

Maybe you better find out more about your trainer before you do what
they have taught you.  You are on a Merry Go Round.  You will be Dog
Meat before you know it unless you have relatives in Jackassville to
protest your dumbass.

So you are either a fake or a real dumbass.


Your New Black Master


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 June 2009

Alright trainmaster if that is a real post and your such a bad ass whats
your name.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 June 2009

I think it's BR Boggs in drag!


Name: slack action
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 10-20 years
Posted: 15 June 2009

Oh My... are the Guys going to have fun with you NEWBIE


Name: Just out of training
E-mail: BaddA$$MoFoMastah@csx.net
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 15 June 2009

Im a new trainmaster fresh out of training. Im 26 years old and got this
job at a job semminar at my Commuity College. If any of you give me any
shit you will help me make a name for myself. They taught me well and I
know exactly what to do. I have a very big spoon over my shoulder the
size of a spike puller. If you people hide or ignore me I will start
sturring this spoon till someone or ones rise to the top of the tird
pool. I will test you. If you don't like it I will fire your ass!

Oh ya,

If I see anyone wearing BLACK or if you are Black on June 19th YOU ARE
FIRED!

Have a safe day :)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 14 June 2009

I tell you what.  I am so glad I have left this place..:0)  CSX is
horrible.  Their management needs to realize "The way you treat your
people is the type of work ethic you will get in return"!!!  Then the
low life union (other wise known as the UTU) took close to $400.00 out
of my vacation paycheck this week!!!!  And what the hell have they done
for me in the last 6 months besides tell me what they are trained to say
(they can do that, they can do that, they can do that, they can do
that,etc...over and over again)??  HELL, WHAT THE F DID THEY DO FOR ME
MY WHOLE 4 year CAREER???  Both the BLET and UTU are in the companies
left hand pocket!!!  That place is the biggest joke.  So I can not wait
to see what they take out of my second vacation paycheck for
6/19/09-6/27/09 but I will definitely keep you up to date on just how
much our (more like yours now) unions are low lives (UTU & BLE).  I
have said it before and I will say it again (like my mother said), That
place is for prison inmates who just got out of prison and looking for a
career!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  For you old guys and mid-career guys (and
gals), I understand, your putting in your time to get your pention. 
Most importantly, you started when this place was a GREAT place to work
at.  But you new guys??  What the hell are you thinking about?? 
Honestly??  This place is TTTHHHEEEEE biggest joke.  And what more
proof do you need when this site was sued by CSX and went to court and
this site/owner WON???  HHHEEELLLOOOOOOO????????  When you work for a
place that has a web site that goes in depth about how bad it is, then
that web site gets sued by the company, AND THEN THE WEB SITE WINS??? 
What more proof do you need that you are working for/in a bad
environment??  But I had a guy who worked in my terminal who was SHOT
(YES, GUN, SHOT) twice and out of service.  I thought you had to pass a
background check to get into this job??  Criminal background check at
that.  Again, that place was a joke and I could go on and on and on...I
just want to say, I made some great friendships at CSX among my
so-called brothers and sisters (BLT & UTU, just not the the reps
BECAUSE I WAS SMART).  And I hope the best for all of you
non-management people.  For you management people, I work M-F, make
just as much as you do, and you know where you can go.  Oh, by the way,
I do not get called at 2:00a.m. for a derailment caused by another
idiotic, inner-city kid by my a manager (Superintendant in your case)
and I do not get called period when I leave the office..LMAOOOO
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  And I am working M-F, do not get called by an
ignorant caller who my 7 year old's IQ is higher than, etc. (Again, ON
AND ON AND ON AND ON)...LMAO When it comes to CSX callers and
management, lets face it, it doesn't take much!!!LMAOOOOOO  By all
means, I am not bragging (just to CSX LOW LIFE MANAGEMENT)..  Good luck
to you older guys.  This is one (and an on-going) hell of a transition
you must be going through from your earlier years. For you younger
guys, get out while you can.  Realize the schooling/$4800 was a waste
and move on to another career.  I am now working for the gov't and I
am going to the aviation school of maintenance.  I plan on being a
mechanic in the aviation industry and having my engineering degree
within two years (80 credits to go)....:0)  Good luck and god
bless..:0)


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 June 2009

I stated I've owned 5 Harleys over 30 years. Last year I changed my new
motorcycle of choice is a '08 Triumph Bonneville. The retro styling got
me hooked reminded me of my '71 Trumpet. The 2009's in my opinion
they've ruined especially this being Bonnevilles 50th anniversary the
carbs are gone it's now EFI they took off the pee-shooter pipes put
some up swing crotch rocket looking crap. Why do people want to ruin
perfection?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 June 2009

I've owned 5 Harley Davidsons. RRJ are you kidding? You actually said
that. My goodness son get a BMW and see what riding a bike is really
like. Chrome---no. Noise--no, speed yes a lot, handling--perfect. I
hate Harley's, guess you guessed that, Pretty to look at, piss poor to
ride and much easier to ride than a BMW. And they cost a ton! Image is
all they have. I do love the Potato, Potato, Potato sound.
I run around them all of the time, quietly.


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 11 June 2009

Don't wait on me to decide. Like another LE 30+ stated "I've thrown
in the towel". The past few weeks elections were held for the BLE(T)
GCA on CSX and the same general chairmen are still in office. Nothing
will change. I'll just wait out my time till retirement. 

If I screw up out here I'll know it. I'll except responsibility for
my actions. If I feel I'm right I'll also know it then file an
appeal. No one in management on CSX has ever really harrassed me. I
don't see the RFE except for passing in a hallway once or twice a
year. I don't go up to their offices. If I have to get anything there
is a clerk. Best complament my RFE can give is not seeing or hearing
from him. It must mean I'm doing something right and flying under
their radar. Once in a blue moon I look at my e-test evaluations most
appear to have been done by them listening on the radio. 

Till the union sanctions action everything else is meaningless. The
black shirt idea doesn't make sense 80% of the time I wear a black
t-shirt. I've owned 5 Harley Davidsons. Try black arm bands that is a
protest that's recognizable. It doesn't necessarilly have to be union
sanctioned. Your chances of getting anyone organized is pretty slim.
Your ideas of a sick out never transpired. In fact if it became known
it would be a termination offense which the union could not or would
not help defend anyone involved. You might think I'm against such
ideas which I'm not. I just know it's not possible without it being
union sanctioned. If a few brave but foolish individuals were to make a
statement as a sick out in protest and were harshly dealt with by the
carrier it would open up the eyes of others. But, that isn't going to
happen. Not with the way things are today. Most are worried about
themselves and not their craft. My days out here are coming to an end
even though it's still a few years away. It's now the responsibility
of those who have half or 2/3 of their life left to work. Oldheads are
a minority. We've been insulted for telling the truth on this site and
others. Our experience doesn't seem to matter. We're passing the torch
of responsibility and it's all up to you. Good luck.


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 10 June 2009

Oooh Mr. Dow I do like how you keep your records.  I also know who you
are and can say that I appreciate your contributions to this site and
the fact you had the balls to come on here and let people know who you
were and what you are doing.  It takes a lot to reveal yourself and I
appreciate that.

Another person posted how they want their 4500 back.  Well I'll go
ahead and let you know you might as well either forfeit that loan or
just keep paying while you are laid off.  It really depends on what
kind of credit you have or if you can afford to just let that loan go. 
I'm pretty sure several guys who did get that loan probably had to have
a co-sign in the first place so its probably hard to just let that one
slide.  Either way, good luck paying that loan off while you are
sitting at home jerking off.

On another note, we all need to get together and not only make a black
shirt day, but we also need to make a NO WORK day for the incompetence
of our management for letting tragedies happen like the one in Selkirk.
 I'm all for the Railway Labor Act's purpose, but I seriously doubt
wearing a black shirt is going to achieve anything.  I know a lot of
you guys out there who read this site have little or no hope of us
getting together and getting anything done.  Well now is the time for
you to tell your friends or workers about this site so we can get
something accomplished as one.  I wont even set the date this time
because I realize some people who read what I write think I am a
complete idiot so I'll leave it up to our boy RRJ to set this date in
stone.  I don't like some of what he writes but I respect him as a
railroader along with C&O Joe, Safetey Strike, Sam, the guy who posts
as mikewardisgay, fedup, and even Goober in his infinite wisdom at
times.  To tell you the truth, I don't care who bashes who on this
site, I think we are all here for one primary reason...and that is
because we are all unhappy with the way things are ran with the company
we work for.  So this time, RRJ, or anyone else who wants to lead the
way, to make a date for all of us to give a big middle finger to CSX
and stay at home.  I'm not on here anymore to bash what people say,
I'm on here to get us together like we should be.  Now is definitely
not the time for us to fight amongst each other.  It is time to make
our voice one.


Name: Rail Rat
E-mail: jsdow@netzero.net
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 10 June 2009

For you younger conductors who got furloughed. Here is advice from an
"old head" who worked under the railway labor act for 20 plus years,
but not with the railroad. You see, I am furloughed as well too. I
worked in the airlines in both management and the union, and NEVER had
a pay issue for this time period while operating under the "Railway
Labor Act." We had a copy of the contract in our pocket and on-line,
and we went by it. I took a early out retirement buyout with the
airline and decided to work at the railroad. 

However, when I come to CSX, it has been nothing but trouble with both
pay and senority issues. Botton line - your UTU union SUX, not just the
railroad. They enforce trainmen's rights based on secret addendums,and
public law board hearings that are not placed into the "agreements"
that are posted on the Gateway. I don't believe in working off the
furlough board every time the railroad calls you, because then they
would have no reason to re-call anybody. However, if you do work one
day, you get 5400 dollars worth of Cobra premiums that extends your
insurance for four additional months. So you could work only three
times a year to keep your insurance. 

Last year some of us who were furloughed then, took temporary transfers
to other locations. It was like a gold rush. They could not get enough
help, so of course they cut our qualifying time in half - in our new
territory. Upon returning home, were get furloughed again, and now the
company says we are not qualified to work at our home district. We were
furloughed out of senority order, and I have "hard copies" of jobs I
could have marked up on for three weeks. The company would not re-train
us, yet they were still training Cubs who will never return because they
are so far down the list. Of course that does not prevent them from
calling in the middle of the night to work. One night, took them up on
their offer since they woke me up again, I deadheaded to Chattanooga
from Nashville, they then "discovered" that I was not qualified to
work and then deadheaded me home. It took four weeks to fight the
company to get paid the day's pay and extend the insurance. I finally
got it. But guess what? The company still calls in the middle of the
night even though they know I am not qualified to work. 

MY ADVICE is to document every call you make and to whom. Now us
"transfers' who are senior cannot work off the furlough board to
extend our insurance, but junior trainmen can. Below is an exchange
with J. Willis the union chair in JAX. 

ATTN: J.L. Willis, I will cut and paste your comments and respond
accordingly 

Brother Dow,
I have spoke to Labor Relations regarding your qualification issue. At
this point they are not agreeable to paying you to re-qualify due to
your furlough status and you do not stand for work at Nashville.
However they advised that they would not have a problem with you
re-qualifying at your own expense.

Response:
They don’t have a problem qualifying me at my own expense, but they
also do not have a problem calling me for emergency service in the
middle of the night and waking me up. I may just take them up on the
offer since they keep calling me -  for the purpose of extending the
insurance anyways. 

Willis:
When you are recalled any necessary re-qualifying should be paid by the
Carrier.
In regards to junior employees working when you returned from temporary
transfer no complaint was made to this office at that time. Nor was any
complaint made to this office at that time about the Carrier refusing
to re-qualify you.

Response:
Oh yes there was. I contacted Mr. Barry Hogan who long since has
retired from the union and he advised me to file a “CE” claim with
payroll. Taking the unions advice, I did just that. And the company
told the RRB that because I filed a claim –even through they did not
pay it, I was in effect “still an employee”. So not only did I not get
paid by the company, I did not get paid by the Railroad Retirement
Board for the first month I was unemployed thanks to the “advice” of
the union. (This is well documented with labor relations and payroll.
The union has yet to help me get these CE claims processed.(The RRB
finally paid this period five months later through no help of the
union.)

Willis: 
It is my understanding that you voluntarily began qualifying on the PM
district after your return from your transfer. 

Response:
Yes, I did, and that is a separate issue, because at the time I could
still hold some positions there. In fact, there was much dialogue
between Nashville management, and yourself over this. They thought I
should have gotten paid (which we eventually did – all three of us
through direct interaction with labor relations and no help with the
union to get paid. As you recall, the decision was based on Art. 17 in
a Public Law Board Hearing that should have been an addendum to the
contract – so of course nobody knew the policy, not even management.
You sent me a copy of this which I have, remember?

Willis:
It is my position that you should have been re-qualified at Nashville
upon your return from transfer however I was not made aware of your
situation until your call and email sometime after the fact.

Response:
Well, you should have been. Again, Mr. Hogan retired and you inherited
his position. He should have conferred with you any pending issues that
have yet not been resolved with trainmen whom you represent. He knew
this fact last January.

Willis:
 Situations such as yours should be promptly reported to this office
for  immediate handling and not rely on local Carrier officers for an
interpretation of the contract.  I have no record of you attempting to
contact this office concerning your requalification  during the 3 weeks
that junior employees were working at Nashville. 

J R Willis
Gen. Chm.
UTU

Response:
Again, the union was in fact notified. You must remember, I document
EVERYTHING. This includes phone logs of numbers that I have contacted.
I keep copies of my phone records for occasions such as this. The only
reason why we did get paid for the Bruceton runs is because I kept text
messages from the railroad management saying that both the union and
trainmasters were contacted and that we would get paid. My phone
records indicate that Mr. Hogan’s office was contacted around the time
the “CE” claims” were filed- as well as the local chairs. 
This is just an example of the union not upholding seniority rights of
its members.  

Rail Rat

Of course now I am doing some legal research to see if the union is
libal for a "lack" of representation. I will keep you all posted.


Name: fuck everything
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 June 2009

i just wanted to take this moment to let all the management to go fuck
them selves you guys are a bunch of dumb asses ive never seen so many
stupid people work at one place before in my life it never fail to
amaze me how stupid this outfit has become im ashamed to even tell
people where i work at when someone asks me where do i work i always
tell them for myself cause i dont want them to laugh at me the
management at csx is completely went south they will make anybody a
trainbastard now all yall can suck my cods........


Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 June 2009

Dear Safety Strike-

I agree with EVERYTHING you said.

-------------------
Dear APE-

I took the liberty of posting your most important post here:
http://www.yardlimits.com/forums/ask-attorney-steve-gordon-gordon-elias-law-firm/13276-railroad-workers-united-june-19th.html#post123340

Our firm will be joining you all.
-------------------

Dear Just one more law firm searching for business????

I would ask that you not generalize please.

Steve


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 June 2009

Here's a good one.  I work an RCO superjob, mainly moving engines for
outbound and inbound trains. Now when I tie engines together I give
myself 3 step every time on my box, but I don't say anything over the
radio because its just me. To weeks ago a trainmaster pulled up and
asked why I'm not announcing 3 step, I said "Announcing to who,
myself"? He asked me if I had watched this months safety video, I said
no, he said before you leave today come upstairs and watch it. So I
finish my work, watch my video and go home.  A week later I get a
certified letter with a major rule violation, obtaining 3 step
protection, take it to a board, then of course loose, now I'm on a 10
day suspension.

I'm leaving the railroad because of this, I've been denied claims and
E test failed for petty things but I'll not stand for this, dreading
work everyday is no way to make a living and theres no way I'm doing
it for 25 more years. Guys if you can get out then get out I already
feel better.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 June 2009

Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 June 2009

Dear Been Here too Long-

What did you say?

Steve
_____________________________________________________________________
Goodness son please refer to the early years in you school when they
tought listening skills. Silence is golden my son.


Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 June 2009

Dear Been Here too Long-

What did you say?

Steve


Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 June 2009

Dear All- Thank you for the honest responses. I will tell you that we
work VERY hard and since there are only two lawyers in our "boutique"
law firm you've always got a named partner on your case (LOL!).
Seriously, I was hoping to get the responses I received. I think the
concept of unions, on paper, are a necessary thing. Lord knows the
company has your back alright...to stick a knife in it. So, Unions are
a necessary evil...sort of like lawyers! I must say whatever tune we
had to sing to get designated was the wrong one we chose. I swear I 
thought that (1) getting excellent results; (2) making sure the
railroader was only treated by Board Certified physicians; (3)
advancing money interest free [where ethically permitted to do so so
the client could pay their bills]; (4) giving the client the lawyer's
cell phone in case they NEED to talk to their lawyer; (5) never
settling more than one case ata time instead of "group case
settlements" and (6) busting the railroad's ass with a
'take-no-prisoner' mentality and approach would have been enough to
get our name in the hat. BUT I WAS WRONG!

So...here we are...not able to just call someone up when they are hurt
but having to wait till they call us. Please do not get me wrong, we
have good business. But I just needed to know that we had a fighting
chance in the minds' of railroaders without the designation.

Thanks again!


Name: Ed 
E-mail: edward.oliver@gmail.com
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 08 June 2009

Union Pacific is the same way.  Make a profit above all else.


Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 June 2009

Dear All-

I have a question and since this is about as anonymous a place to post
as one can get in the railroad industry, I thought I would ask here so
here goes. As you probably are aware, our firm
http//www.gordon-elias.com is not Union Designated. That is, we do FELA
work but we were unable to do whatever the heck was necessary to get
anointed by a Union Designation from the "higher-ups". You can see
and hear my explanation at
http://www.gordon-elias.com/CM/Custom/Unions.asp as to what happened.
Here is my question: If you were hurt, would you consider hiring a
"non-union designated" FELA law firm? If not, why not and if so, why
so?

The courtesy of a straight answer would be GREATLY appreciated and
thank you.

Steve Gordon


Name: old rr guy
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 05 June 2009

Haa.I gotta say. I do not beleive that most of the posters on here
actually work for the railroad.
On second thought some of the whining does sound vaguely familiar.
Example#1: "I can't believe they laid me off after only four
months."  C'Mon this guy can't be serious. I was laid off more than
I worked the first three years I was employed by Conrail. Then, as now
there was a huge recession on . No cars were being bought,steel mills
were closing up thus no steel was being made, etc, etc.Thousands of
cars and engines stored.Thousands laid off.
 Its a freight railroad. If the freight is down , theres no work. It is
not a mystery or someome playing a game with your life. No one put a gun
to your head to sign up. Get used to the lousy hours, and sporadic work,
you will be living it with no seniority.Otherwise, hang it up and do
something else.They are not going to treat you like anything other than
an hourly employee. You will not like some of the people you work with.
Sorry to rain on your parade. Its a business , not a jobs program.Feel
bad for the guys in Buffalo where I started. I am surprised they
didn't close down most of the Frontier operation a lot sooner, after
the 99 split with NS


Name: Z
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 05 June 2009

Finally Goober hits the nail on the head and I can agree with him.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 05 June 2009

Just a question for the site, I have been thru 3 subjects on this site,
and every one has a long post that appears to be from a very
intelligent legal firm. Really nice verbage that tells a story, and
appears legit.____Question to the law firm_____ do you, as a legal firm
think that you must post on every topic to be heard? You know that is
overkill, and yet you can not resist the urge to publish your
masterpiece. I get it and the site get's it. No wonder, folks hate you
until they need you! Now this is a secret for the law firm only, if you
put your stuff on any topic that you like, you have coverage.
Got IT!!??


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 05 June 2009

I'd expext nothing less! 
   
NS makes jobs threat as fed oversight looms
 
Norfolk Southern Corp. will have little choice but to further cut jobs
and capital spending if new regulations cap its ability to raise
prices, the railroad's top executive said Wednesday (June 3),
according to The Wall Street Journal. 
"We can shrink our way to profitability" in a worst-case scenario,
Chief Executive Wick Moorman said. "It is not beyond the realm of
conjecture that (advocates for new federal railroad regulation) would
push us there." 

But Moorman, speaking during Norfolk Southern's investor-day event,
also voiced confidence that the rail industry can head off efforts to
enact what it considers heavy-handed oversight. 

"I still am very optimistic that at the end of the day we can defeat a
bad bill," he said. "We have a lot of allies" on Capitol Hill and
elsewhere. 

The top freight railroads, including Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.
(BNI), Union Pacific Corp. (UNP), CSX Corp. (CSX) and Norfolk Southern,
have been enjoying substantial pricing power despite severely depressed
freight demand amid the economic downturn. But the trend has fueled a
backlash from some railroad customers and heightened calls for Congress
to tighten industry regulation. 

Earlier this week, a key vote on a Senate bill that would strip the
rail sector of antitrust exemptions was canceled because the measure is
being included in other railroad legislation. 

Moorman called the development "a positive thing" Wednesday, saying
"at least all of the issues in the Senate are in one committee" now.
Still, he noted that it's unclear what the House will do or what
additional legislative efforts might emerge. 

"It is a stay-tuned story," Moorman said during his company's
Webcast event. He added that their positions. 

Moorman and other Norfolk Southern executives made clear Wednesday that
they're seeing no let up in the decline in freight volumes plaguing the
transport industry, although Moorman voiced some optimism that a bottom
at least may be near. 

The company's freight volumes through May were off 23 percent from a
year ago, meaning volumes have continued to deteriorate in the second
quarter from a 20 percent first-quarter drop. 

In response to the trends, Norfolk Southern has taken a number of
measures to reduce costs, including furloughing employees and cutting
its capital-spending budget. The railroad said it will spend about $1.3
billion on capital projects this year, 8 percent less than its original
forecast and 16 percent less than it spent in 2008. 

Moorman and other rail industry executives have defended their price
increases as justified because of the need to invest in high-dollar
repairs and improvements. They also have argued that railroad prices
remain cheaper than those of trucks and, adjusted for inflation, are
lower than when Congress deregulated the rail industry 28 years ago. 

Norfolk Southern shares were off 2 percent, or 79 cents, recently at
$39.34. 

(The preceding article by Bob Sechler of the Dow Jones Newswires was
published June 3, 2009, by The Wall Street Journal.) 
 
June 4, 2009


Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 04 June 2009

Dear Sam, Z, Safety Strike and All Others That Are Interested-

I apologize for not responding sooner. I posted the Press Release and
just checked back just now [0018HRS---06/04/09]. 

Anyway, I would like to point out that it was not our firm that handled
any part of this case. I think that the underlying firm did an admirable
job to get a $5  million dollar JURY award. I have only had one in my
professional career and I can tell you they are very hard to get no
matter what the damages. So, in that sense, they are to be commended. 

I was not at the trial and I am only speaking from conjecture. However,
having said that, I would like to point out some basic trial "truths"
that go through a trial lawyer's wacked out brain.

It is hard enough to get a verdict that is sizeable, you kind of want
to do everything you can at the trial level to hold on to it when it is
appealed. The general consensus on the modus operandi of the railroads
are that, anytime you get a sizeable verdict, they will appeal. Hence,
protecting your trial record is an all important process ever-present
in the back of a trial lawyer's brain during the entire process
including, but certainly not limited to, (1)juror selection, (2)medical
causation issues [usually dealing with the famous Daubert case, and its
progeny, at the federal level], (3)the sufficiency of evidence to
support the individual elements of damages, (4)the sufficiency of
liability evidence and, (5)as in the CSX v. Hensley case, the wording
of the charge. 

Obviously, CSX prepared the "genuine and serious" instruction and the
Plaintiff's counsel argued against it. Sometimes, just to protect your
verdict, you will actually let the defendant's proposed instruction go
to the jury. This is when you truly believe you've got the jury and
there is almost no instruction that will persuade them not to go with
you. This is only a call that the trial lawyer can make. The general
rule is to try to submit a "plaintiff's favorable" charge and the
defense submits their "defendant's favorable" charge and the Court
makes up its mind after hearing argument of counsel [and maybe, if
you're lucky, actually reading the law]. 

The CSX lawyers read Ayers as "requiring" the extra instruction, I
could easily see how the Plaintiff's lawyer could have been worried
that its inclusion could have been an obstacle for the jury to award
big damages. It was a call he/she made and they won...at least till it
got to the Supreme Court level.

From reading the CSX v. Hensley case, Hensley had asbestosis from a
long term exposure from working on the railroad. A reading of the Ayers
opinion reveals:

“Norfolk presented the question whether a plaintiff who has asbestosis
but not cancer can recover damages for fear of cancer under the FELA
with-out proof of physical manifestations of the claimed emotional
distress. Our answer is yes, with an important reservation. We affirm
only the qualification of an asbestosis sufferer to seek compensation
for fear of cancer as an element of his asbestosis-related pain and
suffering damages. It is incumbent upon such a complainant, however, to
prove that his alleged fear is genuine and serious.” Norfolk v. Ayers,
at 157, 123 S.Ct. 1210

After reading the above, if you had been Hensley's counsel, would you
have vehemently argued for its exclusion? How about if you knew that,
if it was excluded, that you would risk a reversal on appeal....would
you still argue for its exclusion? .......Tough call isn't it?

I can not fault the trial lawyer in this decision. 

I do have one issue that I would like to raise. There are many articles
on the following point and they go either way. There is, I believe, a
consensus of opinion of good trial lawyers that your 'bigger' awards
are usually found with a general damage submission rather than specific
damage questions. I will be more specific so you will understand. In
some instances you can submit to the jury damage questions like this:
"'What sum of money, if paid now in cash, do you award for medical
expenses, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, physical pain and
suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, physical
disfigurement'  Answer in Dollars & Cents $__________" 

OR, one could submit it this way: "'What sum of money, if paid now in
cash, do you award for medical expenses $_________, loss of wages and/or
loss of earning capacity $_____________, physical pain and suffering
$__________, mental anguish $___________, physical impairment
$__________, physical disfigurement $________' Answer in Dollars &
Cents."  The latter way permits the trial court, or the appellate
court, to take away one element with out disturbing the remainder of
the award. The Hensley case was a general/broad submission and,
therefore, there was no way for the Supreme Court to determine what
part of the $5 million was attributed to the "fear of cancer" award.
Once, the Supreme Court determined the CSX proffered instruction should
have been given, the ENTIRE case had to be reversed and remanded. This
could have been different. 

Once again, the general belief among trial lawyers that are worth a
damn is that bigger awards are found in the one damge line approach
BUT......when CSX was denied an instruction that arguably should have
been given, don't you think the trial lawyer might have "re-visited"
the one line submission before it went to the jury?

Well, I  do not know if any of the above helps understand this case a
little better. 

I think it was Sam that said something like "Whats the bottom line?"
Here it is: A FELA claimant that seeks 'fear of cancer' monetary
damages needs to put on evidence that his/her fear is 'genuine and
serious' AND submit an 'instruction' worded as such.

I do not believe you have to have psychological/psychiatric testimony
but I know, if I had a client where this was an issue, I would damn
sure make sure the client visited with a a psyche doctor so they could
testify how genuine and serious the fear is.

Ya'll take care out there and be safe.

Steve
http://www.gordon-elias.com

ps-the Hensley opinion can be downloaded at:

http://www.yardlimits.com/forums/legal-news-announcements/12920-csx-v-thursten-hensley-signiificant-u-s-sup-ct-court-fela-decision.html


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 03 June 2009

I like it. Bog this website down with cut and pasting. Maybe the poster
is tired of the BS of certian people who like C&P critizing every
person's point of view. Keep up the good work.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 03 June 2009

Get the point yet.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 03 June 2009

(Norfolk Southern issued the following on June 1, 2009.)

NORFOLK, Va. — On the 10th anniversary of Norfolk Southern
Corporation's acquisition of nearly 60 percent of Conrail, CEO Wick
Moorman today thanked customers, suppliers, stockholders, communities,
and employees for their hard work and support.

"On Day One -- June 1, 1999 -- we set out to build the best freight
transportation system in the world," Moorman said. "We have made
steady progress toward that goal, and together we have enjoyed a decade
of growth and financial success. All of us at Norfolk Southern are
grateful to everyone who has played a part in this success, and we look
forward to what the next decade brings."

Since Day One, when Norfolk Southern added 7,200 miles of Conrail
routes and 10,000 former Conrail employees to its system, the railroad
has moved 3.5 trillion gross ton-miles of freight. A single train of
every carload NS hauled in the last decade could stretch to the moon
and back twice -- and then some.

In order to meet increased demand and better serve customers, NS over
that period has invested nearly $10 billion in capital expenditures to
improve track, equipment, facilities, and technology. In new rail
alone, NS installed the equivalent of a brand new transcontinental
railroad.

NS' industrial development activities since Day One resulted in the
location or expansion of 1,115 industries along the railroad's lines,
representing customer investments of $23.6 billion and creating nearly
55,000 customer jobs in the territory served by the railroad.

The Conrail transaction returned competitive rail service to the
Northeast for the first time in 20 years. NS sharpened its focus on
customer service markedly following the transaction -- especially
through its Thoroughbred Operating Plan -- and today is the industry's
service benchmark.

Most important, it all has been done safely. NS employees have earned
the E.H. Harriman Memorial Gold Medal as the safest railroad workers in
the U.S. for each of the last 20 years.

"The numbers tell an impressive story, but as satisfying as it is to
see how far we've come, it's more exciting to look ahead," Moorman
said. "Our progress has given us the strength to weather the current
economic storm. This recession will pass, and the long-term future for
rail as the safe, clean, and fuel-efficient transportation alternative
has never been brighter. NS is ready to take advantage of the
opportunities that a recovering economy will bring. Ten years from now,
along with our partners, we will look back again with amazement at how
far we've come together."

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a leading North American
transportation provider. Its Norfolk Southern Railway subsidiary
operates approximately 21,000 route miles in 22 states and the District
of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United
States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers.
Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the
East and is a major transporter of coal and industrial products.


Tuesday, June 02, 2009


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 03 June 2009

Railroad accidents have terrible consequences, safety advocates say 
(The following story by Nicole Printz appeared on the Abilene Recorder
Chronicle website on June 2, 2009. T.A. LaCombe is a member of BLET
Division 261 in Herington, Kan.)

ABILENE, Texas — When people think of train collisions, they generally
think of train crossings.

Thomas LaCombe, Union Pacific train engineer and a presenter for
Operation Lifesaver, is raising awareness about trespassing incidents.
Operation Lifesaver had a car crushed in a train collision and displays
at Flour Power Family Fun Fest this past weekend. LaCombe stressed the
importance of railroad safety in Abilene.

“There are two major railroad companies that run though Abilene,” he
said.

The multiple tracks through Abilene increase the risk for train
collisions, either at crossings or trespassing incidents.

“Railroads are private property,” he said. “Almost everyone crosses
railways at some point. There were 2,000 people killed on the rail
right of ways last year.”

In Kansas last year nine people were injured and four people killed on
railroad property, according to the Federal Railroad Association.

LaCombe explained that many people do not think that fishing on a
railroad bridge or walking on tracks is trespassing.

The only legal place to cross a railroad track is at designated public
crossings.
Children are often fascinated with trains and will cross underneath
stopped trains.

LaCombe was starting a train and noticed movement in the rearview
mirrors. There were three children playing underneath the cars. If he
hadn’t noticed them, the children probably would have been severely
injured or killed.

“Don’t set things on the track. A railroad spike set on the track can
derail a train,” LaCombe said. “If the train is carrying federal
property and is derailed it becomes a federal incident.” 

Coins placed on the tracks can be flung with great speed when run over,
potentially injuring someone.

Drivers make poor decisions that lead to accidents as well.

“The railroads have their own police,” he explained. “If I see someone
go around the gates I am required to report that.”

Going around crossing gates is illegal, and you can be ticketed even if
the gates have been down for several days. If gates are down for no
apparent reason, look on the crossbuck or near the crossing for the
toll free number posted near every crossing.

Trains can crush cars as easily as a car can crush a pop can.

“If your car dies on the tracks, walk toward the direction the train is
coming from.” LaCombe said. “If you walk the other way, the train could
knock your car into you.”

“There are no accidents with trains,” executive director Darlene
Osterhaus said. “The train doesn’t come off the tracks and hunt you
down.”

LaCombe is available for free presentations for children and adults
interested in learning more about train safety. Visit www.oli.org or
call 1-800-537-6224 to schedule a presentation.


Tuesday, June 02, 2009


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 03 June 2009

Heads up new employees!!!
Unless you have at least 7-10 years of service, time to dust off the
old resumes... CSX plans to continue running on skeleton crews thru the
July hours of service law change, and if they can still move their
trains... yup, you guessed it... MORE FURLOUGHS!!!

Get out now while you can...


Name: Sam
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 03 June 2009

Mr. Gordon, could you please respond to Safety STike's request about
providing more info on the Hensley case?  


Name: SAFETY STRIKE 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 03 June 2009

Nice WSJ article, Z, but we need to hear MUCH more in the way of
specifics from the law firm that handled the case.   

We need to know more of the facts of Mr. Hensley's case. He had brain
cancer (?) and lung cancer (asbestosis) from exposure to toxic
chemicals....what chemicals? How much exposure? What was the causative
connection? . He had cancer(?),  or he had symptoms of it (?), or he
had a fear of the symptoms (?), or he had a fear of pending death from
cancer, or.....something else was pleaded?  It makes a difference. It
is odd that the Court would not consider that Hensley had no fear of
cancer (or a fear of dying for that matter) if he had no present
ongoing stage one cancer. 

The Ayers standard for fear of cancer was 'proof of their
apprehension of developing lung cancer in the future', which
indicated
that one did not need to actually have cancer, but had symptoms that
could lead to cancer (plural plaques, cysts, high white cell blood
count) but not actual cancer itself.  Is the court saying something
different?  Is there now a higher standard based on something else? If
so, what is that something else? What is the legal standard now for
fear of cancer under FELA? Higher than merely apprehension, or
apprehensions with associated predictive medical conditions.  What is
the standard now for 'genuine and serious'?.  How high is  the
standard?. What would be threshhold examples? Is there a balancing
test? What did Ayers say that the Court relied upon - or did not rely
upon? 

Fear of cancer is fairly common in asbestos cases, and the standard is
not "high".....seems like the FELA plaintiffs lawyers may have left
the door open for a company friendly conservative court to come in and
restate the rule of law.  Why is FELA different from any other
non-FELA
fear of cancer case where brain cancer and asbestos related cancer are
at issue?   

CSX argued that the instructions given to the jury were too friendly
to
Mr. Hensley - the jurors were ot instructed that  Hensley
needed to demonstrate that his fear of cancer was genuine and serious.
How so?   Is it simply a matter of issuing a jury instruction, or does
plaintiff have to add additional facts to prove his case?

"Although plaintiffs can seek fear-of-cancer damages in some...cases,
they must satisfy a high standard in order to obtain them,". Ok,
great.  Ok, so again, what exactly meets the Court's definition of a
"high standard" when seeking fear of cancer damages.  

Did Hensley win on other aspects of his case?  What were they? Did he
prove that his cancers (?) were caused to his exposure to toxic
chemicals and to asbestos?  

Anything else this law firm can SPECIFICALLY tell us about the case
would be EXTREMELY beneficial to every single railraod worker employed
by CSX as well as the other carriers.

We may be railroard workers, but we read these cases, and we like to
know exactly what is going on.  

Thanks.


Name: z
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 03 June 2009

Court rules for CSX in worker-injury case 
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court Monday (June 1) threw out a $5
million jury verdict awarded to a former CSX Corp. railroad worker who
alleged that he had been negligently exposed to toxic chemicals and
asbestos on the job, which caused him to develop brain injuries and
asbestosis, a lung disease. 
Among other things, Tennessee railroad worker Thurston Hensley sought
monetary damages for a fear of developing cancer in the future, The
Wall Street Journal reported. 

CSX argued that the instructions given to the jury were too friendly to
Mr. Hensley. The company wanted jurors to be instructed that Mr. Hensley
needed to demonstrate that his fear of cancer was genuine and serious. 

The Supreme Court, in an unsigned opinion, ruled 7-2 that it was a
"clear error" for the trial judge not to give the jury instructions
CSX requested. 

"Although plaintiffs can seek fear-of-cancer damages in some...cases,
they must satisfy a high standard in order to obtain them," the
court's majority said. 

In dissent, Justice John Paul Stevens said, "As a practical matter, it
is hard to believe the jury would have awarded any damages for
Hensley's fear of cancer if it did not believe that fear to be genuine
and serious." 

The Supreme Court decided the case without requesting a full legal
briefing or hearing oral arguments, a sign that a majority of the
justices believed the lower-court ruling was clearly wrong. 

The high court sent the case back for new court proceedings. 

CSX didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. 

(The preceding article by Brent Kendall was published June 1, 2009, by
The Wall Street Journal.)


Name: Sam
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 02 June 2009

Mr. Gordon, 
The Supreme Court opinion is most interesting, but could you possibly
put it into the context of the King's English so that the majority of
non-lawyers on this site can understand what the case means to them? Is
the ruling applicable to asbestos disease cases only, or also to toxic
chemicals, fumes, and exhaust as well.   Is it just lung cancer, or
does the fear of cancer extend to all types of cancer. Does a worker
have to prove that he or she has stage one carcinoma, or is it enough
to simply know that you have had exposure to a target group of
carcinogenic causing chemicals to be at risk of cancer, thus have a
"genuine and serious" fear of cancer?   

Much appreciated.


Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 02 June 2009

***PRESS RELEASE***


Significant Decision Affecting 
Rights of Injured FELA Workers


On Monday, June 1st, the United States Supreme Court decided a case
styled CSX Transportation, Inc. v Thurston Hensley 2009 WL 1506680
(U.S. June 1, 2009)).  This case demonstrated the conservativeness of
the Supreme Court, and their determination to exclude injured workers
from recovering.

The Supreme Court relied heavily upon a previously decided case, i.e.,
Norfolk & Western R. Co. v Ayers (538 U.S. 135). Ayers held that a
plaintiff may recover for fear of cancer if he proves his fear is
‘genuine and serious’.  Once the plaintiff has provided proof of their
apprehension of developing lung cancer in the future, the law will
provide compensation for those damages.

At issue in the Hensley case was whether it was proper for the trial
court to deny CSX its requested juror instructions.  CSX requested the
following instruction to be part of the charge: 

Charge One stated the basic requirements to obtain damages under Ayers.
Plaintiff is also alleging that he suffers from a compensable fear of
cancer. In order to recover, Plaintiff must demonstrate that the fear
is genuine and serious.”  

Hensley first sued CSX in Tennessee state court. At the close of the
trial, CSX requested an instruction that Hensley needed to have shown
his fear of getting cancer was genuine and serious. The trial court
refused to allow the instruction. The Tennessee Court of Appeals
affirmed, stating that they saw no purpose in instructing the jurors.
If the jurors did not believe the plaintiff was genuine and serious in
his fears, then little to no damages would be awarded to him.  

The Hensley court held the ruling of the Tennessee Court of Appeals and
the refusal of the trial court to give the juror instructions were clear
error.  In Ayers, the Court expressly recognized that several “verdict
control devices” were available to the trial court when a FELA
plaintiff sought fear-of-cancer damages.  One of the verdict control
devices included that on a defendant's request, each plaintiff must
prove any alleged fear to be genuine and serious.  In Hensley, the
trial court erred when it refused CSX’s request for a juror instruction
on the genuine-and-serious standard of Hensley’s fear of cancer claim.

The Hensley Court held that instructing the jury on fear of cancer
damages would have been worthwhile.  Given the fact that the cancer
claim could have the potential to “evoke raw emotions” among the jurors
made the need for a juror instruction on the legal standard even more
vital. The Hensley Court somehow felt the need to bring up the numerous
asbestos cases pending as a way of justifying the estimation of damages
for plaintiffs. Their choice to bring up the cases was irrelevant and
unnecessary. 

An interesting aspect to this case is found in the dissent. Justice
Stevens, who had voted to affirm the Supreme Court decision in Ayers,
displayed his contempt for the decision in this case.  He stated that
the new ruling authorized a fresh review of the jury’s damages award.
Yet, as a matter of practicality, he noted that the jury would only
award the amount of damages they felt was necessary.  Justice Stevens
further pointed out that CSX did not attack the $5 million dollar award
as excessive. In that light, he further demonstrated that CSX did not
request the trial court to ask the jury to award damages for each
element of recovery. Had CSX done this, and the trial court had
complied, then CSX’s challenge would only have gone to the amount
awarded to the ‘fear of cancer’ amount and the entire verdict would not
have had to have been thrown out. 

The Hensley Court’s decision to reverse and remand the case rests on
the language in footnote 19 of the Ayers opinion. The footnote states:

“In their prediction that adhering to the line drawn in Gottshall and
Metro-North will, in this setting, bankrupt defendants, the dissents
largely disregard, inter alia, the verdict control devices available to
the trial court. These include, on a defendant's request, a charge that
each plaintiff must prove any alleged fear to be genuine and serious,
review of the evidence on damages for sufficiency, and particularized
verdict forms.” Id., at 159, n. 19 

The Hensley Court broadly interpreted the footnote, finding that
anytime a defendant demanded an instruction, it must be given when
involving fear of cancer. 

In contrast, Justice Stevens held that on the footnote’s face it merely
points out that a defendant has the right to request a
genuine-and-serious instruction, and if requested, the instruction is
available to the trial court. It does not suggest that all instructions
should be granted. 

The Hensley majority opinion deviated from Ayers stare decisis. The
Court’s opinion, more than anything, will generate confusion regarding
the Ayers case. The Ayers case had already suffered multiple
interpretations by the courts. Given the opportunity to provide clarity
to the holding of Ayers, the Hensley Court failed to meet this
objective. In their rush to reverse the Tennessee Court of Appeals,
they failed to correctly interpret Ayers and eliminate the confusion
that plagued many courts.

The Hensley opinion leaves the reader wondering why the Supreme Court
failed to recognize the rights of workers who labor across America.
This conservative approach greatly diminishes a worker’s ability to
recover damages.

###

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Name: Sam
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 02 June 2009

It's not going to matter who is President anyway RRJ. We're all going
to hell in a handbasket. Remember?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 02 June 2009

Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 01 June 2009

Why is Obama being blamed for things that were already in place before
he was sworn in as president? The bailouts started in november of last
year. Bush was the president. This crash of the stock market, real
estate, banking industry ect... happened under Bush's presidency.
Bush
put us so far in debt to support his trumpt up war in Iraq our
grandchildren were already doomed to pay the price. Hell, he borrowed
$15 trillion from the Chinese. Like I've stated before "Raygun said
he ended communism, Bush sold us to the communist".XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
No one can be this ignorant, or can they. God bless America we need
help!


Name: RUSH LIMBAUGH
E-mail: www.dittoheads.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 02 June 2009

And furthermore, my fellow Americans, this site is what's wrong with
our country.  CSX Sucks is run by the Unions, and it is as pathetic as
they are.  This is why corporations run America, and the rest of the
world I might add, and not left wing radical liberals who are totally
out of touch with reality. Can you imagine the railroads being run by
miscreants, hooligans, and illiterates. 

Bill, you have your work cut out for you my friend. I do take pity on
you - but you have our complete support in irradicating scum fomenters
like the lowlife urchins that run this site, and their mindless lackies
who write the garbage not fit for my toilet, quite frankly.  

How did the working class go so wrong? As the UAW my friends, they are
the ones who destroyed the auto industry.

Obama is destroying the country with the help of Unions like the UTU,
BLET, and TEAMSTERS.

Listen to my radio program folks- 11AM to 2PM every week day - WLS and
affiliateds national carriers. Or, visit my website at
WWW.RushLimbaugh.com. 

Get the facts, and get a real education in the world around you.

I REALLY AM THE VOICE OF GOD. BELIEVE IT.  50 million listeners do.

-RUSH LIMBAUGH


Name: Rush Limbaugh
E-mail: www.dittoheads.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 02 June 2009

First of all I want to tell all those listening to my radio
show...."MAJOR KUDOS!!". 

BiLL Setser, Trainmaster for CSX, posted a very poignant memo on this
illustrious site know as, well, we all know its maintained by the left
wing racist minority commies.   Lookit. CNN is THE Liberal Racist Obama
new channel. Every one knows it. That's why no one takes what they have
to say with a grain of salt.  And, that's being generous.  Folks,
listen. What I have to say comes from GOD. He's the message, I'm the
messanger.  Obama is destroying this country. He and his blackness have
darkened the skies over America.  We know have the highest tax burden in
our history - the highest of all major European and Asian countries
combined as a matter of fact. He is, as best, a Class C Lightweight
when it comes to matters of foreign policy. Korean is preparing to
launch nuclear missiles at us while Obama stands around with that big
made for CNN television toothy smile and extends them hug and a
handshake.  What is this guy doing to us? I'll tell you what he is
doing to us - he's going to get us all killed. Lookit. The economy is
10 times worse off  now than it has been since records were kept. Mr.
Snerdly, what dates do you have.  Oh, I see....1821.  Read it and weap
folks.  1821. You have to go back 188 years to find a worse president. 
Bill, keep up the vigilence.  The quicker these tax and spend liberals
are out of office, the faster we can rebuild this country.  Major
dittos, brother, major dittos.


Name: lemonhead
E-mail: 
Employed as: CSX Contractor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 02 June 2009

dude don't do that if you need to talk call me i'am for real
850-232-6347 terrance


Name: Bill Setser
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 June 2009

Sam, if you believe that Obama is doing a good job, then you prove to be
as ignorant as everyone thinks you are. Did CNN tell you he is doing a
good job? I wouldn't run around online flaunting that 8th grade
education you got. I'm just sayin'


Name: SAm
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 01 June 2009

Retired conductor for 30+ years,  Obama had no choice, the economy was
already in meltdown before he took office, and the Treasury and Federal
Reserve were already pumping billions into the banking system to keep
the economy from crashing - and prevent another Great Depression. 
Obama simply got handed the reins of the Four Horsemen of the Economic
Apocolypse.  He is doing an excellent job so far, and I think America
will come out of this much better off with him and his team in the Oval
Office.


Name: fedup
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 01 June 2009

I want to start saying that I feel for all those cutoff, when I first
hired I was on here preaching one union, we need to form 1 union, and
as time progressed, I realized just what all the whiskers were saying
were true-aint gonna happen. While there are alot of good men out here,
greed prevails and it always will and csx as well as the unions know
this. This place is just a place to vent and talk a good game,
solidarity we dont have. To all the guys cut off, find other work and
learn from this, for all those working, watch ur back and you brothers,
I hear snakes are bad right now!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 01 June 2009

When it comes to money, there is no political ideology anymore.
Capitalism, Socialism or Communism, Democratism, Republicanism.

All the isms are the same...they start with I!


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 01 June 2009

Why is Obama being blamed for things that were already in place before
he was sworn in as president? The bailouts started in november of last
year. Bush was the president. This crash of the stock market, real
estate, banking industry ect... happened under Bush's presidency. Bush
put us so far in debt to support his trumpt up war in Iraq our
grandchildren were already doomed to pay the price. Hell, he borrowed
$15 trillion from the Chinese. Like I've stated before "Raygun said
he ended communism, Bush sold us to the communist".


Name: retired
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 31 May 2009

I feel like you are wrong about Obama he is looking out for almost
everyone now trying to do good for us.You just donot see the big
picture look a little further down the road for when your
children,grandkids, great grandkids come alone they will forever be
paying for what he is now doing.the future generation will pay dearly
for his leadership.BEFORE HIS TURN IS UP AS PRESIDENT OR SHORTLY AFTER
TAXES WILL GO UP A LOT JUST TO PAY OFF ALL THIS MONEY HE IS GIVING AWAY
NOW TO BIG BUSINESS JUST TO KEEP LABOR JOBS AND MAKE THE HIGHER UP EVEN
RICHER.YOU HAVE HEARD THE SAYING PAY NOW OR PAY LATTER WELL LOOK
OUT.WHEN I HIRED OUT WITH THE R.R. IN THE 60S I MADE $18.00 A DAY THAT
WAS A LOT THEN NOW AT $200.00 A DAY DOES NOT GO AS FAR AS THAT $18.00
DID.in the future it will get worse.The free money will have to be paid
back guess by who the future generation or else money will go down in
value so much that will not be worth as much.we need to quit helping
other countries and help ourselves.I CAME ALONE WITH THE R.R. AT A VERY
GOOD TIME BUT NOW A LOT HAS CHANGED I WOULD LIKELY NOT EVEN BE ABLE TO
PUT UP WITH ALL THE SHIT THE R.R. HAS THE NEW EMPLOYES TO GO THROUGH
NOW. I HOPE THINGS GET BETTER FOR ALL OF YOU THAT IS WORKING TODAY.TRY
TO GET ONE UNION STARTED EVEN IF IT MEANS JOINING UP WITH THE ENGINEERS
FOR YOU ARE REALLY JUST ONE GROUP OF PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER THE u t u
stinks this should have been done  long time ago sooner or latter this
be.the sooner the better.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 31 May 2009

Hey Con 30+:

If Chrysler is gone in a couple of years, the UAW which now owns
something like 75% won't have anyone to blame except themselves.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 30 May 2009

Obame gave Chrysler to the UAW alright but it will all be gone in a
couple of years, no jobs, no retirement. We're next.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 May 2009

I think B Obama is going to make labor a lot of money. UAW doing pretty
good today keeping some losing some and owning some. He is the Union
person for the UTU and the BLE and all of their so called associates. I
hope that all of you voted for the young guy, cause it is gonna hit you
right in the pocketbook, as time goes on. He is for the middle class
and he is going to take your money like you have never seen.


Name: lemon head
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 28 May 2009

in june the hours of service law will kick in and help right???


Name: SAm 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 28 May 2009

Name: RRJ
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years

CSX is really a large RR. Must have a lot of employees, like several
thousand. I have visited this site twice and find it interesting. I was
wondering why the CSX employees that work day to day in sales,
accounting,employment,human resources,and hundreds of other departments
are so content.
*******************************************************************

First of all, you are not RRJ - you write with too much goofy pansy
politeness, too uninformed, too mis-informed.....like George Bush.   

Second, the whacky screwball CSX politics in Jackassville makes
employees want to jump out of windows.  All you got to do is stand
outside the door at 5:00 oclock and watch all the sour and dour faces
as they leave the building.  Sad. 

Thirdly, CSX has been laying off staff, big time - dont kidd yourself.
And the ones that are left who also have families and mortgages are
just as afraid, angry and upset as their counterparts that got the
axe.....if they show emotion while at work, they get fired. Poof.  Nice
place to work? 

If you are RRJ 30+ year locomotive engineer, I am Dr. Spock from the
Starship Enterprise.  Would you like me to beam you up?


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 28 May 2009

Ha!!! An imposter using my name. I love it. I've reach immortality. 

The Real RRJ


Name: RRJ
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 27 May 2009

CSX is really a large RR. Must have a lot of employees, like several
thousand.
I have visited this site twice and find it interesting. I was wondering
why the CSX employees that work day to day in sales,
accounting,employment,human resources,and hundreds of other departments
are so content.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 25 May 2009

HELLO FELLAS I WANTED TO KNOW IF ANY CONDUCTORS or engineers HAVE
DELIVERED COAL TO KINDER MORGAN IN NEWPORT NEWS VIRGINIA?

WHO FIXES THE TRACK ON THEIR PROPERTY AND CAN I HAVE SOME INSIGHT ON
THE PEOPLE WHO WORK THERE? anything would be apreciated, and good luck
out there rail roaders it's tough, thanks.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 May 2009

To all the guys at Russell stepping up to help the company I hope your
making plenty of money while 81 of sit at home, most not able to draw
anything till july 1. I'll remember who you are, and also why don't
you all just apply for management jobs since your so concerned with
doing CSX favors you greedy non union acting suck asses, your the
reason why our unions are week.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 May 2009

thank you very much for the input wildman, the type of jobs that i was
looking at with kinder morgan were:
maintenance man, compared to(csx freight cart repair)
facility worker, compared to (csx track worker)
loader, compared to (csx heavy equipment operator)
machinist, compared to (csx machinist), and i also think that kinder
morgan is a non union if i am not mistaken, just wanted to know who
would i be better off.  i do not know if any one on this site has any
one that works or knows of kinder morgan.  I also know this web site
says CSX sucks but it could be worth a try, any inputs will be greatly
apreciated. thanks railroaders!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 May 2009

hello, rail roaders!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHO IS IT BETTER TO WORK FOR AS FAR AS A MAINTENANCE WORKER, CSX OR
KINDERMORGAN (PLANT OR COAL YARD)!!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE NEED ALL INPUTS I AM
TRYING TO SAVE MY SELF FROM MAKING A BIG MISTAKE, NEED HELP!


Name: SAM
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 19 May 2009

Z, you back from Grandma's house?  How were your milk and cookies? 

Oh - my - god.  Just posted this on every section.  whaddayaknow. 

Say Z,  when the CSX homos demand you pee in their bottle while they
hold your Johnson to ensure authenticity of personal urination,
you gonna thank the Unions for their support?  LOL.

Dont forget - milk and cookies at 5.


Name: SAFETY STRIKE
E-mail: SAFETY STRIKE. COM
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 19 May 2009

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Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 19 May 2009

Is there any reason why we need more that one board to post?

I'm getting tired of reading folks complaining about multiple posts!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 18 May 2009

I only worked at csx for 89 days before i got laid off. anyone know when
they will call back?


Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 17 May 2009

Dear All-

On Friday the 15th, the United States Court of Appeals in D.C. decided
a case styled BNSF v. Dept. of Transportation. It has to do with the
railroads performing urinalysis tests on railroad employees but there
is more. The DOT argued and prevailed that the railroad must now strip
the person down to make sure they are not using a device that looks
like male genitalia (in the opinion it was called a "Whizzinator"
but, apparently, there are others)when giving the urine. I have posted
an article in Yardlimits.com and attached the opinion in a Microsoft
Word attachment so you can download it and read it for yourself. 

The link is here:
http://www.yardlimits.com/forums/ask-attorney-steve-gordon-gordon-elias-law-firm/12298-casey-jones-whizzinator-gig-no-good.html#post114211

From an academic constitutional law perspective it is a monumental and
radical departure from 4th Amendment precedent albeit a foreseeable
result due to the compelling need to have a drug free workplace in the
transportation industry. However, from a railroad employee's
perspective it is extremely intrusive and embarrassing.

I highly recommend reading the opinion.

Sincerely,

Steve Gordon
www.gordon-elias.com


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 17 May 2009

Greece, N.Y)- Some abandoned CSX cars that left people in a Greece
neighborhood with eyesores in their backyard, were finally moved
Saturday. 

The cars were sitting just feet from neighbors backyards for weeks. CSX
blamed the recession as the reason, saying consumers are buying less
therefore rail cars shipping less.

Neighbors in the Pebbleview Neighborhood say they're thankful that the
cars are no longer there.


Name: mr. west virginia
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for N/A
Posted: 16 May 2009

Has ron Powers dropped dead yet? or has anyone chocked the little
bastard. I KNOW HE IS STILL AROUND just wishfull thinking. why cant
this guy get cancer and die, if anyone deserves it this guy should be
first in line.  Rumor has it, that he has run off another supervisor,
nice job midget you let another good guy leave. no everyone it is not
that king of bullshit mike mcgowan we could not be so lucky, thats
powers mirror image, both lie like rugs. I quess I need to realize that
csx wants assholes like mcgowan and powers all that bullshit about
ethics is just that BULLSHIT. It is impossible to do your job when you
have two people telling you to do two different jobs, you cant win
because you dammed if you do and dammmed if u dont and when you bring
it to the attention to asshole powers he says nothing but you should of
listened to me and mcgowan tells you the same thing. It is a sad day
when senior csx managment is afraid of powers ie.... LEE MOSS. this guy
is powers puppet so beware!!!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 16 May 2009

"the railway company CSX, placed the property in Chapter 11 bankruptcy
reorganization, telling a judge that it was "unable and unwilling to
continue funding" losses."


If CSX can go bankrupt on an individual property, Please, Please Go
bankrupt on the Conrail properties from 1999. Return them to a Good
railroad company.

Thanks 

:)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 16 May 2009

"the railway company CSX, placed the property in Chapter 11 bankruptcy
reorganization, telling a judge that it was "unable and unwilling to
continue funding" losses."



WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- The Greenbrier resort's new owner --
the man who outmaneuvered the mighty Marriott International -- is a
coal baron who just sold some mines to the Russians for $436 million.
He is enormous and boisterous, standing 6-foot-7 and weighing enough
that he calls himself a "fat hog." He is the president of the local
youth baseball league and coach of the girls' high school basketball
team and is driven around town by his buddy Moe. 

"These people haven't seen anything quite like me," James C. Justice
II said the other day, over a sandwich and fries at the resort. 

And neither has Marriott, which last night agreed to a settlement with
Justice to avoid a battle in federal bankruptcy court in Richmond,
where the two sides were scheduled to wrangle for control of the
historic resort -- the place where Joseph and Rose Kennedy honeymooned
and 26 presidents have visited. (Prince Rainier and Princess Grace
stopped by, too.) 

With Justice winning control, some residents said, he will forever be
seen as a savior to this quiet town in the mountains whose fortunes
have fallen alongside the resort. The Greenbrier has endured hundreds
of layoffs and brutal labor negotiations amid a steep drop-off in guest
visits. The prospect that a local man, not some corporate muckety-muck,
could be signing their paychecks had even led residents to pack
churches and praise Justice. 

"I believe the Good Lord sent him for us," said Greg Scott, a
preacher and doorman at the hotel for more than a dozen years who has
seen 14 of his neighbors laid off. "We had no hopes, no plans. It was
a glorious day when he arrived." 

That was less than two weeks ago, after Justice surprised the town and
executives at Bethesda-based Marriott International by announcing that
he had bought the resort for $20 million. In March, the hotel's
previous owner, the railway company CSX, placed the property in Chapter
11 bankruptcy reorganization, telling a judge that it was "unable and
unwilling to continue funding" losses. 

As part of the bankruptcy, CSX made a deal to sell the resort to
Marriott for $60 million to $130 million, depending on the resort's
future financial performance. CSX also agreed to give Marriott $50
million to run the hotel. The deal was contingent on CSX winning an
agreement with the resort's unions that was also agreeable to
Marriott. An accord was reached, and everything was looking spiffy for
the world's largest hotel chain. 

But Justice, who owns coal mines and large farming operations in
several nearby states, was lurking. He went to CSX in April, offering
to buy the stock in the entity that owned the resort, assume the debt
and move to have the bankruptcy case dismissed -- an unusual step,
according to bankruptcy experts, who said buyers usually prefer to
acquire assets out of bankruptcy free of debt. Why would Justice go
through all the trouble to take on a business he knows nothing about
and take on more than $100 million in bills? 

He said it had nothing to with the state recently approving casino
gambling at the resort: "That's just bull snot," Justice said. 

"I don't want to damage these people anymore. I live here. I don't
want to dash their hopes," he said. "I am honestly stone-cold
confident that I can bring to the table a lot of good stuff. I won't
be the guy who thinks with the standard hotel mentality. This place
can't be run that way." 

Marriott officials met with Justice in Lewisburg, W.Va., yesterday to
strike a deal. Under their settlement, both sides have 30 days to come
to an agreement allowing Marriott to market the property and receive a
fee for any guests it generates for the resort. If an agreement is not
reached, Justice will pay a $7.5 million breakup fee, Justice said. 

"We have amicably resolved any dispute with Mr. Justice, and we will
not oppose the motion to dismiss the bankruptcy," Marriott said in a
statement. 

No matter what the outcome of the talks, Justice has won total control
of the Greenbrier. 

"I needed the control," Justice said in an interview. "I'd be
letting these people down without it." 


Justice won over the community by hiring back furloughed workers and
reopening the union contract to increase health insurance and other
benefits, including allowing employees to eat one meal a day at the
resort. 

Last week, West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin III (D) and Sen. John D.
Rockefeller IV threw their support behind Justice, saying he's the
right person to run the national historic landmark. A four-hour drive
from Washington, Greenbrier features 721 rooms, 10 lobbies, three golf
courses, a large medical clinic for executive checkups and a
once-secret bunker for Congress to convene in the event of a nuclear
attack. 

"I would hope Marriott sees we have someone here with the passion, the
wherewithal and the resources to own the Greenbrier," Manchin said in
an interview. Rockefeller sent Justice a handwritten note saying: "I
can't tell how proud I am of you and how happy I am for West Virginia.
Without a doubt you have absolutely saved the Greenbrier." 

White Sulphur Springs, like many small towns, harbors resentment toward
corporate America, which has brought Wal-Marts and other big-box stores
to town and -- in the view of some residents -- sucked local businesses
dry. On Main Street, barber Mike Lane can look through the shop's
window and see that all of the stores across the street are for rent. 

"Are they going to crumble, or are there going to be some businesses
there?" Lane said. "I'd like to see more businesses. I'd like to
cut more hair." He said he thinks someone with ties to the town has a
more vested interest in the resort. "I want him to do well," he said.


Peter Bostic, the union's business manager, agreed with Lane. "He
will hold the place closer to the chest than an international
company," Bostic said. 

Justice said his immediate goals include beginning work on a casino,
but more important, he wants to win back the resort's Mobil five-star
rating, which it lost in 1999. The key to earning that fifth star, he
said, was improving his employees' outlook. His theory is that if his
employees are happy, they will make the guests happy. If that sounds
familiar, it's what J.W. Marriott Jr. has preached for decades. 

"I think it's all driven by state of mind," Justice said. "These
people here are great. But how great can you be when you are worried if
your family is going to be supported? These people have been through a
really tough go of it and so we are in the process of lifting the cloud
and bringing the sun back out."


Name: Santa Claus
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for N/A
Posted: 14 May 2009

I've been around the block a time or two in my lifetime and just for
everyones information the type of management that CSX utilizes is not
unique to CSX or other railroads. This intimidation management style is
utilized by many corporations threw out the US. The grass is not always
greener outside of railroading. This type of management is why unions
came about in the first place but when the unions choose to sleep with
the enemy or lose their balls this is what happens. At least the people
still working are well compensated and CSX thinks that equates to being
allowed to treat you like crap. Try working for $8.00 an hour and being
treated like crap. I can make more begging on the street corner and
don't have to but up with the crap.
 Proven fact: The number one way to improve employee productivity and
efficiency is employee morale! What a concept eh? Treat me with respect
and in return I treat you with respect and do my job to the best of my
abilities and most everyone is happy. When you hire greenhorn
management off the street this is what you get. A lot of Mommies and
Daddies got screwed out of a lot of money when they paid to put little
Johnny threw college. They may have got a ticket that says they are
smart but they certainly didn't get educated.


Name: Eliphelet
E-mail: eliphelet@live.com
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 May 2009

I work for NS. I was injured back in 07 and was wondering if anyone had
a number to an FRA officer. I've googled but come up with nothing. I
missed some time and not for sure it was reported to the FRA and it
would be just lovely to get the heads spinnin lol. I talked to the
claim agent and she told me that there were new people "upstairs" and
she hadn't got the accident report yet. Twas bout a week after I spoke
with her the first time. Of course being clairvoyant as I am I made a
copy when it happened. Was on defective equipment to which had been
reported to a TM at least ten times by the previous conductor and
breakman on the job. Even the TM's first words when he arrived to take
me to the hospital... and of course after that they rushed in to fix it.
After that followed rule checks almost everyday and sometimes multiple
times in a day. What a great company this is. You could stub your toe
off the job and they will pull you outta service for 2 months just to
meet the makin an example quota. You get a serious back or head injury
on the job they try everything in there power to get you to come back
without lost time... try to build a case against you so they can fire
you.. not thirty days off but dismiss. It's shite like this why NS
wins the harriman award. Things are neatly swept under the rug...
money's exchanged, intimidation etc.  All management cares about is
makin money.. period. Doesn't matter if you been here 30 years, 5
years or a month. We're all just numbers floatin around in the
mainframe matrix. You mark off somebody else will fill your spot. You
do the railroad favors or a good job it will go unrecognized. Doesn't
matter if you're super conductor and have 100% connection ratio for
the last 6 months on your job... the minute you get hurt you will be
public enemy number one... period.


Name: blowtorch
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 20-30 years
Posted: 14 May 2009

EACH "STRIKE" REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF RAILROAD WORKERS WHO WILL BE
KILLED OR INJURED IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. 

SAFETY STRIKE AND STOP THE KILLING AND THE INJURIES. 

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Name: SafetySlowDown
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 14 May 2009

Why Strike?   That will not work.  CSX will be prepared to fire a few as
examples just like Ingram has done since he worked at the Southern.

Just SLOW Down and be SAFER    Duh!!!!

Follow the Rules.  It will get more attention.  Just will not be on
CNN

The unions do not have any balls to do shit.

Bought and paid for.

One train slows down so do others and more after that.

SLOW Down and be SAFER
SLOW Down and be SAFER
SLOW Down and be SAFER
SLOW Down and be SAFER
SLOW Down and be SAFER

Do Not be the next CSX Fatality or Injury. 

Old Heads will be taking the Lotto out of CSX with a Injury now.


Name: Bradford, T.L.
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 30+ years
Posted: 14 May 2009

UNIONS MUST UNITE AND CALL A SAFETY STRIKE. 

TOO MANY INJURIES. 

TOO MANY DEATHS. 

CSX IS A MURDERER. 

IF WE DONT CALL A SAFETY STRIKE, MORE WILL BE KILLED.

I DONT WANT TO LEAVE MY WIFE WITHOUT A HUSBAND, AND MY KIDS WITHOUT A
FATHER. 

STRIKE.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 14 May 2009

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER      May 12, 2009
CSX Repairman Killed at Bucks Railroad Crossing
            A CSX repairman was killed when he was struck by a
tractor-trailer at a railroad crossing in Middletown Township, Bucks
County, yesterday afternoon, a company spokesman said.
The man, whose name was being withheld, was fixing a warning signal
when he was hit by the truck, the spokesman said.
            The driver was reportedly questioned by police, but no
further information was available last night.


Name: FUQCSX
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 13 May 2009

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Name: SAM the RAILROAD MAN
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 May 2009

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Name: JAFO
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 May 2009

Looks like C--- S----- _X----- Titanic is leaking and could use more
legal torpedoes to put in this shit hole. 


This place is leaking bad with more problems and lies will come out on
this corrupt corporation.   Wonder how the Chessie Mafia Godfather Ward
is feeling now.   Time too get rid of Ingram and Brownie.

Let it rip.    This outfit should be eligible for a RICO lawsuit.


Name: Ennis
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 May 2009

I was saddened to hear about a fallen brother in Selkirk. I do not know
the details of this tragic accident. My sympathy goes to his family. I
do believe that CSX has put men in harms way in order to save a few
dollars. I cannot understand a 1 man remote job- IT IS UNSAFE! I cannot
understand a yard job with just an engineer and a foreman. All yard jobs
should have a switchman, and all remotes should have 2 men. Why did the
unions let them cut the jobs? I hate RCO jobs! I believe for safety
reasons that WE should DEMAND change! I call for a SAFETY STRIKE! I am
only one man/ one voice, but I realize that under these working
conditions, Each and every one of us is at risk every day we are out
here. One thing I have seen is a bunch of apathy in most workers here
at CSX. The Company is run like crap! A bunch of morons making stupid
decisions that affect our lives- LITERALLY! WE need to show solidarity
to effect change. Everyone here knew it was just a matter of time until
someone paid the ultimate sacrifice. Thank God that you are able to read
this today, because it could be you tomorrow. Again, I feel for this
man's family in their time of grief; my prayers are with them. If the
allegations are correct about the TM, then someone needs to take him
for a long walk. I hope the family sues for Billion$. I hope they
bankrupt this Company! SAFETY STRIKE!!!!!!!!!!


Name: Steve Gordon
E-mail: sgordon@gordon-elias.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 May 2009

Dear All-

I am a lawyer that sues railroads. In our firms experience, only in
VERY rare circumstances, do the railroads ever try to be fair to an
injured employee. Ninety-nine percent of the time, the exact moment you
make a report of injury you become the "enemy". It does not matter
that you have given all you have to give for the railroad. CSX is, by
far, the worst of the worst. They will convince people to lie about
their injury after persuading them not to make a report. They will
actually fly head honchos in from Jacksonville to do this. They know
the person got hurt at work but they will just stand their and watch
the person make a false statement after hours of intimidation. We like
suing railroads and we like getting Managers under oath. Their evil
ways do not stop with just injuries. They will do the same to a widow
and try and quick settle with them.

Sincerely,

Lie Hunter


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 May 2009

Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 11 May 2009

Goober the loser. Wrong on all ocassions, even the wife deal. Only
married once and for 37 years. You dried up piece of Kentucy turd.
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Take your word, 37 year's poor girl never knew she had to make a
living for you. Your reply is kinda limp, looks like you are a KY fan
though. Oh well get a footlong from subway and try to get a few off,
you will feel better and make a more spirited response to the truth
statements.
Your response was so lame, I wonder if you are really alive?
Sometimes it is better to keep quiet, no one know's how stupid you
really are!

Gonna go check the BLE site and see if they have buried you yet.


Name: fedup
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 May 2009

Criminal charges should be pursued by this family, against the
trainmaster as well as csx, accidental deaths are prosecutable if there
was neglect, and the trainmaster definitely showed neglect. The coverup
is underway.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 May 2009

A UTU member was fatally injured tonight on a one man remote control
assignment which was an East End puller in Selkirk, NY.  I have been
advised he was ordered to change a knuckle by himself after requesting
assistance from the car department.  The unofficial report is he twice
requested assistance from the car department as was ordered both times
by the trainmaster in charge he would be required to change the knuckle
without the assistance of the car department


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 May 2009

The suck's are at it again at Lafayette, IN.  CMC cuts the Eng. board
and cut back Eng.'s are taking calls for work (Y101 Sunday Day). Maybe
if these sucks would'nt answer the phone maybe CMC would increse the
boards and maybe I would get called back from furlough status, R.R.
unemployment does'nt pay for a shit.  Just remember while you're out
there bitching your fellow employees, I'm sitting at home collecting
unemployment, trying to support my family and pay the bills.   Don't
forget you big company sucks, we are watching. Hopefully, you'll get
deployed to Iraq again very soon.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 11 May 2009

Goober the loser. Wrong on all ocassions, even the wife deal. Only
married once and for 37 years. You dried up piece of Kentucy turd.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 10 May 2009

Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 08 May 2009

Shut up or I'll use you for batting practice. You think like a
dinosaur, Goober. Many women like to work. Some full time and some not
as much. You are stuck in the 60's. Keep em home barefoot and
pregnant.
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Batter UP, 
Sure the girls love to work, almost as much as YOU DO. Talk about the
60's your mind set is right there. Funny part is you are not that old,
just kinda leaching along, letting her bring a little more cash to the
cave. Real men take care of things, and do not send others from the
cave to forage. Your comment (Anything That I Want) is Apalling, rude
and may be why you have had several wives! I can see why you stayed for
so many years, you had no choice. No one hires a new employee with an
attitude like your's.

guess WHO


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 May 2009

CSX...always the Bridesmaid, never the Bride!

If I recall correctly, when Ingram came on board back in 04, one of his
primary goals was to bring a Harriman Award to CSX then move on.

What a failure...the NS has continued to win it every year since Ingram
left, in fact they've won it 19 years in a row. What do you have to say
about that Tony? Not much...I doubt he ever brings it up.

In the meantime your only accomplishment has been to take CSX from
being one of the best companies in America to work for...to one of the
worst.

The only thing worse than that is that Michael Ward, the Board of
Directors and your subordinate managers have sat idly by and watched
you do it without as much as a whimper of protest.

Just think...he's only 62 years old. His regime could last another 7
or 8 years!

With yhat in mind, I need a drink...and I bet you do too!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 May 2009

Tony Ingram came from the Nazi Southern?  The goose steppin, teeth
grinding, bone crushing, nazi southern.  Seems that the roads dump the
bad apples on each other - much like the pedophile priests that get
passed on from one arch diocese to another. Same for railroads. The
psycho maniac executives are passed along from one road to another.

That explains how we got Tony Ingram and others like him.  

The Company is managed by incompetent in-bred morons. 

But dont worry, the unions will save us.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 09 May 2009

All of these assholes they call managers are all recruited by Tony
Ingram,and implimented by his under the table harrassment policies!WHen
the stock dropped and productivity was down on the NOrfolk Southern,
they canned his ass and now he is up to his same ole shit,now with
Csx.The bad part of it all is that alot of good people lost their jobs
because of that s.o.b.!Oh yeah Steve Ammons your a peckerhead!Go stick
it up tonys ass like you done Tom Wolfe.aka shortman.


Name: frogman
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 May 2009

As a UP employee I sympathize with all my current and former brothers
and sisters at CSX.

In Milwaukee they will have 5 people doing two jobs very soon with a U
man and two Xtra men.

Before this Spring, they had three shifts and lots of fellas doing it
all.

Janesville,Wi. GM is gone, so are the jobs. Down to 8 guys where 20+
stood before.

In commuter service (Chicago) the Bozos of Mto, Myo ville, find fault
with minor bs, and a few missed fares...(We process 100,000) people a
day....

Take a deep breath, exhale slowly....If da bosses don't ding ya, the
Metra spies will.....God Bless the Workingman and Inventors among
us...the rest, well, we all got to get along as they say.... play
Powerball, Mega millions and dare to dream...Beaches are free and
Aluminum cans are worth a dollar or two....
Eom. frogman


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 09 May 2009

we have  a  division manager bthat is the closest thing to hitler you
can find bob frulla  loves to fire hard working men and women just to
show he thinks he is somebody you have employees that use the system
and get by with murder then the good employees  get in a little trouble
and they want to throw them to the wolves some body in the upper csx
standards should take a serious look at frulla and other company
officials in hinton wv that let certain employees get by with murder
because they like them frank lynch for example has taken 19 daily
vacation days and you only get 14 they dont care though because he has
always done it toni ingram should come on down to good ole wva and roll
some heads


Name: CSX Librarian
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 May 2009

Please do not GOOGLE CSX Trainmaster Danny Spencer.  The search might
flood your computer.  I save every post and store these for future
use.

The 5th Best Run Class One Railroad in the USA.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 08 May 2009

Shut up or I'll use you for batting practice. You think like a
dinosaur, Goober. Many women like to work. Some full time and some not
as much. You are stuck in the 60's. Keep em home barefoot and
pregnant.


Name: avejoe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 May 2009

hey there shockey there is nothing wrong with hairy women maybe black
women but not hairy  lol

fuck csx fuck the econmy and fuck all those working for csx makin the
big bucks i see you drive by and flip you off 
sorry in advance for this lol


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 May 2009

Such a nice person??? wonder WHY his wife has to go out and earn a
living. Guess he is kinda a male old head with a thick head. Old cig
salesman's wife has worked 3 years full time for compensation out of
43 years. Caugh, Caugh, Wheez, Wheez,. Wow what a looser she married.


Name: htlong
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 May 2009

mrs long doesnt like the idea of me traveling and enjoying life,(they
forget about the years of working 24/7)while she has to go out and make
a living everyday......I guesS I should have married a older
woman....when she is walking out the door and ask'S me what I plan on
doing today I respond.....ANYTHING I WANT TO! 
                      HAVE A GOOD DAY!


Name: Justin Shockey
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 May 2009

Matt Sanders loves fat, black, hairy woman from what I hear when I went
to my investigation the other day.  Look out Predator!!!!  He is coming
for you!!!hahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahha  And winning an arguement
from a CSX employee in Baltimore (LET ALONE IF IT IS ON LINE OR NOT) is
not hard.  It is LIKE FIGHTING IN THE SPECIAL
OLYMPICS!!!hahahahahahhahahahahaha  Just working there is a tribute to
the special Olympics!!!hahahahahahah  Dumbass waterheads!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 03 May 2009

From the REAL FOGHORN LEGHORN,

     That sounds like something I WOULD LOVE TO DO!!!!!  I have to
agree with the gentleman below who tried to use my nickname to cover up
for himself.  But I have to give respect to him for two reasons:

1) He used my nickname to say something "I" would love to do and he
used my name because he STILL works at that shit hole unlike me because
I am more intelligent than any CSX management, let alone CSX employee in
Baltimore and got the hell out when the timing was right!!!  (I realize
this website is looked at globally, let alone nation wide.  But that
doesn't take much to be more intelligent than anyone in
Baltimore...PERIOD!!)

2) I consider you a gentleman for being on the same page I am.  I
honestly consider that a compliment and THANK YOU!!:0):0):0):0)...Use
my nickname all you want!!!!!  Have a safe CSX DAY!!!  Safety is a way
of life!!!  You will need it in BALTIMORE!!!LMAO LMAO LMAO  No matter
what route you go!!!...  :0):0):0)....

FOGHORN LEGHORN.......(Whats up Danny??)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 May 2009

Well Lloyd, I was prepared to join you in the great CSX swine flu
epidemic yesterday, but I got cut off again and couldn't even hold
anything to mark off from... but I was there with you guys that had the
balls to do it in spirit.  I hope the HOS law comes into effect shortly
and is not delayed again and Mikey Ward and the boys take it straight
up the arse!!!  Maybe some of our furloughed brothers and sisters can
actually mark back up then!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 02 May 2009

Pop's

It's great to hear you're enjoying retirement. I have 5 friends who
went out on full disability retirement the past two years they love it.
Some moved back home to Ohio and Michigan one moved to Florida. They get
together several times a year for road trips. They went to Daytona for
Bike Week so far this year I got some great emails and text messages
from them. They keep wondering why I stick it out. I'm just waiting
for my investments to rebound. I took everything and bought CSX stock @
23.84 a share 5 weeks ago. I've already made back over 12 grand from my
losses. I read where Mikey Wards stock option this year had a
stipulation that he has to get CSX back up to $61 a share before he can
cash in. Seeing his wife got everything in the divorce last year he'll
make sure it goes back up quickly even if it means fudging the numbers.
I'm going to ride on that big wave cash out then pull the pin. 

Sonny


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 01 May 2009

Hey HTL:

Glad to hear you are decompressing and enjoying your retirement. I had
one retiree (ex-POW) tell me retirement was like being released from
the camp...elating yet terrifying.

Those probably aren't new neighbors...you may have just never realized
they were there while you were working!

Almost a year? Hard to believe...how's the Mrs. adjusting to your new
availability? She as probably had to make some adjustments too! Besides
it's better counting sheep than mile posts!


Name: htlong
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 01 May 2009

I have been too busy not waiting for the phone to ring,the rr'ers
mindset for near 40 years was I cant do that because Im waiting for a
call.  I went home the other day to take a nap and my friend asked why
was I taking a nap...my reply was because I can!
after decades of living in a state of jet lag I am finally getting down
to a scheduled sleep. my new neighbors complain about the rr whistles
late at night and I tell them they sound beautuful to me !
they ask me why? my reponse is because Im not on the train!
just passed my one year mark of retirement....if you are close stick
with it it is great getting that big check every month...hey it comes
today!!!!if you are starting out......I dont know if I would or could
put up with the b.s. today. like sonny says one has to sit back and
view it as entertainment rather than let it get under your skin.
if i didnt retire I would have been fired for sure,
I can be as dumb as they want me to be 

I get weekly calls from my old cond. and eng. with horror stories about
 rules and work not getting done, I hang up and sigh  life has been good
to me,I made it through years of layoffs,divorces,and a unhealthy
lifestyle and today I can reap the harvest.
several retired/diabled rr's and I travel all over the eastern
seaboard to classic car shows,bike week etc. why?....because we can!
so nomo I really dont have the time to monitor this sight anymore but
when I do it makes me feel good not having to put up  with all the
college educated train masters.
its 630 am time to meet my breakfast buddies,then what will I do all
day?   WHAT EVER I WANT!!!!!


Name: foghorn leghorn
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 01 May 2009

Last night, I fucked Michael Ward's soon- to -be ex- wife. I bent that
little whore like a pretzel and shot a load in her ass. It was the
least I could do for the team. Video footage to follow.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 01 May 2009

This might amaze a few of you. The below post is perfect. Makes a lot of
sense, has content and this guy remembers PINES and Big B.
He scares me. I would have loved to RR with a person of this caliber.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 April 2009

Hey HTL:

I think the Clarabell award went straight to his head. I have a
feeling
Acca was a warm up...look out Avon! 

Busy being retired? Those tan lines must be fading by now unless the
Mrs. has you planting the garden and painting the homestead...then you
might miss CSX...less work, more money...or is it that you just miss
those middle-of-the-night chats with the crew caller!

We might need to change your moniker to Gone Too Long unless you check
in occosionally. I was beginning to think you went the way of 
Pines, Big B, the Plug Door and so many others!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 April 2009

Hey HTL:

I think the Clarabell award went straight to his head. I have a feeling
Acca was a warm up...look out Avon! 

Busy being retired? Those tan lines must be fading by now unless the
Mrs. has you planting the garden and painting the homestead...then you
might miss CSX...less work, more money...or is it that you just miss
those middle-of-the-night chats with the crew caller!

We might need to change your moniker to Gone Too Long unless you check
in occosionally. I was beginning to think you went the way of 
Pines, Big B, the Plug Door and so many others!


Name: htlong
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 April 2009

EUBANKS IS A SUPER???????

NOMO LOOK WHAT YOU DID BY GIVING HIM THE CLARABELLE AWARD

havent any conductors stolen his car lately?

I've been busy being retired.........I really miss CSX.......


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 30 April 2009

WARNING!!!!!               


Attention Citzens of Avon IN, Avon CSX employees and anyone in a 5 mile
radius.   Superintendent Eubanks has taken Safety to a new low with
blaming anyone and everyone for some of his Gay Micro Management
Tactics, very similar and even worst than 
Ex Superintendent Matt Beague who was in charged when the Girls School
Train Disaster occurred.   You have been warned for your personal
safety to take special precautions.   Senator Evan Bayh and Senator
Lugar should be notified imediately and asked to take evasive action to
correct the CSX management tactics and unsafe situations at Avon for
your well being.  Google Eubanks for more info of his work in Richmond
VA.   All Avon residents have a right too know what hazardous chemicals
and materials are stored and passing thur the rail yard.  Recent
accidents and near disasters have been covered up. 

Indianapolis Safety Committee Member


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 28 April 2009

Yea have you guys noticed some of these new hire roadmasters just young
punks but really cocky and think us old heads are stupid ? they think
they can screw with your money and benefits ....what goes around comes
around !


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 28 April 2009

I'd never wish harm on anyone. In to many cases those who've gone
postal ended up murdering innocent victoms their co-workers. If this
attitude on CSX continues I'm afraid something bad will happen. I've
already witnessed people going off on management which fortunately they
said what we all wanted to, but unfortunately they ended up paying a big
price. Which the gamut runs from being out of service required to seek
treatment for anger management to dismissal. As frustrated as most of
us are it becomes a personal choice stay an endure it with hopes that
one day it'll change or quit. I pray that individual who gets to a
boiling point realises that before they take drastic measures they quit
it isn't worth it. For myself it's just a waiting game till I retire
I've been here to long to give it up. In reality it's just been a
short span that these draconian policies have been in effect. The
unions are just as equally responsible for letting it happen. They
should of issued strike orders along time ago. That is the only remedy
an it won't happen.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 26 April 2009

What a cryin shame that csx employee killed his family !  He should have
taken it out on some of his co workers (management??) I dunno about you
guys in other departments but there are some real winners in the M of W
Dept.  I've wondered for years why it hasnt happened in M of W. I guess
if they keep fuckin with our benefits, pay and treat us like shit 
Somebody will do it !


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 25 April 2009

Hey Will Blanchetti, I hope to see you in Blacksburg this fall. Come by
the south end of the stadium by RV parking (Diamond hokie lot where all
REAL hokie fans are).  I will be waiting for you!!!  Bring Matt "THE
RAT" Sanders with you.  I have a couple of boys that you might know
that would like to say hello.  Just old alumni that would like to share
a beer or two with you or BLOODY Mary's!!!!!  Have a safe CSX day and
hope to see you soon....:0):0):0)


Name: maverick
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 25 April 2009

You railroad clowns make me laugh. You think your Unions represent you?
You think the Unions need your dues to exist? WRONG! The carriers pay
the Unions more money per year than you will ever know...Because it is
illegal! But hey, It's America....Everything is ok. You clowns think
that a Union will stand up for you- when you pansies won't even stand
up for yourselves. Hilarious to think about what rights and privileges
you clowns have squandered over the years. Real Trainmen died to get
you these Unions and you pansies disgrace the memories of the real
trainmen that built this country. You boys got no backbone, so why do
you think your unions would be any different. Ask your union this:
'what have you done for me lately?' NOTHING?! And how much did it
cost you last year in dues? Wake Up, Get Up, Stand Up!


Name: Chicken slack action pants
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 24 April 2009

You see, the position I'm in my personal life affords me the
opportunity to see management in a unique way.

Example:

I was walking down the street one day, minding my own business and then
suddenly, A pile of fresh steaming pile of dog shit, un-molested by
flys¥   looked up at me and said, "You're no fucking good."

See where I'm getting at? 



 
¥  A pile of fresh steaming pile of dog shit, un-molested by flys = CSX
management.


Name: fedup
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 24 April 2009

Just thought I would share this tid bit about our glorious csx, I was
injured on the job, payrol shorted my check the last day I worked, I
called them and they acknowledged error, check earning statement and
payrol deducted all towards health ins, all 117. of it, wow, heartless,
no money comin in and they needed this. I hope this money pays for 1 of
mikeys cigars.


Name: Chicken slack action pants
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 24 April 2009

The murder-suicide of the Billotti-Wood family

Scholars link Wood's stressful work situation as an employee for CSX
Railroad



http://www.gazette.net/stories/04232009/urbanew172707_32531.shtml


Name: APP
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 April 2009

Ok, im sold! I`ll be laying off May 1st and I hope my fellow railroaders
will do the same.


Name: turtlehead
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 April 2009

I heard that same shit, Rube. Hell, I heard more like 3 years or even
turning P'cola into a Flomerton. You boys in the JAX division are
getting the root buried all up in your guts. Stay strong, brothers.
Remember May 1rst! " We must all hang together, or surely we will all
hang separately!" Make May 1rst a day to spend at home with your
families. Take one day out of your busy life and do not even think
about CSX or working. I wonder how many brothers will do that? I never
met a bunch of men that talked so much shit, but bowed down like little
bitches. And you oldheads are the worst ones- ya'll need testosterone
injections cause ya'll done sold your souls so many times you cannot
hardly consider yourselves men anymore. I'm just Sayin'


Name: Rube
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 April 2009

They been talkin' 'bout shuttin' down the P&A/PD for awhile now. I
heard Tommy got a bonus for reducing the manpower there in Pensacola.
Furloughs = brownie points with management. Melvin said they gonna run
everthing off extra boards in May. and they gonna furlough about 10-20
more people there. So, look out Mobile! Them boys is coming and if you
ain't got 6-7 years seniority= welcome to furlough city or New
Orleans. I'd rather be furloughed than live in that shit hole! Good
Luck and Hope it don't last 2 more years like they been sayin'.


Name:  average joe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 23 April 2009

hey guys i dont know who zorro or nomo are but im joe not a ghost
account controlled by another member 
so there


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 22 April 2009

BOB FRULLA FOURLOUGHING AGAIN IN ERWIN AND AROUND THE HUNTINGTON
DEVISION. FUNNY MR FRULLA HOW LAST TIME YOU CUTT EVERYONE HERE OFF YOU
HAD CREW CALLERS CALLING ME TELLING ME YOU HAD TRAINS TIED DOWN
EVERYWHERE WHITH NO ONE TO MOVE THEM. YOU COULD NOT FILL YOUR REGULAR
ASSIGNMENTS, YOU DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH MAN POWER TO RUN THE ERWIN AREA
AND IM SURE THE REST OF THE HUNTINGTON DEVISION THEN YOU CALL US BACK
AND HAS TROUBLE GETTING PEOPLE TO MARK BACK UP BE FOR SURE MR FRULLA
THAT THIS TIME WHEN YOU HAVE TRAINS SITTING AND JOBS ARE UNFILLED AND
YOU HAVE TO CUT THE FOURLOUGH BOARD THAT YOULL BE WITHOUT THE MANPOWER
BECAUSE NO ONE HERE IS MARKING UP UNTIL THE VERY LAST MINUTE THEY HAVE
TO OR EVEN LONGER IT HAS DONE BEEN DISSCUSSED. TREAT US LIKE WE ARE
NOTHING THATS WHAT YOULL GET IN RETURN. EVERYTIME YOU FOURLOUGH MONTH
ON AND MONTH OFF WITH NO NOTICE YOU JUST CAUSE PEOPLE TO HATE THIS
COMPANY MORE. fOR THE OLD HEADS WHO ARE RACKING A NICE
4,000-5,000-6,000 OR MORE CHECK EVERY HALF WITH 50 GUYS CUTT BACK
REMEMEBER THAT YOUR FUCKING US UP THE ASS AS MUCH AS MR FRULLA IS. IF
EVERYONE WOULD TAKE A FUCKING DAY OFF EVERY HALF IT WOULD SURELY HELP
EVERYONE OUT. AND BEFORE YOU RESPOND TO THIS DONT GIVE ME THAT FUCKING
IVE BEEN THERE AND I DIDNT GO OUT AND GET IN DEPHT FUNNY TO ME THAT THE
RAILROADS GOT YOUR NUTS RIGHT BEFORE YOU RETIRE BECAUSE YOUR FUCKING
SOAKING IN LOADS OF FUCKING DEPHT!


Name: Sam
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 April 2009

Thanks to all the Brothers who have responded in a responsible and
constructive way to the Union problem. 

Guys, if possible, please post your Union membership contact
information lists on this site. 

Thank you.


Name: Somebody who cares
E-mail: Congrats CSX@fu.com
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 April 2009

http://blackpoliticalthought.blogspot.com/2009/04/christopher-wood-33-kills-his-wife.html





Sad part was you never heard of this guy on the news working for CSX!!!
 How much did you pay them Michael Ward.  I am challenging you
personally!!!  Are you going to step up and not hide behind Steve
Ingram for once??  Oh no, that would mean you being a man!!!!!  Heavin
for bid if that situation ever came up!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 19 April 2009

Buddy,

    You really shouldn't advertise someones ID # on here and make
accusations that are not true.  Especially on a man that is good to be
around.  If you are going to make accusations like that, make them
about a guy in Baltimore named Matt "The Rat" Sanders who turns on
his employees because he THINKS he is promised a officer job!!  He is
also a young dumbass who has no sense and has no clue what he is
getting into according to friend of mine out there in Maryland.  I was
out there last week.  NOBODY talks to this idiot!!!  Look up his ID
(and people like him) and post his ID number, NOT MR. Salzaar (or
however you speel it).  If you all are ever out there in MD and see
someone driving around in a blue puerto rican mobile, you know who it
is.


Name: average jo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 19 April 2009

oh yeah one more thing 

THATS RIGHT ON EVERY FORUM LOL
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH


Name: average joe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 19 April 2009

guys im sorry for my post im still drunk to all you guys out there on
furloughed status im am truly sorry i am a family man myself and since
tencare just dropped my one year old daughter becuase my last name isnt
henadez or brown i can feel your pain
bieng the man of the house isnt easy and im just here to say i dont
mean to come off abrasive in my post and im sure a railroader will
condem me for posting on something i have no time in with i would just
like to say you guys rock and me bieng on the outside trying to get in
for so long im kinda jealous if you cant tell by my previous posts
goodby note 
like all of you that put up with there shit you do it for your family
not for your health or love of the job i have worked several places
where company moral was low the only thing that kept me from quitting
where my brothers in need of experinced help and my loyalty to them not
the compay that we all got screwed by  which at the time was well i wont
say in case my case worker at csk is readin this post and that would id
me to them,

i hope all you guys get called back to work and then maybe ill get my
call to come learn from you guys and have the chance to be furloughed
you know deep down i think its sad to want a job you know that once you
get hired you will be trained and immediatly be layed off but hell im
married so apperantly im a glutton for punishment lol im just some guy
trying to do what is best for his family with what i have to work with
so guys maybe i will be a railroader one of these days if i am i will
be proud to say it was to my own accomplishment and that is all 

so guys heres another drunk post by me joe 
have a safe motherfuckin day
joe


Name: avearge joe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 19 April 2009

So yes CSX does suck
it sucks big hairy monkey balls
i got a job in tn in november i want to say so i email my case worker
and they tell me that since they already have so many conductors
furloughed that it would be prudent for me to seek employment elswhere
in the company i thought that the only reason i was getting a job was
becuase of the new HOS law since my dad nor anyone im related to works
for csx and i was never in the military for those guys who where in the
coast gaurd lol and got military prefarence.
So all these big plans of making decent money in ten years from now
when i no longer would have to worry about bieng furloughed for the
moment are gone im an electrician right now and doing good considering
the econemy and all and to all those working for the company it may
suck but know that finacially those who are working at least in tn have
it alot better than most right now

You know i think its funny i have done alot of contract work for csk ns
and up
the guy i did it with his son graduated from conductor school before he
turned 18 and then i had to listed to him tell me how he couldnt help me
get a job. yeah right is all i got to say 

to all of you  who dont reply fuck you
have a fucking safe motherfucking day 
average joe

ps im drunk so can i be an engineer
no really i am drunk right now so sorry for my bulligernce!!!!


Name: George
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 30+ years
Posted: 19 April 2009

UNION DE-CERTIFICATION:

I agree with Sam and the retired Conductor of 30+ years.  Lloyd has
many good points on this subject as well. 

There are a great number of old heads from all the crafts that I have
spoken with who agree. 

We have been around a very long time and have seen the changes for the
worse.  We all agree that unless something drastic is done to reverse
the decline of the railroad union, railroad workers in all trades will
suffer severe consequences in the very near future.  

Over the last few decades, beginning with the 60s and 70s,  stretching
forward to the 21st century,  the present Railroad Unions have gone to
the bargaining table again and again and come away empty handed on all
the major issues.  We have seen our wages, benefits and rights eroded
to the point of utter humiliation.  

The reality is this:  our current Railroad labor unions are outdated in
their planning and policy - they are out-classed by the Carriers, and
they have become completely marginalized and totally in-effective when
it comes to the big policy issues that have huge affects on our lives. 
  

Meanwhile the CSX,  Norfolk Southern,  Union Pacific, Santa Fe
Burlington Northern -and now the Canadian National-  are eating our
lunch at the bargaining table.   

While our Unions have been floundering, the  Railroad Companies are
hard at work  making plans to “rightsize” us at every step – greasing
the political machinery 24/7  and bagging the breaks they need to get a
huge leg up on legislation such as Railroad Retirement, FELA, Hours of
Service Act,  and the next round of bargaining.

If history is any indication, we don't stand a chance against the
large Carriers with the current Union administration.  

Even as recently as the last Bush adminstration, we had to stand by and
watch while the Union helplessly signed away our right to strike.  

Now is the time to make a change. Now is the time Railroad workers can
make progress.  

We have a new democratic administration at the helm of our national
political process. We have a huge window of opportunity to better our
work lives and make enormous progress for ourselves for the first time
in years.   

However, our Unions have remained passive in the face of great
opportunities. They apparently are happy with the way things are - and
apparently are ok with watching the opportunities for a potential
turn-around for railroad labor unions - the best time in  the last
quarter of a century - be lost forever. 

Is this the way you want your Union to represent you?

Employees who no longer want a particular union to represent them —
whether it's because the union is undemocratic, corrupt, violent, OR
just plain inept — are entitled to seek an election to determine if a
majority of their coworkers wants to drop the union. 

Such elections  are known as "decertification elections." 

They are not rare -- several hundred take place in a typical year.

Employees who want to vote a union out have to circulate a petition
calling for a decertification election. 

Here is what a sample petition looks like: 

*********************************************************************
Petition for Decertification (RD)—
Removal of Representative

The undersigned employees of ____________________________________
(employer name) do not want to be represented by
____________________________________ (union name).  Should the
undersigned employees make up 30% or more (and less than 50%) of the
bargaining unit  represented by____________________________________
(union name), the undersigned employees hereby petition to hold a
decertification election to determine whether  a majority of employees
no longer wish to be represented by this union. Should the undersigned
employees make up 50% or more of the bargaining unit represented by
____________________________________ (union name), the undersigned
employees hereby request that ___________________________________
(employer name) withdraw recognition from this union immediately, as it
does not enjoy the support of a majority of employees in the bargaining
unit.


SIGNATURE                           NAME               DATE (PRINT)    
                                           

______________________________________________________________      
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________.



There has been a lot of discussion on these boards of late about
de-certification of the current unions, and replacing them with new
unions and new leadership. 

I think this deserves some very serious discussion AND some very
deliberate action.

Thank you,

-Brother George


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 19 April 2009

Couldn't have said it better brother...AMEN!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 19 April 2009

HOW TO RUIN A RAILROAD !

       CSX Management especially " TRAINMASTERS " should be fired
immediately. These idiots are hired on by current management idiots
to harass and intimidate the people who move our Nations Freight.
These " College Boys " can't even distinguish a box car from a tank
car and are running around on the property trying to justify their
jobs. Sounds like upper management should look into this situation,
immediately and/or find a new choice of drug. Wake up management,
the more people you intimidate the less you get done. The basic
rule applies here, catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

                                               Yours Truly,
                                           The Guys who make it
                                           All Happen !


Name: Jimbo1
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 19 April 2009

You guys suck. You guys are big losers. You guys have no lives making
fun of a good railroad like CSX. CSX is actually a decent railroad, and
sure, it has its faults and mess-ups, but give them a break! All
railroads have their faults/mess-ups! Nobody is perfect! They are a
relatively good railroad! Also, for all of you railfans, I'm sure that
most railfans hate seeing rail lines get abandoned, right? CSX doesn't
abandon lines much. The worst railroad when it comes to abandoning
lines is Union Pacific, who abandons way more lines than most
railroads. They also have way more accidents than CSX. You can't blame
CSX for hitting cars/trucks at railroad crossings, either! You guys are
so retarded! Most trains need at least a mile to stop, so how are they
going to stop when some idiot driver decides to be a moron! They can't
help if the driver is stupid enough to race a train! 10 minutes saved is
not worth risking your life over! Trains very very rarely waste any more
time than 10 minutes. Is 10 minutes worth risking your life over? No!
This is very stupid! Also, look both ways before crossing railroad
crossings! Also, every company has its share of bad employees, so you
can't just go around bugging CSX because they have SOME bad employees.
Like I said, no company is perfect! If you are going to make fun of any
railroad, make fun of Union Pacific. UP sucks, their service is very
slow (the trains usually only go like 2 miles per hour or something
like that that is really slow), They abandon lines all of the time
(that's very loser-ish for a railroad to do), and they hardly ever
even run trains on their lines! Like, there is one line that I live
near where there are only 3 or 4 trains a day! So, if you are going to
ridicule any railroad, you should at least do it to a railroad that
REALLY DOES SUCK, LIKE UNION PACIFIC! IT SUCKS!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 18 April 2009

As a follow-up to my post yesterday regarding Mr. Salazar...

I have a friend whose nephew was a plant manager of a large chemical
complex in a small town in west Texas. He was married and had several
small children.

His wife had a friend who became pregnant outside the banns of holy
matrimony and after several years couldn't continue to raise her
daughter.

My friends nephew and wife offered to take the child in and raise her
with their children. Everything was fine until she reached 13 or 14
years old; when she started having trouble with the local
constabulary.

Eventually the court ordered Psychiatric evaluation and counseling...
the Psychiatrist convinced the girl her problems with the law were a
result of being sexually abused by the nephew.

He was convicted and sentenced to 10+ years in the penitentiary. His 
family was disgraced, lost their house and their life saving trying to
defend him.

He seemed to spend 4 or 5 years in prison until the girl recanted her
story.

Strange, I bet there are 100s if not 1000s of similar cases like this,
so judge not...it could happen to you!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 April 2009

SpongeBob

You crossed the line posting about Mr Salazar.   I have never seen him
bother anyone.  He acts very professionally, something too many at
Avon
have no clue on, professional conduct.    Have you ever considered he
could have got caught up in a situation of a teenage girl changing her
mind or even lying.   I would bet a lot of money no child is in any
danger of being around Mr Salazar.

SpongeBob has casted the first stone.  Are you really a guy SpongeBob.

 

Just bad taste and a poor choice too bring up on here.

Another point of view.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 April 2009

I think CSX has many ways of reducing thier workforce...especially when
it comes to women. I paid for my "choo choo school" completed my
probation period then discovered I was pregnant. I worked until I was
almost due(even though they wanted me to go sooner) then took my
maternity leave.Mind you when I called to mark off for this the caller
had no idea how or what to do LOL after awhile of being on hold and
talking to his supervisors we got it straight.I was never tol any
specifics about maternity leave from the company or my union rep...I
was nursing and not in a hurry to return to work but loved my
job(something I cannot say about any other previous employment) I didnt
hear from the company or union rep regarding my return so I figured it
was due to business being slow etc.A year after I went on maternity
leave I recieved a registered letter from CSX stating that within 30
days,they wanted a form filled out from the doctor that "i was under
the care of" if I wanted to return to work or I could just sign off my
seiority rights and stay off work.(still hadnt heard from my union rep,
even though I left messages)I sent csx the form filled out stating I
was able and willing to return to work in the alotted time only to
recieve a letter from them stating I had given up my senority rights
and nothing regarding my return to work!!! Again I called my union rep
and never heard back....I was so frustrated that there was nothing I
could do to get back my job.Mind you I was still paying off my tuition
for a job that I could even return to!!!Needless to say I dont think
very highly of CSX or the union.As the saying goes CSX SUCKS


Name: spongebob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 17 April 2009

Hey there Loco. Eng. 30+

   I'm sure there are lots of folks at Avon that are'nt aware of Mr.
Salazar's sick behavior that has resulted in him being convicted of
being a pediofile.  I know for a fact (public court records-online)
that there is a lot of employees at Avon that have been convicted of
some pretty serious crimes but I don't really give a shit.  The reason
I mention Mr. Salazar is when someone molest children this goes into a
whole other realm of crime.  I do realize Mr. Salazar won't be bending
any employees over the control stand any time soon,  and we as CSX
employees are'nt in danger of being molested. But I also realize that
CSX occasionally has family cookouts and other events that involve our
children, and he should be watched. 

 I'm also sure we are smart enough to not harrass Mr. Salazar at work
about this issue as it could result in discipline.  Regardless, of what
you or any body else thinks, if this posting of information prevents 1
child from being molested in the future it was worth it.  By the way,
his I.D. # was obtained by looking at the vacation roster, so it is not
confidential info. everyone at work has access to other employees names
and I.D. #'s.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 16 April 2009

I'm not sure I can agree with posting someones name & company ID on
this site. I'm not going to check his offenses on the registry for
sexual offenders which I'm sure others will. I don't plan on visiting
Indiana anytime in the near future or if ever. This should of been kept
locally this can open up a can of worms on this site.


Name: spongebob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 16 April 2009

ATTN:  Avon employees


   Francisco S. Salazar I.D.#574149 a CSX employee at AVON yard
currently working the IN-IE side is a convicted pediofile.

I am not making this up or passing along a rumor.  Please visit
www.insor.org  INSOR stands for, Indiana Sexual Offender Registry  

Once you log onto the web site go to the middle of the page to City
Search and go to Avon. Once there, a map wiil appear with lots of
square boxes, select the appropriate box where CSX is located and you
will see a picture of F.S. Salazar along with what he has been
convicted of.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 April 2009

Amazing how management insists no cut backs or yard closings are in the
future....Then the very next day (today April 14, 2009) they come in
and announce that 50% YES FIFTY percent of the workforce is being
laidoff effective June 1,2009...Goes to show you that Management can
never be trusted!!!!!


Name: President, CSX
E-mail: CSXexecutive.com
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 April 2009

Attention CSX Employees: 

Effectively immediately, all CSX union members will receive a $1
million dollar stock bonus (CSX Common Stock, par $25 value). To
qualify, you must be a certified union member as of April 12, 2009.

Your checks have been processed and will be mailed to you tomarrow,
April 13, 2009. 

Recipients are responsible for payment of all social security and
income tax payments. 

Furthermore,  all employess with 30 or more years of active service
will be entitled to double indemnity payments under amended RR
Retirement Act of 2009.  

Retirees will receive a 2009 Mercedes Benz SX9100 from CSX for your
retirement gift. 

Thank you for your dedicated service to this company. CSX is a GREAT
place to work!  We respect out workers!  Thank you! 

Sincerely,

President, CSX Transporation Company





April Fool, you dumb ass! 
BWHAAAAahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 12 April 2009

First of all I would like to start by saying... to all you assholes who
want to blame payroll for screwing your checks.. Maybe you should make
sure your claims are accurate and truthful, which sadly, 70% of the
time they are fraudulent.
In regard to the comment directed towards Fmr. Director-LR Judy
Curtis... honestly you can fuck off and die. I can understand your envy
of her as she is one of the most powerful people in Labor Relations and
the Company in general. Im very sorry you did not have the talent or
intelligence to make it to her level or make the money she does... but
then again She is WAY above your league... which is why she is in the
position she is in... Is there any other Directors that report directly
to the SVP-HR and LR? Nope only Judy! She deserves her name to be listed
at the top of her level with Pam Overbay and Sandi Cooksey right there
with her. 
Finally, you want her kids to eat out of a dumpster... For your info..
WE are doing Wonderful and have and do anything we want! So go play in
traffic and maybe you will feel better about yourself because your a
nobody and Judy is a made woman, comparable to Lisa Mancini, Ellen
Fitzsimmons, Alison Brown, and Susan Hamilton!
THANK YOU CSX FOR THE WONDERFUL LIFE YOU HAVE PROVIDED US WITH!!!!!

Let's break it down:


1.First of all I would like to start by saying... to all you assholes
who want to blame payroll for screwing your checks.. Maybe you should
make sure your claims are accurate and truthful, which sadly, 70% of
the time they are fraudulent.

One of the major problems with CSX management. We are all considered
assholes, by the ivory tower. Then we are accused of not being truthful
and being fraudulent 70% of the time. I never have turned in a
fraudulent or untruthful claim. I have had 70% of valid claims declined
only to have to fight for money I earned. So who is the real asshole? Is
it the person trying to make a living working all shifts and days only
to be screwed by fraudulent assholes in the ivory tower by declining
their pay?

2. In regard to the comment directed towards Fmr. Director-LR Judy
Curtis... honestly you can fuck off and die. I can understand your envy
of her as she is one of the most powerful people in Labor Relations and
the Company in general. Im very sorry you did not have the talent or
intelligence to make it to her level or make the money she does... but
then again She is WAY above your league... which is why she is in the
position she is in... Is there any other Directors that report directly
to the SVP-HR and LR? Nope only Judy! She deserves her name to be listed
at the top of her level with Pam Overbay and Sandi Cooksey right there
with her. 
Finally, you want her kids to eat out of a dumpster... For your info..

The first sentence says it all. It is the true attitude toward us by
management. There is also no envy of her. I pity her. Now we talk about
power in the next sentence. This is how it's measured in the ivory
tower. It's not about doing the rite thing or what's morally correct,
it's about who has the most power to bully the other person.
The next sentence condemns us again. We didn't have the talent or
intelligence to do what she did. Many of us do have the talent and
intelligence, but would prefer to do other things, such as being a
electrician, trainman or engineer.We have no desire to be in a
corporate rat race. Notice MONEY and POSITION are how people are rated.
WE are all dung to them. WE can't be in her LEAGUE, because we earn our
money the blue collar way. WE aren't the important ones, like Judy.

3. WE are doing Wonderful and have and do anything we want! So go play
in traffic and maybe you will feel better about yourself because your a
nobody and Judy is a made woman, comparable to Lisa Mancini, Ellen
Fitzsimmons, Alison Brown, and Susan Hamilton!
THANK YOU CSX FOR THE WONDERFUL LIFE YOU HAVE PROVIDED US WITH!!!!!

Again the corporate attitude. They do anything they want. The same way
at work, they do what they want, not what is best for the company. It
is all about power and money and screw everyone else.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 April 2009

HELLO, TO EVERY ONE.  I WAS WONDERING IF ANY ONE CAN SHARE SOME LIGHT
ON
THE COAL YARD IN VIRGINIA NEWPORT NEWS, AND IF ANY ONE KNOWS ANYTHING
ABOUT DOMINION TERMINAL ASSCOCIATES.  I AM NOT SURE WHAT THEY DO IN
DETAIL AND THEIR JOB POSITIONS OR IF IT IS CSX THE ONES THAT OPRATE
THE
YARD, WHAT I DO KNOW IS THAT I SEE CSX COAL TRAIN IN NEWPORT NEWS
VIRGINIA.
PLEASE ANY INFO WILL BE GRATELY APRECIATED, THANK'S TO ALL.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 April 2009

Who the ---- is Judy Curtis?


Name: Retired Director
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 11 April 2009

First of all I would like to start by saying... to all you assholes who
want to blame payroll for screwing your checks.. Maybe you should make
sure your claims are accurate and truthful, which sadly, 70% of the
time they are fraudulent.
 In regard to the comment directed towards Fmr. Director-LR Judy
Curtis... honestly you can fuck off and die. I can understand your envy
of her as she is one of the most powerful people in Labor Relations and
the Company in general. Im very sorry you did not have the talent or
intelligence to make it to her level or make the money she does... but
then again She is WAY above your league... which is why she is in the
position she is in... Is there any other Directors that report directly
to the SVP-HR and LR? Nope only Judy! She deserves her name to be listed
at the top of her level with Pam Overbay and Sandi Cooksey right there
with her. 
 Finally, you want her kids to eat out of a dumpster... For your info..
WE are doing Wonderful and have and do anything we want! So go play in
traffic and maybe you will feel better about yourself because your a
nobody and Judy is a made woman, comparable to Lisa Mancini, Ellen
Fitzsimmons, Alison Brown, and Susan Hamilton!
THANK YOU CSX FOR THE WONDERFUL LIFE YOU HAVE PROVIDED US WITH!!!!!
Webmaster comment:
There you have it, straight from Jacksonville FL. As long as management
is not drawn from the ranks of anyone with a clue, it's easy to divide
but not so easy to conquer when both sides shit on each other. A modern
company might try to have productive dialog between the contract employees
and management, but CSX would rather continue the beatings until morale
improves: Nobody wins, not the employees; not management; not stockholders.
I'm glad I got out alive because this place continues sinking to new
depths.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 April 2009

HELLO, TO EVERY ONE.  I WAS WONDERING IF ANY ONE CAN SHARE SOME LIGHT ON
THE COAL YARD IN VIRGINIA NEWPORT NEWS, AND IF ANY ONE KNOWS ANYTHING
ABOUT DOMINION TERMINAL ASSCOCIATES.  I AM NOT SURE WHAT THEY DO IN
DETAIL AND THEIR JOB POSITIONS OR IF IT IS CSX THE ONES THAT OPRATE THE
YARD, WHAT I DO KNOW IS THAT I SEE CSX COAL TRAIN IN NEWPORT NEWS
VIRGINIA.
PLEASE ANY INFO WILL BE GRATELY APRECIATED, THANK'S TO ALL.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 10 April 2009

does anyone have any info about when furlough men are going to be called
back to hamlet


Name: scubasucksballs
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 April 2009

Scuba Steve (Peckerhead)Ammons thinks hes going to send the RR police
after a radio,Hey Steve Fuck You and I hope you lose your job like all
of the good peoples jobs you took,you sorry son of a bitch.No remorse
for a Tom Wolfe peckerhead child molester.Everyone at Davis Yard should
know hes got cameras in the Restrooms hidden.I believe that is a direct
violation of Company policy.But Tommyboy will cover for you though
huh!Just like the remote personal injury that was covered up,along with
everything else.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 08 April 2009

I have to go take a Terry Turner (a.k.a- Bowel Movement) I will be right
back.  Then I will wipe my butt cheeks with my CSX approved, Matt
Sanders toilet paper (he likes to kiss ass anyway)


Name: Karen Conway-Stiff
E-mail: karenlynn_conway@yahoo.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 April 2009

My Son Patrick Stiff was trying to get one of his STUPID AQUAINENCES off
the tarcks in Valparaios Indiana, 6/23/2007.  His friends and there
families were visited at thier homes by CSX big wigs. They were
informed that even though "PUG" was not on the tracks that a vaccuum
effect is formed which sucks Humans into the tracks while a train is
moving. Later this idea was put to0 the test on MYTH BUSTERS, T.V and
proven to be rediculous and immpossiable.  It makes me sick to know
that people are pumped with crazy information during the worst
experiences of their lives and we have no recourse to represent us. I,
his Mother was never contacted, only drunken strange bystanders and two
boys who lied thier ways out of what they never even witnessed. The boy
on the tracks is a cocaine attic and the othe was so far ahead of the
incident he admitted he never saw a thing. He was however versed with a
story by CSX to this vaccuum effect story.  By the way the Engineer was
letting a trainee man the train while moving through a city without
ever sounding a whistle, and even though they "thought" they hit
something they never tried to stop and were called to do so after 9
miles away. You are just heartless people. I have spent my entire life
trying to heal people in hospitals and have seen many people brought to
the ER from train incidents. I was also informed that the trainee was
actually on a track never used which he changed to in error. My horror
lives on and you sleep tight every night. I have a few friends who are
engineers and have actually explained to me that this is exceptable
behavior seen all the time when trainees are learning. God Help you.
You are Murderers.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 07 April 2009

Poor ole Clarence Gooden seems to be a little confused...lets
see...hmmm...do I have a degree or not? But he apologized so everything
is OK right? Good thing he is not T&E or MofW or a train dispatcher
where a simple honest mistake gets you fired. 
But its OK to out and out lie if you are in upper management.
I guess thats the culture here though isn't it. 
We lie about recrews,we lie about departure times, we fudge the numbers
on work orders....when Ingram and Brown are scheduled into a terminal we
hide locos,spit shine the floors and even hold trains from running to
make eveything look good. Clarence you most certainly arent the only
snake in the grass.....hope they don't dig too deep or their might not
be anyone left!


Name: Randy
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 30+ years
Posted: 05 April 2009

M of W for 30 years, 

MARXISM: You have two cows. The government imprisons you the
Bourgeoisie owner, closes all the churches, and divides the two cows
into  300,934,987 equal parts so everyone gets a fair share. 

CATHOLICISM: You have two cows. You feed and milk the cows, make the
butter, birth the calves and give it all to the church to assure
passage to heaven.   

BOLSHEVISM: You have two cows: your neighbor snitches on you, the
government arrests, interrogates, tortures and finally shoots you, then
confiscates the cows for the Peoples' Revolution. 

CAPITALISM: You have two cows. You create Cow Corporation, sell $50
billion in worthless stock to gullible investors, retire to the
Bahamas, get arrested and tossed in jail for 150 years.  

MEXICAN CORPORATION: You have no cows. You can't afford them.  

NORTH KOREAN CORPORATION: You have two cows.  You launch one into outer
space, and train the other in hand-to-hoof military combat.  

IRANIAN CORPORATION: You have two cows and use them to transport
carpets and oil. 

PLAYBOY CORPORATION:  You marry two cows with pre-nups 'just in
case'.  You dye them both blonde, squeeze their teats, ride them naked
around the house, pose with them in bed, shave their crotches, make them
Cowmates of the month, land moovie contracts, earn millions, get them a
job as Celebrity Apprentice and divorce them. You marry two cows and
start all over again.


Name: FluBug
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 30+ years
Posted: 05 April 2009

I think i am getting sick.  

Its the flu bug.  

I feel it coming. 

Oh, boy, do I feel it coming.


Name: Buck Nasty
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 05 April 2009

Bend over and grab your ankles Selkirk...rumor is that junior is coming
back to town!


Name: Old Man
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 30+ years
Posted: 05 April 2009

"Hell, they never called me back.  I guess I need to start eating
chicken and watermelon and get some dreadlocks!!" -Philipe Quann


Racist comments like this is what makes the railroad what it is -
RACIST - RACIST - RACIST....AND MORE RACIST.  

How many meetings you been in that has black people?  None. 

How many train crews you been on that has black people?  None. 

How many executive secretaries you seen that are black?  None. 

The list goes on.  CSX,  and all other railroads for that matter, are
EXTRAORDINARILY RACIST.   

If you have any black people in your office or on your shift, 100 to 1
says they they are the lowest rank, the most ill-treated, and the most
discriminated agains.   

Dont say it aint so - i have seen it with my own eyes working on the
railroads for over 40 years. 

Race discrimination by management is a reflection of the true nature
and morality of the Railroad executive and managerial staff - utter
hatred for the negroe.  

And that, my friend, IS the railroad. They discriminate against and
abuse black people JUST LIKE THEY DO AGAINST YOU - some get it worse
than others.. 

They would just as soon screw you out of a buck and kill you off or
maim you or injure you in otherwise preventable ultra - hazardous
working conditions.

180 years of DISCRIMINATION, RACISM, & POOR WORKING CONDITIONS.

Nothing changes. They dont give a damn about you.


Name: Max
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 30+ years
Posted: 04 April 2009

To the racist corporate bonehead:

you are living proof of CSX illegal wholesale discrimination policy. 

Fire all the old guys?  Sure, and in return you will get a nationwide
strike and a gigantic Civil Rights lawsuit shoved up your stupid ass. 

Now, be a good boy and run back to Mike Ward and bend over for your
daily ass whipping.


Name: RETIRE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 April 2009

I have a question for all the old heads still working for free. Why does
a man work for 75,000yr and can sit at home for 60,000yr? Let's do the
math that's working for 15,000yr @75 hours a week.HUUUMMMM!!!!Don't
you think it's time to RETIRE, now who's keeping men cut off.


Name: Lloyd 
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 10-20 years
Posted: 04 April 2009

First of all Alice, are you really living in Wonderland?  Do you
honestly believe that only people in corporate office are capable of
spitting out the "N" word or that I must be in Jacksonville because I
use it?  I've honestly never met a black man on CSX property that I
felt that way about but I was accused of being a racist and a bigot (a
kkk card carrying member as well) so I felt the need to respond.  And
if you want the real honest truth, the only people on CSX property that
I've ever noticed getting any kind of free passes or being looked over
for something they've done wrong are WOMEN!!  Of course, I could have
it all wrong here but thats only because that white sheet you guys
claim I wear over my head gets in the way of my vision. 

Gerald, if you really want to worry about problems with this company
they go far beyond race pal.  That ought to be the least of the
concerns considering everytime a new bright idea comes up to get rid of
the man power...CSX uses it!!  Anyways I gotta go get back to setting
crosses on fire and get some new rope.  You guys have an ethical CSX
fucking day!!


Name: Alice
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 03 April 2009

Gerald,  

only Corporate Executives use the "N" word.  it is part of their
everyday vocabulary.  

Anyone on this site using the "N" word is a Corporate exec or mgt.
spy posing as a rank and file Union member. They are wolves in sheep
clothing.  

Just another way CSX is dysfunctional - bashing the hard working men
and women of the Railroad unions. 

Please note, CSX discriminates against not only black people, they
discriminate against EVERYONE - ethnic, aged, women, men,  handicapped,
black or white - you name it.  

If you are not on the Board, or on the Executive inner circle, you are
harassed, abused,  and discriminated against. 

CSX is the most patheticly discriminatory company in America.  It is
historical, and it is inbred into the corporate culture.


Name: Gerald walker
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 03 April 2009

Gerald walker NYC NAACP co chair dis 4211


I caught word from my friend at domtar that watches this site that the
N Word was being used just stop by to check on the use of it and the
post.  Got word that it gets used a lot at some of your yards a lot
behind close door by your bosses is this true


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 03 April 2009

a lot of people still are racist I am a white male but beleive that
everyone should have the same rights in life. C S X does not treat
white men any better than black people or women everyone is just a
number with the r.r. I HAVE SEEN BLACK CONDUCTORS GO TO TREATMENT FOR
DRUGS SEVERAL TIMES AND ALWAYS THE R.R. LETS THEM COME BACK IT DOES NOT
WORK FOR WHITE MEN THIS WAY FOR THE R.R. IS AFRAID OF THE NAACP SO
THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT FIRED BUT YOU NEVER HEAR OF THE kkk GETTING A
WHITE BACK TO WORK.THE UNION ALWAYS WORKS HARDER FOR BLACKS THAN WHITE
BECAUSE THEY ARE ALSO AFRAID OF THE NAACP WHICH IN MY THINKING HAS DONE
A LOT OF GOOD FOR ALL BLACKS.THIS R.R. TREATS EVERONE THE SAME LIKE
SHIT.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 03 April 2009

I find this very interesting. If you go back to the 60's and view
Johnny Cash at folsum prison, you will find the inmates 90% white.

Cash was there on stage at the prison and the video is easy to find,
something has changed. The reason it changed was drugs, and the easy
way out, quick cash, and no work, no dad in the home, pimp the way to
freedom.

Black folks keep on making these decisions and filling the prisons, and
the federal prison system is making more new rooms as we speak.

Guess it will take time for the Black folks to get a grip, get a job,
and realize what the world really has to offer. They are not winning by
killing each other for the prize.


HUMMMMMMMMMMMMM


Name: Rastus
E-mail: RacistCSX@Bigot.com
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 03 April 2009

Lloyd - CSX racist and proud of it. Card carrying member of the KKK.


Name: LLoyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 April 2009

Yeah you hit the nail on the head there X.  Because there is no doubt
about it..I hate niggers.  Love black people, but I hate me some
niggers.  You know the difference don't you?  Kinda like the same
difference between a piece of white trash and a white man or
"honkeys" as you all like to call us.  Oh well, some people are
really that stupid that they don't know the difference but I do. 

On a different note, if you have experienced racial issues down there
in Jax then its your problem for not going forward and doing something
about it.  Personally I think its a huge double standard because I
think if a white man went crying about being discriminated against he
would get laughed at...but that could just be my opinion.  No matter
what your gripe though, this company is about as fucked as it gets when
it comes to our upper echelon of management so feel free to complain all
you want.  You wont find a swastica or a burning cross in my front yard
but you sure as hell wont find me wearing my hat with stickers on it or
my pants sagging below my thighs with underwear showing either.  I'll
be sure to call Mom too and let her know she "growed" her a racist
too.  Momma will be proud.


Name: Malcolm X
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 02 April 2009

Lloyd is a racist. A nazi white man KKK racist. 

Lloyd, go call your mama and tell her she growed her a racist. 

Lloyd works for corporate in Jacksonville. 

There you go.


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 April 2009

Wow BS your intelligence just shines through when you spell Reagan's
last name Raygun!!  What the hell?  There are a select minority in this
country who would love nothing more than to see Obama fail but the
majority of us don't feel like this.  I personally think he is going
to make a lot of promises he wont be able to hold up to but Id really
like to see him make some great changes.  

CSX Blow I am all for advocating a strike any time any day.  The
problem is though our union guys are too scared they are going to lose
their jobs and get possible jail time so they will tuck their tail and
run every time.  I've already tried to push for an early May blue flu
but there aren't enough men with sacks anymore to be honest.  They are
all too worried about getting fired and in a way you can't blame them,
but if our unions aren't doing much for us..then I say its high time
we did something for ourselves.  

Oh and one more thing, I'm never one for promoting this company but if
this company is racist, its also ethical.  Yeah neither of which is
true.  I've seen plenty of black people in higher positions and if you
think they wouldn't fire a white man just as fast or faster than a
black man or a woman for the same offense you must be living on another
planet.  Wake up idiot.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 01 April 2009

You all sound like racists. I am a black man. I is not predjudice.  I
love people of all color.  Jus because i work an you dont, you hate me?
 Why cant you like me for who i is?  Jesus loves you.


Name: Der Furerererer
E-mail: HeilHitler@csx.com
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 10-20 years
Posted: 31 March 2009

Heil Ingramlinger, 

Der stinking raaaatttts vill ve shoooottttt!  Ve know who you are, you
stinking raaaatsssss!!. Der Gestapo ish smellering dem out. Comrades!
Snitching is not so badt. You vill have zee avord. Money und Girls.
Spies are all around us, comrade! Der spies say der very bad things
about der railroad management.  Der union iz like der jews. Der union
spies vill be in der kooooler for 60 days! Den zeee will be gassered in
der engines and in der degreasing maintenance shops.   

In der meanwhile, all employees must practice der Goose-step.  Any
employee seen not practicing der goose step, VIL BE SHOOOOOTTTTT! 

Have a goodt day. Danka. 

Mein Furererer,
Wardumske


Name: terry turner
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 31 March 2009

Mona,

You sound nappy headed as hell and i think you would fit in well in the
Baltimore area.  But I swear I know you through Matt Sanders??  I am
pretty sure of it.  Aren't you all dating??


Name: Philipe Quann
E-mail: Ilovechocos@yahoo.com
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 31 March 2009

"Looks like Obama is pickin up the Economy pretty fast. CSX just
called
back 10 guys on the Baltimore Division.  HOORAY!!  There is light at
the end of the tunnel!!"


Hell, they never called me back.  I guess I need to start eating
chicken and watermelon and get some dreadlocks!!  Who knows, I might
get a call.  Either that or date mexicans and start walking around the
yards to see what I can't make remote control.  Oh yeah, and drive a
blue puerto rican car!!! But I need to go at this time.  Jason
Brandt's hemroid is acting up so I need to go wipe some cream on it
for him.

Stay safe,
The only red head idiot in baltimore


Name: Allied Supreme Commander
E-mail: DDR@departmentofthewar.gov
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 29 March 2009

To: Allied Soldiers & FRA Officials
From: Allied Supreme Commander 


Adolph Ingram is at it again.  He is now the sole contractor for the
REDI Engineer School in Atlanta.
He currently has gotten rid of some of the young punks instructors
barely qualified and hired Canadian National people to instruct
Engineer trainees.    All trainees better not get on Adolph's shit
list.
This is not a Conflict of Interest or Unethical since CSX Management is
exempt   The Nazi SS Gestapo controls and determines what can happen.


Name: Hank
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 28 March 2009

Locomotive engineer,

We all know you are not employed by CSX - let alone an engineer -  so
stop pretending. No full time engineer has the time to write on this
site as much as you do. 

You sound like a nazi spy from the Company.  Lurking in the shadows.

Go back to your model railroad, play with your coal cars and crash your
Lionel trains together.  Have fun writing your mindless posts. 

Let us real men to do the real work of the railroad.


Name: Mona
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 28 March 2009

Barkman,

i am not a damn bithc.  i wirk in the execution suite with the big
shiots. 

Giv me a chince. call me for some action. . dial Corporate911 and ask
for 'hot poooty'....that would be me. yur code name will bee 'horn
dog'.  make sure you say "HORN DOG" loud an clear, an leave me you
phone number an address so i know how to fin you.  no one else will no.
it will be our littel seacrit.  yur wife will never no.  

sin me your email an i will sin you my photographsio. i have lots.

lets have some CSeX phone six.  sin me yur numb ber. 

how much do you make inyway?

kissy kissy. .  
mona.

psss;do you know C&o Joey?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 20-30 years
Posted: 27 March 2009

U.S. Senator, Federal Investigator Hitting the Brakes on Recent New York
Train Accidents!

http://www.totalinjury.com/news/articles/miscellaneous/new-york-train-accidents.aspx

A recent New York train derailment which resulted in the explosion of
railcars carrying propane gas and the evacuation of certain residents
in Oneida has prompted one U.S. Senator's ire and a federal
investigation into CSX Corp. tracks.  A CSX freight train carrying
liquid propane and other chemicals from Buffalo to Selkirk derailed
when traveling through Oneida at seven on the morning on March 12th.
Specifically, 28 of the train's 80 cars went off track, setting off a
huge fireball in the sky and burning propane tankers throughout the
morning.  Officials declared a state of emergency for a half-mile area
around the accident and most of downtown Oneida, which has a population
of 10,000, was evacuated.

In addition to sparking the huge fireball in the sky, this New York
train accident set off the fuse of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. The
Senator from Brooklyn immediately called out CSX Corp. and other
railroad companies in a report detailing 527 upstate New York train
accidents in the last seven years.  Schumer then said that he will
propose legislation which would increase penalties for negligence and
toughen penalties for railroad companies. Schumer cited his concern
about recent CSX Corp. train accidents in the last couple of months.

Nearly a week after this train accident in Oneida, federal railroad
administrator Joseph Boardman announced that a specially-designed train
would investigate more than 1,300 miles of track owned by CSX Corp.
Boardman added that the investigation would determine whether the two
CSX rails are level and whether the widths between tracks is
acceptable. Echoing sentiments shared by Schumer, Boardman said in an
Observer-Dispatch story that a safe railroad does not begin and end
with a safe track. He specifically said that railroad companies have to
take more responsibility in promoting a better safety culture and
restoring public confidence.

If you have been involved  in a recent train accident, speak to a local
personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Your state may have
specific statutes of limitations for reporting train accident injuries,
so don't delay. An experienced personal injury attorney in your area
can begin to evaluate you case, explain your legal rights and help you
determine what steps may be next.


Name: Mike "horndog"Ward
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 25 March 2009

Mona, sweety, you are making my palms sweat and my groin ach. Come on up
to the Executive Suite honey, and ask for Stud Muffin Mikey Ward. If
your as good as they say, we might have a permanent position (heh heh)
for you in my secretary pool. 

Are you wearing any panties?


Name: shut the fuck up 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 25 March 2009

damn bitch you cant spell a damn word right get the shit out of your
mouth and learn to spell u stank ass slut whore u must suck dick where
you work at damn whores is taking over the world damn stinkin ass
bitchs


Name: mona
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 25 March 2009

i jist gut whoot whis me i ferted and it was su stakey i poked mes
fingas oh me cumputars mes busseted thut i fanished allz ooff mes woks
cuse i woks reary hard fur mes muney mes nedz to cepp mes jobz i waz to
yull wizh yulls wuz mez


Name: mona
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 25 March 2009

hullo agin. my name is Mona.
i am practuzing my spilling and my typiting. 
Win you git to no me, you will lick me a lot.   
i wirk in the big offuse downtowen.  
i do do a lot uf math. Calkulating lots a muney.  
The booss must lick my work. I git a pay raise tooday an nut becuze of
my viry large brests, butt beecauze i lick to wirk hard.    
ok. bye. 
Mona
ps: iz eny a you guys lookie fer a girl fren? call me 904-359-3200.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 25 March 2009

RRJ, you think he was talking about you or me? I guess with both of us
being short timers it doesn't matter.


Name: LLOYD
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 1-10 years
Posted: 25 March 2009

Mona, seriously you can't be that bad at spelling right?  I mean half
of the guys who post on here can't make complete sentences and never
punctuate but for god sakes at least most of them can spell.  You
really need to go back and get that fifth grade diploma.  If you are
gonna post on here anymore please do a spell check or something because
that's ridiculous. 

30+ who posts on here most often, what has crawled up your ass and died
lately?  Not that I didn't already think you were a smartass but you
have really been pouncing on everyone who decides to post lately.  Take
a pill man or go download some porn and get rid of that built up
frustration you have.  You make some good points sometimes but you also
have zero tolerance for anyone else's opinion.  

Goober, thanks for all your infinite wisdom as well.  Do you really
speak like you type?  I've typed some off the wall shit on here but
you take the cake my friend.  

Oh and CSX still sucks.  Michael Ward and Tony Ingram should both have
a nice warm patch in hell waiting for them.  We all should be so
privileged to work for a couple of winners like you two.


Name: rusty spike
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 24 March 2009

damn man if you can't spell don't post  guess thats why you don't
have a job


Name: Mona
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 24 March 2009

Ser, 
i did nut have to tit a matt test. the boss man lit me sit on his lap
wile i tuk my tie-ping ttest.  I pissed the test an gut highered. 
thunk you,
Mona


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: CSX Contractor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 23 March 2009

"csx does not discriminate against blondes with larg brests.  i know
that
for a fuct, as i ogt my jib on brans an d not jist on luks."



YOU MUST BE RELATED TO MATT SANDERS!!  YOUR ENGLISH SUCKS BUT HOW IS
YOUR MATH??  HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


Name: Mona
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 23 March 2009

csx does not discriminate against blondes with larg brests.  i know that
for a fuct, as i ogt my jib on brans an d not jist on luks.


Name: Spying ON YOU
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 22 March 2009

It is against the rules to call your boss Jackmouth. Bosses are very
sensitive about being called dirty names - like asswipe, dickhead,
fuckweed, dipshit, dumbshit, numbnuts, pissant, fudgepacker, Bitcheroo,
WhoreBitcher, Queen Bitch, Dyke Bitch, stupid, moron, idiot, crackwhore,
faggot, homo, redneck,  etc. are deflambatory plus you might rupture one
of the eggshell egos and that would be the end of the world as we know
it.


Name: scubasucksballs
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 20 March 2009

Hey Jackmouth Ammons,I know for a fact your job will be done away with
very soon and what a perfect day it will be too see you leave
wilmington.Im sure your fat ass wife will love you for that!!!!Besides
I luv being cut back.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 March 2009

I am glad to see this site back up and running. I have been away from
the CXS for 4 years now. I used to love railroading and although a
transportation supt I had many friends in the rank and file. never was
I so disapointed in a company when I came from Conrail to the CSX. we
were truly excited as conrail managers when we thought it was going to
be a merger. however, deals made behind closed doors did not permit
that to happen. I pray every night to God for David Levan(Conrail
CEO)for taking care of the conrail managers knowing we would not be
liked or appreciated by either the CSX or the NW. Thanks to him I was
able to retire early due to my disdane for the CSX with almost 300K.
now to sum up the CSX,it was like I came to work the day after the
takeover and slipped back 20 years. I had over 25 years of Experience
in Transportation,Mechanical(Locomotive & car dept)& Intermodal. I
worked in Hump yards,switch yards & the largest Intermodal yard in the
US.however it was plain to see that although us Conrail guys were far
more talented in operating a railroad, we were never going to make it
to the end of our careers. I miss all the people I worked with both
conrail & CSX guys.the csx guys on the ground treated Me very well.
they liked working smart. I wish all you well. The CSX could have been
a great company. their is much more I'd like to say,however, My advice
to the rank & file is DO Your Job & don't trust the redneck CSX.


Name: bubba
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 20-30 years
Posted: 19 March 2009

For  Fuck-Mike- Email WardlovesIngram@fag.com.    

If you hurt and need help filing claim say so. There is  a million
lawyers who will help you. CSX injures workers every day, all the time
- so they get sued all the time. CSX big shots are stupid and dont care
They only care about paychecks pussy and booze.


Name: Melvin
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 30+ years
Posted: 19 March 2009

This is for HELP PLEASE.  Here is a injury case won by Cranwell, Moore
and Emick. Phone 877-632-3352. Call them.  If they are not in your
area,  they will refer you to an FELA lawyer in your area. Here is the
case they won.... 

Railroad Worker Occupational Injury FELA Case, $1.5 Million Dollar Jury
Verdict in Baltimore, Maryland
The Plaintiff began working for the railroad in approximately 1970. The
Plaintiff was required to work in CSX's yards in Baltimore on large
mainline ballast, even though CSX's own rules required that the
railroad use small walking ballast in its yards where brakemen,
conductors and other railroad workers walked and worked. Also, until
1990, the Plaintiff was required to get on and off of moving railroad
cars and locomotives onto and from the large mainline ballast. The
Plaintiff presented evidence that other brakemen/conductors had
complained to CSX about having to work and walk on the large mainline
ballast in CSX's yards. These written complaints went back almost 20
years and were made by CSX brakemen/conductors working in CSX's yards
in Jacksonville, Florida, Hamlet, North Carolina, as well as,
complaints from co-workers in the same yards in Baltimore where the
Plaintiff had to work. The Plaintiff developed an early onset of
osteoarthritis in both of his knees from his work activities, including
working and walking on the large mainline ballast. The Plaintiff had
left knee surgery in 2000 when he was 51 years old. He also underwent
partial left knee replacement surgery in December 2002. The medical
evidence presented at trial was that the Plaintiff would have to
undergo further surgery on his left knee to replace the partial knee
replacement with a total knee replacement. Medical evidence also showed
that he would have to undergo a total knee replacement of the right knee
as well. Plaintiff presented evidence at trial of past and future lost
wages and benefits in an amount over $500,000.00. After an eight day
trial, the jury returned a verdict for the Plaintiff in the amount of
1.5 million dollars. Defendant railroad appealed the award made by the
jury. On October 1, 2004, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland in a
well-reasoned opinion denied all the Defendant railroad's appeal issues
and affirmed the $1.5 million dollar verdict to the Plaintiff. See CSX
Transportation, Inc. v. Donald E. Miller, 858 A.2d 1025 (Md. App.
2004). The Defendant railroad then appealed this decision to the
Maryland Court of Appeals. After hearing oral argument, the Maryland
Court of Appeals dismissed the defendant railroad's petition and, at
that time, the $1.5 million dollar judgment, along with almost 2 years
worth of interest, was finally paid by the Defendant, CSX
Transportation, Inc. See CSX Transportation, Inc., v. Donald Miller,
387 Md. 351 (2005).


Name: Why Try
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 18 March 2009

You know that I'm fairly new to this site and I can tell you in my
short career with the railroad that I've never heard so much whining
in my life from old and young people.  Everyone says that this place is
so bad to work for, then why is everyone still here?  It's not for your
health or looks.  It is for the money and insurance.  Money is the
American way and you all know this.  You can't tell me that right know
in the shape that our economy is in that you could go and start over
again with your careers and make just as much money or even more some
where else.  The railroad is not that bad of a career.  There is
negatives and positives with every job out there.  Some are just more
noticed than others.  I know that I come off being rude but I'm just
telling my personal view.  I'm tired off coming to this site and
hearing about oldheads and lemon heads arguing everyday.  Let's look
at the real points at hand right now.  Both unions need to come to some
type of agreement with each other and help out all of there employees. 
Will this ever happen, probably not.  A great amount of our fellow
employees are furloghed right now of course including myself and none
of us know if we will ever have a career again.  I don't want no
one's sympathy but give me a break with all the bullshit.  Once again
oldhead and lemonhead, should band together as one and try to prevent
the company from stealing everything from us.  Oh and by the way
everyone also says that the union's (UTU and BLE) have something to do
with all of this!  They may play a small part, but wake up and smell the
roses people, the economy is falling to shambles.  If 10 million people
are unemployed and car makers are shut down, steel factories slow, and
most of the commodity's that we haul are laying off and closing up
shop then we are all going to feel the trickle effect.  Get all the
facts together and really take a good look.  I guess that the people
with good senerioty and decent jobs right know that are making good
money are still never happy and always bitching.  I guess that
40,000.00 to 100,000.00 salary ranges for these people are not good
enough.  I know that the 610.00 that I get every two weeks is pretty
depressing, but at least I can take care somewhat of my family.  YOU
ALL NEED TO GROW UP!!!!!!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 18 March 2009

If You read through the post you notice that there is alot of old head
vs. lemon head bashing and vice versa. When will everyone realize that
things have gotten the way they are because we have allowed it. No one
stands up for each other, looks after each other, or cares about each
other. In order to strengthen the unions we have to come together as
one voice. Ble Utu must unite Road and yard must unite old head and
lemon heads must unite. United as one we cannot be screwed, harrased,
or denied claims yes the unions are weak but we can make them strong.
yes some of you may lose some money or get some time out in the street
but if we unite things will get better and we will all make more than
we lose if we all work for the same goals.


Name: help please
E-mail: csmiths255
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 16 March 2009

I have hurt my back at some point over the last few years, started with
lower back pain then started hurting in left leg. Had an MRI i have
L2L3 Herniation and L5S1 herniation with nerve compression.  I am a
MAchinist and cant pinpoint it to one instance when it happened. I know
that I have been lifting 75pound 26f service control valves by hand for
the last 5 years. I was taught to use straps for mounting and replacing
aftercoolers. I did not know until Dec 2008 that we had lifting devices
to replace these parts with. They have made student mechanics and
apprentices work together which violates the work rules we are supposed
to work with a Journeyman mechanic. Has anyone got any advice about how
to report this. I am scared I will lose my job for not reporting it
when it happened. I think thi injury occured over time from lifting
these heavy parts without the lifting devices because of improper
training and the supervisors not following the work rules. If someone
want to contact me I will set up an email


Name: GhostRider
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 15 March 2009

Corp Lawyer


The Google spiders do a nice job finding all the CSX trash.

Lawyer I would think you would get other attorneys who practice
employment law on some of this instead of just mentioning it on
CSXsucks.com if there is a pot of gold under this railroad.

The pot of gold is in the FELA claims for the FELA attorneys %,
investigators %,  LCs% and Old Heads who can take a hit. Also maybe
some management and claim agents who help them and get some favors for
return.

It is only lucrative for a few in most cases.

The Unions are the buffer for the company.

Ghost Rider in the Sky


Name: Fuck_Mike_Ward
E-mail: Ward_loves_Ingram@fag.com
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 March 2009

Corp Lawyer:

Say a person that was runoff (suspended) for a rules violation was not
allowed to return to work on the basis of posting his case on this
website. Is that within the companies rights? Can they use what you say
on the internet against you?


Name: Coporate Lawyer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 March 2009

If you want to search this site with google do it like this search for
"Ingram"
http://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Acsx-sucks.com+Ingram

I can't help anyone with employment cases. I wish I could because
there's a big pot of gold at the end of this one. The only legal
advice I can offer you is: talk to a lawyer who specializes in
employment law.

This site isn't just a thorn in CSX's side. It's a machine that
generates liability. And since the site has been up for so long I can
only imagine that no one has really figured out how much liability
it's generating. LMAO.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 14 March 2009

My question is simply this.  Why are fellow brothers and sisters talking
bad about one another on this site (oldhead or lemon head, BLE/UTU) and
not about the company??  The company started all of this (let alone
trader union reps FROM BOTH BLE & UTU who gambled a couple of
golf/poker games).  Get mad at them.  I say send the SOB's to jail!!! 
STRIKE!!!  Let them suffer for once.    Seriousley, that is the only way
to get attention.  It has for every other union (which, when they do
strike, get what they want).  HHHEEELLLOO??????  It isn't like your
union reps are doing a whole lot (considering why this site exists). 
Put your union dues where it belongs or to who deserves it (still to be
determined).


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 March 2009

Corporate Lawyer

We have lots of info on these Nazi Bastards.     We could use legal
help Are you or other attorneys willing too fight the UTU & BLE if
needed?   This outfit is almost a modern day Nazi management style
filled with lots of issues.

Tony Ingram has made it a nasty place too work but he is getting rich.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 13 March 2009

This site needs a search feature.  I can't find shit without going thru
500 pages.


Name: The Song Remains the Same
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 13 March 2009

Look out major hump yards on the CSX system, you may be next.

In the coming weeks, the company is following through with another
great idea from the ivory tower. That's right. In Selkirk, the hump
panel conductor's job duties are being abolished and being reassigned
to...the hump yardmaster! Several years ago, they upgraded the hump
computer system and tore down the retarder tower. The computer handled
a portion of the retarder operator's duties, while the rest of the
work was reassigned to the hump panel conductor. Now this job is being
eliminated.

Let's see. Job duties that have been performed by trainmen for decades
are now being given to a yardmaster. Sounds like crossing crafts,
doesn't it? Will this be a strikeable offense? Stay tuned.

This company couldn't run a Lionel Train set around a Christmas Tree.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 12 March 2009

I am hearing that there is going to be massive cuts in management soon -
possibly before the start of the new quarter.


Name: Corporate Lawyer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 March 2009

This is amazing. This web site operates with the consent of CSX!
http://csx-sucks.com/agreement/final/
http://csx-sucks.com/agreement/
and we know that only because CSX tried to shaft the webmaster out of
$200! It's no wonder they wanted to keep the agreement secret; that
mistake will actually cost CSX millions of dollars.

I wish I handled employment law. I'd be rich taking on cases of
employees who are defamed on this site. Based on the agreement, above,
it seems that CSX is a liable party to workplace harassment, sexual
harassment, discrimination, defamation, libel, slander, and a host of
other charges that would not be tolerated in any workplace. This site
operates with CSX's blessings which, in my opinion, makes it an
extension of the workplace in regards to all forms of harassment.

We don't have to spend too much time reading the posts to find
allegations of employees' sexual behavior and orientation, lifestyle
choices, habits, and a range of other accusations that seem as if
they're meant to defame the named parties. If even a handful of those
people had lawyers to pursue their cases it would cost CSX a large
fortune to defend. I can only imagine that no one has figured this out
yet, or the webmaster would soon be retired *very* comfortably and the
web site would be blank!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 12 March 2009

Jeeeeeeezzzzzzzz, every catagory.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 March 2009

With all the folks in my area cut off, Trains are sitting and jobs are
not getting filled, and from waht I'm hearing this situation is spread
throughout the system. No crews to work, so now that I am cut back crew
management called my house 9 times this weekend to run an engine,
answering machins are a great way to hear this company beg. Of course I
didn't work on my off days which are sat.,sun as a trainman. So how
about putting that in you FRA fatigue report I cant even rest on my
rest day without my phone ringing all the time. If you are in demoted
status, notice how you personal leave entitlement is 7, as a result of
te SSA you should be entitled 2 additional days, for me (9), however
CSX's stand is if you were demoted before DEC. 14, 2008 you didnt
qualify for the additional personl leave days, I got cut back on DEC
12, where was that in the SSA? The ironic part is we were out of
engineers in DEC. (no this wasn't planned was it?) This is the first
time i've been cut back in 5 yrs. So yeah keep calling on my off days,
and you'll keep getting the same results, way to go management instead
of leadership classes, you should be attending morality classes. On
second thought you need leadership skills too, so attend them both.
..................WE ARE ALL LEAD BY EXAMPLE..........Except for those
of us who know how to get stuff done.


Name: Dave
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 30+ years
Posted: 08 March 2009

CSX is Skid Row.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 06 March 2009

Jimbosuckscsx1s


Take your UP shit too upsucks.com   oh there is no upsucks.com  wonder
why not?    why is there a csx-sucks.com      



CSX-SUCKS.COM   001     UP    000


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 March 2009

Now wait. CSX decentralized its dispatching system of trains. Now you
have the dispatching done locally and the movement of trains are
running worse then ever.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 March 2009

CSXT no doubt is a professionally run operation. It is a shame though
that when something happens to one of their employees that the company
does not have the integrity or honesty to admit fault because of their
greed. I have a friend of mine that was injured in a CSX grade crossing
collision, which has been proven with out any doubt that the collision
was not his fault, many months ago. After almost losing his life that
day and being diagnosised with PTSD, the employee made a statement out
of their emotional trauma of the incident about a CSX manager and his
possible concern for the safety of his employees under his watch. This
employee made the statement because of another CSX manager called his
house and told him off the record what the manager in question had said
at the scene of the accident during clean up. Since CSX could find no
fault in the employee's train handling they had to try and find fault
in a different direction because they were going to be sued by the
victim that was struck at the road crossing. The collision derailed the
engines and some rolling stock as well causing monetary damage to the
victim and vehicle, railroad structures and time and loss on reroutes.
CSX would not take the fall. I can understand that to a point but how
about staying loyal to your employee. Instead CSX said the employee
made statements unbecoming a CSX employee toward a company manager.
It's not okay for that engineer to have an opinion toward CSX short
comings, (though it was an opinion based on a CSX managers statements
to this engineer off the record) but it is okay for them to falsely
accuse this guy, who suffered both physical and emotional trauma, and
speak as thought it is fact and truth and they think they are justified
in doing so. Sounds to me like the pot calling the kettle black. Or
should we just call it what it is---hypocricy. Well they still want to
terminate this engineer who had no prior history of problems, displine,
injury reports or pattern of lay off. ---- oh well.


Name: Jimbo1
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 06 March 2009

You know what? You guys are losers. CSX is awesome, and I think that you
are losers if you are going to criticize such an awesome railroad
company. If you are going to make fun of any railroad, you should make
fun of Union Pacific, because UP sucks. Don't be saying crap about CSX
you losers.
Say it about UP.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 06 March 2009

Dispatchers Wife

Sounds like you have a issue that the FRA should address.   You can
write your Senator or Congressman too be sure the FRA does look into
the matter.  Bulling is rampant on the CSX and also because Tony Ingram
and Brown are doing this too the middle management and employees.

Get your facts and seek legal help too make a whistle blower charge if
that is the case.

You have too realize some of these people are drunks or drug addicts
too or just a mental problem.   I am wondering when 60 Minutes has CSX
on their show.  Soon too happen when there is big train wreck.


Good Luck


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 06 March 2009

L Christmas


Good idea   have the webmaster make a folder on each official.

Dates, times location, tape recording, pictures etc...

Fact Base is important      maybe someone should make a new website for
that purpose,    csxtrainmasterssuck.com

good luck of it happening on this rag site


Name: Lloyd Christmas
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for N/A
Posted: 06 March 2009

Wow Bob..thanks for your perspective on life.  When the tough gets going
just quit and forget about all the low life scumbags who have done you
wrong right?  Probably just another company tit sucker who never has
any reason to gripe because you like to take it in the tail pipe. 
Right on Bob.

Now to some serious issues.  From here on out I want everyone who has a
run in with a piece of shit trainmaster or has factual information of
one playing dirty little tricks or doing something unethical to post
his name and what he has done on this website.  I feel like this is
done a lot but definitely not enough.  The more dirt that all of us
have on these scumbags the more chance they have of probably either
getting the crap beat out of them or terminated.  Obviously management
sees no wrongdoing from these guys so maybe it is high time to take
matters into our own hands.  Now hopefully no one will post things that
didn't actually happen so please be "fact based" as CSX would say. I
have no idea if this will be effective but at least it will be nice to
expose some of these bastards for what they really are.  Everyone have
a nice CSX ethical day ya hear!


Name: Bob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for N/A
Posted: 06 March 2009

A lot of whining here. Last I checked, you can quit whenever you want.
McDonalds should take you on.


Name: Dispathers Wife
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 March 2009

I'm going for gold in the CSX Special Olympic's.

Misuse of power is the strength a weak man has to compensate for what
he lacks in knowledge and character.

There are so many things I would like to say after having to deal with
the stupidity of the Management in Jacksonville and the BS my husband
has endured. I've been so entirely sick and tired of CSX Mgmnt for
many years now. 

The attitude of Management in Jax has nothing to do with the political
game or competition for promotion, please do not try to give them an
excuse. It's plain in your face schoolyard bullying. I'm glad to see
this site asks posters to refrain from swearing, as it seems to be
common practice to swear at a Dispatcher and ask a grown man if he's
retarded. Well, obviously he is not if you tell him to do something and
he knowing that your breaking a rule has to announce "per so and so"
before he gives instruction.

I'm glad the RR has a monopoly, if there were real competition, the
choice of Management made would run the Company right into the ground.
Sorry, I almost forgot...just exactly where are all the brainiacs that
came up with the idea of decentralizing? How much money has this cost
the Company? I really enjoy the fact of having to fly personnel back to
Jax to work; now that was real planning. I suppose this would be 1
reason when a college degree is required it should be somewhere within
the field of the position one will be working or to at least hire more
than a yes person who is capable of thinking outside of the box. 

I can honestly say if I treated an Air Traffic Controller this way,
first of all the Union would have my job, second the percentage of
accidents and loss of life would be paramount. How many people can
travel on a sold out commuter in Baltimore? 

A note to Management:
Remember to harass your Train Dispatcher today, let's jeopardize
safety and life to make ourselves feel good. Let's try our best today
to put the fear into someone with children and a mortgage that you have
the power to terminate them and openly promote that you LOVE to fire
people.


Name: long time here
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for N/A
Posted: 05 March 2009

I haven't been on here in a while and just saw the posts about Brian
Barr and Jason Bradt. I have worked with both of them and thought they
were decent as managers. Remember, though, that they have picked or
stumbled into CSX RR management as a career and have to go along with
the culture promoted by top management and seconded by the other
managers they compete with for promotions. There are no equal
opportunity officers at the local klan meeting and if you want to
change the culture big time you can leave or be lynched. I suspect
these guys would like to act better and might if it wasn't career
suicide. (Ever see the Moslem moderate? He's the guy that just got
blown up by the suicide bomber.) Maybe if they get high enough rank
their better natures can reappear and they can reorganize things in a
more normal and efficient manner. Option B is to quit management which
is a big but admirable thing to ask, although I know ex managers who
took that plunge.
                                                eom


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 03 March 2009

Every man who runs a remote should have a business card from a local FRA
official.  That way when the remtoe goes on the ground, the FRA can be
called right away before any CSX officials can cover anything up!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 30+ years
Posted: 02 March 2009

CSX TRANSPORTATION - a bigger bunch of cut throat,lying,thiefing,low
life bunch of hypocrites does not exist. This company will reward their
manangers, for lying and falsely reporting things that do not happen.
therefore resulting in discipline that is not deserved. What a bunch of
PUKES.


                            doctor white


Name: GOOBER
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 February 2009

Good pissing post.
As most folks know pissing is an art form. Nothing better than pissing
from the rear platform of a Caboose at 2am and a crossing shows up with
headlights on from the waiting cars, and ya can't get er turned off in
time---Exposed. Try to do better next time.

Did you ever wonder why truck parking areas at rest stops on the
interstate smell so bad. Yep it is truckers doing the art form.

Men had rather piss off of the back porch, than have a marble restroom
to pee in. If they are well off enough to have a garage with a restroom
and shower, they will still slip out the door for a quick pee. Got me,
something in the genes I figure, or simply something to piss off the
Bride.

I know this is so off topic, but might lighten up a few folks that have
decent jobs that pay well, and need a little attitude adjustment.

GOOFY


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 27 February 2009

I was working the other day and I had to take a piss. So I stepped out
back and pissed a river. I didn't know there was a railroad cop
standing on the ground below the engine, I pissed all over him. I feel
they violated my rights. They put me on the terrorist piss list.
Now I'm only allowed to piss in the crapper. They always smell bad.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 27 February 2009

i was railfanning csx at cp-5 ridgefield park nj when i was approached
by a csx police officer. he said that photographing and videotaping
trains was illegal and that if i didnt stop, i would be arrested. i
know that theres no law saying that you cant do this from PUBLIC
PROPERTY... i was at a crossing on PUBLIC PROPERTY. i feel my
constitutional rights have been violated. i complained to them about it
w/ all the juicy details. i was put on terrorist watch in theyre police
system, i was given a written warning as well. this was stupid on the
cops behalf because now i have his name, badge number and what district
hes from. his name is rich hannigan. i feel this needed to be adressed.
im still waiting to hear from csx on this... so, if you railfan in that
area, be super careful...


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 26 February 2009

hello anyone there?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 26 February 2009

The new FRA cell phone rules?  We as transportation employees face new
rules and changes every day.  The rule states that if the engine is
stopped and safety is not interfered with, we can make short voice
communications only.  I stopped my engine, csx officials get on the
train and see my phone that I just took out and put on the control
stand.  Their was no attempt to hide it either.  The purpose of having
the phone there was to use it to help get the engines working by
calling a fellow engineer or the mechanical desk if need be.  Of
course, the officials noticed the phone, but made no real statements
about it at all?  Shortly thereafter, I get the letter of
investigation.  I try repeatedly to explain to the officials why I had
the phone and why I did what I did and as well as explained the rule
concerning the issue.  They did not want to listen.  I had to take time
on the street for attemping to use the phone to help the company get the
engines going.  This is the 1st time I have had anytype of investigation
at all and I was told by my union representation that I need to take the
waiver because if it goes to trial, I could count on the two csx
officals lying there and "who would they believe"???  I am a new
employee now for having to go through this and I will always keep in
mind where I fit when it comes to csx management.


Name: bonus
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 25 February 2009

How many management jobs have been cut??? Stock down by half....Union
contract workers cut to skeleton crews....if anyone knows any
management jobs cut post here...I hear big bonuses were given for all
the job cuts


Name: Tired bring the young men back
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 25 February 2009

In response to Bill Setser's post I have worked under 3 supers at
russell terminal and you have got to be the worst. I'm not talking
about e-test, boards or conduct only management. You can't get
anything done in that yard anymore and it doesnt matter if your leaving
with light engines or switching. The locals used to get done everyday as
long as we had the signals now your on the law 5 miles out of the yard,
your waiting on a pilot for the q316 cause an engineer was not rested
for 3 hours.  Claus was bad but at least he would listen, your all i'm
the boss do it this no questions, its like you dont understand i cant
move without permission from the yardmaster and you change the way the
job is done everyday that means a job briefing which takes time. Things
are getting bad a russell and its your job to move trains out of that
terminal and if your the big answer to claus's screw up, money talks
man, and two crews for to move a train  95 miles with 5 hours spent in
your yard just like to two before CSX will ask you why not us.


Name: Rumor@Yardlimits.com
E-mail: sleeponmyback@csx.com
Employed as: CSX Contractor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 24 February 2009

For your info

sounds like another GAY idea from Jackassville FL   but what do you
expect from the closet gays at CSX


Default  Rumor
CSXT Brothers and Sisters:

We on the NS heard that you guys, starting March 1, will be required at
your Away from Home Terminal to stay two to a room, unless you pay a $12
charge every twelve hours for a private room.

I got a copy of a letter on BLET letterhead from GC Tony Smith's
office outlining new changes in lodging policy on your railroad.

Is this letter a fraud or is this the truth.

Please respond.

GOC
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Name: William Setser
E-mail: Setser,Bill@CSX.COM
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 February 2009

It is true that while i was in pensacola P.C.(curt) White did tell me
who and when to banner test certan trains. Several times he even
carried the stick man for me to E test trains on the road. He showed
me
the best places to hide and watch. I thought he would make one heck of
a
trainmaster but he said he had to make over 100,000/yr. Instead he
became a BLE local chairman. - So I guess he got the best of both
worlds and he gets to make 0ver 100,000 a year. I can honestly say
that
he made my job easy and helped me get promoted out of Florida. The
people in his union are well represented- thanks to him and Kenny Gray
the older engineers can make all the money that CSX can pay. Thanks
Curt, I miss you man- wish I had a LC up here that was such a
pushover.
How many jobs did we abolish or pegleg due to your recommendations?
Some
people on this site might think you are a sellout or a traitor or POS.
I
think you are a true asset to the CSX family. Every dollar that you
took
out of the younger man's pocket went right back into the company and
to
the shareholders. How much stock do you have now? You said back then
it
was close to half a million dollars. Don't worry brother, if we keep
those young engineers cut back and with all the furloughs that stock
will get back where it was in no time. Hang in there, if you can't
get
15 starts a half, just take a couple safety days to make it up. Much
Love, Brother.

Sinserely, Bill Setser


Name: Bill Setser
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 February 2009

It is true that while i was in pensacola P.C.(curt) White did tell me
who and when to banner test certan trains. Several times he even
carried the stick man for me to E test trains on the road. He showed me
the best places to hide and watch. I thought he would make one heck of a
trainmaster but he said he had to make over 100,000/yr. Instead he
became a BLE local chairman. - So I guess he got the best of both
worlds and he gets to make 0ver 100,000 a year. I can honestly say that
he made my job easy and helped me get promoted out of Florida. The
people in his union are well represented- thanks to him and Kenny Gray
the older engineers can make all the money that CSX can pay. Thanks
Curt, I miss you man- wish I had a LC up here that was such a pushover.
How many jobs did we abolish or pegleg due to your recommendations? Some
people on this site might think you are a sellout or a traitor or POS. I
think you are a true asset to the CSX family. Every dollar that you took
out of the younger man's pocket went right back into the company and to
the shareholders. How much stock do you have now? You said back then it
was close to half a million dollars. Don't worry brother, if we keep
those young engineers cut back and with all the furloughs that stock
will get back where it was in no time. Hang in there, if you can't get
15 starts a half, just take a couple safety days to make it up. Much
Love, Brother.

Sinserely, William Setser


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 30+ years
Posted: 20 February 2009

Conductor in train crash had safety violations
Role examined in Canton accident

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/02/18/conductor_in_train_crash_had_safety_violations/

By Noah Bierman 
Globe Staff / February 18, 2009 

Train conductor facing scrutiny for his role in last year's runaway
freight crash that left about 100 people injured had been cited
previously for leaving rail cars on a steep hill without applying the
brakes, according to a disciplinary report filed as part of a lawsuit.
 
Despite that 2002 rules violation and at least eight other mostly
safety-related citations, the conductor was left in charge of
delivering and securing a 112-ton freight car that came loose from a
lumber yard on March 25 and barreled down 3 miles of track before
ramming an MBTA commuter train and injuring about 100 passengers in
Canton.

The conductor's disciplinary history, over a 15-year career, was
included in court documents filed Friday as part of an ongoing lawsuit
between the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and several
other parties, including CSX Transportation, which was in charge of the
freight car and employed its conductor.

The attorney for CSX conductor James M. Collins, Robert D'Auria,
denied his client had ever failed to set handbrakes on freight cars,
and blamed the MBTA for trying to smear Collins as part of the lawsuit
over the Canton accident. "There's overwhelming evidence in this case
that he set that handbrake," D'Auria said yesterday.

D'Auria pointed out that the rail car sat at the Cohenno lumber yard
for five or six hours on the day of the crash before it rolled away.

Collins, 61, and the engineer on the job, Lawrence O'Neil, wrote in
sworn statements the day after the crash that they had set the Canton
freight car properly. Collins has not been disciplined by CSX for any
rules violations since 2004, according to court documents.

The MBTA and the private company that runs its commuter rail service
blame CSX for the crash and are trying to build a case that the company
has a history of recklessness in securing freight cars. CSX says in
court documents that the MBTA is trying to create a sideshow,
presenting information out of context in court filings, and
"grandstanding" to deflect blame.

CSX asserts in court papers that MBTA equipment could have prevented
the crash by derailing the runaway car, but failed, and that the
MBTA's contractor may not have taken enough action to protect
passengers as the freight car rambled off the lumber yard.

Officials on both sides declined to comment on the suit.

A day after Collins was cited in 2002 for "leaving cars unattended
with no handbrakes on a steep grade," he was cited for a more
technical violation and told his supervisor that "no work would get
done if safety rules were obeyed," according to CSX reports included
in the MBTA's court filing.

The MBTA memo filed Friday also says CSX, which operates in 23 states
and Canada, has admitted to between 300 and 350 documented instances in
which its employees have failed to set handbrakes. CSX says in its
response that those incidents represent allegations made over the
course of eight years, when its employees set handbrakes thousands of
times per day.

The Federal Railroad Administration mentioned the company's problems
securing cars in a 2007 safety audit. Over a three-day period, safety
inspectors found seven instances of failing to apply handbrakes
sufficiently.

"Safety is always our primary focus and when the FRA comes to us with
something, we work very closely with them and always in the interest of
trying to improve what is already a very good safety record," said Bob
Sullivan, CSX spokesman.

The federal agency also cited handbrake problems as the cause of 25
accidents involving CSX between January 2006 and November 2008.

Agency spokesman Rob Kulat said in September that officials would file
no criminal charges related to the Canton crash because there were
neither fatalities nor any apparent motive. Kulat said yesterday the
agency had not concluded its investigation.

Collins, and the engineer working with him the day of the Canton crash,
refused in civil court depositions to answer questions about how they
set the brakes on the freight car that eventually came loose last year,
according to court documents. Both men cited their right against
self-incrimination.

CSX and D'Auria contend the MBTA forced them into that response by
conducting a parallel criminal investigation of the crash through its
police department.

"They're trying to put my guy under the cloud of a criminal
investigation," said D'Auria, who has filed suit against the MBTA
over what he said is its refusal to hand over the findings of its
investigation.

The MBTA finished its investigation last year, turning it over to the
Norfolk district attorney's office, which has yet to finish its
review, according to spokesman David Traub.

All parties involved in the lawsuit, including Cohenno lumber and the
MBTA's contractor, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company of
Boston, set aside money last year to settle passenger claims for
injuries and property damage. So far, 37 claims have been settled.
Another 180 are pending.

Noah Bierman can be reached at nbierman@globe.com. 

© Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 19 February 2009

WELCOME THE NEW WORLD ORDER.... IT'S ALL JUST PART OF THE BIG
PICTURE...WORLDWIDE DEPRESSION....GLOBAL DOMINATION...THE US GOVERNMENT
MAKES CSX OFFICIALS LOOK LIKE CHOIR BOYS...1 MILLION MAN ARMED CIVILIAN
REACTIONARY FORCE LAW ALREADY PASSED 12/23/09....MARTIAL
LAW....GOVERNMENT FORCES WILL TAKEOVER ALL RAILROADS WITHIN NEXT 1-2
YEARS -MAX  ....U.S. DEBT> unfunded liability= 66 trillion dollars.
Entire world's GDP= 65 trillion dollars...DO THE MATH...this is not a
typical furlough, this is the END...THE ONLY REAL CHANGE YOU CAN
BELIEVE IN IS THAT THEY PUT A BLACK FACE ON THE NEW WORLD ORDER...OBAMA
AIN"T SAVING NOBODY...THAT TRAIN DONE LEFT THE STATION


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 February 2009

CSX Sucks Webmaster   have you considered creating more forums on here
like

Trainmasters or even each trainmaster and official with their own
forum

It would be easier to research and keep better file management on their
dumbasses.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 18 February 2009

Frulla was in town the other day. For those of you who don't know him,
he is the biggest P-O-S ever. He has this Huntington Division so
screwed up. He was acting all big and he commented that we have 1600
people furloughed right now. Our quick witted yardmaster shot back and
asked "Well, how many of those are managers and officals?" My jaw
dropped and you could see the steam coming out of Frullas ears.

By the way, I've heard several reports that Frulla is out the door
soon. He had a really bad meeting with the CEO of Massey Energy,
basicly told Mr Blankenship to get the hell out of his office. All Mr.
Blankenship wanted to do was confront Frulla about his childish
behavior about rules compliance and why its delaying his train
movements. Anybody else confirm this story????


Name: Goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 18 February 2009

Goober is gonna make a few Comments on suzannah POST.
I will inject these into the POST with a >>>>>>>>>>

GOOFY


 Name: suzannah
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 February 2009

OTHER-NON EMPLOYEE!

You obviously have no clue... So get one!  If anyone had told me 9
years ago I would be working on the rr I would have told them they
were
nuts. BUT HERE I AM!  Anyone on here who has any strong union ties in
their families knows what needs to be done but they know it wont
happen
because there are too many people like you!  You need a history lesson
on why unions were started in the first place!  Unfortunately greed
has
gotten ahold of our union and kickbacks from the company has made it
even worse. SO its up to the employees to do what ever it takes to
make
a change, even if its whinning and crying to the public on this site.

My grandfather, great grandfather and 2 great uncles worked on the rr.
I can tell you right now after talking with my aunts, uncles and other
relatives that were around the rr growing up, that all of them would
shake the ground and rattle their graves if they knew how some of
these
want-to-be barney fiffe officials are acting and treating the
employees.
 THERE IS NO HONOR LEFT. That kind of behavior was not tolerated. A
man
got a fair shake and a fair days pay(without having to fight for it)
and a pat on the back for a job well done.>>>>(Never happened employee
was shorted on pay and never got a pat on the back from anyone) If you
did something wrong
you got a strong talking to and you didn't get put on paper everytime
you picked your nose wrong!>>>>>( So True there was no Paper) You tell
me if you think it is right for
this industry to continue on the path it is on right now!  I agree
100%
that you need to TRY and follow the rules the best you can. Thats what
the company expects! What I dont agree on is someone hiding in the
bushes like attack dogs just waiting to catch you doing one little
thing wrong so they can put you on paper, and then get a pat on the
back by upper management for making the kill!  You think that is the
kind of enviornment that should be left for our children and
grandchildren!  QUITING WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM! That is exactly what
they want you to do! Shut your mouth and walk away!   DO YOU HAVE A
CLUE NOW!!!>>>>>>>>>(This person has the head on right)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 18 February 2009

Get ready for a few of them to leave. Trainmaster cuts coming at a
terminal near you.


Name: CSX BLOW
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 18 February 2009

Another trainmaster gets his ass beat huh? Tell us the story about Danny
Spencer getting his ass kicked! This I would like to hear! From the few
posts below im supprised someone hasnt shot him after fooling around
with peoples wives....these are the people that represent CSX
Transportation....LOL....And they wonder why employees are so
disgruntled....


Name: Lafayette Conductor
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 18 February 2009

Brakeman for 10-20,

    Danny Spencer Jr. is a real piece of shit,  when he use to work at
Lafayette, IN,  he use to piss in Locomotive Engineer's Kurt Ittel's
locker.  He was overheard saying he was going to fire Abe Vasquez's
ass before the hearing ever took place.  While working at Garrett, IN
as a RFE he use to bang a female engineer, the list goes on and on. 
Mr. Spencer has a very hard time keeping his cock in his pants,  this
has resulted in Danny having kids outside of his marriage. It's kinda
sad how Danny Spencer holds T&E employees to the highest standards of
the CSX Rules and Ethics Standards, but yet he remains a real piece of
shit himself.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 February 2009

That Danny Spencer must be a real piece of work.  Who is his mentor?

He must be doing something right somewhere for someone.  

Guess the ass whoppin did not teach him much


Name: Central Tool
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 February 2009

Hey AV JOE,  

What your saying about E-railsafe, they need to due proper
investigation on there own employees.  I sit next to this FUCKER Robert
Jonio who walks around like he's got Danny Spencer on a leash.  He gets
days off without notice.  He cums and goes when he wants.  Hell I bet
Nick Thurp is his BITCH too.  Then he use to talk about how he made all
this money from selling bad mortages to people.  Got to wonder if he
ever got caught.  He should be but back down on the ground.  Someone
said here that this Dufus also crashed his car while drunk driving and
got caught. MISDEMEANOR.  Then if he got caught doing bad mortages that
would be a FELONY.  Now Danny Spencer has been caught picking up Hooker,
MISDEMEANOR.  Let alone all the women he hits on at work.  We're all
surprized he isn't FIRED!!


Name: jeff
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 17 February 2009

Susan Lucas,

 you are my hero


Name: Av. Joe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 17 February 2009

Most railroads are having intiating aprogram called E-railsafe. This
program focuses onemployees and contractors.The criteria for which your
job will be terminated is as follows.                           1.
Felony Convictions last 7 years                                   2.
Active Warrants                                                   3.
Open Felony Cases                                                 4. A
Fraud alertand/ or your release from incarceration within the last 5
years/ and A history of misdemeanors/ or crimes of concern.   Basically
there's going to be a whole lot of terminations so prepare to get
axed.Whether it's misdemeanors or not this is a new way for them to
hose you all. Visit E-railsafe.com for more information!!


Name: Av. Joe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 17 February 2009

Most railroads are having intiating aprogram called E-railsafe. This
program focuses onemployees and contractors.The criteria for which your
job will be terminated is as follows.                           1.
Felony Convictions last 7 years                                   2.
Active Warrants                                                   3.
Open Felony Cases                                                 4. A
Fraud alertand/ or your release from incarceration within the last 5
years/ and A history of misdemeanors/ or crimes of concern.   Basically
there's going to be a whole lot of terminations so prepare to get
axed.Whether it's misdemeanors or not this is a new way for them to
hose you all. Visit E-railsafe.com for more information!!


Name: suzannah
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 February 2009

OTHER-NON EMPLOYEE!

You obviously have no clue... So get one!  If anyone had told me 9
years ago I would be working on the rr I would have told them they were
nuts. BUT HERE I AM!  Anyone on here who has any strong union ties in
their families knows what needs to be done but they know it wont happen
because there are too many people like you!  You need a history lesson
on why unions were started in the first place!  Unfortunately greed has
gotten ahold of our union and kickbacks from the company has made it
even worse. SO its up to the employees to do what ever it takes to make
a change, even if its whinning and crying to the public on this site.

My grandfather, great grandfather and 2 great uncles worked on the rr.
I can tell you right now after talking with my aunts, uncles and other
relatives that were around the rr growing up, that all of them would
shake the ground and rattle their graves if they knew how some of these
want-to-be barney fiffe officials are acting and treating the employees.
 THERE IS NO HONOR LEFT. That kind of behavior was not tolerated. A man
got a fair shake and a fair days pay(without having to fight for it)
and a pat on the back for a job well done. If you did something wrong
you got a strong talking to and you didn't get put on paper everytime
you picked your nose wrong! You tell me if you think it is right for
this industry to continue on the path it is on right now!  I agree 100%
that you need to TRY and follow the rules the best you can. Thats what
the company expects! What I dont agree on is someone hiding in the
bushes like attack dogs just waiting to catch you doing one little
thing wrong so they can put you on paper, and then get a pat on the
back by upper management for making the kill!  You think that is the
kind of enviornment that should be left for our children and
grandchildren!  QUITING WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM! That is exactly what
they want you to do! Shut your mouth and walk away!   DO YOU HAVE A
CLUE NOW!!!


Name: CSX Blow
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 16 February 2009

To no name non-employee who posted below: Its people like you that come
out here thinking they know it all and want to be a suck ass that makes
it miserable for the rest of us. If you want a job out here then keep
walking because you`re the problem why nobody will stick together. You
have never worked a day on the railroad so you cant come on here and
comment and tell us to quit whinning because you have no idea what
you`re talking about. You have no idea what we go through on a daily
basis and what we have gave up in our lives to better this company and
then you feel like someone just took a dump on you for doing your job.
Yes , we knew what we were getting into when we took the job but when
you go to any interview they don`t tell you all the BS you have to
indure while these little kids that just graduated college and become
trainmasters write you up for nonsense. They dont tell you how
miserable you will be because of everything you gave up in the process
of working for CSXT and then to feel like you are the scum of the earth
and thats how they`re gonna treat you too. My two cents so go to a
railfan site like trainorders.com and tell them how much you like CSX.
They will listen there.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 February 2009

Yall are a bunch of  crybabies on here.Its like this if u dont like the
job quit.It doesnt matter if u have been with csx for one month one
year or 35 years if you dont like it quit.Walk in there tommorow and
tell your boss u quit and go find u something else to do and quit
wasting your time on here crying about everything you dont like.Csx
doesnt care what yall say or think.You have two choices either shut up
and do your job or quit nobody is holding a gun to your head and making
you work there.There are plenty of people that would love to have your
job so go ahead ans quit so they can get hired faster.


Name: Joe
E-mail: jseverns77@yahoo.com
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 16 February 2009

I have worked at csx for over two years only to be let go. Every driver
had to do a background check. I wasnt really given a reason for
termination, LOL- After I mentioned my background I was told thats what
its for. Come on to drive a van, thats so UNJUST! It's one thing to not
be given a job because of that, but to be working there for over two
years. To top it all off it happened on Friday the 13th of Feb. 2009.
The company I worked for didn't even offer me a job at the shop. You
are no longer allowed on csx property is what I was told.Then to have
them tell me csx will be sending me a letter in the mail explaing the
reason why. I guess I am a terrorist!!Does any one know any good
lawyers?? I think this might be Discrimination!!!


Name: Jeff White
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 February 2009

Hey "retired"  I agree with you.  I have been out of the RR for two
weeks but luckily have previous logistics experience that I landed
another job in the gov't within 4 days.  I am back to wearing nice
clothes and not being in the bad weather....LOL  Plus, I am making
$15,000 more a year than I made in the past 4 years I was with the
railroad.  I am seeing my family more.  It is great.  Two weeks ago a
train master in Baltimore put me in CQ status.  Within two days,  got a
call to take a train that wasn't even in my terminal.  I was being
messed with basically (I was never known to keep my mouth shut if you
can't tell..LOL).  That is when I decided enough is enough!!!  I told
my new job I had to give two weeks notice to the RR (which we all know
is BS) and I have been in Ft. Lauderdale, FL ever since!!!  We just
took my friends yacht out of riverfront here in Ft. Lauderdale this
evening.  He said,"I am so glad to see you get out of that hell hole
Jeff and back to the normal world.  You have changed so much since you
started with them (CSX).  I am glad to see you back!!!" (which he has
been asking me to do for the last 4 years)  It is nice to be back to
reality and the normal world.  Now I have to fly back to VA today and
get ready to start working tomorrow!!:0(  sucks!!! But as depressing as
it may seem to leave from down here, all I have to to do is think about
what I went through with the RR for 10 seconds and then I wake up. 
Otherwise, I am happy to go back to VA and start living in the regular
world.  I have become a HUGE FAN OF THIS SITE!!  And whoever developed
it, GOD BLESS YOUR HEART!!!  You all take care and good luck.  Much
more importantly, stay safe!!!:0)

Sincerely,
Jeff White


Name: ave joe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 February 2009

hey guys
just posting to say sorry for my lewdness on my last post
drank a little too much and frustration reared its ugly head
so anyway sorry for being a butt 

joe


Name: Rube
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 10-20 years
Posted: 15 February 2009

That Billy Jack knows what hes talking a bout. I see him tell the truth
on here. I am MOW and we see what goes on for the company. CSX sux and
none of the union employees sticks together because alot of scared
little pussyboys out here now. I calling for revolution now. C'mon...
Lets do it.


Name: Matt Stamper
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 February 2009

Can someone tell Matt Sanders in Baltimore that he left his Crotch-less
underwear on my night stand.  I would deeply appreciate it.  I am
trying to call him but he will not call me back.  We played swords
last
night with our genitals and had a great time.  But when I woke up he
was
no longer laying next to me.  My last resort is to call his girlfriend
but she doesn't know about this.  Plus, she is from South America and
has some nappy-headed hair and doesn't speak any english.  Any help
would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Matt Stamper


Name: Domtar paper Inc 
E-mail: 
Employed as: CSX Customer, for N/A
Posted: 15 February 2009

Did not know it was that bad on CSX we ship out 20 to 30 cars of paper a
day with u as load boss I need to bring this up in the next meeting I
like what you all do but to be treated like this is un called for it's
time it's brought up glad I found this site looking for the CSX home
page


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 February 2009

Lloyd Christmas,

Is there any chance you can transfer to my terminal?  You actually get
it...


Name: Lloyd Christmas
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 14 February 2009

Conductor 1-10 

I dont claim to be the best at punctuation or spelling around..but if
you type anything like you speak, the railroad might be all you have
going for you buddy.

For the engineer plus 30 (please state a name because there are
obviously more than one of you) I think you need to step out of your
element sometimes and wear the shoe on the other foot for a while.  I
think a lot of guys come on here and can't see the big picture of how
it all works because a lot of us weren't told how the railroad was or
the possibility of being furloughed.  Saying that we all went out and
bought new cars and nice things is getting old to because I know first
hand that has not happened with the majority of new conductors out
here.  Most of these guys are real down to earth people and a lot of
them are just trying to make ends meet with their families.  There
might be several single ones rushing out to the dealerships and casinos
but the majority..NO.  

You also have to understand that this site is used as a tool for
whining, bitching moaning, complaining, and basically exposing CSX for
the dirty, lousy, crummy, scumbag company they are.  Things like this
weren't around 20 years ago so its natural for you to get a tad
irritated but you are here watching this site like a lot of us
nonetheless.  Some of us have a lot more reason to bitch and moan right
now than others.  You could fit into the others category because this
economic meltdown isn't affecting you quite like it is a man who has
worked out here for less than 5 years.  Sure it might have tapped into
your precious 401K but at least you are still bringing in a bi-weekly
paycheck which should provide you a life to live comfortably on. 
Really, Im not here to criticize your comments.  I just think you are
in a different place in your life than a lot of the other men who post
on this site are.  I respect your opinion and most everyone else who
makes posts on this site outside of train masters and corporate sucks. 


As far as you guys taking calls off the furlough boards goes.  Someone
posted either on this forum or on another.  It truly makes no sense. 
Is it going to make you look more reliable? No.  Will it make up for
your insurance being gone after 3 months? No.  Will it get anyone back
to work sooner? No.  Anyone who knows anything about watching the
boards knows who you people are.  Everyone does not have a choice and
cannot do anything for money but take these calls.  Some people do. 
Most of us know who these people are.  If you think that taking these
calls goes unnoticed it does not.  It really hurts seeing some of your
fellow so called brothers taking these calls when they know all they
are doing is prolonging the problem in the first place.  Some of you
need to stop looking out for number one and open your eyes to what is
going on.  

God bless all my brothers out there who are furloughed and are
struggling right now to make ends meet.  Keep your heads up and if you
can find a decent job dont hesitate to take it.  All you trainmasters
out there head-hunting for me out there because of what I speak...bring
it on mother fuckers.  Dont think if you know me I dont know you.  Ive
said it once and Ill say it again.  Lloyd is out.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 14 February 2009

To the RR buff..You dont need to leave a decient job to come to CSX. 
They promise you alot but the true is you will be furloughed. When
layedoff you cant draw unemployment from csx if you did not work the
year befor and you cant draw from state if you leave your job volentary
to work for the railroad. So my advise is unless you have a job you can
go to at any time dont come out here. I have been layedoff 4 times and
no one will hire you becouse they know your going back when they
call...Hope I can find a decent Job and forget the stinking railroad..


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 February 2009

why keep it clean? the people you mentioned above are by far no
saints.especially the pol's and the CEO's. as far as i can see the
CSXT has gotten so far out of hand in the harressment of their
transportation employees', I don't know if it can ever be
straightened again.When you fire a thirty year conductor for tying up
eight handbreaks when a stupid rule says ten handbreaks must be set is
beyond being rediculious.that man had worked that particular job a
thousand times and i am quite sure he knew what was sufficient.If you
tied up ten brakes on the rear end of a 160 car coal train9 about 15000
tons) I doubt if the engineer could get that train started moving.and
how did the company find out there was only eight brakes set? you
guessed it.Some ninety day trainmaster waited until they had left and
went and checked every detail to see if he could find something to
harrass him for.In my days on the railroad a trainmaster would not ever
stoop so low as to check behind another.   and if per chance one might
stumble on to a minor infraction and deemed it necessay to tie up
more,he would have done itrhimsself and maybe mentioned it to the
employee on their next meeting.thats how to get along and have a happy
relationship.when a man knows his job is hanging over his head
everytime he goe's to work,he is not going to give his best
performance while on the job.too much worry on his mind.Now l;et me
also add, the man they fired with thirty years experiance they have to
replace with a man off the street.What advantage was that to the CSXT?


Name: av joe
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 February 2009

fuck csx that is all i can say
to all you fuckers working there 
its nice to know the K&B system is still working
 K&B= Know and Blow system of hiring
meanign you new your daddy and then you blew his boss


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 February 2009

I have heard great things about CSX. I have always been a RR buff and
would like to work for CSX. How do I go about applying for a job at
CSX? Any info would be helpful.  Thanks


Name: Clarence
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 12 February 2009

Superman, lose the anger and the hostilities. The oldheads are not your
enemy- they only did what they had to do. The Unions are the ones that
laid down for the company. Sure CSX is managed crappy compared to other
Class 1 RR's, and management does not care for T&E employees, but that
is not the oldhead's fault. The oldheads had to put up with more BS
for alot longer time than any of the younger guys. Hopefully, things
will get better. Maybe the SEC will catch Mikey Ward for insider
trading and maybe Ingram will leave soon. The way they keep cutting
positions, you might see those two running trains in the near future.


Name: Superman
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 February 2009

Loco Engineer for 30+,
I think you are a company suck boy. I also think you are a union pussy
and a prior rights sell out fuck boy, bitch, punk ass. Good thing I
don't work with you....You are a puss wad, and the younger generation
don't lay down like you old farts did and still do. Go retire and die
like a good old head should.


Name: Billy Jack
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 February 2009

Billy Jack knows what a SCAB is- you bunch of illiterate mutts. Sure, if
we could strike, the term would be appropriate. I guess I should just
call them sorry ass pieces of shit. SCAB just sounded better. Hey, Laid
Off, take the call you sorry bastard- wait and see what your take home
is after taxes, tier 1&2, medical insurance, job insurance,& union
dues. NOTHING!!!!  Go on out there, HERO. Don't worry, one day your
nuts will drop.


Name: spongebob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 09 February 2009

The greedy bastards (Scabs) at our terminal are running through terminal
because of manpower shortages.  Too bad these guys don't care about
anybody but themselves. If these greedy fucks would'nt run through
terminal maybe CSX would have to increase the boards by a few
positions.  As long as guys like this does continue to worry about only
themselves, CSX has no reason to call back furloughed employees.  Shame
on you selfish scabs.


Name: Billy Jack
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for N/A
Posted: 08 February 2009

ALL SCABS should be beaten with a rubber hose. Any employee that takes a
call that they don't have to is a BUDDY-FUCKER and needs to have an old
school beatdown. The Computer don't lie and we are watching. Don't
piss off the boys from Alabama- if you know what's good for you!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 February 2009

yeah  we all know how the economy is in the tolet....But how many
trainmasters are on furlough..your a j-ville nutlicker keep up the good
work


Name: spongebob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 07 February 2009

Conductor 10-20,

   Your mindset is exactly what management wants, running scared and
kissing ass to keep your job. You my fellow CSX co-worker are a true
company SUCK.  Keep up the outstanding work and maybe CSX can furlough
a thousand more guys.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 February 2009

Its a scab. A company scab.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 07 February 2009

Do you people realize the state of the economy? the unemployment rate? I
dont know about you, but I need my job. We may not get everything we
want, but Im damn thankful to have a job. Its not that hard, no real
physical labor and it pays the bills. Keep whining and bitching,
reporting management, calling the FRA and we could all be out of a job
one day. Its really not that bad. I am proud of the job I have, but not
proud of the people who bitch on the site all the time. If you hate CSX
so much, go work somewhere else. Find a better paying job that doesnt
require a college education. See how far that takes you.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 07 February 2009

Quit whining.........Obama heres to help you........until then
relax.......smoke a joint......the messiah and pot will get you thru
your problems with csx.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 06 February 2009

Nomo...Brown Banana Award?  Can't wait to see it.


Name: Larry Fitzgerald
E-mail: big salami
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 04 February 2009

I applied as a conductor 5 months ago.I never got a call back or an
explaination..Bull SHITT>>After reading everybodies comments I am glad
to still have my old job. Pays better, safe. secure and none of these
csx Nazis.I like this website ..It is entertaing and it is good to see
corporate fuck faces get the brown banana. Ps I can now smoke weed
Again.#11  Fuck the steelers


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 February 2009

Sorry if I posted this in every section, but every once in a while I
have to remind everyone........

February 3, 2009 and CSX STILL SUCKS!!!!!!!


Name: turtlehead
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 February 2009

YES, IT IS TRUE! THE TRAINMASTERS ARE BEING REMOTE QUALIFIED IN
CINCINATI. WHY? HMMM....


Name: none
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 31 January 2009

any questions about where you stand in a injury can be answered by going
to www.hoeyfarina.com they send a rep. out to our union hall any time we
need to bring the new members up to speed on how to fill out the forms
to just how far the carrier can go. You have  the right to ask for and
receive all of these rights under federal law. No if ands or butts, if
the carrier doesn't like it tough. their phone is 888-425-1212 I have
this in my speed dial, and hope to never have to use but I would in New
York minute.


Name: Lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 10-20 years
Posted: 30 January 2009

This company's number 1 priority is to make profit.  Thats all any big
company in America really gives a shit about anymore.  If it started
with the customer and your own people made the difference then there
wouldnt be hundreds upon thousands of us disgusted with who we work
for.  Its just too bad you can't really find many jobs out there that
do offer the kind of benefits and pay without a degree.  Pretty sad
what our country has turned into.  The rich get richer every day
(unless they're caught) and the middle class slowly turns into the
lower class.  Its almost February of 09 and CSX definitely still sucks.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 30 January 2009

How about it should go in this order.

The employee is injured and needs to seek medical attention first and
foremost.

Leave it to a qualified Doctor of choice to decide the extent of
injuries and what the treatment will be.

Supervisors should stay out of the exam room and let the Doctor do
his/her job without a supervisor insinuating that the employee is not
hurt and needs no medication because it will make it a reportable
injury.

There should be no undue calls to the Doctor for follow up on the
employees condition. We all know what those calls are really about.
Pressuring the Doctor into letting the employee return, even if they
aren't healed.

Then the employee is harassed by the company with threats of
termination or severe discipline. The employees well being is the
farthest from the company's mind. If it looks like a debilitating
injury then the company wants to start training the person for a
different position. Usually in a different location from where the
employee lives. Another bull shit tactic of the company for when it
goes to court. The company can jump up and down stating they tried to
retrain the employee, even if the job was 600 miles away. If the
employee accepts the job, then you have them by the nuts to trump up
charges on them at a later date.

There is no telling how many injuries have gone to court that wouldn't
have if the compny had the employees injury and healing as the number
one priority.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 30 January 2009

Dear Union Friend: 

The battle against carrier harassment of injured employees advanced in
the favor of employee rights last Friday. For the third time in a row
the U.S. District Court for Western District of Washington rejected
BNSF arguments and upheld our position that a rail carrier does NOT
have the right to force injured employees to attend a disciplinary
investigation once the employee had filed an FELA lawsuit. When a rail
carrier gets ready to fire or discipline a member for some incident
where an FELA case can also be made, we start the FELA lawsuit and move
the Court to stop the carrier from "interviewing" our FELA client in a
Kangaroo court.  This prevents carrier officials from asking questions
in an investigation which could hurt or even destroy an FELA case.  The
new Whistleblower act may also apply if the injured person meets the
criteria.  Most importantly, the Court ruled that the carrier cannot
fire or discipline the individual for not attending the carrier
investigation. The attached decision should help anyone facing these
issues.  

The prime issue is whether a Court&#146;s power to control discovery in
a lawsuit is more important than certain carrier rights under the CBA. 
Both Federal and State courts have consistently found in our favor,
that once an employee has filed suit, the carrier cannot interview him
without his lawyer present, or conduct numerous physical examinations
outside of court authority.  

BNSF has tried to harass injured employees, particularly in the
Northwest. in past months and years.  In this case, BNSF employee Jen
Wallis was ordered to a company investigation after filing an injury
report.  Our office immediately sued the case in Federal Court and
moved the court for an injunction.  The court ruled in our favor over
strong BNSF objection and briefing.  BNSF cannot order our client to
attend any investigation, discipline or fire her for not attending the
investigation nor have any contact with her without her lawyers being
present.  

The court held that BNSF can hold the investigation without her, but
that she can pursue all of her remedies (suing the railroad under state
law or the Federal Whistleblower act) if they fire her. 

We plan to sue the BNSF under the Federal Whistleblower Act and
Washington State law for wrongful discharge if they fire Ms. Wallis. 
(Note: State laws differ regarding wrongful discharge suits.)

A copy of the Court's order is attached for your information.  Note: 
injured employees who do not hire lawyers who file an FELA claim
immediately do not have this protection.  Note further:  the Court also
agreed that forcing certain medical exams is also prohibited when
injured employees have lawyers with their FELA case in suit and thus
could be enjoined.  FYI:  all of the other Wash cases with successful
Court rulings cited were my clients.  If you or any of your members
have any questions please feel free to contact me.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Hey Big Gun ,

Don't tell me the carriers don't harass and use intentional
intimidation to threaten employees who have had personal injuries up to
and including dismissal. I worked on the dark side at one point in my
life.


Name: Bill
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 30 January 2009

Big gun what you are not getting about an injury being on your record is
that it is considered a negative.

This is not hard but you are not getting that the company policy is
obviously illegal.  I know that will probably blow your fragile little
mind but there you go.


Name: Big Gun
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 29 January 2009

Big Gun's responses to the follwing article, take them for what they
are worth.  I will tell you this is my understanding of CSX policy as I
know it, no more no less.  If you have managers who are behaving
differently, I suggest taking it up with your DM, LC or GC.

Big Gun
The plain information, belive what you want


E-mail: http://truth.greatnuke.org
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 January 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------
"CSXT officers informed injured employees that reportable injuries
would be a mark on their personal records and may have an adverse
impact on their careers."

** They are included on everyones record, and have been since mainframe
system instituted in 1986, under old RAIS screen, now they are in the
CSXT GATEWAY ON RAR and Field Admin Screens. Even some managers have
been promoted from the ranks with injuries on their record. It all
depends on the circumstance of the injury, age of the injury, and over
all record of the employee over their career that counts**
-------------------------------------------------------------------
"In addition, CSXT officers transported injured employees to CSXT
offices following medical treatment for 'fact-finding interviews' in
an apparent attempt to deter the reporting of future injuries.

** Following medical treatment injury is reportable or not, there is
still an injury, and paperwork must be filled out regardless.  If they
are willing and able to, without medical restriction, yes they are
transported back to site, we need to know what happened.  However, If
they were given meds and told to take time off they are taken home. **
-------------------------------------------------------------------
"Furthermore, CSXT officers informed employees that if their injury
was reportable to FRA, CSXT would likely require the employee to submit
to an alcohol and/or drug test, but if not reported, no such test would
be necessary.

** The FRA has given carriers right to Tox test, under Reasonable
Cause.  Carrier has to have reasonable cause/belief that employee's
acts contributed to injury.  I have been involved with numerous
injuries where we have not tested, most of these would be considered
passive, such as bee stings, taxi accidents, and accidents where it was
obvious that a brother employee failed to follow rules and injured
someone.  If you don't talk to us, then we must assume what happened
and go from there. 

Threats such as this should not be tollerated, officers who have done
this will probably not be officers for too much longer.**
-------------------------------------------------------------------
"CSXT officers also instructed injured employees to select 'sick'
or
'suspended' designations where such employees requested to be
'marked-off' from performing services, improperly recording the
employees' lost days.

** Employees, if they are willing and able, are requested to come to a
safety skills class the following day after an injury event. 
Reportable or not, it does not matter, what matters is if they
medically able to. I have never been nor have instructed managers to
mark some one sick or suspended.  However, CMC makes mistakes in how
they mark employees off.  What really matters is a report has been made
and documnted on the proper paperwork, in this case a PI-1A form
completed by the employee and a CJ24 form completed by the treating
physician (if there was nedical treatment).  The PI-1A form is the most
important and protects everyone when it is filled out... If you are
reporting you are injured I suggest you ensure that you request to fill
out a form PI1A aka "the paperwork", and get a photo copy of what you
filled out
-------------------------------------------------------------------
"[A 2008 FRA investigation] revealed a division-wide practice in
which
CSXT field officers were requesting to enter and/or entering the
treatment rooms of injured employees; [and] following treatment, CSXT
managers often transported injured employees to a CSXT office to
conduct fact-finding interviews which included three or more carrier
officers in the room with the injured employee.

** We have all been through repeated training and have even signed
statements that we will not enter treatmen rooms EVER, under no means. 
However, many managers have not headed this warning, and I have no
feeling for them when they get caught in this, and are dismissed.  Even
if employee requests you, a manager is supposed to wait in waiting room
and help get in contact with injured's family to help them get to
hospital if necessary, or provide transport home or back to car if
needed.  For fact finding interviews, no more that 2 officers are to be
present, and these "interviews" usually consist of employees filling
out injury paperwork, as they are required by the FRA.  An employee can
always say they do not feel right, or are tired, etc, and they can fill
out paperwork later, this has happened many times.  Just remember, you
will have to fill out the paperwork either at the TM's office or with
the CSX claims agent...there is no taking paperwork home to "be filled
out." ***
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Big Gun


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 January 2009

About time they dropped the hammer.  Let's hope it really destroyed
them this time.  Their harassment bullshit needs to stop.  These people
don't ask to get hurt, in fact, they'd much rather NOT get hurt. 
Getting hurt causes a lot more than pain and suffering.  People lose
their houses, cars and more when they're hurt for an extended period
of time.  The last thing they need is the crap that CSX officials give
them when they're already down - stuff like stupid charges thrown at
them after they're injured.  Let's hope a little luck and the fear of
the FRA Gods will finally bring these types of injustices to a stop.


Name: 
E-mail: http://truth.greatnuke.org
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 January 2009

FRA drops hammer on CSXT 
WASHINGTON -- CSX Transportation has received the lecture and warning
it invited -- from the Federal Railroad Administration, which told CSXT
CEO Michael Ward to clean up the carrier's bad acting with regard to
intimidation and harassment of injured employees, and to do it pronto
or face serious consequences.

Ward has been in denial that his officers and supervisors have created
a system-wide chilling culture of harassment and intimation intended to
discourage injured CSXT employees from reporting on-duty injuries or
from receiving proper medical treatment -- and then retaliating against
employees who reported injuries.

UTU general chairpersons, state legislative directors and the UTU
National Legislative Office for years have been compiling evidence of
such improper treatment of injured employees by CSXT, and sharing that
evidence with FRA officials. 

Between 2006 and early 2008, the FRA conducted more than 70 separate
investigations that led the agency to conclude CSXT is a bad actor on a
wide scale, and is guilty as UTU officials repeatedly charged.

On Jan. 16, the FRA had enough of CSXT’s hollow promises to reform. 

In a three-page letter addressed to Ward, which reads much like an
indictment, the FRA said "the evidence shows CSXT's response has been
inadequate. In order to truly prevent any more instances of
intimidation, CSXT must put forth a sustained good-faith effort to
change its culture."

The letter carried a clear threat -- that the carrier must demonstrate
dramatically changed behavior or face issuance by the FRA of a formal
compliance order. 

A compliance order -- a legally binding document -- would make the FRA
a CSXT nanny, requiring Ward to draft, for FRA approval, a remedial
action plan whose every element would be subject to FRA oversight.
Also, a compliance order would make daily actions of CSXT's officers
and supervisors subject to FRA oversight.

A UTU spokesperson told Bloomberg News on Jan. 27 that "CSXT has
repeatedly refused, in meetings with UTU officers, to admit this is a
long-standing and persistent problem. It is high-time for CSXT to stop
playing ostrich, with its head in the sand in regard to employee
harassment and intimidation." 

UTU International President Mike Futhey praised UTU general
chairpersons and local officers on CSXT for their painstaking
collection of evidence. "At our regional meetings last year, I
promised our members on CSXT that we would not retreat until the
problem is solved -- either through voluntary CSXT actions or by a
regulatory hammer," Futhey said.

CSXT was last placed under an FRA compliance order -- a rare action by
the agency -- on April 20, 2000, after the railroad's efforts to
improve track maintenance and safety fell far short of FRA regulatory
standards. In 2008, New York State's U.S. senators criticized CSXT
safety lapses. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) cited "a rash of serious
accidents with CSX at the helm," and then-Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton
(D-N.Y.) cited "a troubling number of derailments in upstate New
York."

In the Jan. 16 letter, the FRA told Ward that the agency's
"comprehensive audit" of CSXT's accident/incident recordkeeping and
reporting "revealed a number of regulatory violations, including the
failure to report employee injuries." As for harassment and
intimidation, the FRA said CSXT "was not acting in compliance" with
existing federal regulations and its own promises to reform.

Said the FRA in its Jan. 16 letter:

"CSXT officers informed injured employees that reportable injuries
would be a mark on their personal records and may have an adverse
impact on their careers. 

"In addition, CSXT officers transported injured employees to CSXT
offices following medical treatment for 'fact-finding interviews' in
an apparent attempt to deter the reporting of future injuries.

"Furthermore, CSXT officers informed employees that if their injury
was reportable to FRA, CSXT would likely require the employee to submit
to an alcohol and/or drug test, but if not reported, no such test would
be necessary.

"CSXT officers also instructed injured employees to select 'sick' or
'suspended' designations where such employees requested to be
'marked-off' from performing services, improperly recording the
employees' lost days.

"[A 2008 FRA investigation] revealed a division-wide practice in which
CSXT field officers were requesting to enter and/or entering the
treatment rooms of injured employees; [and] following treatment, CSXT
managers often transported injured employees to a CSXT office to
conduct fact-finding interviews which included three or more carrier
officers in the room with the injured employee.

"[The FRA investigation] shed light on continuing widespread
harassment and intimidation at CSXT.

"It is clear that CSXT has failed to adequately address its culture of
harassment and intimidation [and] the problems previously addressed have
not yet been corrected," said the FRA.

The FRA ordered CSXT to advise the FRA, in writing, by Jan. 30,
detailed steps the carrier intends to pursue to correct its violations;
that CSXT must "put forth a sustained good-faith effort to change"
what the FRA called a "chilling" culture.

Click here to read the Jan. 16 FRA letter to CSXT.
 
January 27, 2009


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 January 2009

hey this is for:
 M of W, for 30+ years

I dont know if you notice but the website you logged on to is
csx-sucks.com. People come here to bitch and moan and complain you
jackass. hince the website name. If your coming to this website site
your not coming here to look for praise about how well the company is
treating you. Your coming here to voice your disgust of how the
company
is treating you or read how bad somebody else has got it.

Surely you been in the same spot these lemon heads were once and you
complained just like they do. In fact by your statement you still
fucking complaining now its just about something different. So why
dont
you go back to your corner with your bottle of "skin-so-soft" and
jerk
your self a shake.

From what i can tell you've been here for 30+ years and havent
retired. your tit you've been sucking on must of dried up by now.
Your
more than likely afraid if you retire you'll prolly kill over cause
there nothing in life left for you but to bitch and moan about the
lemon heads.


Name: fedup
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 28 January 2009

Maybe not you, never had any respect for a company suck, but I will say
that we have the softest side of the labor thing, I have nothin but
respect for track workers, they earn their money, but people like
yourself I guess just dont get it, management expects me to do my job,
all I want in return is compensated for it, dont want a at-aboy, just
want to know that management will have my back when I fuck up, and in
some sort or another, everyone will, I dont care how well you know all
the rules!!! And fyi- I paid for my job as well. was first group in
cincy's class, costed me a little over 3,000...I beleive this venting
thing is good therapy,feel much better, beleive Im gonna kick the dog
and t-bag the worse r half this morning! And if any u old farts dont
know what t-bagging is, work with me one time and fall asleep over
there, you'll learn....


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 January 2009

has anyone heard rumor about all trainmaster getting remote qualified?
what this all about?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 30+ years
Posted: 27 January 2009

WAH, WAH, WAH. Cry me a river. So the railroad isn't being fair to you
huh? Sounds like Jimmy was pulled off momma's tit too early. Gee,
guess what? Life ISN'T fair. Get over it and quit yer bitchin'. And
yes, if you don't like it, quit. It's a free country. Just don't
come to work with your shitty attitude and insist on ruining my day. I
have my own problems, and I don't insist on sharing them with everyone
within earshot. If you thought CSX was going to let you come to work,
jack-off all day AND pay you a fairly decent salary for what amounts to
menial labor, you're an idiot. Get over it, or just move on please.


Name: fedup
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 January 2009

Face the facts people(green heads), your are nothing but a 5 digit
number to them, they(way upper management) could care less for your
lively hood,. The only digits the jacksonville jackoffs are worried
about is them 6 digits they pull in from our sweat! I know Im venting
about something everyone should already know, but it just gets my goat
when you try to warn someone whats going to happen,(and this only will
get worse), and you hear- they told us at the redi center that we wont
be laid off...rol lmao!!!! They hired the shit outta people here in the
Huntington division, now they laid off people that wasnt even done
training, how about that shit. If you get a chance, burry a boner in
their ass and tell my yardmaster that this sexual encounter isnt meant
for him. And yea I dun it posted in every forum, so suck my ass!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 27 January 2009

The whole time I was in conductor school and at the redi center all we
heard was if you stayed marked up and answer your phone the company
(csx) will fill your pockets with money. Well Iam starting my third
year layed off for the forth time. I have lost money ever year since i
left a 35,000 a year job to come work for csx. I am a man of my word
dont have much so my word means alot. This brings me to why Iam
writting seems ever time I had talked to my trainmaster he has told lie
after lie he will say we bringing people back to work and layoff
somemore the next day. I cannot think of any truth that has come from
Mr IR Dixion. You are a true professional Randy at telling lies


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 27 January 2009

'Carman Notices' have been making their way onto the bulletin board in
the  Carman breakroom at the East End in Selkirk, NY. They started
showing up during the "Barnes & Fiorillo Regime". After MR. Matt Sams
showed up, this notice made it to the board:                   




                     Carman Notice #1
                           (2009)
                                                                       
                                           January 20, 2009 
                                                                       
                                           

   Well, it's a new year, and management has some new ideas. For
starters, our monthly incentive trinkets have stopped. I guess that's
not too bad, personally, I have enough coffee mugs. 
   Secondly, Matt Sams. Now, you all know, I try not to bad-mouth any
individual person. The exception to this was our previous managers,
Hitler and Mussolini (Barnes and Fiorillo). I'm sure you can see where
I'm going with this... Apparently, Mr. Sams is a close friend of the
notorious Mr. Fiorillo. This can't be a good thing! We all remember
what guerrilla tactics were used in the past. It is common knowledge
that history repeats itself. Well...here we go again. All I can tell
you is, keep on your toes. Dot your i's and cross your t's. Make sure
you are wearing all your PPE. Blue flag protection is a MUST! DO NOT get
caught without it! You will end up on the street, too, but you won't be
back. It's not worth the couple minutes you save. They will be keeping
an eye on everything we do. Let's keep an eye on ourselves as well.
   Thirdly, and most importantly, the lay-off of 18 of our brother
carmen. Management has been lying to us for quite some time now. I have
heard them tell us that there wouldn't be a lay-off. They said that by
producing third shift jobs in the shop, the “numbers” would come up and
everything would work out. You can't tell me that they didn't see this
coming. By blatantly lying to us, any respect there may have been
before, is gone. We MUST stick together now! Don't volunteer to do
anything to help out. No deals! If a manager tells you to do something,
by all means do it. We don't need anymore people on the street. I just
wouldn't go out of my way to help in any way. Overtime is inevitable.
It's going to be there for the taking. In the financial times we are
in now, nobody can blame anybody else for taking OT while we have
employees out of work. Besides, like I said, “history repeats itself”.
You all remember we had brothers getting forced to work a double shift.
Not exactly a “safe procedure”, but hey, “The carrier has the
right...”.
   Now, I have also heard that a certain manager made the comment, that
if we don't “straighten up and get with the program” there will be more
lay-offs. I am (almost) at a loss for words. We can't do the job the
way they want it with the people we have now. Taking more away is going
to make it work better? I may only be a blue collar carman, but I just
don't see the logic in this. 
   So, it's a new year, they have new ideas. I'm curios to see the
outcome of this....


Name: WENDELL ALPHONSO GALE
E-mail: WENDELLGALE@YAHOO.COM
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 22 January 2009

HIRE OUT OF MPLS,MN.  3\21\79   B.R.A.C. TRAINING CTR.    DISMISSED
OCT. 1985     BY JOHN MCMAHON AND STEVE ELLIS "SEE IF THE PRINCIPLES
OF THE "AGREEMENT" WILL BUY YOU GROCERIES AND PROVIDE YOU WITH A
PAYCHECK".     REPRESENTATIVE MR. ROSEMOND "WENDELL BE CAREFUL THEY
ARE OUT TO GET YOU!    25 WITNESSES IN MY DEFENSIVE WERE INSTRUCTED TO
RETURN BACK TO WORK IF THE WANT THEIR JOBS.  ON AND OFF RECORD THE
STENOGRAPHER WAS WORN OUT.   SANDRA MCCLURE, JO WORKMAN,  SARAH CHARLES
,  ROBERT HUNTER ALL KNEW THE ATTACKS I ENDURE FROM 
MR. GEORGE HALL.   IN THE "BROTHERHOOD OF RAILWAY, AIRLINE AND
STEAMSHIP CLERKS, FREIGHTHANDLERS, EXPRESS AND STATION EMPLOYEES
TRAINING CENTER  MS. MICHELLE DONELIN INFORM THE STUDENTS OF COLOR THAT
"THIS IS A GOOD OLE BOY NETWORK, MAINLY A LOT OF FAMILY AND RELATIVES
SO LEARN TO PLAY THE GAME, THE MAY BE FORCED TO HIRE YOU BUT THEY DO
NOT HAVE TO KEEP YOU, WATCH HOW MUCH INTELLECT YOU EXHIBIT MR. GALE.   
    SHE WAS SO RIGHT.

                   WENDELL A. GALE


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 January 2009

This arrined in my inbox this morning...for what's worth

Dear Union Friend: 
The battle against carrier harassment of injured employees advanced in
the favor of employee rights last Friday.   For the third time in a row
the U.S. District Court for Western District of Washington rejected BNSF
arguments and upheld our position that a rail carrier does NOT have the
right to force injured employees to attend a disciplinary investigation
once the employee had filed an FELA lawsuit. When a rail carrier gets
ready to fire or discipline a member for some incident where an FELA
case can also be made, we start the FELA lawsuit and move the Court to
stop the carrier from "interviewing" our FELA client in a Kangaroo
court.  This prevents carrier officials from asking questions in an
investigation which could hurt or even destroy an FELA case.  The new
Whistleblower act may also apply if the injured person meets the
criteria.  Most importantly, the Court ruled that the carrier cannot
fire or discipline the individual for not attending the carrier
investigation.  The attached decision should help anyone facing these
issues.  
The prime issue is whether a Court’s power to control discovery in a
lawsuit is more important than certain carrier rights under the CBA. 
Both Federal and State courts have consistently found in our favor,
that once an employee has filed suit, the carrier cannot interview him
without his lawyer present, or conduct numerous physical examinations
outside of court authority.  
BNSF has tried to harass injured employees, particularly in the
Northwest. in past months and years.  In this case, BNSF employee Jen
Wallis was ordered to a company investigation after filing an injury
report.  Our office immediately sued the case in Federal Court and
moved the court for an injunction.  The court ruled in our favor over
strong BNSF objection and briefing.  BNSF cannot order our client to
attend any investigation, discipline or fire her for not attending the
investigation nor have any contact with her without her lawyers being
present.  
The court held that BNSF can hold the investigation without her, but
that she can pursue all of her remedies (suing the railroad under state
law or the Federal Whistleblower act) if they fire her. 
We plan to sue the BNSF under the Federal Whistleblower Act and
Washington State law for wrongful discharge if they fire Ms. Wallis. 
(Note: State laws differ regarding wrongful discharge suits.)
A copy of the Court's order is attached for your information.  Note: 
injured employees who do not hire lawyers who file an FELA claim
immediately do not have this protection.  Note further:  the Court also
agreed that forcing certain medical exams is also prohibited when
injured employees have lawyers with their FELA case in suit and thus
could be enjoined.  FYI:  all of the other Wash cases with successful
Court rulings cited were my clients.  If you or any of your members
have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Bill Jungbauer 
BLET Designated Legal Counsel, President 
Yaeger, Jungbauer & Barczak 
Serving RR Workers Nationwide for 80 Years


Name: Brad
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 January 2009

As a Marine Corps combat veteran with hiring preference I have been
researching what can be done to correct what ever problem Steve had
with me.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 January 2009

Adding to Peanut Counter's comment 

Avon Yard must a be a breeding ground for asshole trainmasters,


Tom Cuck,( changing his name again)now out of Avon serving Ingram and
Brown around the system, Joe (Fat-Ass) (Tom Wolfe's Cousin in Law)
Berry, and Rick (Maybe Graduated 8th Grade then maybe passing his GED)
Costing CSX MILLIONS )Reed,the list goes on......


Name: foreman
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 January 2009

Spongebob,

Rick (Russell) Reed is doing exactly what he needs to do to move up the
ladder. He is molding himself after tom cook. Everyone knows Ingram
loves him. Doesnt do any good to report reed to the ethic committee. It
already been done numerous times and he always get off. What we need is
a good labor law lawyer.God knows the union isnt going to do anything
about it! Intimidation and harassment is not provided for in the rr
labor act. ITS ILLEGAL! One good thing is Cook wont last for ever.
Maybe they will replace him with reed and get him the hell out of the
working mans hair. Let him harass the tm's and rf's!


Name: Goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 January 2009

CSX is doing better, Recruiting skills are in place!

They thru Brad to the shitcan. Never so much poor me, pity party. Have
I ever seen.

GOOFY


Name: spongebob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 21 January 2009

Avon Yard must a be a breeding ground for asshole trainmassters, Tom
Cook, Joe (Fat-Ass) Berry, and Rick Reed.  Rick Reed recently wrote up
a conductor for not instructing his engineer to shut down a engine to
conserve fuel.  I hope these asswipes all burn in hell.


Name: peanut counter
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 10-20 years
Posted: 21 January 2009

HEADS UP TRAINMASTERS!!

If you are a trainmaster and you are reading this site, this message is
for you!  
Mr. Tom Cook has been ordered to search out and identify supervisors
who are treating their employees to kindly. MAJOR NO NO!  
He is headed to Poston, then off to Toledo, Tennessee and finally West
Virginia. If you are treating your employees with respect and dignity
he will find you and you will have to suffer his wrath. He will take
you out on runs and point out what you are doing wrong. You will not be
allowed to feel "Sorry" for the poor crew members he uses for his
examples.
YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED to have any empathy for your subordinates. So you
better get your Nazi boots on and get your whip out or you will be
without a job!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 20 January 2009

Why is it so important to cut all these poeple off now? The economy
didn't "just" get bad its been that way for the past year, and yet
we continued to hire. Who knows maybe it's easier to hire and
furlough, than to give MANAGEMANT at the R.E.D.I center their walkin
papers. In my area we now have an engineer extraboard, as well as a
trainman extraboard, and guess what? All the trainmen are FRA card
holding cut back engineers. Anyone smell a single craft board? It's
here, but the bigger issue is the fact that this company continues to
cut it's revenue employees ie: T&E, yet it keeps more and more of the
nonrevenue officials, this is a big problem. Keep your heads up, the
stock value is part economy,and part reflection on the decisions this
misinformed management make, not the performance of our T&E doing what
they are told. If you have spent anytime at all between the ditches,
you too have shook you head in disblief as some trainmaster fresh out
of colledge (with no tools to fall back on)instructs you to do some of
the stupidest things. But rest assured the buck gets passed should
someone question his decision. You want to see just how much of a joke
this management is? Try this, go to any trainmaster and ask for a rule
clarification, any rule, now notice if you get a cut and dry answer, or
a "I'll get back to you", or he calls a higher source to pass the
buck. There are still some good mangers out here, but pressure from
above keeps them at bay. A good trainmaster will answer you questions
without missing a beat, and will support what he tells you to the
bitter end. A few are still out here. I do uderstand the need for some
cuts, but cutting the dead weight with the BIG salaries, makes better
sence than cutting T&E employees, it's pennies to the dollar fellas.
Thank you for the forum to ramble. Rely on ourselves to turn this thing
around. Be positive, if we work together this will once again be a proud
place to work. Hang in there "lemonheads" I feel for you.

Anyone happen to see the on the UTU website, where the elimination of
entry rates of pay will be inforced? Maybe this has something to do
with job loss, form your own opinion, who knows?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 January 2009

No wonder other railroads call this outfit the Cock Sucker eXpress 
aka CSX.    Maybe CSX can recruit Barney Fank as the next CEO and get 
government bailout money.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 January 2009

Hey Other:

You hadn't missed it because I haven't announced it yet...my bad,
just been busy. However, I can assure you a truly deserving individual
is this years "Brown Banana".

I'll try my best to present the "Banana" in the next day or two!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 January 2009

Hey Brad:

I understand your frustration...but not being hired by CSX is a
blessing. Probably the worse job you never had.

If you thought Steve was the only prick at CSX, think again...CSX is
replete with men and women like him. If you don't believe me, spend
some time reading prior posts...it's been going on for years and one
might think it would start to improve over time. It hasn't, in fact
fact it continues to get worse and will continue until CSX fails!

Good luck.


Name: Brad
E-mail: oufan_1979
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 January 2009

After a three week wait for results of an interview and lack of returned
phone calls from the gentlemen conducting the interview, I decided to
contact Karen Hill, a military recruiter for CSX in an attempt to check
the status of a job that I applied and interviewed for almost two months
prior. Due to the lack of information provided by the persons doing the
interviewing at CSX Intermodal in Detroit, Michigan and the status of
my application on the CSX website, I had no idea what to do. 
When I called Karen’s phone number, a man named Steve answered and I
told him that I was trying to get some information on a job that I
applied for several weeks back. He asked me what is the job number but
I told him I was logging into my account at csx.com and didn't have it
just yet.  But before I could finish telling him this he interrupted me
and asked who I spoke with at CSX Intermodal when I called them
directly to check on the status?  I told him that I spoke a woman named
Candy or Candice and attempted to tell him that I was forwarded to
someone else but was again interrupted by him asking me what her last
name was. I told him that I don’t know what her last name is because
she didn't tell me. Again I tried to tell Steve that I was forwarded
to a man who answered the phone with "Hello" and that’s it, no name,
or anything, just hello. But again, he interrupted me to ask the
persons name that I was forwarded to and I told him his name was Dan,
and again was interrupted by him asking what Dan’s last name was. At
that time I asked Steve if he was ever going to let me answer any of
the questions without interrupting me. Steve then went on to tell me
not to raise my voice with him and that it wasn't smart to piss off
the person who is responsible for doing the hiring. He then said that
he could get rid of my information and I would never get hired. After
that he asked what my name was and I said that I wasn't going to tell
him for fear of him doing just what he said he could do, at that time
he hung up the phone.  
     I waited approximately five minutes, called the number back and
Steve answered the phone and asked me what my email address was, so I
told him.  He then said he would email the person hiring at CSX
Intermodal Detroit and forward the response he receives to me.  All I
wanted to know was if the position had been filled, or if he had any
information on it. But instead who knows what he is going to do with my
information.
Approximately 3-4 days after that phone call I checked my online
profile on csx.com to find that my application status was “not
selected”.  I called the Karen Hill’s number back on Monday January 12,
2009 to ask her what was going on and to fill her in on the conversation
between Steve and I. I told her what had happened and she told me that
Steve had already told her about the above conversation that took place
during her absence. She went on to tell me that he would have no way of
intervening in the selection process and that he wouldn’t have any way
of even contacting them. But since the day I spoke with Steve I have
not received any email or any notification from him or his office at
all like he said I would. When I asked Karen to speak with Steve’s boss
she said that “technically” she was his boss and that she would “speak”
to him. All Steve had to do was look up “Google” the number to the
Intermodal office in Detroit, MI, call them or email them and it would
be done, just like he said he could do. 
I believe that Steve was very rude to me and went out of his way to
ensure that I wouldn’t get the job I applied for. I also believe by his
attitude from the beginning of the first phone call we had, that he had
no intention in helping me, instead went out of his way not to help me.
On the last note, at the end of my interview in Detroit, the gentlemen
conducting the interview told me that they will have made their
decisions by the end of the week


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 January 2009

Hey NOMO,

Did I miss your brown banana awards post?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for 20-30 years
Posted: 20 January 2009

South Philly yard is due to close March 1,2009. Shared Assests will have
one job and will take over any CSX business that is left. 
All switching operations will be split between Cumberland and
Baltimore. 
NS and CP are in negotions with CSX to lease or buy a portion of the
yard for their own operations. The remaining track will be torn up so
CSX will have a reduction in the amount of taxes they pay. Both yard
offices in South Philly and Wilmington already have contracts in place
for demolition for the same reason .....tax reductions.
CSX is waiting for the consolidation of the yardmasters at RG tower.
For the road guys at RG.........serious, very serious discussions about
road trains with just the engineer. CSX people have already been talking
to Amtrak, both in Washington, DC and Wilmington,DE. about how to
implememnt it. Their plan is to put one utility man (12 hour shifts) at
Manville with a company vechicle to help any train that is in trouble. 
I would urge all of you to think very hard about what is going to
happen. The unions will be unable to stop this. If you dont believe
me.......look at RR history.
Sorry for the information.........but information is power.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 January 2009

I do believe that Billy Jackoff and One Plan are related...who wouldn't
want one of these Einsteins as a stupidvisor. Their theory of
relativity...less work = more money!


Name: 
E-mail: retired
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 19 January 2009

HELLO BILLY JACK. JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I WORKED FOR C SX 42
YEARS AND IN MY ENTIRE TIME NEVER SAW A EMPLOYEE FIRED FOR BEING LAZY
AND MOST OF THE DUMB ONES WAS MADE INTO TRAINMASTERS LIKE YOU THE REST
OF THEM JUST MADE MORE MONEY BY BEING DUMB.WITH ALL THE SHIT RULES THAT
IS IN PLACE NOW I AM SURE YOU CAN AND PROBABLY WILL GET YOUR SHARE OF
RULE  VIOLATERS BUT LATTER IN YOUR LIFE DONOT EXPECT TO MUCH FOR WITH
NO FRIENDS LIFE IS GOING TO BE A BITCH.YOU MISSED YOUR CHANCE AT ME FOR
I AM RETIRED.


Name: Darren Owens
E-mail: Alcoholics Anonymous
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 January 2009

Billy Jack you are the reason I tired into an alcoholic cocaine abuser! 


It was not my fault I was too fucking stupid to become an engineer.  My
drinking and drug abuse was somebody elses fault.  Screw you!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 16 January 2009

All furloughed employees should apply and work the night shift at the
local adult bookstore. At least you would have your dignity back.
you will never have any dignity as a man working for CSX.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 January 2009

billy jackass FUCK OFF dickhead


Name: Billy Jack
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 15 January 2009

As a dedicated CSX official, I am delighted to see the division in the
Union T&E employee ranks. Ya'll make it so easy for us to do and keep
our jobs. It's not that the company is out to get you; ya'll get
fired for being stupid and/or lazy. If you don't like CSX- then
quit...otherwise, shut your hole! Have a safe CSX day now- ya hear?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 January 2009

These asswipes that call themselves "OFFICIALS" are stooping to using
the lococam for investigations, I was under the impression they are for
grade crossing accidents and suicides???? WTF are we letting these
assholes getting away with?? Are they allowed to do that? Does anyone
have the truth as an answer?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 January 2009

Congratulations CSX... your 4th quarter earnings report showed
everything up over last year, even in these tough economic times.  I,
in the meantime, am waiting for the call informing me that I have been
furloughed.  I have just one thing to say... if you think my attitude
was bad before, just wait til I get that call to come back!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 January 2009

"I made a choice ......to live by my rules, not CSX's. So I quit. That
doesn't make me a pussy. That makes me a thinking man "

Hey dumb ass, I quit also. I still remember how shitty CSX was and have
compassion for the people I previously worked with. You don't have a
clue about everyone's personal situation, but critizise a person for
working at CSX, just because you had a out. You really sounded like a
dick. By the way, if your a "thinking man", learn how to post under
one category.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 12 January 2009

Hey C&O Joe,

 Friend .....you are the pussy for not educating yourself for a job
that you can have pride and dignity in doing. Life is about choices and
you choose to stay in WV and work for CSX. It must make you feel really
warm and fuzzy knowing you moved 100 railcars for bosses that consider
you to be nothing more than an endentured servent.
 They know you will jump when they say jump.......no questions asked.
You will just walk away with your orders and call them names behind
their backs. If you stood up to them face to face like a real man, you
know they will retailate. You would lose your job. So like the rest of
the sheep you go along and do as your told.........like a little
bitch.
 How sad when your friends and family are talking about the great time
they had at your kids birthday party. Hopefully they made a video of
it. You of course ....like the pussy you are...wouldn't mark off sick
for the party. CSX could cause you trouble for taking time off.
 I'll bet Ward, Ingram and your trainmasters dont miss times like that
with their families.
 My kids are proud that I am their dad and spend time with them. My
kids were sad when I worked for CSX.......never knowing if I was going
to be home for their play, football, baseball or other events. Now I
make the time because I am not in fear of losing my job. I can always
find a job making good money because I choose to get the skill sets I
needed not to live in fear. 
 I thought long and hard before I quit. I only have so many heartbeats,
AND I DONT WANT TO GO TO WORK BITTER, MAD AND IN FEAR of some officer or
conductor losing my job for me. I had pride in my job, CSX does not
reward pride in a doing good job. I had faith in my fellow workers
until they wouldnt stand up and tell the truth. I had faith in my
bosses, until they told one to many lies. I had faith that I would get
a days pay for a days work.
 CSX as a company will not treat you as a man........it doesn't have
to. They treat you as the scared little boy that you are.....living in
fear. Fear of being fired or worse terminated. CSX knows the unions
wont back you at any monkey trial they hold on your behalf.
 I believe that a man should make his own destiny......you dont.  
 Your life is totally defined by what you do......working for CSX and
believing what they unions say. (EX. The SSA is a great agreement).
 Your life should be defined by who you are and how you live your
life.
 I made a choice ......to live by my rules, not CSX's. So I quit. That
doesnt make me a pussy. That makes me a thinking man and not a sheep.
 Bitching may be what railroaders do, but real men don't. What other
company do you know that has employes needing an alternate web site
such as this? Ever see IBMsucks.com or Fordsucks.com. 
 Real men do what makes thier life and the lives of others better.
 When you live life like that you can be proud of what you do for work,
family, friends and the commmunity.
 So live and work in WV work for CSX, that's your choice. My choice is
to follow a better road.


Name: Hamlet Conductor
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 08 January 2009

I would just like to say that in 2006, I thought I wanted to work for
the "Railroad". So.... I dropped my $50,000.00 annual salary job only
to give $5,000.00 and three months of my life to CSX to go to school and
train to be a "CONDUCTOR"....Oh! the benefits are great!!! They pay
you 85% of what a "seasoned" conductor makes, even though you carry
the same responsibility!,They give you 30 shares of stock for every
year you work ( It's on paper....you cant touch it till your of
retirement age...so it's useless...just like the management! ) They
send you monthly letters from the "DUMBASS" boss Michael Ward,
telling you how much money the company has made, and how "HE" really
appreciates your efforts when it comes to safety and efficiency....and
then in the same breath....tells his "Peeons" we need to furlough!!!!
From the inside looking inside!!!!! I've never seen a company.....and
I've worked for more than one.....that is sooo mismanaged by a bunch
of "DUMBASSES". I thought my government was giving me a good
"FUCKING".....well me and several others were sadly mistaken! I would
hate to know I was one of the "BLIND MOTHER FUCKERS" setting on the
board of directors watching all this shit go down!!!!!!!The people that
run "CSX" are over payed and as usless as "TITS ON A BOAR HOG" This
is for you-Michael Ward (just happens to be "GAY"!)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 January 2009

Quit your f...ing whining and just quit. There are other RR and other
jobs. I quit with over 10 years........could not be
happier.....weekends off, time with family ..etc.
Just quit.


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 07 January 2009

I'm not that familiar with signal dept. stuff but I've always heard
that if their little mistake causes a stop signal violation then it's
game over. I certainly hope that this is not the case but other than
that I've never heard of a maintainer not getting back over 1 mistake.


Name: Goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 06 January 2009

The 2 Girl's will lose.

Keep on applying all you want, gotta meet the standards.
No FREE LUNCH sorry.

GOOFY


Name: Shan
E-mail: ShannonSWalker@Katyisd.org
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 06 January 2009

While my husband was NOT an employee of CSX he was one for UP.  He was
dismissed after one mistake (and owning up to it) and never having a
blemish on his record for 7 yrs and several others have done far worse
than he and were put back to work within days of committing their
offense. Also, the jerk that turned him in had harrassed him since day
one and we have documentation where it was requested that some kind of
formal reprimand was done to take care of this and of course, NOTHING
WAS DONE !!  We have had a claim filed with BRS for 2.5 yrs and nothing
has happened with it.  It is still in arbitration.  Anyone have any
suggestions for filing a suit or getting an attorney??? What should our
next step be, we only have until July and then they dismissed it all
together form what we understand.  He is a great signalmen with alot of
backpay owed to him !!  God Bless and thank you very much for any help
you can provide.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 January 2009

Two women say CSX guilty of sexual discrimination


12/31/2008 11:10 AM
By Kelly Holleran -Cabell Bureau

HUNTINGTON - Two CSX Transportation employees allege they were denied
promotions because they were female.

Both Tracee Cribb and Tracie Yost claim they applied for posted
positions for which they were qualified, but repeatedly were denied the
advances, according to suits both women filed in federal court.

Cribb had been working for CSX as a train dispatcher since December
2000 and began to apply for posted positions in 2006, namely a chief
dispatcher position in the Jacksonville Center, the suit states. 

Yost began working for CSX on Nov. 9, 1998, and began applying for
posted positions in late 2004, namely a band 4 train master in Grafton,
a director of train operations band 5, a line of road train master in
Parkersburg and a band 4 line of road train master in Clifton, Va., she
claims.

After being denied the opportunity for advancement, both women
attempted to work through appropriate resources to address the problem,
according to the complaint.

Yost even "agreed to accept a mentor and to attain additional training
and education in order to overcome the delineated reasons for CSX's
denials even though none of the males that were receiving the
promotions had the same amount of training and experience as she
already possessed," the suit states.

However, CSX retaliated even further against the women by repeatedly
denying them positions and even refusing to interview them when they
were allowed to apply, they claim.

"CSX was aware that the Plaintiff was being denied these opportunities
based on her gender, even informing her that if they were to promote her
to a supervisory position over a group of their male employees would be
'setting her up to fail,'" Yost's complaint states.

Because of CSX's refusal to promote the women, they lost wages and
benefits and suffered indignity, embarrassment, humiliation and
emotional distress, according to the complaint.

CSX's actions were a violation of the women's rights under the Civil
Rights Act, according to the complaint.

Cribb and Yost are seeking unspecified punitive and exemplary damages,
attorney's fees, costs, an order granting them one of the promotions
for which they applied at CSX and other relief that is just.

They are represented by John A. Proctor of Underwood and Proctor in
Huntington.

U.S. District Court case numbers: 3:08-1409 (Yost) and 3:08-1410
(Cribb)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 January 2009

Kuhner is still in Chicago in charger of the transit dept.


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 January 2009

Anyone have the details on Scott Kuhners being fired in Chicago? Rumor
has it he's coming back to Yardmaster at Huntington.


Name: doesnotmatter
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for N/A
Posted: 27 December 2008

To:FRA Inspector

Employees should be aware, giving negative infomation to a FRA
Inspector is not always going too be used against CSX or another
Railroad.  Some Inspectors are buddies with Management plus CSX can
bribe higher up government officials.   If you are trying too get your
employer in trouble then this might not be such a wise choice.   The
FRA does not send your paycheck every 2 weeks plus all the other
benefits.  Remember the kids and wife got too eat.

If this site was setup with better website software and format then
maybe this could be a forum for improvements. 

Railroad.net is a nice site and setup well


Name: fedup
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 25 December 2008

Just would like to know what our beloved company with its record
breaking profits got everyone for x-mas?

Ill start- notta a fukin thing, warm letter from ward letting me know
how Ive contributed to his wealth. we didnt even have a safety dinner,
but at least they annulled my job, by the way, by contract, im supposed
to be entitled to a 08 claim, i feel confident the utu will get me all
these 08's paid for this year, starting to lose hope about the
previous years 08 claims, surely my union wont let me down.

AND IF YOU DIDNT KNOW...CSX SUCKS AND OUR UNIONS ARE SUCKING THEM!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 25 December 2008

I am a new employee with csx. I hired out this year and have not been
marked up long. I work out of Erwin Tn. I was reporting for work
yesterday ( the day before Christmas Eve ) and opened my ears up to a
consversation between two employees a trainmaster and the terminal
manager. The talk was that all yard switchman positions was going to be
cut off at the first of the year. They just installed electronic
switches all over the yard I guess is the reason. They are also cutting
off all utility and hostler jobs. This will affect me im sure. I knew
before coming to work here that there had been guys fourloughd for a
long time so i knew there was a chance, but I didnt expect to get hired
and then them cutt that many jobs off. My question is does mow employees
ever get the fourlough status? does csx ever cut back on trainmasters
where the bigger money is? does CSX ever cutt back on crew management
or payroll etc. Is it just transportation? You would figure by keeping
transportation strong your company would perform more smoothly. Watch
out for electronic switches cuting your switchman off at a terminal
near you. I cant imagine how this would affect a big terminal
considering the damage its going to do to a small terminal like little
erwin tn.


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 December 2008

anyone know anything about Dwayne Pelham?


Name: Scubasuckscock
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 23 December 2008

You guys on the florence division need to give shortman wolfe a nice
christmas present!!!I mean the one that keeps on giving.You all know he
loves to furlough at christmas time when your out trying to kill
yourself providing for your family.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 December 2008

Hey SCUBA, you peckerhead!!!!! I hope your christmas is the worst one of
all.And for whats its worth FUCK YOU.I will be around and you can count
on that!Lets just say Im in management now> I love revenge,dont
you?Wilmingtons not through with you!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for N/A
Posted: 20 December 2008

Ward has had smoke blown up his butt ever since Ingram and Brown came
into power, all these so called great measurements are nothing but
smoke and mirrors. They (Mngmnt) change times, change symbols or run a
crew into outlaw staus and then have yard crews (which should be doing
their own work)relieve those trains. It is like they are taught in
manager school to lie, cheat and instill upon them that its US
(managers)against them (labor).Then there is Ms. Sanborn...what can I
say, not one manager I know can make a decision based on experience
from working the job. So instead of cutting the oversized, under
experienced management team that they have accumalated they keep there
brainwashed robots and get rid of all of their experienced, dedicated
railroaders...Myself, just as many railroaders, at one time believed in
this road, bought stock and worked our tails off to make a go of it, But
just like all other companies they see what a great job your doing,not
understanding how or what you have to do to get your job done and
decide well that job can do even more...enough is enough before someone
gets injured or worse.........I'm selling my stock and advising others
to do the same!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 December 2008

I can't say which branch I worked at...but, feel the need and am
compelled to share my story.  First off, I grew up in a small town,
joined the Armed Forces, and then came back and went to college.  I
went to work for CSX a couple of years ago and was working on the
locomotives.  I have always been a rail buff and never really wanted to
do anything else but to belong on the railroad.  I have been a long time
collector of railroad memoribilia..with that being said, if you work for
a railroad and am a collector, I would strongly suggest you get rid of
it.  Do not sell it!  burn it...or throw it in the trash.  It ended up
costing me my job.  I didn't get fired, but was asked to leave.  Not
having the money to secure a lawyer and fight the battle, I decided it
would be in my best interest.  Even though I had substantial
documentation and witnesses that knew I had the material prior to
working on the railroad, it didn't matter to them.  Just thought I
would share the information, as I wouldn't want anyone else to get
treated like the dog they made me out to be.  Not only this, before
everything was said and done, one of the managers was slandering my
name..before anything was decided.  I have never in my life been
punished in such a way.  I could understand maybe if I had a proven
track record.  I've never really been in trouble in any way.  A few
minor traffic infractions...that's it!  But, they responded as if I
was a convicted felon.  The union of course wasn't much help
either...(they advised me to resign)  what a great union!  All the dues
I paid....for nothing...
  I have sinced moved on an am receiving some job offers.  Can't wait
to get my weekends back and start living more of a normal life.


"A smart man learns from his own mistakes, but a wise one learns from
others."


Name: Bob
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 19 December 2008

I was harrassed by a co-worker. She touched me my private areas. I got
very frightened. Then i ran home to my mom after work and was crying
alot. She told me to call the police but when i picked up the phone the
woman was already on it. I heard her breathing. So i quickly hung up but
she called back. And my dumb mother picked up the phone and said i was
there. So she handed over the phone and the woman said she wanted to
touch me again. I was very scared. I didnt know what to do. So when i
went to work the next morning she touched my butt. So i told the boss.
And he said he didnt care. So then i hit him. I was scared that i was
going to get fired so i hit him again out of rage. Then told him i quit
and i ran with the wind.


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 17 December 2008

Engine repair,
 Really nice response you covered the bases well.

GOOFY


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 December 2008

http://www.iamdl19.org/  The unions won the battle about FMLA, people
having to use vaction instead of  FMLA. You can go to the website and
read the letter.  I think the railroads are going to have to pay back
the lost vaction and personal days


Name: engine repair
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 December 2008

To the person who wrote about flat spots on wheels and engines dropping
load. When one comes in for dropping load we self load the engine for a
period of time and sometimes take it to the test track. Locomotives are
like your cars and trucks they act up and when you take your car to the
shop it never acts up for the mechanic. We do all we can to get them to
drop load but sometimes they just wont do it. Flat spots on the wheels
should be trued, but we can only do what the Supervisor will let us do.
They are being pressured from the Power desk in Jacksonville to run
units. I am a firm believer in fixing what comes in to the shop. I have
told supervisor about problems I have found on Loco and they send
another mechanic behind me to make sure I am not lieing about what I
found, or they get someone to sign it off and put it back on the road.
As for the chair arms and seats CSX is sometimes out of parts for the
Loco. We have people who inspect the Loco before it comes into the shop
and I have seen where they have wrote up 5 or 6 pages of defects on the
engine. I am sorry for not being able to to fix everything everytime
you guys write things up, but its not us it management. If you guys
have any more question or concerns please ask and I will try my best to
answer or get the answer for you


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 December 2008

Hey Loco 1-10:

That's job creation...thing about all the extra safety days required
to keep Acca clean and safe. A mini bailout for the LC and his
cronnies!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 December 2008

Removing all the trash cans from Acca Yard ranks right up there.


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 December 2008

Why in the World would anyone want to remove the Benches and Chairs from
a repair shop? Bet they still have them at GM and Ford. I just do not
understand, why anyone would remove the loafing benches from a
business? I think they should require the CSX to buy more, and place
them all around the yard. One switch get's a Bench. Seems fair to me.
Maybe we could expand that to every switch on the road. This way when
the Conductor or brakeman has to wait for a pull by he/she can have a
nice soft seat to sit on while they watch the cars go by.
Oh by the way these seats should have nice clean upholstery and arm
rest, preferably with cup holders for water of course.

Am I really saying this??? how far can ignorance drive me. I am Amazed
daily. CSX has a recruiting Problem BIG TIME.

GOOFY


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 December 2008

Sounds to me like ole Chucky boy might be the next one to meet a lead
pipe!


Name: CSX Blow
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 December 2008

To Engine Repairer 1-10!: Man I never knew you guys had to endure the
same elementary tactics as T&E people. Thats sad , really sad. I guess
in all faucets of CSX just REALLY DOES SUCK!

 Let me ask this since you work in the shops and maybe you can give us
a real answer here. Why is it that 90% of the time when I write a
locomotive up for a problem such as flat spots , cab roofs being duct
taped , seats being torn to shreads , dropping its load , ect ect
ect....they always come back a few days later and nothing has been done
to them?

P.S. you guys in the shops need to stop crushing all the Leslie 5 chime
horns to replace them with the crappy nathan air chime 5 chimes.


Name: Green Manalishi
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 December 2008

CSX has recently announced its new slogan for the upcoming year:

"SAVING MONEY BY SACRIFICING QUALITY"

While this has always been past practice at CSX, it becomes official
commencing with the first quarter 2009.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 December 2008

Engine Repair 1-10 years:

Terminal Manager in Waycross was a young protege of Tom Wolfe and
trained under him.  Young managers trained by people like Wolfe....and
you wonder why the nazi tactics survive and are openly encouraged by
some in management.  Enough said!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Engine repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 December 2008

We lost our Plant manager in Waycross, Ga last year and they sent Chuck
Arwood, This guy took all the chairs and benches out of the shop. He
cut off all the Friday,Saturday Sunday off day jobs. He shows up all
hours of the night hiding in the parking lot trying to catch people
leaveing. On morning at 630 he was in the parking lot wearing camo
pants and black shirt with a pair of Binoculars. He caught a
electrician leaving at 630am, but he was on overtime and if we dont
take a break he can leave 30 min early. He had him escorted off the
property and he was out of work for a week. Chuck Arwood has been going
into people vehicles in the parking lot, pulling on door handles. On
family day Chucks wife and Charles Kings wife(Chucks boss) let there
wife take a ride on a locomotive and even let them operate it. Well why
the wifes were the loco Chuck was trying to get in vehciles behind the
break room. 200 people called Labor relations on Chuck and Charles
King. I dont know what happened but Chuck has been staying in his
office. We have just about had enough of Chuck and if this guy dont
leave us alone We are gonna stack this engines up and they wont shit
out of Waycross. He has some contro as a manager but not much. We
control the engines and will start doing our job by the book and fix
everything on it or write it up to be fixed.


Name: none
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 06 December 2008

a question for Scotty B. I saw your post and would like to know more
about people being fired for using F.M.L.A.
  thank you for your time on this.


Name: fuck the florence division
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 December 2008

just wanted to say thanx for the furlough again and i cant wait for crew
management to call me while i am furloughed bet your sweet ass i want b
taking a train any where i hope they stack up to the sky o and when
they call me back i am gonna wait the 14 days to mark back up




than tom wolfe again for laying me off you are 1 hell of a guy you are
the smartest DUMB MOTHER FUCKER I KNOW HOPE YOUR CHRISTMAS WILL BE AS
BAD AS MINE WILL BUNCH OF SORRY ASS PIECE OF FUCKING SHIT!!!!!!


Name: concerned
E-mail: twofucktrainmaster@dipshit.com
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 December 2008

Any info on Werner Mandel?  Came from Waycross.  Much appreciated


Name: Lloyd Christmas
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for N/A
Posted: 04 December 2008

First of all sorry I have to keep changing my status but as some of you
may know there seems to be threats on me for posting on this site as I
may have hit a serious nerve at some point.  

These past couple of weeks have been interesting for me as I have been
harassed once again and all of this FRA shit about our hours of service
rules has got me thinking.  To the asshole who likes to hide in his
vehicle behind trees you can basically go fuck yourself.  If you want
to come out and O-Test do it like a man.  Like I've said before 99
percent of the men out here work as safe as they can and we just don't
need your harassment or your bogus claims that we did something wrong
when in fact we know that we didn't.   I wouldn't leave your car
unattended to very much anymore either.  Just a thought.

As for this whole FRA deal.  From what I understand our "limbo time"
which will account for the whole extra hours on top of 12 will only
affect us if we have a combined time of 40 hours or more in a 2 week
time frame.  The only thing that I see changing is them getting us off
of trains in 10 hours instead of 12 and they can solve their problem
right there.  Still to me it sounds like just one more way to fuck us
in the long run but thats okay because we are already used to it
anyways right?

To C&O Joe's comments/spot on.  It is us against them and thats the
way they want it.  Until they change their mentality out here towards
us then they are shit to me.  It wont be long before one of them pushes
to far and some crazy bastard flips a switch.  Just keep pushing your
luck out here and sooner or later it will run out.


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 03 December 2008

It is a dusty,hot, hard trail to follow. Few have been known to stand up
to it.

GOOFY


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 December 2008

Anyone on here know a friend of mine named Tuball Cain?


Name: SCOTTY B.
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 December 2008

csx is number one for hireing and fireing people.now they like fireing
people that have FMLA WHAT A COMPANY GOOD JOB CSX.


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 01 December 2008

Now Remember CSX loves Diversity, on the point system.
1. white male
2. white female
3. black male
4. black female

Get those numbers and be a hero? Watch them fall by the wayside as time
goes on. The higher your number is--- the more understanding and support
you will receive. If you are a 1 never challenge a 4 or you will be on
the street.

GOOFY


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 November 2008

Hey fruma......what the fuck ever,

       I wouldn't advise applying for CSX. If your like most of your
kind the "great job" you have now is sitting at home smoking dope and
collecting a check and you can't put welfare recipiant, drug dealer, or
car jacker on a resume. It's not that white girls like brothas that
much, it's just that most of the white boys are to busy working. Your
right the north won but we don't like your black asses either, and
keep in mind obama (no capitol letters needed) is a half breed oreo
himself so don't expect any special favors.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 26 November 2008

Frumanuthamutha, relax. Not everyone feels that way.  Ain't nothing
that creams my Twinkie better than a Creole princess swirled in Acadian
and African, or just a straight-up, "darker berry" black hood rat
Betty.   Black chicks can put it down on a cracker good, Hoss...to the
point of making me drink a 32 oz. bottle of Gatorade before I beat that
sh*t up like it owes me money.  

If I am ever in a situation where I am a wingman, and one of the girls
in the girls' group is black, I've got her covered "like a
blanket."  Send 'em my way.  Big, juicy black bootay. 

"Whoooaah Black Betty, Bama-damma!!!"


Name: HTLONG
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 26 November 2008

BARN E YARD 

THE NEW MANAGEMENT DOESNT CARE ABOUT SWITCHING CARS THEY CARE ABOUT
RULE COMPLIANCE AND IF YOU COMPLY, THEY SAY YOU ARE SCREWING THEM
BECAUSE YOU DIDNT GET YOUR CARS SWITCHED, AND THE CREW YESTERDAY WHO
BROKE ALL OF THE RULES  DID THEIR WORK AND MORE ON TIME,SO THEY THINK
YOU ARE SCREWING THEM, WHEN IN REALITY ITS YOUR  FELLOW WORKERS WHO
BREAK THE RULES AND TRY TO GET AN ATTA BOY TO COVER THEIR ASSES WHEN
THEY SCREW UP...AS USUAL IT IS YOUR CO-WORKERS WHO ARE YOUR WORST
ENEMIES!..........BUT I MAY BE WRONG.....I HAVE TO GO CHECK OUT THE
BABES AT THE POOL.........


Name: frumanuthamutha
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 25 November 2008

I accidently discovered this website. I am getting ready to apply for a
position. This website is making me lose interest in the company . I
have a great job already, I just wanted more hours and a slight pay
raise. You guys sound like a bunch of slow, old school, southern
uneducated klansmen. Most of the commentators sound scared of
diversity, Just cause we have bigger dicks and white girls love us
brothas. Besides the north won the War..and By the way mccain(no
capital letters needed)is a fucking moron and he represents the rich
fucks screwing your paychecks..we black folks are just screwing your
wives..Eat that peckerwoodds!!!


Name: Barn E. Yard 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 24 November 2008

Who gives a fuck if your White or Black?? I would work with Osama Bin
Laden if he knew what he was doing and was'nt gonna get me fired for
running thru a switch or red signal....Newport News is about 50/50 and
for the most part all of the formen down there know the jobs and can
switch like mad!! If anyone has evidence to the contrary please feel
free to present it here...OR SHUT THE FUCK UP, Racism has NO PLACE in
todays world, Whether your white or black, CSX hates us all!!!


Name: 
E-mail: fitzgerald ga
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 20 November 2008

To Lloyd the men at Fitzgeral Ga is all happy all it takes for them is
for C S X to have a safety cook out once or twice a year and everyone
is content. I DONOT UNDERSTAND SUCH A GROUP OF EMPLOYEES WHO WORKS SO
MUCH IS SATISFIED AS LONG AS THEY ARE NOT THE ONES RUN OFF.IT HARD TO
GET TWO PEOPLE TO STAND TOGETHER ANY MORE. if such action as C s x is
putting all their employees through now with all this HARASSMENT
NOTHING WE ARE DOING ABOUT IT YOU MAY BE RIGHT.IT SEEMS TO BE O K AS
LONG AS IT IS SOMEONE ELSE.


Name: Lloyd Christmas
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 November 2008

Well ladies and gents Lloyd is back with new concerns and complaints.  

I have heard that people are now being fired for everything under the
sun as we know it.  How about someone getting time off for not turning
his head back and forth while he looks to see if his (or her) switch is
lined?  What about someone being fired for not turning there head away
when the engine leaves a set of cars.  Or wait here is a better one,
someone getting time off for not testing engine breaks!!!

When are you fucking faggots going to give it up already?  Don't you
people understand that we all hate you and its only a matter of time
before someone goes completely crazy and wipes out your asses?   Hey
what about that guy you just fired who walked in on his wife being
fucked 2 nights ago?  I'd say you better buy a bullet-proof vest and
never show up to that location again.  You officials want to keep
fucking with us for just trying to do our job and support our families
but you don't realize the effects you have on us if you put us on the
street for petty and ridiculous reasons.  Isn't it bad enough that we
have to get called out on a random basis, work an average of 60 hours a
week, and get hosed on our pay every single half?   I wonder if I call
the ethics hotline on my own company I could get anywhere??  Hmmm I
think not.  

If anyone out there has the ability to expose these people for what
they really are please start doing it now.   The outside world has the
right to know.


Name: fedup
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 November 2008

I over heard a conversation between 2 officials last week about the
revenue made from 1 loaded coal train, a 100 car train carrying around
14,000 tons is worth 1.5 million, wow, and these cheap bastards have
the nerve to rob us. the ones who are expected to load and move and do
paper work on this cash cow, any body that thinks this company feels
for you needs medicated, as for me, Ill medicate them(csx management)
as much as I can, mainly with loaded suppositories.


Name: Long Haired Redneck
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 18 November 2008

Wanting information on the following officials and why they have been
sent to the coalfields if anyone has this info.......Did they screw up
somewhere else,came in with the new leadership,etc........?  Brian
Stussie, Adam Hawkins,Danny Jarrel, Frulla,Bill Setser, and any other
GESTAPO , NAZI Style cronies you know have came to Huntington
division.......... Would also like to know what pushes their buttons
besides being denied respect and any personal info that may allow
someone to mess with their pride, such as anything in their past...
like discriminatory practices with our work force or with men's
spouses


Name: 
E-mail: fitzgerald ga
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 18 November 2008

C S X IS HAVING A COOK OUT tUESDAY FOR THEIR WORKING EMPLOYEES PART OF
THEIR SAFETY PROGRAM. WELL TODAY ABOUT SIX PEOPLE GOT FIRED ACCT.OF
RULES VIOLATIONS. c s x thinks everyone is happy so be sure to get you
a free meal for tomorrow you may be the one that is gone.if all the
emmployees felt like i do they would only be the three or four safety
employees to eat and the only reason they are there is the r.r. pays
them $280.00 a day just to tell eveyone to have a safe day what a big
joke. until all of the employees stick together and let the  C S X
safety program go this r.r. will continue to hide in the bushes instead
of helping the working men and women get trains over the road. good old
U T U thanks for the meal kiss the company"s ass again.


Name: Former NO&M Engineer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 18 November 2008

I've always heard about this site but ironic as it may appear this is
actually my first time really reading alot of the posts here.
Nevertheless, I agree with a vast majority of what has been expressed
here regarding CSX. Some things mentioned here are wayyyy over the top
in delivery, but hilarious nevertheless. Well having said all of that I
FINALLY made the decision to resign from this company recently, and my
only regret thusfar is not submitting my resignation form 8 to 9 years
ago. If you work for this company then you already are fully aware of
the deplorable conditions/policies that you're subject to adhere to
from CSX, so I will not engage in any "last or final insults" or
anything of that nature....however I will say that there are "greener
pastures" else where and that you should begin to explore any
available options as ticket away from this place if you are truly
unhappy as I often was while at CSX.

Anyway I wish you all the best and good luck to all of you. If any NO&M
subdivision guys are reading this I enjoyed working with all of you and
hope that conditions improve for yall. Peace!


Name: Al Clown
E-mail: al_clown@csx.com
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 16 November 2008

If you a brotha or a sista, don't waste yo time applyin' at the CSX. 
Brotha Obama gonna hire about 7 hundra and fitee FRA inspectas.

My black ass is signin for da shit, so I can bend your cracker asses
over!  You honkees shouldn't have listened to da union and voted for
McCain instead!


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 14 November 2008

Diversity;

WOW guess we need to do that at the state and federal level, with the
Penal System. HUMMM

We need to catch a lot more Crackers, and white Beavers with out a
kickstand.

Need to make it fair now.

I want to give all that I can to make this fair, and put more white
folks in jail. Just wish the Nignogs would or could get the message. 

GOOFY


Name: WilmingtonSucks
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 November 2008

Carrie Ammons takes it up the pipe,You peckerhead!!!!!!!!!!Stevieboy


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 13 November 2008

Hello All,
Could anyone shed some light on the hiring process timeline?  If a job
closes and/or has a "please respond to this job posting by -X- date",
about how long after the job closing will it take for CSX to contact a
candidate for an interview?

Any new-hires and/or potential new hires out there receive an email
and/or phone call invite to interview before the job closed online, or
shortly thereafter?

Thanks All,
A Potential Candidate


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 November 2008

That's a assinine comment. Then again everything you've stated has
been ignorant. You still haven't given your definition of diversity.
I'll see NN after the first of the year when I go back on a road job.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 13 November 2008

OK locomotive engineer 30+ years don't pop a hemroid now!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 November 2008

What the hell is diversity in your opinion? At one time up until the
mid'80s in Newport News whites controlled the rail yard blacks were
only allowed to work as menial laborers or at the C&O pier called the
Barny Yard. Let's hear your meaning of diversity. In fact all those
new hires could go to work in NN from Richmond. You could have asians,
hispanics, and women I don't see anyone jumping on the chance. In fact
everyone of them bitched about being forced there recently.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 November 2008

yes, you are right albert einstine, only black and white i thought it
was supposed to be diversified.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 November 2008

What's wrong with Newport News? Last time I was down there it was very
diversified. In fact I'd say there was a 50%-50% split between whites
and blacks.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 November 2008

what managers are you talking about, you have got to see the picture
with the pink bunny, then you will know. it is fuuuuunnnnnnyyyyy. all
you need is a first name and a face i guess.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 November 2008

Diversity? ha ha, please don't make me laugh. Is this a joke? 
This has to be a joke.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 November 2008

diversity my ass, you have to see the newport news crew go ahead and
count?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 November 2008

How come Csx calls trains for say 1800 and does not have you out of the
yard til say 2145? hmmmmmmm Mr Ingram where do you find your Managers
at?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 November 2008

The 5 minute management course 

      

  Lesson 1: 


A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her
shower, when the doorbell rings. 

 
The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. 

 
When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbor. 

Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that
towel.' 

 
After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked
in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves. 

 The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs. 

When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?' 

'It was Bob the next door neighbor,' she replies. 

'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he
owes me?' 

 
Moral of the story:  



If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with
your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent
avoidable exposure. 

 

 
Lesson 2: 

 
A priest offered a Nun a lift. 

 
She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. 

The priest nearly had an accident. 

 After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg. 

The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?' 

 
The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide
up her leg again. 

The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?' 

The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.' 
arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way. 

On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129.
It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.' 


Moral of the story: 

If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great
opportunity. 

 

 

 

Lesson 3: 

A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to
lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. 
 
They rub it and a Genie comes out. 

The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.' 

'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want to be in the
Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.' 

Puff! She's gone. 

'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep. 'I want to be in Hawaii ,
relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of
Pina Coladas and the love of my life.' 

Puff! He's gone. 

'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager. 

The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch.


Moral of the story: 

Always let your boss have the first say. 

 

Lesson 4 


An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. 

A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you
and do nothing?' 

The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.' 

So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a
sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it. 

Moral of the story:  

To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high
up. 

 

Lesson 5 
 

A turkey was chatting with a bull. 
 

'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the
turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy.' 

'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the
bull. They're packed with nutrients.' 

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him
enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. 
 

The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second
branch.
 

Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top
of the tree.

He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree. 


Moral of the story:  

Bull Crap might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.. 

 



Lesson 6 


A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird
froze and fell to the ground into a large field. 
 

While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him. 

As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to
realize how warm he was. 

 The dung was actually thawing him out! 

 
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. 

A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. 

 
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow
dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him. 


Morals of the story: 

(1) Not everyone who craps on you is your enemy. 


(2) Not everyone who gets you out of crap is your friend.


(3) And when you're in deep crap, it's best to keep your mouth shut!






THUS ENDS THE FIVE MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 November 2008

What is the advantage of working for a short line versus for CSX, as far
as being a track worker? Is there any difference in schedule, pay,
people?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 09 November 2008

Diversity. That's what happened for hiring newbies. Nothing wrong in
it. Railroads were once a white male dominated society. A family
tradition I know some of my peers who are fourth generation railroad.
An outsider had a difficult time getting on the railroad. I should know
I was one back in the '70s got hired because of being a Vietnam
Veteran. I had no family member on the railroad once that became known
some people decided to run me off the job. They weren't very bright
there were jobs that you worked alone like a bleeder job or a skateman
riding clear alley's off the hump. It took some time to get some what
accepted I don't think I ever really did In Walbridge once I
transferred to Virginia things changed an I'm still here 31 years
later. Today I see whites, blacks, hispanics, orientals, and even women
getting hired in transportation if they have a willingness to learn
it's alright in my book.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 08 November 2008

WTF?
I've applied 8 times to CSX I've interviewed 3 times other positions
are pending. Each time I go to their sessions out of 20 people there
are 3 hispanics and 3 blacks and the rest white. Out of 7 of us that
got interviewed 2 hispanics 2 blacks and 3 whites were interviewed,
which seems pretty fair. But...
Really,
Does CSX hire black people or hispanics frequently?
I look white and I even tried to look more like a redneck, even got
sunburned to add some color.
What's the deal?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 07 November 2008

It looks like Mikey Ward has dumped his CSX stock on November 5, 2008.
Anyone know the reason why?  We are talking major bucks. CSX has been
extremely good to Mikey. Go to CSX on the finance page. Pull up insider
transactions. Mikey will be having a great Christmas!!  How will yours
be?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 07 November 2008

fukin1stout:


What has Scuba done now?

Real shit too...not child molest crap...give us the news from Leland.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 November 2008

Scuba Steve Ammons,your a peckerhead!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 04 November 2008

Hey Other:

Interesting sound bite produced by the RNC. The same holds true if
McCain wins. The key words are..."if somebody wants to build a coal
powered plant"...

That's why the DOE recently held the first carbon emissions
auction...the worst polluters by the carbon credits to offset their
emissions.

Public utilities are guaranteed to make money, the steel and
petrochemical industries are not.

The UTU's slant on things:

        http://www.utu.org/worksite/detail_news.cfm?ArticleID=44488


Name: screwed over
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 04 November 2008

All of our energy needs could be met by placing a wind generated turbine
in that fat hole under Obama's nose.  Come to think of it, he does have
a shiny set of teeth......put a solar panel there on a sunny day. 
Biggest con job ever will take place tomorrow.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 04 November 2008

here you go nomo

Snippet...

But ... let me sort of describe my overall policy. What I’ve said is
that we would put a cap and trade policy in place that is as aggressive
if not more aggressive than anyone out there. I was the first call for
100 percent auction on the cap and trade system. Which means that every
unit of carbon or greenhouse gases that was emitted would be charged to
the polluter. That will create a market in which whatever technologies
are out there that are being presented, whatever power plants are being
built, they would have to meet the rigors of that market and the
ratcheted-down caps that are imposed every year.

“So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can. It’s
just that it will bankrupt them because they’re going to be charged a
huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that’s being emitted. That will
also generate billions of dollars that we can invest in solar, wind,
biodiesel, and other alternative energy approaches.

Here is the call with his recording...
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=6165706


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 04 November 2008

Hey Screwed Over:

 I must have missed that one...I guess my question is how can Obama or
anyone else bankrupt a coal fired generating plant?

These plants are owned and operated by utility companies, whose rates
are controlled by the states in which they operate. They are
guaranteed to make money. In Alabama it's the Public Service
Commission that sets the rate...they recently gave Alabama Power Co. a
6% rate hike, APC wanted 14%.

For example, I think most of the coal mined in North Alabama is called
Lignite and is extremely dirty, and very expensive to burn because of
the emissions standards the plants must adhere to. 

Between the IC and CSX there are probably 15 + inbound coal trains a
week to the State Docks to be exported overseas to pollute other
countries. Likewise the cleaner burning coal is imported. Last I heard
it was 2:1 swap.

Anything the next President does to coal fired plants will be,
regulatory. Any additional costs incurred by stricter emissions
standards will be passed along to the consumers, so we will all
suffer.

With the economy and balance of trade deficit in the condition it's
in, I would think coal exporters would want to increase them.

If you are referring to Ward's comments in West Virginia, the heart of
coal country, he was just pandering to the crowd!


Name: screwed over
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 03 November 2008

Hey Nomo:

What's this about a tape of Obama talking about his energy policy and
something about bankrupting coal fired plants?  I don't like this site
being a political platform, but something like this will definitely hurt
railroaders if it is true.  I'm going to google it right now.  If true,
Obama is more of a stupid motherfucker than I originally thought. 
Dumbass sumbitch King Hussein!!!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 03 November 2008

Hey Con 20-30:

Sound like a contender for the "Brown Banana" if you ask me!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 02 November 2008

whats the deal on this darric skeens tm?  comes out of russell and has
already charged 2 of our guys.  whats the deal on him?


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 01 November 2008

Scuba Steve Ammons,you're still a peckerhead!!!!!!!!!!


Name: lloyd christmas
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 31 October 2008

Lloyd Christmas for CSX president.

I'd like to first start this article by saying I appreciate everyone
who puts up with this companys shit and has no other outs in life but
yet has to stay with this company because of the few possible outs we
have if we leave the railroad.  You guys deserve a pat on the back
whether or not we don't do a whole lot of work or not.  The fact that
we get bent over daily and every time we see our paycheck stubs should
be enough.  

Face the facts though guys, we need a man in charge of CSX who isn't
afraid of earning 100,000 a year and being completely satisfied with it
for the rest of their life.  We need a man who understands what its like
to be out on the road, away from family, understands the corporate
greed, and can put more money in your pocket while making you a happier
person at the same time.  Just how much of a raise could you guys get if
I became president, accepted a 100,000 a year salary and fired Ingram. 
Sure he would just join on with UP or BNSF but at least he would be out
of our hair right?  So let the campaign begin and get the word out that
Lloyd is on his way to the top.  CSX promotes from within remember? 
That means that Lloyd has just as good a shot as anyone according to
company policy.  All I ask is that you spread the name like wild fire. 
Lloyd will be accepting zero donations and zero campaign contributions. 
All I want is for this name to be spread so all who work for CSX will
learn of a man who will fight for you and will put up with zero
bullshit.  Please get the name out there and we will make a change.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 31 October 2008

October 30, 2008 and CSX still SUCKS!  Some things will never change.


Name: run thru switch
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 29 October 2008

Farewell to the smartest trainmaster i have ever known Sir Rich Brown
(AKA)the hitchman u will be rarely missed in augusta hope things
workout for you in florence with daddy wolfey and little brother
guenther up there florence boys now is complete with the best
management team on the system you guys are AWESOME!! I hope you guys
will be around for a long time i have made more money this year than i
have ever made since being on the railroad i am 100% rules compliance i
love the rules you guys are coming up with just by chance is their a way
yall can come up with some more rules so i can get slower everyone wants
yall to leave i want yall to stay you guys are a clas act I LOVE YOU
GUYS!!!!!!!!! 

oh yeah rich how many years did you have to go to school to get that
culinary arts degree might be interested in carving some turkey or
baking a ham maybe you can give me some ideas!!!!!!!!!

          you will be missed rarely rich


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 October 2008

If they came from the florence division,then they will all have little
man syndrome.It rubs off from the division manager.Napoleon wolfe
teaches little man philosophy to all his little man managers.They have
too be shorter than him to stick their noses up his ass,you see!!!When
Scuba gets sent to the hills yall take care of him.He is about 3ft
tall,you cant miss him,hangs around kids.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 27 October 2008

Is this "Spencer for hire" from Chicago?

Did not like him, either...


Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 24 July 2008

Just to let the Philly terminal know, I filed charges agaiinst Spencer
with the EEOC.  Philadelphia will not just ship out our problems to
other Terminals.  Great Lakes people, keep a close eye on him.

Same guy as NO MO.

GOOFY


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 25 October 2008

may roger zieger accidenly fall off a cliff in wv...hey it could happen
he is a little hitler all he needs is the mustache , funny he is only 5
ft and a little bit could it be  little man syndrome? or to many ass
kickings in high school but I hear the mts. in wv are treacherous.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 24 October 2008

Well,youre in for a real treat with brian stussie!He used to work in
rocky mount,him and roger zegleir,I heard they got in trouble and sent
to the coal fields to work.Watch out!! they are go getters.How do you
think they are in shit there in?You will see.My only wish is that they
sent Scuba steve ammons up their.I would love too see that S>O>B> sent
up their.Steve its not over!!!!!!!!!!!you peckerhead!!!!!


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 October 2008

Scuba Steve,your still a peckerhead!!!!!!


Name: fedup
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 21 October 2008

Any one know anything about these new thugs we have in the hu division?
scott connors,  brian stussy, adam hawkins, the last 2 are tm's.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 21 October 2008

Tom Cook is hiding out in Tennessee these days still employed


Name: just wondering
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 16 October 2008

what  could TM zigger/ler (asshole) do to get demoated? he was
perfect,he told me so, Christ himself would fail his eff.test......he
is a smart man well that is what he told me anyway......another
textbook case of small mans syndrome.
please someone  find out what wrong he has done....I am sure he was
framed........WV coal fields  lol..... maybe peach creek lol

Karma strikes again!


Name: Mendez
E-mail: TMendex@suckass.com
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 16 October 2008

NoMo, 

Rule 69a, subsection (b)2iibxk2, paragraph 21, sextion 3, sentence 211,
footnote L99: "all system operating crews may mark up and time slip for
OT porking of mind numbing candy-ass bosses. Please be mindful of work
hour restrictions during porking activity."   

Noted, stamped, passed & posted. 

Be governed accordingly.


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 October 2008

Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 24 July 2008

Just to let the Philly terminal know, I filed charges agaiinst Spencer
with the EEOC.  Philadelphia will not just ship out our problems to
other Terminals.  Great Lakes people, keep a close eye on him.

Same guy as NO MO.

GOOFY


Name: duda
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 16 October 2008

What's going on in Wilmington? I went in there several years back,
seemed like a decent out of the way yard. I know Wolfe was a clerk
there years ago; his Dad was one as well. I understand his Dad
couldn't stand him and gave the family money to his brother--old man
knew he dropped a bad seed.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 15 October 2008

Scuba steve ammons,your still a peckerhead!!!!!Tommy Napoleon Wolfe,go
fuck yourself,better yet,scuba will do it for you!!!!!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 October 2008

Hey Mendez:

I thought operating rule 69 clearly stated that you pork you
boss (the carrier) every chance you got...without regard to any other
operating rule!

I guess it's the interpretation of the rule that counts!


Name: Mendez
E-mail: TMendex@suckass.com
Employed as: Corporate office, for 30+ years
Posted: 15 October 2008

Operating Rule 69:  Toledo operating. it is a violation to pork your
boss in the ass. 

Operating Rule 96: Baltimore operating. it is a promotion for your boss
to pork you in the ass.  

Operating Rule 101: Tony Ingram is a mindless nut buster. cut his head
open an out pops a bunch of wet pussies. 

Be Governed Accordingly.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 14 October 2008

Campfire Rumors about Tom "Jansack" Cook is he is in deep shit up too
his nose. Rumor is he was fired. I would think when the high powered
attorneys from CSX and CSX Customers get done with him he will be in
deeper shit.   It was rumored he did steal money and got other kick
backs like a $20,000.00 golf club membership and maybe other CSX
officials whom golf rather than work, also other employees might be
involved.  Not sure if CSX is offering a reward for reporting these
thieves.  Sounds like a good idea.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 October 2008

Hey Con: 1-10:

Sorry to hear about Napier...he was alright. Guess that's what got him
in the long run...he didn't play by their rules!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 October 2008

NOMO: Yep,Pat Napier, formerly TM NEW ORLEANS. PROBABLY BACK TO HIS
TOOLS OHIO.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 October 2008

I've now heard three different times around Avon that former
Trainmaster of the Year(Corporate Suckass) Tom Cook was caught
embezzling funds.  Anyone know the real scoop ??????????


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 10 October 2008

Scuba Steve Ammons;your still a peckerhead!!!!!!!


Name: cornductor
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 October 2008

Scuba Steve,I hope you have got your shit packed,because your next on
the csx termination list.We all at Davis yard will have a going away
party lined up amongst ourselves when you leave.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 October 2008

Hey Con 1-10:

Would that be Pat Napier?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 October 2008

Napier out of Portsmouth got his ass fired, and Ziegler got demoted to
the coal fields of WV for something that happened at Portsmouth with a
Rocky Mount crew. Ziegler was a POS, glad he is gone. Napier was pretty
low key, surprised he got the axe.


Name: fukinstout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 October 2008

What happened to Roger Ziegler now? is he fired or what.I thought wolfes
solders were immuned to everything.Too bad hed better not go back on his
senoirity.That big headed fucker Brian Stussie better not go back on his
senoirity niether!Scuba im watching,(You are not out of the woods
yet).You peckerhead!!!!!take those yard extras and shove them up your
ass!


Name: just wondering
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 October 2008

what is the poop on tm zimmers ziggers what ever the little guys name is
out of richmond??? is he on his way out? he was such a even temperd
fellow........karma!!!!


Name: lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Yard Master, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 07 October 2008

To Watching Lloyd

My friend even if you did trace my ip address the only thing you can
really come up with is the general area in which I could be typing
from.  If you do know who I am Id say someone probably either told you
or you are so scared of what I am typing on here you went to great
lengths to try and find out yourself.  You and I both know the men out
here wont stand in numbers so my idea is nothing but at wet dream at
most anyways.  If you and your other cronies (that is if you are truly
a trainmaster) would start doing a better job of treating the guys
better out here and stop firing everyone for any petty thing no one
would have the attitudes they do out here and this site wouldn't even
exist.  The fact it does says a lot.  I will never stop writing posts
on this site though along as its here and will continue to state my
opinion on matters when I think its necessary.  I've yet to speak with
one employee who is actually happy with the way things are right now and
its your job as well as upper managements to try and fix the problem. 
My attitude towards this company doesn't show on the job either so if
you are looking for reasons to fire me outside of this you wont find
one..unless you are in the bush at 3am.  If my comments don't apply to
you or piss you off I doubt that you would be on here upset.  And if you
think the guys out here do get treated fairly for some god forsaken
reason you must be living in la la land pal because we all know thats
horseshit.  Tell Ingram I said hello!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 October 2008

You have to think about it? Tell you what you do, go blow the conductor
then he can pass it on to the RFE. Dude, I'm not believimg this story
so just for fun you should of beat the schidt out of him then stated he
tripped and fell. Wether your questioning your sexuality or not with
thinking about it is not an issue, it's a matter respect. It would
make great headlines for a sexual harassment lawsuit "The train
engineer forgot to blow so his boss did!". Next violation he might
want to pork you in the arse. You gonna think about it then?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 07 October 2008

He threatened you with 30 days, then told you he wouldn't right you up
after the conductor got off the engine. So maybe he was trying to scare
the conductor more. Was your conductor the worthless type. Sounds to me
the road foreman won't do anything to you


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 October 2008

Get the conductor to give you a written statement of what happened while
it's fresh in his mind and before the RFE can get to him. His story
will change over time and with coaching.

At least you'll have something leading up to, and following the
event.

Personally, I'd out the RFE and dare them to give me thirty!

PS I don't like fire insurance but if your running the road, I'd
   seriously consider getting it.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 06 October 2008

this roadforeman who was riding with you cannot afford to write you up
for his job would be gone also.but you had better be real careful in
the future for he would try to get you for any little thing.if he did
get you latter then use this against him for the company would not
punish you for it but would prabably fire the roadforeman.


Name: Johnny O
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 06 October 2008

Y'know, I really have a hard time believing your story.  First of all,
that RFE was riding with you and the conductor and was jointly
responsible for the safe operation of the train and perhaps he should
have been the one doing the horn blowing.  That's how it should have
gone down and we know that over here at Tony's former railroad.

I missed?  What's up with that.  You had a conductor and a RFE riding
with you, it's WE missed.

Johnny O


 Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 October 2008

during my yearly qualification ride with a road foreman, I missed a
temporary speed restriction that was put on my orders. The road
foreman
bitched me out, and threatened to slap me with a thirty day vacation.
At
the next stop signal we got, he told the conductor to walk the train.
When he left the engine, this road foreman who shall remain nameless
said i will take it easy on you and not write you up if i left him
blow
my horn! he knew i already had a few violations and don't have job
insurance and couldn't afford to lose work. before i could say
anouther word the conductor got back on the engine because he forgot
his radio. what the hell do i do?


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 October 2008

Well, if there is no proof deny it!If he is persistant like the s.o.b. i
work under then go too HR with the issues and not the hotline.Speak to
someone over the phone,plus tell your union local chairmen,unless he is
an ass kisser like the utu chairmen at wilmington nc(Billy Fisher),If
that is so, your better off handling this matter yourself!imtimidation
goes both ways you know!This is going on all over the
system.Exspecially on the florence division.Do not take any advice from
someone who says,"they hired you ,they can fire you" you can probably
see the shit crumbs in their nostrels.S.S.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 October 2008

during my yearly qualification ride with a road foreman, I missed a
temporary speed restriction that was put on my orders. The road foreman
bitched me out, and threatened to slap me with a thirty day vacation. At
the next stop signal we got, he told the conductor to walk the train.
When he left the engine, this road foreman who shall remain nameless
said i will take it easy on you and not write you up if i left him blow
my horn! he knew i already had a few violations and don't have job
insurance and couldn't afford to lose work. before i could say
anouther word the conductor got back on the engine because he forgot
his radio. what the hell do i do?


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 05 October 2008

Trainmaster(Scuba)Steve Ammons is still a peckerhead!!!!!!!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 05 October 2008

NoMo

My doctor says I can't eat pancakes anymore. Dammit!!!!

I was wondering what all the empty magnetic bases were on the
locomotive. I can only imagine what happened to Tony's head. LMFAO


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 05 October 2008

Hey Loco 30+:

How were the pancakes this morning?

I heard CSX was equipping all motors with bobble head Ingrams on the
console!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 05 October 2008

"That's a fact, jack" was from Stripes with Bill Murray. 

I heard the story that someone got busted for putting a CSX-sucks
sticker on a locomotive. Unfortunately as an employee we can't deface
company property. I'd like to personally nail the "Jesus Freaks" the
Banana Label, Snuff chewing ect...morons that put the crap all over the
engineers console. If I wanted Jesus on board I'd bring a plastic
magnetic dashboard one.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 October 2008

The thing is... read the law, and if it's in the "best interest of the
carrier" then acommendations will be made, otherwise... too bad, so
sad.

From a safety point of view, I see - and agree on the safety side -
your point... the thing is most "other employeers" make
adjustments... hey, the military makes accomendations for there
expentant troops - and "that's a fact, jack" (refering to Eddie
Murphy at graduation in Strikes, not making a slam...) 

Anyway, have a happy CSX day... just don't use the can.


Name: ce es ech
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 04 October 2008

I understand your feelings and your concerns,i resigned from this
company last week after 11yrs injury free and derailment free.I was
takin out of service two weeks ago over a csx sucks sticker that was
placed inside of a es44ah.Well instead of anymore b.s. i just resigned
because im tired of being harrassed at work all of the time!I ended up
taking a job with a union shortline making more money without the
hastle of payroll and without being on call 7days a week,because of a
damn remote that took my job after i busted my ass working to earn it!I
started with a shortline 13yrs ago,then wanted to see what it was like
too work with a class 1 rr,Iwish I knew then what I know now I would
have never left! and wasted 11yrs of my life for a company that knows
you as a number!!!!


Name: lloyd christmas
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 04 October 2008

For any and all of you out there who think that Michael Ward and Tony
Ingram deserve what they make..or any other corporate office douche bag
please post and explain why after reading this.  

Htl, this post isn't written to insult you or take a shot at you by
any means so don't take it that way.  I respect anyone who has put up
with this company's bullshit for even ten years but please hear me out
on why I think you are wrong and so many other railroaders.

I think there must be thousands of you out there (maybe not posters on
this site) who have the mentality that we (the middle class american)
should just bend over and take it up the tail pipe while our elected
officials (both executive and company) reap all the rewards while we
break our fucking backs.  Last time I checked my job wasn't very hard
but I can't tell you the last day I spent with my children.  We all
make choices in this world but we also shouldn't have to struggle to
afford the basic neccessities to get through and suffer missing our
children grow up in the process.  

In my opinion, this company as well as other railroads are ready to
sell out every damn conductor they have the minute they get the chance.
 All because Joe Bob wants to get an increase on his stock by 15 percent
and the company execs can boost that pay from 20 mill a year to 25. 
When does it become enough for you greedy fucks out there?  At what
point can you still look in the mirror every day while people struggle
to make ends meet and you cant decide whether you want to travel to the
Bahamas or to Cancun this weekend?  

Htl, I respect your opinion on this issue but going Michael Wards way
would be like selling my soul to the devil.  Would I like to be a rich
man? Well yes, I think everyone would.  But when does it become enough
and when do you realize hey, maybe since I have millions upon millions
of dollars already do I give my employees a raise, or do I stop firing
people for no good reason, or I try to make peoples lives easier by
paying them more for working less.  

One more thing, this isn't just a problem with Michael Ward and
Ingram.  This is a problem with athletes, our congress men and women,
cell phone execs, insurance companies, and credit card companies.  I'm
sure I could name plenty more but I'll save everyones eyes for now.  I
sure hope I'm right about who Im voting for because I believe his
heart is in the right place and I think he will do his best to get rid
of these money wasting and money hungry bastards.


Name: death angel
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 October 2008

Sorry about the typo, the correct number is 904-616-1504


Name: Death Angel
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 October 2008

Here's Jeff White's (Chicago Division- Division Manager) cell phone
number.  He prefers to be called between the hours of 1 and 3 a.m.
904-916-1504.  Harassment and intimidation now goes both ways on the
CSX if officers can dish it out, then they damned well better be able
to take some too.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 03 October 2008

Your getting a little off center with leave of absence concerning
pregnancy. I wouldn't feel comfortable with someone pregnant working
up to the trimester while working as a conductor or engineer to much
can happen. The unions can't force the railroad to cross other craft
lines even though that's what the UTU did with the RCO. There is no
such thing as light duty in transportation. I do know for a fact if an
individual becomes disabled for medical reasons CSX does ask if
they'ld be willing to hire into another craft. Which would mean giving
up all other seniority. They make it almost impossible for that
individual unless their willing to relocate. A good friend of mine with
30+ years as a conductor and just shy by 10 months of his 360 into
railroad retirement had to give it up. CSX offered a clerks job if he
was willing to relocate which because of his medical condition and a
need to continue with the present doctors it became impossible. At one
local yard they were hiring off the street for clerk positions for
carry-all drivers I notified my friend he called CSX their response was
to bad you stated you weren't willing to relocate and that is their
requirement. He decided to just go out on occupational disability even
though it was a clear cut case of discrimination and he should of
pursued it.

Another example a friend lost a leg in a motorcycle accident CSX did
offer him a yardmaster job. His first obsticle was proving he could
walk on ballast to get to the tower. Eventually CSX centralizing YM
jobs he did have to relocate. So, it does happen.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 October 2008

AND then there’s maternity leave... there isn't any, it's called
FMLA.

So you find yourself in need of work, but since you work “freight” and
not in an office, what is your chance of working through to your due
date… zip, nada, zero… unless you work in an office (and who works in
an office unless you are close to the “flag pole”… not many of the
current female employees.

If you are lucky to work in a “yard” or “terminal”, maybe your
trainmaster will have pity on you and let you work in an office, or
tower, so you can keep on making some money instead of RR unemployment…
lucky, you should be so lucky.

Why doesn’t “the union” of choice do something about making the
“carrier” provide an other work area for these employees of need,
instead of saying – get your doctor to say you can’t work and take the
sick pay… it should be, hey, if the folks in Jacksonville and Chicago
and “BF Egypt” can work to their trimester, why can’t we have the same…
it seems as if it’s the local “management” that makes the decision on
who gets to work and who doesn't, and if you have a kind and careing
trainmaster you can keep on working… instead of “(you are a) safety
accident waiting to happen, and it’s on you, not me or the company”…
isn’t that where providing a safe place to work comes in – FELA, isn’t
that why there is this lay… to ensure we have a safe place to work –
well if you are male, and can throw knuckles all day long, or slam cars
about in the yard… you too can have a job, but if you are a woman,
expecting, you have no place to work – hey, what if it’s your daughter,
or sister, or wife… maybe you would sing a different tune.

Isn’t it about time “the unions” take the step and bring civil rights,
human rights, into the 21st century, instead of back in 1850 when all
the brakemen were called fingers, or lefty.  Doesn’t everyone pay the
same dues to their union for representation.  Should we all be
represented with equal respect and justice.

HEY, and if you don’t, who will…  I’m sure when RCO and PC comes to
your terminal and you want to stay on with your bad feet and joints,
but the company doctor says no… you will be singing a different tune.

AND why is it that we don’t have equal accommodations at work as most
employees do in “these United States”… not doing your job I would say,
or afraid to say something that will put a target on your back, then
your 29 years with “the company” will mean as much to them as it does
to everyone else that JFK was referring to when he said, “…don’t ask
what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your county.”
 (Just insert union in place of country.)(ANd the reference is "don't
be a slacker, be a doer".  If the parphase was lost in translation.)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 October 2008

"Diversity
We respect differences, we reward teamwork, and we treasure and
capitalize on talent wherever we find it." (Cut and pasted from
someone that was from “corporate office” off this site.)

If you look at "the company" website under diversity, and diversity
events, what they fail to realize is that it's not only race,
religion, national origin, sex, veteran status, but an issue of
disability... look at all of our brothers and sisters in the armed
forces that are returning home from "the war"... under disability it
says "accommodation to individuals with disabilities when possible”
(this is a paraphrase, so don’t hold me to it word for word).  So, if
I’m a wounded warrior (male or female) and I want to apply for a
yardmasters job (do to my limitations in mobility)… I’m sorry, but
there is no place for you here since we only  make “accommodations to
individuals when possible”.  

AND, you never see anything about individuals with disabilities, or
events for individuals with disabilities, being held in relationship to
the word “diversity”… if there has been, then I’ve not seen it.

OK, so we are all rough and tough professional railroaders, but there
may come a day when your civil rights have been stepped on due
“accommodations to individuals when possible” is used to seen you on
your merry way – and without a medical retirement since you didn’t have
enough years, or didn’t have the magic number of 30 and 60 to retire…
either way this is another way to say, “sorry, but not thanks (for you
loyal service to the company).”


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 October 2008

Does anyone have the "first use of the yellow tie (program)" date, or
safety minutes, or safety blitz notes, on the Chicago, or Great Lakes
Divisions.  PLUS, if you have anything that refers to "the yellow tie
program" in either minutes, notes, or pamphlet... either scan it and
do a cut/paste in your reply... 

I've found reference going back to 2004, but not the date "the
program" was initiated... can you help a brother out.  There was a
reference in 2003 in the Toledo safety minutes, but I can nolonger find
that page on the web (or in the safety minutes on their website - ooops,
someone may decide to start "not posting minutes" on the web... giving
away trade secrets and all.

Problem at hand... if it's "only a program", then how does it apply
to "not leaving your cars (train)" in the clear of the "yellow
tie"?  What was the basis for this program... we all heard that it
came from the NS when "the current boss" came over... but was this
just (railroad) legend… I don’t know.

All that I know is that when this “non-program” came about, everyone
was painting ties and checking the final tie down point of your
cars/train… and if it wasn’t so – well, hope the “railroad official”
was not a total (lost for words) and instead of saying, “…hey, get it
behind the yellow tie (buddy).”  The Toledo guys even have gone to the
point of painting “yellow ties” on the mainline from Stanley to Lima –
well, to Deshler (for sure).  AND they are even up on painting the
white ties, too.

AND, if this isn’t enough, how is it that “we” the movers of the
freight get nailed “for not having a proper job briefing” and
“yardmasters and dispatchers” are not held to the same standard.  I was
just reading the CSX safety website and one of the items addressed is
being through in your safety briefing – I believe these go hand in
hand, as in you have to have a safety briefing prior to beginning work
and must have a job briefing prior to beginning any work… this maybe a
paraphrase as I see the rule.  

ANYWAY, back to “the yellow tie” non-program… I overheard the asst
super of “a major metropolitan terminal” (that the “yellow tie program”
is just a program, and not in every yard (in his terminal limits?,
through out CSX proper?  TONY are you listening, your "yellow tie
program" isn't for everyone, only those that are in fear of your
rath, and the lost of their Christmas bonus.)… funny, from everything I
was told at safety blitzes and feeds – you will not cross the “yellow
tie” when tying down your cars/train.  Keep it in the clear.  

PLUS, only a “railroad official” can tell you to “foul the yellow tie”…
not the yardmaster, not your conductor, not the PTI driver waiting to
take you to the hotel and HBO (had to interject some humor, sorry).

SO, if you have anything you can scan and e-mail, or cut and paste
regarding “the yellow tie program”, please do… I’ve already have the
original “yellow tie pamphlet” put out on yellow paper… anything else
would be of help and useful to one and all.

(Just doing research for a my brothers and sisters of the rail...
thanks.)


Name: #1engineer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 02 October 2008

Well Tony,is harrassment part of your success at the workplace,because
this is going on all over the system,and by the way you were informed
of this by john hancock of the utu and from what i and other members
heard ,your answer was,it was nicely put to go screw yourself that this
was how it was going too be!Do you want too comment on this or just do
what all of your managers do and deny it?Just ask trainmaster steve
ammons in wilmington nc.He knows a thing or two about lying!Too bad
several employees had to pay the price for his dishonesty!Cmon Tommy
back him up.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for N/A
Posted: 02 October 2008

Responsibility: Workplace

"Our success as a company begins with how we treat one another at
work. We sustain an ethical culture by treating our co-workers with
respect and dignity."

- Tony Ingram, Chief Operating Officer, CSX Transportation



Safety
We have rules. We have procedures. We have Personal Protective
Equipment. Every single employee is tested and certified on their
knowledge and practice. LEARN MORE


Diversity
We respect differences, we reward teamwork, and we treasure and
capitalize on talent wherever we find it. 


Training
Talent and potential are in every part of our organization. Our mission
is to spot it, develop it, and help the people who possess it to make
the most of it - for their benefit and for ours.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 02 October 2008

For all dedicated employees at wilmington nc ,family day will be held at
SCUBA Steve Ammons house on susan dr.in Shallotte NC,instead of Davis
yard!Parents watch your children!


Name: Nicholas Okwaro
E-mail: okwaronick@yahoo.com
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 October 2008

i just want to passed my information to the body concern that, there is
alot of frustration and mistreatment to person with disability in every
where in the world and hence as a result reduce the perfomance contract
form for the victim  i'm requesting you pple to find away forward for
us .


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 29 September 2008

Well, just look at all we have lost in the past 10yrs,i really hate to
see what it would look like in the next 20yrs.By then all that will be
out here working is mexicans because their wouldnt be anything left to
stay out here for!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 29 September 2008

Well, Dammit you got some "Honkey's" to pound some spikes. It's the
end of the world. Poor, poor black man. 

Get real diversity is opening up every craft on the railroad. When I
hired out at least 98% in transporatation was comprised of white males
today in my area at least 40% are black let's not leave out the
hispanics, asians, and women who are being hired. So, you feel the
black man is through it's just called diversity. It's just a matter
of time in the next 20 years that hispanics will be the biggest
minority population in this country not just in the southwest but all
over this land. Industry will then have to include those numbers in to
the hiring equation not as low paying jobs but as equals.


Name: lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 September 2008

Thats because all the brothers are working down in ATL as instructors
and lots went to upper management.  Why don't you just crosstrain and
become an instructor or go be a train master.  Thats where the color
gets even.


Name: sam jackson
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 27 September 2008

im black been working in hamlet on the section as a bluehat
just hired 5 guys all white havn't hired one in over 5 years
looks like the blackmans day is over on the railroad.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 26 September 2008

THAT DUDE WAS SUPPOSEDLY STANDING IN THE GAGE NO RADIO OR LANTERN
SUPPOSEDLY THE TRAIN WAS BLOWING THROUGH CROSS BUCKS RIGHT BEFORE THE
INCIDENT


Name: csx sucks advocate
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 25 September 2008

Hey everyone its September 24, 2008.  Tony Ingram and Michael Ward still
love the cock, and they also love ramming it to anyone who isn't 100
percent rules compliant.  I can't wait till TCI removes your two sorry
asses permanently!!!


Name: scabemployeesuare
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 24 September 2008

Wilmington NC news update !Well,Stevieboy!,you fired an engineer with
false accusations regarding a csx sucks decal inside a
locomotive,but(heres the kick)you let an ass kissing engineer last name
"joyner"off the hook,for leaving the isolation switch in run position
on an unattended locomotive for FRA to find,then fines the
company!!!!This is what needs to be addressed with highier up
management and will be soon!!!!AKA Scuba,I hope this makes you
cringe!You fired the wrong man,I am still employed,good luck trying to
find out who this is:( Has Mr Lydick contacted you yet.this will never
go away until you come foward with all of the wrongly fired employee
truthes.Tell short man, the ladder in his truck is abit dorkie!!!!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 23 September 2008

Hey Paul:

I haven't forgotten about you...just having a hard time getting in
touch with a chap that can help.

Call if need to, you know the numbers.


Name: wriath
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 September 2008

MR C&O JOE YOU ARE ARE MOST LIKELY TO BE A PAIN IN THE ASS, BUT YOU SEEM
TO BE AN HONEST PERSON WHEN YOU POST WHAT YOU THINK. I WISH YOU BE A
LITTLE MORE INFORMED ON SOME ISSUES OF RACE BUT, THAT IS JUST THE WAY
THINGS ARE. MAYBE WE CAN BUMP HEADS ON SOME OTHER SUBJECT. 



P.S. LOOKING FOREWARD TO THE BUMPING HEAD , REMEMBER  ALWAYS BE SAFE  
     OUT THERE AND TAKE CARE!!!!!

                         WRAITH


Name: waytagoscuba
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 September 2008

The word around Wilmington is Trainmaster Steve Ammons was seen with a
teenage boy with his pants down,behind the car shop!Damn the word scuba
really goes along way with you Steve doesnt it?


Name: Ugly Stik
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 20 September 2008

Hey there,

Has anyone heard of the new Road Foreman of Engines in Birmingham. 
Suppose to be working on the Lineville side.  They say his name is Kurt
*****?.  What's his name?  They say he's Joel "RA RA" Hudson's
brother in law.  Is this a ethical policy violation?  Where'd he come
from, the jail cells of New Orleans?  Also, it was said that Tom May is
Joel Hudson's father in law.  Is this True?  ANYONE KNOW THESE PEOPLE?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 20 September 2008

Prejudice lives because some people don't know when they've achieved
equality. As a caucasian I could talk about reverse discrimination but
it's a mute point. A black conductor had 4 charges pending against him
for a variety of reasons like showing up 2 hours late delaying a train
most people I know would of been taken out of service. This time he
screwed up bigtime Wendsday he along with his black engineer they got
by a stop signal. They'll both be terminated same as a white employee.
Like I stated earlier the railroad doesn't care there are thousands
lined up to take their place.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 19 September 2008

quit messing with him c@o just get out the white sheet ,put the rebel
flag on back of pickup and go get em


Name: Lloyd Christmas
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 19 September 2008

Whats up fuck sticks Lloyd is back with a brand new edition.

First of all, what the hell is the deal with this site coming and going
constantly?  It upsets me when I can't come on here and read intuitive
posts and just how disgruntled every employee has become working for
these fucking crooks.  
Can anyone explain to me how most of us out here who work close to or
more than 120 hours every 2 weeks only make about 1/15 of what Michael
Ward and Ingram (butt pirates) make on a yearly basis?  Sure I know
that this company has to have someone in charge but who exactly makes
the call on how they get paid so much why we suffer missing countless
number of important events in our lives because we get treated like
piles of shit for marking off.  
On another note, does anyone really know the secret jedi meaning to all
these ridiculous rules we have?  Also, when new bulletins and rules come
out before our precious school books, why is it our responsibility to go
into the computer every fucking day and make sure some jerkoff didn't
apply a new one to the list of 10,000?  
Most ridiculous rule of the day-> Chair safety.  Everyone should check
your chairs out for rusty wheels, broken arm rests, and make absolute
CERTAIN you push that mother fucker back where it came from.


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 19 September 2008

Mr. Wraith,

    your mistaken about a couple of things i said. I did not say "what
white man whould post information concerning a black employee". What i
said was "What white guy would make that post?" insinuating that it
was obvious a black man made that post due to the way it was presented,
thats a big diffrence from what you said. Secondly, you are insinuating
that i made a comparisson between the NAACP and the Ku Klux Klan when
in fact i did no such thing. What i said was that "If there was an
NAAWP they would be looked at like the Ku Klux Klan.", a statement in
which (if you take it in it's intended context) acknolages without
saying that i agree with the fact that the Ku Klux Klan is a racist,
bigot, organization. Why else would it be a bad thing that an NAAWP
would be looked at like them?. I openly admitted i don't understand
much about the NAACP, and quite frankly i don't want to. Their name
says all i need to know, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION for the ADVANCEMENT
of COLORED PEOPLE. If they are not promoteing one race over another
then why are they not for the advancement of all people or just people?
Mr. Wraith i always review my post, but i'm not sure you do. The reason
i get so frustrated about colored people insinuating that they are
discriminated aginst by this company is because there is no such thing
going on! I hate this company with all my heart and soul. They are
many, many, terrible things, but racist isn't one of them. I look
around and see many black employees ranging from senior officials to
maintnance of way and they are not being targeted by the big bad
railroad, at least not because of the color of their skin. You keep
insisting that the railroad loves the way i think?. Mr. Wraith, if you
knew how much money i've porked this company for in needless recrews,
delays, discarded equpitment, etc., you'd need a scientific calculator
to figure it out. Trust me, the only thing this company loves about me
is that i work everytime they call, and thats because it benifits me.


Name: wraith
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 19 September 2008

C&O JOE: LET ME START BY SAYING THAT I WOULD HAVE TO GIVE YOU ONE THING,
YOU CALLED ME MR THAT  SHOWED SOME RESPECT. MAYBE THERE IS SOME HOPE FOR
YOU. BUT DO YOU READ YOUR POSTINGS, YOU ASK A QUESTION IN YOUR
POST,"WHAT WHITE MAN WOULD POSTED INFROMATION CONCERNING A BLACK MAN"
YOU MADE MY POINT THE COMPANY LOVES THE WAY YOU THINK.  

MR.C&O JOE I CAN NOT MAKE YOU LOOK LIKE A CHUMP, YOU CAN DO THAT ON
YOUR OWN. WE ALL KNOW WHAT THE KU KLUX KLAN PROMOTES,RACISM,BIGOTRY, 
HATE THE COMPLETE INTOLERANT OF OTHER RACES, WHICH A COMBINATION OF
IGORANCE AND ARROGANCE. NOW TELL IF THE NAACP HAS ANY
BOOKS, ARTICLES, PAMPHLETS ON PROMOTING ONE RACE, THAT RACE BEING
BLACK, FIND ONE!!! THE KLAN HAS MANY MANY OF THESE BOOKS, ARTICLES,
PAMPHLETS. NOW YOU SEE I DON'T HAVE TO TRY TO MAKE TO MAKE YOU LOOK
LIKE CHUMP,BEING MISINFORMED DOES IT ALL FOR YOU.  

P.S. 
MR. C&O JOE BE SAFE OUT THERE AND TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 19 September 2008

loco eng 30+

     I know what your saying. The guy I  was refering to could check
out any time but he refuses to. His dad was an assistant trainmaster
that everyone liked. He got cancer in his early 50's and died just a
few months later. He knew his son wasn't going to be able to finish
out his career without help so he made his trainmaster buddies promise
that his boy would always have a job. That's worked fine the last 25
years but now most of his dads old buddies are gone. We've always
carried him and he typicaly gets a brakeman for anything to difficult.
They've tried to put him on disability but he refuses. He has no wife,
no kids, no social life, he has his job, that's it. This last time when
they gave him his job back they told him in a round about way to get his
30 and go. I know he probably shouldn't be out here but he dosn't hurt
anything and nobody seems to mind babysitting him and how do you take
away the only thing that keeps the guy going?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 19 September 2008

Excuse me, both of your stories about two people one with 28 years
another with 35 years on the railroad both with disabilites getting
fired for the availability policy doesn't make sense. Either one of
these circumstances qualify for disabilty retirement. In fact they
still do they just have to contact Railroad Retirement. 

Wraith it's difficult to read when someone writes in top casing. Tone
it down a bit. I don't find prejudice today on CSX the make up of
employees is diverse. Everyone is getting time in the street or
terminated for a varity of infractions. There not kissing anyones arse
they has thousands of applicants waiting to fill that slot. Everyone is
equal with the possible exception of women which is one group they will
bend over backwards trying to change the gap in that percentage of
employee diversity. 

I've know several co-workers that have gotten disability most were
just under 30 years paying in to RR. Their disability retirement is
pretty good actually making more take home then when they were working,
plus for two years their covered under the H&W policy. The pitfalls of
disability retirement with less than 30 years paying is it affects the
spouse on the age they can draw their portion of retirement.


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 18 September 2008

Wraith,

      Let's clear a couple things up. The guy I was refering to was
not off for having the flu. He had a near fatal motorcycle a few years
ago. The accident left him with a plate in his head. He struggles to
remember basic information like his ID and pin numbers. He was layed
off for his semi-annual evaluation with his brain doctor and for that
he was fired, and yes, he is white. I assumed you were black? Come on
man, what white guy would make that post? For that matter you assume
I'm a young guy. Lots of guys I know hired in their early 50's. With
10 years of service I could be 60+. From what little I can understand
in your original post you make no mention of exactly what your friend
was fired for. What were the circumstances? You mention only that it
was absanteisum. If your friend had 2 permanent disabilities what the
hell was he doing out here anyway? I could see if he needed some time
(as my friend needs 2 more years for his 30) but if he had 35 years he
should have been home watching TV and drinking 5 years ago anyway! For
the record, you Mr. Wraith made this a race issue in a couple ways.
First of all you threw it up almost immediatly that your friend was
black. If it wasn't about race why even mention he was black? In an
equal world he is just a man. Secondly, you implied that rules
38,39,and 40 do not pertain to black employees. Insisting that this
company discriminates aginst blacks. Mr. Wraith I can assure you it is
quite the opposite. If you are black, female, gay, or dyke you are
untouchable unless you just totally fuck up. Oh, and then you threw
that black, white, yellow, brown, whatever, shit in at the end in a
pittyful attempt to mask the true intention of your post. Have you ever
heard of someone being Railroaded? That's what happened to your friend.
Not because your friend is black, because your friend is an employee and
the railroad hates us all equally. Mr. Wraith, your gonna have to get up
a little earlier in the mourning to make me look like a chump. Oh and
P.S. Your right I don't understand the NAACP. Their racist as far as
I'm concerned. If their was an NAAWP they'd be looked at on the same
level as the Ku Klux Klan. If their is to be equallity there should be
no organization promoting one race and not the other.


Name: WRAITH
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 17 September 2008

P.S. TO C&O JOE YOU HAVE NOT BEEN AROUND LONG ENOUGH TO HAVE OPINION,
THIS EMPOYEE WAS WOKING FOR THIS COMPANY BEFORE YOU WAS EVEN OUT OF
GRADE SCHOOL, AND YOUR MOTHER HAD TO DRESS YOU. YOU ALSO ARE
MISINFORMED ABOUT THE NAACP, I SUGGEST THAT YOU READ SOMETIMES BEFORE
YOU WRITE ANYTHING BE INFORMED, YOU DON'T EVERYONE TO THINK THAT YOU
ARE A MONRON.


Name: wraith
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 17 September 2008

C&O JOE YOU ARE AN ASS AS LONG AS COMPANY HAS PEOPLE LIKE YOU, THIS
COMPANY WILL JUST FINE, THERE IS A DIFFERNECE BETWEEN RACISM AND A
RACING FORM. I AM TALKING ABOUT A MAN THAT HAD THIRY-FIVE
YEARS WITH THIS COMPANY, BECUSE HE IS ILL HE LOST HIS JOB. 

YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT  A MAN BEING OFF  FROM WORK FOR TWO DAYS WITH A
DOCTOR NOTE, I'M TALING ABOUT A MAN WITH TWO DISABILITY, TRY USING
YOUR BRAIN, THERE IS A DIFFERENCE CAN'T YOU SEE THAT, OR YOU ARE JUST
WHAT THE COMPANY ORDERED. AS LONG AS THE COMPANY HAS PEOPLE LIKE YOU, 
THIS WILL GO ON AND ON. YOU PICKED OUT WHAT YOU WANTED TO SEE AND THAT
WAS ALL THAT YOU SAW. I WAS TELLING A STORY OF WHAT HAPPEN TO AN
EMPLOYEE IT WAS JUST A STORY.   I ALSO STATED AT THE END OF THOSE
WRITINGS THAT IT  DID NOT MATTER WHETHER  THAT EMPLOYEE WAS WHITE,
BLACK, GREEN, BROWN, YELLOW, BUT YOU MISSED THAT PART.PEOPLE LIKE YOU
WILL NEVER GET IT, ITS  A THING CALL UNITY. YOU TURNED THIS  INTO A
BLACK WHITE ISSUE I FELL SORRY FOR YOU. BY THE WAY YOU ASSUME THAT I
WAS BLACK, THE COMPANY GOT YOU, AND ALWAYS WILL HAVE YOU, BECAUSE THEY
LOVE THE WAY YOU THINK.     

I HAVE SEEN SOME OF YOUR WRITINGS ALL THE FOUR LETTER WORDS, WHEN YOU 
ARE ABLE IN SOME OF THESE WRINGS TO EXPLAIN DISPARATE TREATMENT, OR
DISPARATE TREATMENT THEORY WHICH CAME BE APPLIED TO WHITE AND BLACK AND
ANY OTHER RACE, THAN POST SOMETHING THAT IS INFORMATIVE.


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 September 2008

Wraith,

    man it kills me to see stuff like that. Rather you want to belive
it or not the black man has more rights then the white man. I've never
heard of any blacks being fired for calling a white guy a cracker or a
honkey or any shit like that, however if the shoe was on the other
foot, you get my point. The constant application of the race card is
what keeps racisim alive. The black man dosn't want equallity, he
wants superiority. Look around dude, we're getting fucked in our white
asses just as bad. A guy at my terminal got fired for missing 2 days in
3 months with doctors notes for both them, and guess what, he was white
and it took him 7 months to get back. If you want to preach that shit
call obamas preacher jeramiah wright or the NAACP because were tired of
hearing it.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 September 2008

WRAITH,


EXCUSE ME, BUT WE'VE HAD SOME SURPRISES IN MY TERMINAL LATELY.  WE HAD
TWO WHITES ON THE STREET FOR OVER A YEAR WITH ATTENDENCE & MISS CALLS
WHICH TOOK ALOT TO GET THERE JOBS BACK.  IN RECENT DAYS WE'VE SEEN THE
RETURN OF A BLACK MAN WHO WAS ON THE STREET FOR THE SAME THING, YET HIS
PUNISHMENT WAS ONLY 3 MONTHS.  WHO ARE YOU TRYING TO KID WITH YOU
OUTBURSTS TOWARDS THE OTHER RACE?  YOU HAVE IT ALOT EASIER THAN MOST SO
STOP YOUR BELLY ACHING.


Name: WRAITH
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 17 September 2008

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS I SITTING HERE READING SOME INFORMATION ABOUT A 
DISCIPLINARY HEARING THAT WAS HELD FOR A BLACK EMPLOYEE. WHILE READING
I FOUND THAT EMPLOYEE RELATIONS CHANGED THE OUTCOME OF THAT HEARING TO
PLEASE A WHITE FEMALE. ALSO AN AGRREMENT WAS MADE TO GIVE THAT EMPLOYEE
A THIRTY DAY SUSPENSION. SO YOU WHITE MEN IN EMPLOYEE RELATIONS TOOK
THAT AGREEMENT THAT YOUR HEARING OFFICER MADE AND CHANGED IT TO
TERMINATION BECAUSE, THIS WHITE WOMAN WANTED IT.  
 
ALSO, IN MY READING OF THIS FILE I FOUND THAT THESE MEN LIED TO THE
REVIEW BOARD, MORE THAN TWICE IN THEIR WRITINGS TO THE BOARD. THEY 
ALL SO WITH HELD MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EMPLOYEE, HOW ABOUT 
TWO PERMANENT DISABILITES. DO YOU PEOPLE IN EMPLOYEE REATIONS KNOW
ABOUT A LAW ENTITLED AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. WAIT A MOMENT
EMPLOYEE REATIONS HAS GUIDE LINES FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM UNDER THE
ABSENTEEISM POLICY, (IF AN EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN EXHIBITING A CHRONIC
MEDICAL CONDITION CAUSING HIM/HER TO BE ABSENT, FORWARD THE PROPER FROM
TO THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING MEDICAL
EVALUTION). NOT ONLY THAT, WHAT ABOUT RULES 38, 39, 40. THE REVIEW
BOARD DID NOT LOOK AT THE VOLATION OF THESE UNION RULE. NONE OF THE
ABOVE APPLY TO BLACK EMPLOYEES, LET ME  SAY THIS  ITS CALLED
DISCRIMINTION NO MATTER IF THIS WAS A WHITE, BLACK , GREEN,YELLOW BROWN
EMPLOYEE IT IS WHAT IS.


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 16 September 2008

Cheerleader huh...........dude, that's fuckin gay as aids! I mean
don't get me wrong, cheerleaders are awesome, there just not suposed
be dudes. We had a dude cheerleader in school. I ain't saying he'd
suck a dick, but he definitly gave it some serious consideration. At
the very least he'd have put it in his mouth and wallered it around. I
heard he turned out to be a fairy but I can't swear to it. I don't
figure he wants to be lurking around in the woods of Boone county West
Virginia in the middle of the night. If the bears or the poachers
don't get him the Meth addicts or the mothman will for sure. Oh well,
I guess the mothmans gotta eat to. I'll spread the word. The last guy
they sent got shipped off to the ass crack of hell the same day he
found out his old lady was banging a new hire conductor. We'll see
what Huntington, WV has in store for Joel.


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 September 2008

As I read my last post I need to clarify a point.
Some engineers would move to a job that had no Fireman in order to gain
the $1.50 in compensation. These were mostly yard jobs in the state of
KY, and there was no full crew law. 

The Apprentice Engineers were guaranteed a job for life, and that made
it mandatory that all of those Firemen on the roster were also
Guaranteed a job for life. The Apprentice Engineers went on the rooster
below the youngest Fireman.

When business was not really good and the Apprentices were at the cut
off level, Boom a yard job vacancy for a fireman popped up. That is
when the old BLE engineers started sharp shooting. They ran day after
day without a  fireman, and did not want one.

Yep Youngest Engineer got a fireman. And that simple $1.50 is like
$8.00 to $12.00 today. Engineer in 1970 was Making $25.00 per hundred
at the most.
GOOFY


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 September 2008

I am surprised, guess old heads are not aware of Arb award 282.

Folks the fireman left in 1964. I know I was one of them. Rehired in
train service. It was NOT the UTU it was the BLF&E that lost the cause,
and merged with the UTU to preserve the income of the filthy stealing
bastards that the BLF&E were.
Many areas of the country had state laws that required a Fireman on
every locomotive that moved. However KY did not and we ran everything,
with an Apprentice Engineer( If available for training), or Fireman on
passenger, or mostly with a vacant seat.

I worked hundreds of trips with no fireman until I left in 1970.

I can also tell you that Engineers (BLE) did agree to run with out a
Fireman for $1.50 per hundred, and would move from job's with a
fireman to those without in order to get the Buck fifty.

GOOFY


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 16 September 2008

To C&O Joe:

Great post, agree with everything you say.  It didn't take me long to
figure out that the more I play their games and follow their rules, the
more money that goes into my pocket!  Walk, walk, walk everywhere...
like Moses ready to part the Red Sea with that f'n brakestick, only in
Philly, we gotta tie and knock off 10% plus 2 handbrakes per track. 
That's right... gotta respot a 60 car track to the ground air cause
the retards on the shift before you left it a car length short?  Let me
couple up, get my 3step, knock off 8 handbrakes, pull the track up that
precious 50 feet, then start the whole process over again.  Make sure
you tie that 8th brake, cause the 7 you already tied might not hold
that track!  "How tomorrow moves"... very, very slowly!

By the way... that "harder to get into than panties on a first date"
line?  Had me laughing for about 10 minutes... classic!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 16 September 2008

Dear Mr. Nomo,

We have a good game of phone tag going on.  Please try to call me at
3pm today.  I will be waiting for your call.  If unable to call at 3pm,
please leave a message for me so that when I call your office, I know
who to ask for.  My number is (205) 478-8739.

Thanks,

A friend


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 15 September 2008

I know ol Hudson the Nazi wannabe....let him come on up here to
Huntington and try that Lil Big Man shit and see how far it gets 
him......Bring it on Hudson we will be waiting on ya.


Name: Ugly Stik
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 15 September 2008

Hey there Joe,  

Why do you think they call Joel Hudson "RA RA"?  Hey use to be a
cheerleader, who turned Cop to get all the jail bait down in New
Orleans.  He must have been a Prize Bull in the jail cells.  The
Roadforman for engines here in Birmingham, who they call Rainbow Ray
Blingsingly, I'm sure will miss being together with Joel.  They have
to go out to the back woods around the coal mines to play with the
train crews.  It's pretty dark out there for just being the two of
them.
When you see Joel Hudson, don't forget to ask him about busting his
ass on the stairs going up to the tower at Boyles.  He was carrying a
box with both his hands and was not holding on to the hand rail.  Alot
of people saw him do it.  Then about a week later he tried to charge a
wagon driver for smoking when all he saw was her picking up a cigarette
butt off the ground and throw it away.  Understand that Joel's 5'6"
and she looked down at him.  When in front of Scott Connors
(Superintendent)and confronted about his rule violation for trip and
fall, Joel denied everything and accused the female wagon driver of
lying.  Then Joel wanted to charge her for lying too.  After leaving
the office, the clerks union guy confronted Joel telling him there's
witnesses to his fall.  Then he admitted he violated the rules.  Hell,
I remember seeing blood coming from his leg up in the tower.  Was there
an accident report done, NO!  Did he use several medical supplies from
the first aid box, YES!


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 15 September 2008

If you have seen the news lately!The head-on with the UP mixed frieght
and the Metralink wouldnot have happened if their were two crewmembers
instead of one on the engine!With all of the lives lost I bet this
company ,still will try for one man crews.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 September 2008

Hey Loco 30+:

Don't know about the old C&O, but the L&N has a penalty claim for
putting on EOTs when a Carman is available in the yard. I didn't know
it until after I left.

I understood they paid the claim in Montgomery but wouldn't pay it in
Mobile...probably better I didn't know...the denials would've just
pissed me off!

File those claims if you can...there is nothing to lose.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 15 September 2008

Ya'll just have to look at it as a big game. Brake sticks, three step,
safety stops, radio rules, my personal favorite protecting the shoving
move. Imagine adding 3 cars to a track that is just in the clear you
can't see the rear because of curves even though you know that track
is solid and can accomodate three more cars you must walk back and
protect. A time killer. Switching out 8 cars 3-4 hour move. That's the
pitfalls of chopping crew sizes down to two people on conventional or
RCO jobs. Of course on some divisions there even cutting RCO jobs down
to a one person operation, brillant stratigy. One yard in my parts went
totally RCO after that failed they created two conventional crews for
doing engine round ups to take to the diesal shop. Recently they
renamed these two jobs so they can do anything double up tracks, help
with switching, go out and bring in trains, hostle engines ect...no one
wants these jobs now. Local management sort of got smart by adding
utility jobs which can be assigned to any crew to assist still there
are not enough each shift to go around. The utilityman has to stop and
tie brakes on inbound trains, put on and arm EOT's on outbound trains,
assist yard crews (only when nothing else is going on), at time be
assigned to assist crews switching out industries ect...these jobs are
turning out to non-preferred. Just play the game.


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 September 2008

I love how they keep sending people to "straiten us out" on the
Huntington Div. They get douche bag after douche bag to come here and
intimidate us into carrying out there wishes. What are they going to
do? Let's see.....they've tried firing us for everything, cutting off
our GU, re-arranging our jobs, cutting our jobs off (that's my personal
favorite), let's see, we can't move trains, Russell is harder to get
in then panties on a first date, our yard jobs are switching a pathetic
50 cars a shift, so what can I do to correct this? I got it! Let's cut
some jobs off and make a bunch of rules that make every move take twice
as long! Genious! Way to put your community college massage therapy
degree to work for you there buddy. Where do they get these clowns?
Here's a perfect example. Your making a double, you have to walk
probably 20 cars on average to get a brakestick to knock one brake, now
you can't sit the damn thing down because you might trip on it so you
have to walk 20 cars back to put it in it's proper holder. Now, 30
minutes later (because walking fast is a rule violation) you can
finally begin to make your double. Your double takes 5 minutes. Now you
walk 20 cars to get your brakestick, walk 20 cars back, tie one brake,
walk 20 cars back to put your brakestick up, walk 20 cars back to the
engine. Who is the nutty son of a bitch that came up with that one?
What's even crazier is that after making rules like that they have the
Gaul to say "we're in the buisness of moving trains" gee....I work
about every day and I guess I've missed that one.  Safety, safety,
safety, give me a god damn break! It's not like we were dropping like
enron stock before all this safety bullshit. And just for good measure
we'll tie up the radio with all this csxT " stress the T " bullshit
so people riding cars and making couplings and spotting tracks can't
get a word in, now that's safety! They're absolutely right! We"re
not moving trains and until they drop these bullshit rules, put our
jobs back on, and start leaving us the fuck alone, we arn't fucking
going to! Gery Williams couldn't do it, Bobby Frulla couldn't do it,
and Joel Hudson ain't gonna fair any better! Fuck you Joel! The only
people gonna straiten out the Huntington Div. is us, and by the way
Joel is a very gay ass name! (I had a 4th cousin named Joel and he was
gay, seriously). You can't do anything to us that hasn't been done
but your welcome to try. In the last couple of years we've been
throught more officals then I can count so don't be signing a very
long lease. Thanks for the warning ugly stick, we'll take care of
Joel.


Name: Ugly Stik
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 20-30 years
Posted: 14 September 2008

Look out Huntington, rumor has it Scott Conners bull dog Joel "RA RA"
Hudsons is on his way there to straighten you out. Notice on how he
gets out of a vehicle, his little 5'6" body swells up like a former
New Orleans Cop.  They don't do a CNN Special on Coruption of New
Orleans PD for nothing.  Watch out he's on LMS (Little Mans Sindrome).
 Scott Conners uses Joel Hudson's ID and charges people the way he feel
like.  He then conspied with Joel and makes up stories.  At Birmingham,
AL they charged and fired a conductor by saying how he jumped between
equipment about to couple up in the South Yard. Then they got that
DRUNK DRIVER yardmaster Robert Jonio to go along with the story for a
witness.  Then again, it's not the first times Jonio has been
instructed to testifiy against fellow employees.  I'm sure there's
many of you go up in the tower and it smells like a beer factory. 
Between Sam and Robert drinking and Chris Bennetts pain killers, and
the others on Zanxac.  hhmmm....?
Then there was a picture taken by an old head where Joel Hudson had
parellal parked with a company vehicle on the tracks infront of a
train, like he was going to stop that train from moving.  Then rumor
has it that Joel "RA RA" Hudson conspired with UTU union chairmen and
local to get rid of a conductor that stood up to them.  The problem is
the guys are blaming another conductor that sucks up to the company for
safety days.  Fun thing is, if we're all suppose to be safe, then why
isn't EVERYONE being giving safety days.  But it must be the BOYS CLUB
there in Boyles Terminal the Safest Terminal in the company.  BS!!!  The
officals at Boyles are just really good at covering up derails and side
swipes and employee injuries.  The FRA need to go walk down in the Bowl
and see all the switch shims laying on the ground around the switches. 
Let's not forget all the employees on prescription drugs that aren't
prescriped for them.  mmmmmm......  Wait a minute....isn't Alabama the
leader in Meth labs.  Maybe someones moving drugs through Birmingham by
rail.  Who else to due it, the ex-cop Joel Hudson.  The big push to
move that frieght train out of Tuscaloosa where Alabama College is
located.   hhhmmmmm??  Maybe that's why the unions involed too.  Why
would the UTU and BLE locals move back and forth from the south to the
north ends.  Maybe Trainmaster Ken Williams was getting tried of
splitting up his share of the profits.  Makes you wonder.


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 September 2008

when I said " you" I was speaking of old heads in general. As far as
the fireman go I don't know much about it. I've always heard the old
head engineers say they got bought for $1.00 a day, but I don't know
any details. Young guys have just recently gained enough UTU votes in
my area to put our own LC in during the next election so we'll see how
it goes.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 14 September 2008

C&O Joe

First off I didn't get a dime for selling anyone out in the trainmen
craft. I've been in engine service since 1980. I've never sold
anything off I've voted against every contracts that have been brought
before the BLE including the SSA. The BLE went to several PEB's back in
the '80s while the UTU didn't. In 1982 the UTU sold out while we went
on strike the only thing we didn't get was PL days. Funny the only
time I got cut back to trainmen was Jan 1983 I went to the TM asked
seeing I was cut back if I was entitled to PL days he stated "Why
not" so I took them all and by that time I was back working as a
firemen. I've supported voting for an LC 5 years ago who has only
worked since 1996 against the advice of my fellow oldheads turns out
he's good and still LC. I push new hires to get active in the union at
least they can possibly get local issues resolved not much we can do
about the national, yet. 

Like I stated when I hear people on this website make stupid remarks I
like to antagonize. I've read everything from "I wish you oldheads
would die" to "Why don't you just retire and let us take over?". I
find that childish the immaturity level of a second grader who they can
be excused because of age seeing a twenty-something or older say it is
ludicrious. It's definitely a different generation then I came from
which we were taught respect for our elders. Yes, I'm now that elder
who can help out or keep people ignorant. 

I've repeatedly read the stories about ya'll paying the bribery money
to get a rail job. It's not our fault. That was your choice. The only
guilt is with you if you refused and waited you wouldn't of had to
pay. Your anger should be directed towards the railroads and these
schools. I still read on other websites about these schools like NARS
which the UP/BNSF use to hire people even though they've even changed
their policy an are hiring off the street. But, some people still pay
that bribe money. So, your bitterness is not my concern look in the
mirror you made that choice.


Name: htlong
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 September 2008

boiler maker.......where do you get your imformation? the ble didnt sell
out the fireman, the fireman were represented under the utu.
in 1974 gov gilligan signed a bill that got rid of the fireman in the
state of ohio and I recieved $4.00 a day more.

the loss of the fireman wasnt a union agreement, it was a state law
that said the fireman wasnt needed.
now what law was passed to sell off the flagman? the head brakeman? the
yard engineer?
the utu went after the yard engineers job when they ran out of bodies
in their own craft to sell, and with the utu agreement that all
conductors had to make the move to engine service, why would any new
hire want to join this kind of a union? (maybe you)
the new hire is going to end up an engineer in the end so why not join
the BLE and get it over with.

bottom line  utu is a cut throat club of leaders who sold out their
members,and in doing so cut their own throat so they did something no
union has ever, EVER  done, they stole jobs from another craft! what is
next the car inspectors jobs? oh yeah in some places there arent any car
inspectors so the conductor walks the brakes on and off.
you blow a lot of steam but then you are a boilermaker just get your
steam/facts correct.
as for me I am done, I have paid my dues and I collect them at the mail
box every month and when I hear that whistle blowing at 
3 AM..... I roll over and say life is great !!!!!!!!!!!


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 September 2008

Loco Eng 30+,

   well DUDE, i am not an engineer and i do not work under the SSA. i
am (as stated above) a conductor and i work under the 1973 C&O (proper)
agreement. i am not jealous of you because that would put me having the
desire to be an old grouchy ass engineer. i understand that you are
bitter and pissed off at being continually fucked by CSX. however,
those of us that are not protected have as much or more to be bitter
about than you. we paid $4,200 for our jobs. money which we had to
borrow at a competitive 9% intrest. it takes us 5 years to reach 100%
pay (thank god i finally made it). we will never see 100% of a
protected trainmans GU. instead we will forever be limited to 75% GU.
you're absolutely right about us being at the mercy of CSX! there are
a long, long, list of disadvantages for us, and who do we have to thank
for that? the very same guys that are always giving us the doom and
gloom speaches about how bad its going to get, thats who!
thanks to you selling us out. i'm not saying it's all your fault but
you certainly made it as easy for them as possible. wheres that $20,000
at now? the same place our brakeman jobs are, long, long, gone! what did
you buy with that money? a new truck? it was scrapped a long time ago,
we'll be paying for your truck for years and years to come. i hear
people all the time say "they'd have done what they wanted anyway. we
might as well have gotten something for it" gee, that helps, i feel
alot better about it now. i guess it's not as bad as the fireman being
sold out for $1 a day. trust me, we're fully aware of how bad it will
be and who we have to thank for it! as for what boilermaker said about
the SSA he's right, i read a couple weeks ago that the UTU had gotten
the SCOPE part of the SSA sent in front of a federal arbitrator because
it violates part of the 2002 UTU national agreement. i dont see where it
really matters much seeing how there will be no diffrence between
engineer and conductor. the UTU is trying to recover the ground they
lost when they agreed to mandatory engineer promotion. they finally
figured out that giving away their membership wasn't such a smooth
financial decision. i've got 35 more years of anal fuckings that i owe
people like you for, so excuse us if we bitch. if you come on here and
whine it's all justified because CSX has been so mean to you. if we
whine we're cry babies. you've paved a bumpy road for our generation
to travel. thanks again.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 13 September 2008

Mr. Nomo,

Sorry I missed your call.  Please try me again (205) 478-8739.

Thanks,

A friend


Name: JW
E-mail: EXCELLENT442003
Employed as: Brakeman, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 13 September 2008

I worked for the railroad in 1998.  I had prior railroad service and was
in my mid 50's trying to hang on and get some time of retirement and
the "old heads" litterally drove me out of the company.   They were
allowed to decide who they like and who they didn't on the CSX. 

I experienced the same thing with the former MOPAC railroad in the
1970's if you were not a certain religion at the MOPAC you were
restricted to low level jobs and if you complained - your job was
restructered and you were in effect driven out of the company.   I
worked for both railroad - and they are the worst of the worst to work
for - fortunately for people of different faiths it was a blessing when
the Union Pacific bought them out. !!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 September 2008

Boilermaker, Like a true fool you spoke without knowing anything your
talking about. I'm tired of you jealous people who haven't the self
control to wait your turn to get seniority. It's called paying your
dues. Most of us oldheads will be happy to hand over the reins when we
retire there are always barriers like age which makes it impossible
till the time arises. I don't care what you are it doesn't matter to
me. If you think oldheads control today you're blind an ignorant. Last
time I looked at a seniority roster oldheads were the minority
especially with the large amount of hiring that has been done over the
past 1-5 years. Most of you haven't a clue about unions so ignorance
isn't an excuse. 

Seeing we don't know each other and most likely we'll never meet. You
haven't a clue as to my beliefs. I'm just tired of cry babies. we tend
to get a lot of that on this website. So, I play along an antagonize the
issues to see what stupidity will happen next. There's plenty of that
to keep me in the game.


Name: Boilermaker
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 September 2008

Locomotive 30 + years

Its time to pull your head out of your ass now. We all know about the
big bad RCO's that are going to take our jobs.  

Did it ever occur to you that maybe I might be an engineer?  Maybe I
don't have the senority to hold a spot on the engineer board. OOOOHHH
Maybe that's why I am a conductor.  Maybe I like being a conductor. 
Think about it bright boy. 

Having read, and voted against the SSA (Single System Agreement) We
engineers are not as protected as you think.  The only protected spot
on the engine is the conductor.  I didn't believe it when an old head
engineer pointed it out to me. I went back and re read the entire SSA
again.  He was right.  Ricky Finamore sold us a bill of goods that
wasn't so good for the engineer craft.  Our Scopes agreement sucks
also.

If you're the ENGINEER MAN you claim to be, READ YOUR CONTRACT before
you go spouting out of your pie hole on infomation you don't know. 
OUR CRAFT IS NOT AS SAFE AS YOU THINK.  Yes RCO's suck.  Yes every
other railroad has figured it out except CSX.  Deal with it.   

Maybe its time you do one of two things:

1)  Start working with the union to take care of the men below you,
instead of looking out for only yourself.  (like the old head engineers
did when you were young.  Infact they thought so highly of you and your
fireman's craft that they sold it out for a $1.50 a day. Kind of sucks
doesn't it) 

OR

2)  Retire and let some of us conductors/engineers move into your spot.
 

I have a card, and wouldn't mind having your job, and its only for one
reason.  I don't like your hateful attitude towards your fellow
employees.  

I'm involved in my union, and didn't sell out the men below me for an
extra week of vacation.  I work with the younger men below me.  I fight
for their craft as well as my own.  I don't tear them down as you
appear to do.  The company already does that.  With Tony Ingram at the
helm, he has brought the US vs. Them attitude over here.  Lets beat the
employees until moral improves.  All we have is each other.  We have to
stick together if we want things to change for the better.  If your
union man isn't fighting for you.  THROW HIM OUT and get someone in
there that will.

Locomotive 30+ years.  I can see you're bitter.  This company can do
it to you.  You have no reason to go spouting off on C&O Joe, myself,
or anyone else on information that you don't know anything about it. 


STOP, LISTEN, LEARN, AND TEACH THOSE BELOW YOU. The only way we can
make this union strong again is to let those below know what our unions
are capable of, not what they've become today.  Yes men for the
company.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 September 2008

Well, I don't know wether to find your use of C&O as flattering or
insulting. See Boy, I worked for the C&O before all these mergers it
was a good railroad. My engineers certificate states promoted on the
Cheasapeake and Ohio Railroad. You might work under a false banner that
still uses the name an if you're an engineer you work under the SSA.
Those of us who actually worked for the former railroads will be gone
soon and that only leaves CSX employees. Like you mentioned in another
post after the protected workers are gone (that is the oldheads)
you'll be left to the whims of the new railroads and the unions they
created.


Name: WRAITH
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 September 2008

WE MAKE COMPLAINTS ABOUT WHAT GOING ON IN THIS COMPANY ITS TIME TO BRING
MIKE TO TASK FOR WHAT HAPPEN,  HE IS THE CEO.


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 September 2008

loco eng 30+,

   Thank you so kindly for your observation. Had it not have been for
your post I may have went on for the next 35 years not knowing who I
work for! I use the C&O name because I thought it was kind of nice
because it gave a little info about where I am and what I deal with. It
also enables me to be identified by anyone having questions about
officials, agreements, demographics, etc., all while not being to
revealing. I work under C&O agreements, I get general bullitens that
say C&O on the top, and last year the shirt I got had the C&O logo on
the chest, and everytime I try to pull one over on crew managment they
"C&O guys can't do that" so I didn't see using the C&O in my name
as being to much of a radical idea. But thanks anyway for your typical
old ass engineer response, asshole!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 September 2008

Dear Mr. Nomo,

Could you please contact me at (205) 478-8739.  I could really use some
advice.

A friend


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 12 September 2008

Well,I wonder how trainmaster Scuba Steve Ammons meeting went with the
FRA in Raliegh,involving the harrassment of several employees!I hope
you get slapped with fines and charges and get tossed on your ass for
the countless imtimidation and harrassment charges you deserve
Steve!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 12 September 2008

Has anyone heard who the new road foremans are and where they are going?
Hope we dont get another jackass....


Name: wraith
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 12 September 2008

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: THIS NOTE IS FOR JAMES C. AMIDON DIRECTOR, I THINK
YOU NEED TO READ THE DISTRICT COURTS ANALYSIS OF WHAT CONSTITUTE
RACIAL DISCRIMINATION  UNDER  TITLE VII. YOU WILL FIND THAT YOU AND
MIKE HAVE A VERY LARGE PROBLEM.    












LET'S PLAY


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 11 September 2008

C&O Joe, Your probably right I'm glad I won't be around to see it. I
won't be around to see engineer only road trains, one extra board for
both crafts, the change to calling you train service employees
ect...it's funny you call yourself C&O when you never worked for them.
You're just a CSX employee.


Name: JAFO
E-mail: 
Employed as: Corporate office, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 11 September 2008

Sounds like Cook is getting his EC-1 and his EX   "X"ed  Out of Town,
Out of CSX 

I am sure he might know what I mean and some others on Road EAST, Avon,
Cookieville

In prison they will "X" him as a Child MoLester

Are you reading this one Cook, it is for You.  


Signed

Die Hard with a Vengence


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 September 2008

loco eng. 30+,

     when all you protected guys are gone everyone will be an engineer.
there will be one list and seniority gets prefrence. what few trainman
jobs are left will be up to seniority rights also. if you stand for a
trainman job you can take it you get kicked or get tired of it or it's
winter you go back to an engineer job and so on. 
the consolidated roster has helped pave the way for it and as soon as
you old heads are gone it will be so.


Name: ya right
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 September 2008

hey robert conners get your hands out of my pockets


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 11 September 2008

Boilermaker, Your not very bright are you? Sooner or later you'll be an
engineer. They just took another job away from you. I'm secure RCO's
haven't hurt me, but they will you.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 September 2008

September 9, 2008 & CSX STILL SUCKS!!!

This website is great!


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 09 September 2008

Yall let go of that big frieght pool money and keep this website
going.please donate!!!!


Name: Boilermaker
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 08 September 2008

Hey webmaster, what did you do, decide to take Labor Day off like the
rest of us?  

Welcome back.


Name: Boilermaker
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 08 September 2008

Hey Locomotive Engineer 30+ years

CSX is using the remotes on the main line in Danville, Illinois.  

The only requirement is that they go restricted speed over public
crossings.

Sorry


Name: Beer drinker at OWL
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 September 2008

I over heard at the local Owl place that the UTU and BLE chairmen at the
Birmingham yard has conspired with company officials, (someone named
Joel and Scott, Scott being the Boss man) against a UTU member about
getting rid of him and others by making up stories of threats.  They
talked like these guys work side by side everyday and share stories. 
The way these guys talked it was all over some hunting land company
officals owned and how big of deer Alabama DOESN'T have.  Also that
Joel's wife is getting fucked by a Yardmaster and he's suppling her
with prescription drugs who he gets from someone off a train from the
south and also from someone that works in a bowl.  It sounded like the
wifey has had a drug problem before because Joely is a prick and talks
to his kids like shit.  They also talked about several people getting
fired for having bad criminal records that will be found out every 2-3
years.  Like possesion of weed and drunk driving.  But they also
implied that Yardmasters and Trainmasters record would be covered up
because they didn't have to due some kind of paperwork. But also, how
the different laws effected peoples records.  Also that when
yardmasters and trainmaster never got tested and if they did it was
alway at the beginning of the shift.  So after the second hour they
could pop there pills like pain pills or valium even if there
subscribed or not to them.  There was something said on how they got
the FRA under control and how they can hide stories about guys getting
dragged through the gravel and sent home bleeding and bruised so
Birmingham can keep there safey record and the guy named Scott
Conner(they final said his last name) could get his bonus checks.  The
injuried employeed were threatened about getting fired and given safety
days(what's that?) to keep there mouth shut and come back when there
healed.  They talked like that happen just in the past few months.  

Further on in the conversation they talked about a guy named Spencer
and how he's returning and going to get back in the sac with the wagon
drivers again and other female company employee who visits him that he
may have power over.  They also talked about this guys usage of the
company credit card with hotels along with the sounding like mis-use of
the company cell phone and text messages.  Since he's the one that
hired most of them.

While reading all the other stories about these people, I just guess
CSX just really wants a major and public law suit for sexual harassment
with this Spencer guy.

These guys just kept on going about stories of what the company
officals where doing the more beer they drank.  Not sure to believe all
of them but they talked like it was first hand information.  Last thing
stuck out was that most of the company officals they talked about had
family members higher up in the executive lines and how there
untouchable and there word would be gold.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 07 September 2008

Damn!I thought the wolfe regeme got ahold of the website!Soso glad its
back.It wouldnt surprise me if micheal ward had something to do with
it.Watch out you will recieve an absenteeism letter webmaster:)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 September 2008

It's back. This was a long shutdown.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 September 2008

Inexcusable!

 Some one needs to contact Morris Dees at:

               http://www.splcenter.org/


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 1-10 years
Posted: 07 September 2008

Wow, CSX has just got bolder.  The Trainee that vehicle was racially
vandalized on the Rocky Mount Yard has vanished.  Employees of that
yard were forbidden to give statements about what they saw in the
vehicle vandalism.  Just a few days ago a Trainees vehicle was found
with the phrase "Stay off the Railroad Stupid Nigger" along with the
glass broken out with a dummy head with a black face and a neuse around
it thrown into the vehicle.  How strange I understand she was taken
against her will at Milan yard by the Trainmaster who threatened them
and have repeatedly been reported for doing the same to other
employees.  Real strange huh, vehicle vandalized just after the
incident.  Also this vehicle aired on WRAL TV 5 and now there is no
record found on their site and they have no remembrance of the issue. 
Where ever this Trainee is now don't just give up if you know how to
contact them do so and encourage them to sue the racially motivated
fortune 500 company.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 24 August 2008

lloyd

The Engineers contract only tries to protect them so the UTU doesn't
sell off more jobs. The last thing anyone wants is to strap on those
boxes. Of course now the UTU has filed a lawsuit saying the BLE and the
carriers encrouched on an agreement that already excisted. Ask yourself
if RCO's were to hit the mainline it'll be the UTU members who'll
suffer nearly all engineer have trainmen seniority. We'll damn well
use them and mabey then the UTU will be finished as a sell-off union.


Name: lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for N/A
Posted: 24 August 2008

Couldn't have said it better myself there 1stout.  If people think they
aren't putting all this technology into these fucking locomotives for a
reason, well I hate to say it but they are just fucking stupid!!  Like I
said before though, its going to take a nationwide effort on this and
the engineers to get involved or they will get rid of conductors when
that last protected man is gone.  Hell if you read in the new BLE
contract you can clearly see that they want the engineers to be trained
on those boxes outside of the yard.  Hmmmm I wonder what that could be
for CSX?  I guarantee you if you cut off conductors though you wont be
able to get those trains safely across the road.  The really sad part
is though if these are their future intentions, there stock will soar
and they will butter the engineers up so good with new bonuses and
salaries that a lot of them wont give a fuck about our jobs going out
the window.  All I can say is try it mother fuckers and there will be
hell to pay.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 23 August 2008

well,you can do the math and say that the trainmen jobs are next! The
ERAD ,the power assist switches,power distribution,running off
switching business,unless its mega-profit.If I were you I would not
rely on either union,because an enjuction will be issued on the notice
of the next craft cut.I have watched our jobs go and senoirity go with
it!I beleive its time to organize amongst ourselves and tell this
company along with micheal ward too shove all of this technology right
up their asses!Every craft one way or another has been cut or
eliminated because of his views on how this company should be
ran.Well,from a lawyers aspects of course!No people ,no liablity,no
lawsuits just technology and fuck the american way.Why dont they cut
the officials jobs,it seems like there are 3 trainmasters to 1 two man
crew,soldiers to a tyrant superintendant:)wolfe!!!!!!!!!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 23 August 2008

Hey Loco 30+:

Lets see...We've had a Republican President 20 of the last 28 years, a
republican controlled House and Senate for at least half that time.

The Federal Judiciary is appointed by the President.

I believe that Republican = pro business, which is not necessarily
bad...except when there is no moderation.

There has been a generation of laws being proposed, enacted and
interpreted by republicans. As it stands now, it's a pro business
world, greed is good, bigger is better. In the mean time, the middle
class, the working men and women like those who work in the
transportation industry, are being intentionally squeezed out and
watching their standard of living being flushed down the tubes.

The DOT fast tracked this legislation because that's what Nabobs
wanted, and there was no one to stand up against them.

If you think it's bad now, unless there is a change in Washington the
middle class will be the working poor in another 8-12 years!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 August 2008

The new trainmaster in the Erie & Dunkirk area is Matt Sell.  He can
write you up all he wants, but he is still the same little punk that he
has always been.  He is the kind of guy that got beat up and had his
lunch money stolen when he was in grade school.  He can write you up,
yell and scream at you until his face turns blue, yet he is still a
punk bitch.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 23 August 2008

NoMo

It's not just the railroad industry that falls under these new
guidelines the airline and trucking industries are also subject to this
intrusive behavior. Who knows why this has happened? It's
implementation appears to be quick starting next monday Aug 25th. I
know the airlines are looking for a delay till Nov 1st to hire more
same sex testers. From what I gather there wasn't anytime to take
action.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 22 August 2008

watch out for a tm in erie and dunkirk tryin make a name for him self!
we have a new one on the ls. he's writing guys up for all sorts of
stuff. I hear he's even gone as far as calling crews cell phones while
on the train and failing them if they answer! this has to STOP!


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 22 August 2008

Hey Loco 30+:

I guess my question should have been...how or why did the unions let
it get this far? They should been raising hell from the get go!!!

They've had months to raise the issue and mobilize the rank and file.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 22 August 2008

We all know that this new form of drug testing was suggested by most
railroad management.  They aren't trying to harass you, they are just
anxious for you to drop your pants, they wanna see what ya got!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 August 2008

Eight Rail Unions and the BNSF the only class 1 railroad has filed to
stop the observed drug testing saying it violates the 4th Amendment for
illegal search and seizure.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 August 2008

Damn that means they have the right to check up your ass if they think
you might have something that will tamper with the test?


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 August 2008

Hey loco 1-10:

   I don't believe the testing will stand the scrutiny of the court.

   Where are the unions?


Name: IndyEngineer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 21 August 2008

Bossman:

Don't worry - I'm over the remotes.  It has been great to watch
people like you get upset when production is down.  You guys are so
arrogant that you refuse to believe you are wrong in the fact that it
is not working!  We are making tons of money because of your errors
(both train and engine service)!  Most of us will make more money than
you - with less responsibility --> a win, win situation!!!


Name: Bossman
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 August 2008

Indy Engineer:
It wasn't greed that put the green box in the hands of the conductor.
95% of what a remote crew does is conductor's work, switches, brakes,
cut cars, couple air hoses. 5% is engine ahead, brake, engine back. Get
over it.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 August 2008

TO: ALL CONCERNED
LOCATION: CSX TRANSPORTATION
SUBJECT: PROCEDURE CHANGE FOR DIRECT OBSERVATION TESTING

TO ALL PARTICIPANTS IN DOT/FRA FOLLOW-UP AND RETURN TO DUTY DRUG
TESTING:
.
.
.
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 25,2008 NEW DEPTARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS
ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE EFFECT THAT WILL CHANGE WHENAND HOW DOT-REGULATED
EMPLOYERS,INCLUDING CSXT, ARE REQUIRED CONDUCT DIRECTLY OBSERVED URINE
COLLECTIONS. THIS WILL APPLY TO CSXT EMPLOYEES WHO PARTICIPATE IN ALL
DOT-COVERED TESTING, INCLUDING UNDER FRA FMCSA (FOR CDL-HOLDERS)
REGULATIONS.
.
.
FIRST, AS OF AUGUST25, 2008 ALL RETURN TO DUTY AND FOLLOW-UP TEST
COLLECTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE DIRECTLY OBSERVEDBY AN OBSERVER WHO IS
THESAME SEX AS THE EMPLOYEE PROVIDING THE SAMPLE.IN THE PAST, CSXT
COULD BUT WAS NOT REQUIRED, TO CONDUCT DIRECTLY OBSERVED COLLECTIONS
FOR FOLLOW-UP AND RETURN TO DUTY TESTS. ALLCIRCUMSTANCES WHERE DIRECTLY
OBSERVED COLLECTIONS ARE REQUIRED REMAIN UNCHANGED.
.
SECOND, THE PROCESS FOR CONDUCTALL DIRECTLY OBSERVED SAMPLE COLLECTIONS
WILL CHANGE. UNDER THE NEW REGULATIONS, THE OBSERVER IS REQUIRED TO
CHECK FOR DEVICES THAT CAN BE USED TO TAMPER WITH URINE SPECIMENS.
THEREFORE, AN EMPLOYEE SUBJECT TO PROVIDING AN OBSERVED COLLECTION WILL
BE REQUIRED TO RAISE CLOTHING ABOVE THE WAIST AND LOWER CLOTHING AND
UNDERPANTS TO MID THIGH THEN TURN AROUND TO SHOW THE OBSERVER THAT THE
EMPLOYEE DOES NOT HAVE A DEVICE TO TAMPER WITH THE SAMPLE. AFTER IT IS
DETERMINED THAT THE EMPLOYEE DOES NOT HAVE SUCH A DEVICE, THE OBSERVED
COLLECTION WILL TAKE PLACE.
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.
IF YOU ARE SUBJECT TO DIRECT OBSERVATION DRUG TESTING YOU ARE REQUIRED
TO COMPLY WITH THESE NEW PROCEDURES. A FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE
OBSERVER'S INSTRUCTIONS WILL CONSTITUTE A REFUSAL UNDER DOT
REGULATIONS.
.
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    NOTE: IT WILL BE CSXT'S PRACTICE TO NOT USE SUPERVISORS AS
OBSERVERS.
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REQUESTS TO DELAY OR SUSPEND THEEFFECTIVE DATE OF THE REGULATIONS HAVE
BEEN MADE, BUT IF THE REQUESTS ARE NOT GRANTED THE REQUIREMENTS WILL
BECOME EFFECTIVE ON AUGUST 25, 2008.
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ISSUED BY THE OPERATING RULES DEPARTMENT
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SYSTEM NOTICE 107


Name: lloyd
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 21 August 2008

Love your comments there Indy and I almost 100 percent agree with you. 
However, if our dirtbag union officials decide to join up with the BLE
then they will care less if the company wants to get rid of all
conductors.  As long as their jobs are safe...who really gives a damn
right?  I think we'd be stronger as well, but will we finally all
stand together and strike on the bastards when they push this issue or
will we just keep bending over taking it in the tail pipe from these
fuckers?


Name: IndyEngineer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 20 August 2008

Lloyd Christmas:

It was greed that caused the UTU to snatch up the remote agreement
instead of trying to work with the BLE on the issue.  

The effect of the agreement has caused junior employees to be displaced
and possibly furloughed, while some engineers flowed back in and
qualified on the box in order to maintain their regular schedule.  I am
baffled that the UTU was not more forward thinking when considering the
ramifications of passing the remote agreement.

With that said, I believe that the only unions who should be merging is
among ourselves.  If all the railroad labor unions merged, we could be
alot stronger.  

I do NOT want to see any crafts disappear - especially the conductors! 
I believe it is safer to have a conductor in the cab of a locomotive on
the road.


Name: lloyd christmas
E-mail: noneofurfuckinbzness
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 August 2008

Most of you out there could already know this information but those of
you who don't should really need to know what I am about to tell you. 


We should never, I repeat NEVER merge with another union.  I say this
because as a lot of you probably already know, as soon as our
backstabbing union officials join up with another organization or
company, our jobs as conductors could just go up in flames.  Why you
ask?  Well because if these union officials that claim they will fight
for our jobs wont care if the company gets rid of us as long as they
can work for a different organization, i.e (the sheet metal union). 
CSX wants to get rid of conductors.  The sad part about it is though is
that the UTU basically cut our own throats when we said yes to that
little green box of shit.  We will not have a foot to stand on if the
people who represent us get to jump ship with someone else..and we all
know what they are capable of.  It seems to me that what this company
would like to see is a bunch of engineers doing all the work by
themselves and if switching or coupling was necessary that they would
have their little box just in case and CSX would have a few utility men
around as they travel up the road. 
Once that last protected conductor is gone we are in serious trouble
and I dont think anyone really knows how serious this is.  If they can
just toss brakemen to the curb, they can do the same thing to
conductors.  We also could get little help from the BLE or engineers
because this will only increase their pay and make their stock soar
(which most older engineers possess).  

The fact of the matter is, this is all about GREED.  The less people
they have to provide benefits and a bi-weekly check to, the heavier
their pockets become (shareholders and upper-management).  Of course
this just isn't a problem with the railroads, this is a problem
nationwide that needs to be fucking ceased NOW!!  The rich just keep
piling it on while the low to middle class get crapped on more and more
each day.  The real question with all the guys who work for this company
is, are we going to fucking stand for it?  Are the engineers who work
for CSX and all other railroads just going to sit back and say...okay
this doesn't affect me so I'm not real concerned?  Will the UTU have
any backbone when the meat hits the metal and our jobs start getting
axed?  If you are one of those people out there who doesn't believe
this is coming you should get a grip.  If this isn't what the company
truly wanted they would not have wasted thousands of dollars on
equipment that would run a train without an engineer.  Lloyd is signing
off for now but I just wanted to give you guys some food for thought. 
I'm fucking sick of all this shit and you should be to.


Name: slack action
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 10-20 years
Posted: 20 August 2008

Every contract job on the railroad is based on seniority, thus subject
to a bidding process which includes getting rolled.. Certain clerk jobs
can have restrictions/qualifications on them, (such as must be able to
type 35 words a minute) thus limiting the number of people qualified to
be able to bid on the job.  The carrier does have the option to
designate certain jobs as  "P" jobs, which means that a job can be
appointed to an employee regardless of seniority. And protecting the
senority of the employee, meaning even if you have seniority on the
person who holds a "P" job, you  still can't roll them even thou you
have seniority on them...


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 20 August 2008

Corman's helicopter flying over short line yesterday


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 20 August 2008

M OF W 20-30

Are you kidding! I enjoy a lot of that (Kidding), however you may be
serious.

1. She will be guaranteed a job for life.
2. She will get very large Bonus checks every qtr.
3. She will support you for the rest of your natural life.
4. She will be home for you and cook a nice meal 3 times a day.
5. She will ensure that you have clean and starched work clothes every
day.
6. She will do you Proud as she works her shift next door to your
home.
7. She will never be required to drive more than 25 feet to work, or 
CSX will pay her a double rate and double Bonus.
8. Hell Man you can quit now, she won a EEOC claim. However all that
she has is a job offer, and guess what it is only an airline ticket
from where you are.

God Bless this country, and those that have been on the RR for 20 years
or more, with blinders on.

GOOFY


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 20-30 years
Posted: 19 August 2008

my girlfriend has won a eeoc claim against the whores...they offered her
a clerks job....could anyone tell me   1. Does a clerk get rolled like
we did in m of w or can they expect to stay close to where they are
hired?  2.about what can they expect to make a year?....We don't know
know what to do...please e-mail me at elmojones5917@yahoo.com...thanks!


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 August 2008

I think someones pulling our chain with this perfect job,ethical company
B..S..Yall should have seen all of the officials standing around jerking
each other off at the east arcadia derailment.Napoleon Wolfe and his
soldiers!!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 August 2008

I am so proud to see most of my fellow employees not kidding themselves
about how goddamned poorly CSX treats their employees! CSX management
reeks of a mean-spirited stupidity. How many times have we heard,
"They make money inspite of themselves!"? In my own personal
experience (and that is fairly broad), I have never felt so
unappreciated and taken advantage of as I have working here. Cutting
jobs, getting beaten by Payroll. Weak-ass UTU won't do anything for
you. Asshole management trying to fire you over piddling bullshit just
to make themselves look good! Bastards hiding in the bushes to see if
you're using a brake stick and them firing you if you didn't because
you would have had to walk a mile to go get one! Safety pricks trying
to make their quotas and go home and not seeing the forest for the
trees. Government wanting to fine you for making mistakes that you
wouldn't have made if you hadn't been called out on short rest or at
3 o'clock at night in the pouring rain... and now forcing us to
actually allow them to see the urine come out of our penises! Talk
about sexual harrassment! I think you are all some of the best, hardest
working guys I have ever met and this company should bend over backwards
to kiss each of your asses! But we all know these sorry, greedy bastards
will take each of us for granted until the day we retire, are fired, get
slightly hurt or permanently killed, or simply ran off 'cause we can't
take the bullshit any longer. I hope God greatly blesses each of you for
the misery you have had to endure from this company on a daily basis...
and that fat, lazy slob of an engineer's wife and Tony Ingram fan can
shut
her ignorant mouth.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 August 2008

I am so proud to see most of my fellow employees not kidding themselves
about how goddamned poorly CSX treats their employees! CSX management
reeks of a mean-spirited stupidity. How many times have we heard,
"They make money inspite of themselves!"? In my own personal
experience (and that is fairly broad) I have never felt so
unappreciated and taken advantage of as I have working here. Cutting
jobs, getting beaten by Payroll. Weak-ass UTU won't do anything for
you. Asshole management trying to fire you over piddling bullshit just
to make themselves look good! Bastards hiding in the bushes to see if
you're using a brake stick and them firing you if you didn't because
you would have had to walk a mile to go get one! Safety pricks trying
to make their quotas and go home and not seeing the forest for the
trees. Government wanting to fine you for making mistakes that you
wouldn't have made if you hadn't been called out on short rest or at
3 o'clock at night in the pouring rain... and now forcing us to
actually allow them to see the urine come out of our penises! Talk
about sexual harrassment! I think you are all some of the best, hardest
working guys I have ever met and this company should bend over backwards
to kiss each of your asses! But we all know these sorry, greedy bastards
will take each of us for granted until the day we retire, are fired, get
slightly hurt or permanently killed, or simply ran off 'cause we can't
take the bullshit any longer. I hope God greatly blesses each of you for
the misery you have had to endure from this company on a daily basis...
and that fat, lazy slob of an engineer's wife and Tony Ingram fan can
shut her ignorant mouth.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 August 2008

FUCK THE B&O, THE C&O, THE SCL AND WHOEVER WANTS TO RUN WITH IT; IT'S
THE L&N THAT IS THE FUCKING BACK BONE OF CSX...TRY TO CONTEST


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 August 2008

hey lady shut the fuck up and go read so of ur husbands dipatcher
bulletins...you are in shark-infested waters...shuck the fuck up and
work your job that beacause of people like us, you even have(and you
just think about that)...oh yeah shut the fuck up beacause what if your
boss whos a pussy; told you that you're not gonna get a cost of living
raise and that your insurance premium are going up and that you are
gonna be effiencency test on how well you preform your job....have you
ever had to sit one mile from where you are gonna get off and go home
for the day after fucking 12 hours or 200 miles of staring at nothing
but the fucking rail or a conductor sleeping..only to see yet another
dumb-ass yardmaster fucking shit up and you cant get in the yard....it
would be like ur dumbass runnin the show....i call it "THE MONKEYS
RUNNING THE CIRCUS"...hey but cant complain cuz on good days all i do
is open my pocket and the fill it up with money because of some dumbass
just like you....you're trying to talk about baseball and we're playin
football...so shut the fuck up and get off this website..you non union
motherfucker....


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 14 August 2008

Its Wednesday August 13, 2008 and CSXT still SUCKS!


Name: lloyd is back
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 August 2008

To the wife of the engineer....

You really have no fucking clue what the hell you are talking about.
Obviously you think that paying 5 fucking g's to get on at your job
that will throw you to the curb without hesitation is just fine and
dandy.  I have news for you lady, unless you have all the facts or work
for this organization, shut your pot hole.  I mean do you realize that
in the past guys who shelled out all that money could have been
terminated if they didn't pass this freakishly weird strength test
machine with no refund...without even telling us before we paid our
money?  Do you realize that if we passed all our tests at whatever
school we went to but yet somehow made one little mistake in Atlanta
after our training was done that we would also be terminated without a
penny back of that 5 grand?  What about one little slip on a fucking
ladder?  

Let me elaborate on some more issues that you obviously have no fucking
clue about.  Do you know that hundreds of employees who paid for that
school were furloughed as soon as they were done with their on the job
training (which basically means they were not needed in the first place
apparently).  
Do you know that if your husband were to throw a banana peel outside of
his window, not wear safety glasses at all times (while inside a fucking
engine no less), or not follow exact radio procedures to the T he could
be fired?  
Do you also know many times your husband has probably been taken to the
cleaners by our ethical payroll?  Really, how many people work out there
have to fight and beg and plea for the fucking money they earn on a
bi-weekly basis because it is always screwed up. This company probably
steals on average 20 to 50 dollars from 80 percent of the employees out
there.  I have no factual statistics and I don't know the exact number
of employees but I'll go out on a limb and say the employees as a
whole probably get 500,000 robbed from them every 2 weeks.   

On another note, does your husband work the yard or does he work a
freight pool of some sort?  Not anyone I know of where I am gets that
kind of time off as an engineer so it makes me seriously question where
he is and what pecker he could be tuggin on.  Sorry, not trying to
insinuate that he could be bi-sexual but he could be a suck-ass.

If he truly thinks this is an ethical company and that this company
wont fuck him without hesitation, he must be living in a constant wet
dream.  Could your husband be a foamer of some sort, or does he just
love gettin it in the back side?  Really lady, it sounds like he could
be the perfect fit for a trainmaster since he really thinks (or at
least you think he does) that this is such a great company to work for.
 Hopefully he wont sell his soul to the devil before he can see the
light...it is out there.


Name: IndyEngineer
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 13 August 2008

In response to Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years:

I would never stoop so low to call you names, that would not be fair. 
However, I believe your husband must not have been on the railroad very
long for you to believe this is a good company.  

You have not witnessed outright intimidation and harassment of
employees by management like I have.  You have not witnessed managers
lie and encourage lying, all while saying that they are "Fact
based."

Yes, the money is good - but the morale is horrible.  Perhaps your
husband is at a location that hasn't totally been influenced by
Ingrahm and company.  If that is the case then I am truly happy for
you!  Where is it so I can bump him!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 August 2008

Im not sure what all the complaining is for. My husband is an engineer
for CSX - on call 7 days, off for 2. Sometimes he is really busy, they
have even busted his rest a few times. So what... He called Crew Mgmt
told them they were wrong, argued with a few, demanded they start his
rest all over again, they did that, then he made a claim and got some
extra pay for having his rest busted. Other times they are more slow,
he is home a little longer each time. If you are a good employee, like
he is, and you do your job to the best of your ability, you follow the
rules set forth, its a wonderful job. I read a posting about a guy who
was claiming to have paid 9K for a Conductor class and then not hired
because he failed quizzes, failed to complete a couple tasks
appropriately, violated a couple rules. Whats the bitching all about?
Im a nurse, you think if I failed quizzes and violated rules that I
would have obtained my license???? Railroading is a great job, great
benefits.
Cant wait to see what nasty names you people call me..... Go ahead, but
for what its worth - CSX does not suck.


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 August 2008

The Goober was just reading a few post from the past 3 or 4 days.

yep many posting on every topic? Dumb
Yep bitching out the Union? Still paying up
Yep 2 of 10 too dumb to have job insurance?-- 2 smart ones left the RR
and never paid that money for years.

Yep HTL is leaving the RR after 5 weeks of Vacation. This is the only
one that makes any sense at all. I do not need to tell him how to enjoy
this , he already has a good idea. 

GOOFY


Name: B&O hogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 11 August 2008

It's official now.......Grafton and Parkersburg will be leased to
R.J.Corman Railroad before the end of the year.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 09 August 2008

Please send the bird flu to Jacksonville and Florence during a
supervisor meeting!!!!!


Name: lloyd christmas
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 08 August 2008

I'm back bitches, and with a brand new edition.
Would any of you dumb shits out there with this company who have any
pull, seniority, or any say with the unions try to find out where your
sack is and do something about the ass pounding that we are getting out
here?  Me and about five thousand other engineers and conductors are at
the end of our ropes and if something doesn't change within a year or
two I see something bad goin down.

Just how do they vote on our contracts and make new ones when no one
votes anyways?  I'd really like to know how that is done with any kind
of legality to it.  Gee..that's right, it probably isn't legal. 
Neither is the way you guys high up in the union take your cut out of
our fucking checks every week and do hardly anything to make our lives
any better.  I'd much rather have more morale with my job then a
little extra on my check that they just steal from me at the end of the
week anyways.  

The furloughed thing could possibly not happen this year also.  It has
been reported that since a certain conductor died in NC a few months
back that we may just rot on the extra boards.  Pretty sad how it takes
a guy to die out here before they realize what they are doing is wrong. 


BR BOGGS, we all know you are just probably an engineer or conductor
suck who just likes to stir the pot.  Someone should really take your
keyboard away from you since you obviously have no since of grammar.  

By the way, the blue flu is coming soon to a railroad terminal near
you.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 August 2008

APE 20-30 years:

There hasn't been anyone furloughed in Philly for the past 3 or so
years that I can remember.  And what difference does it make if someone
has 10 minutes or 10 years out here?  Sounds like the guy doesn't want
to see anymore jobs cut or anyone possibly out on the street... we
could use more like him with the same attitude and concern.  Maybe the
terminal might run a little better if that was the case...


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 August 2008

I read this crap an it just keeps repeating the same old line. 

TM: Spread out vacations? Heck, they are spread out not everyone gets a
week off in the summer. In my area only two are allowed off per week
which spreads it real thin. I know all about seniority I've lived it
the past 31 years. I paid my dues to get the vacation I want. CSX
controls the extra boards with the gaurentees, if business is slack
load up the boards. That won't happen it's not all the unions fault.


Blame the unions? Heck, when was the last time any of you attended a
meeting? I suspect never. That I see all the time. How many of you
actually sent in the votes for your contracts? Let's see we had a
whooping 51% who bothered to vote on the BLET SSA. Pathetic.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 07 August 2008

They're sold out like the rest of them.  Have you seen any of the
unions step forward about the harassment thats been going on for the
past few years?  Hell no, but they will accept your dues each month. 
We need a good slowdown soon, maybe that will get them off there A$$es.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 August 2008

Even the BLE sucks they have a good lo' boys club that take away 
engineers seniority and rights to work passenger service out of
baltimore. You can't trust these back stabers for any type of
representation. We dont need a union like this on the railroad,they are
the best union CSX has ever had. How does shiftlett get away with his
low handed deals. Engineers has to pay dues to get kicked
in the balls. Maybe one day Maryland will have a right to work law and
we will have representation or we don't have pay dues to a low life
organization.

                       BLE 97 MEMBER


Name: Bossman
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 August 2008

Ape 20-30: Blame the unions for the furloughs. If vacations were spread
evenly over the 12 months there would not be an excess in January and a
shortage in August



Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 06 August 2008

So thats your problem, cutting jobs????  This has been the first
winter
in over ten years when a employee in the Philly terminal has not been
furloughed.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 06 August 2008

So thats your problem, cutting jobs????  This has been the first winter
in over ten years when a employee in the Philly terminal has not been
furloughed.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 06 August 2008

Let's see if you're singing the same tune when he tries to cut jobs in
your department


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 06 August 2008

Conductor 1-10
I can tell you are one of the young ones here. Daily has done more in
Philly than the past three term mgrs all together. He has fixed more
than anyone. He is there and doing things in and around Philly more
than you know. I have seen him all different shifts at more locations
than even Larry. Philly would be sad to see him go. Read what the
others on here say about their supervision and realize how lucky you
are. 

He is a prick though when there are derailments though.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 06 August 2008

1 down in Philly, 1 to go... now that Spencer is gone, we need to work
on the Terminal Manager Andy Daly, or as I like to call him "Casper"
because he's never around!  We'll see if anything changes now that
the round man's gone... if not, we'll all know who's really pulling
all the strings.


Name: heels
E-mail: 
Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 1-10 years
Posted: 05 August 2008

its like a bad football team you can put on all the gear to be safe and
get hundreds of first downs but fumble one fucking time and these
bastards are ready to rip your helment off and bench your ass and put
some lazy fucker in your spot and make him a window watcher and a
bastard just like they are


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 05 August 2008

Smarter than You.

Calm down a little, you are on the right track, just a little confused
how the system works.

CSX has nothing to do with the EEOC, they are not friends!
CSX can terminate a lot of folks, Most at will.

If a EEOC case comes to bear, the person charged has a few decisions to
make. The company will defend, free of charge, and give the employee the
freedom to seek private counsel, as well.

As with all legal matters who knows where it will go.

I feel certain that CSX is supporting their employee at this point, as
they have no reason not to, and no charges to review.

GOOFY


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 04 August 2008

Good luck with the slowdown thing!Ive been trying in wilmington and
their are too many greedy people down here!In the little terminal where
I work,when they run out of men certain employees wait in line trying to
pick up extra days,knowing good and well the rest of us hate it!There
are also certain employees that think overtime is a fatal disease.Scuba
Steve loves meeting his failure quota!I hope Tom Wolfes alter boy leaves
very soon!


Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 August 2008

Smarter than Uwe

Try starting at the begging of the thread.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 August 2008

There is a storm brewing in the east.  From Boston to Chicago the guys
have had just about enough of this BS.  If you are fed up with
management like many, we need a major slowdown soon!  There are alot of
guys getting on board with the idea and its about time. If you think its
just a waste of time, then keep on bitching!


Name: Smarter than you
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 03 August 2008

Freddie,

      You truely are dense; you need to comprehend, the deed is not
done, you just passed this piece of shit on to some other poor working
man. He's now on the Great Lakes Division. When he is pimping on the
street you can crow--he's still geting a paycheck.
      All CSX is going to do is keep passing these assholes along;
they'll still get bonus' and paychecks while making life miserable
for the rest of us. If you had something good he'd be fired. CSX will
not waste time with a Trainmaster and EEO or Sexual
Harrassment--liability is too high. So scroll up or down--shut up until
he is terminated.


Name: ha ha
E-mail: lickmynuts@csx.blows
Employed as: CSX Contractor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 03 August 2008

you go no body- after taxes, ins, union sucks cut, and old farts cut,
thats all you will have left, change. all we have is seniority and a
contract, and its obvious, csx wont honor either. and btw- csx
management sucks, the job itself is great.  and yea i dun it, i posted
in every forum, so go ahead and lick my nuts!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 02 August 2008

Freddie,
    All I hear about is Spencer.  What are the other issues that you
think you have in Philadelphia, now that Spencer is gone?


Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 August 2008

Hey Smarter than you, learn to read and comprehend, scroll back, you
will see the deed is done.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Friend or family of employee, for N/A
Posted: 02 August 2008

If you happen to work in Birmingham and run into an EN Smith id ***113
be careful he is a snitch. who else would like to start a snitch list
for csx-sucks.


Name: Smarter than you
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 20-30 years
Posted: 01 August 2008

Freddie,

   Shut up about Spencer and do something. If you did something of
importance, he'd be gone and you could report. Do not count your
chickens before they're hatched.

     If you truely have something breakit off in him and then when
he's in the streets pimping let us know. Do not brag until then.


Name: Slow Order
E-mail: Slow_Order@csx-sucks.com
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 August 2008

For those working in Russell,KY be on the lookout for TM Woods he new in
the area and he made lots of enemys in the Nashville to Memphis area. He
is a PRICK and A$$$ kisser. This is a fair warning.


Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 August 2008

That's understood, I really am not interested in the money, just want
the SOB Spencer on the street, this claim is just not for an
individual, but the philly terminal.  I promise to keep ya posted.


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 01 August 2008

Freddie,
Keep me posted, and I do wish you well. Heck I want to come to the bash
when you get paid off, and know there are more here that will show up
and help you spend Your cash settlement?

OH by the way it will take them more than 30 days to find your claim,
so be patient, they will get to it in due time? MAYBE.

GOOFY


Name: csxcanblowme
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 01 August 2008

Noh-bodi...

Until you get that job with CSX don't come on this website talkin your
jive.  Every engineer/conductor out here knows it sucks but we have
families and providing for them keeps us out here.  Some guys are
idiots out here and go out and buy big houses and expensive cars which
really makes them scared to quit but mostly we are just all in it to
try and provide.  If you think you can come out here and make a change
you can forget it.  Wishful thinking at its best but unless everyone
lays down nothing will ever be accomplished but the Federal Government
will punish us all if we decide on that.  Not many guys out here mind
the actual work that comes along with this job and in fact many love
it. Its just that you can't hardly do any work without breaking some
kind of childish rule some dickhead made up to punish the guys who make
all the money for this company.  

Go ahead and apply and Id love to know what your attitude will be like
after 6 months on the job.  You will be scared every day of what rule
you might be breaking and who is watching your every move.  

Latest rules violations where I am located...
Someone got time off for not staying in the lead locomotive while their
conductor had 3 step.
Someone got time off for not tying and testing the hand brakes.
Someone is getting time off for calling a block after they were inside
the block.  
What a fucking joke this company and its trainmasters are.  Keep on
sucking Tony's wee wee boys and one day you will move up in the
company.


Name: Noh Bodi
E-mail: hammerhead_73@hotmail.com
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 31 July 2008

If working for CSX sucks soooo badly, the doors are open. Nothing is
keeping you from getting another job.  If its as bad as this site says,
just quit. Also, this is a free country. ever heard of eminent domain?
If you're not happy with the rules or policies, try to CHANGE them. On
a side note, I even considered employment with CSX. I saw this site and
went to it with an open mind to see both sides of the arguement. I may
still try to get a job with them. maybe i can work for some CHANGE


Name: concerned conductor
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 31 July 2008

Hey Caring Trainmaster, 

You might want to check on DICK REED out of Avon Yard, IN. (Now he has
been demoted to line of road because he screwed up the yard so much)  

He tried to order a friend engineer of mine on a work train recrew to
move his two engines to opposite ends of the train, then have the
conductor ride on the second engine with his foot on the dead man pedal
so it wouldn't go off because they couldn't disable it. It was screwed
up and would throw them in penalty even in trail. 

So much for you saying us dumb shits get hurt for not following the
rules.


Name: austin
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 30 July 2008

csx is the best and when i growup i went to drive a csx


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 30 July 2008

July 29, 2008 & CSX STILL SUCKS!!!!


Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 30 July 2008

Just called, 30 days to process, and there are no worries about the
documentation. No need to get an attorney in this case, Pilgrim.


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 July 2008

Freddie,
Sorry bud but your EEOC dealy would in fact be a civil case. If the
EEOC takes it, and if it was filed? you will lose---- if for no other
reason than,,, yep---Failure to provide enough documentation to
proceed.

Happens all of the time, however mostly from females, and or race
discrimination

GOOBER


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 29 July 2008

Freddie,
Go back and read my post Pilgrim. You are posting a response that
duplicates my post.
Now the question is if the EEOC refuses to pursue your claim! You do
WHAT?
You frigging pay or go away. Or get this one !!! You find a legal eagle
to take your case on a contingent basis? Now that is really far
fetched.

GOOBER


Name: BoxcarBob@ Dewitt
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 28 July 2008

Well I guess you said it all baby.  The reason that they have all these
checks and counter checks is because their training policy is so lame
that they have no confidence that anyone knows what to actually do.

The supervisors sure don't and its easy to tell just look at the lack
of experience they show.  Mindless storm troopers from a nazi youth
league who may not understand how to get the work done just how to run
your ass ragged with all these foolish mandates.

Not to worry.  I would just reccommend strike at many different
locations starting with the albany service lane and working its way
across CSX.  That's Crummy, Shitty and Xcessive Today and everyday.


Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 July 2008

Nothing will come out of my checkbook, you file a claim with EEOC and
they will determine if there is merit.  Counter suit, bullshit, this
isn't a civil court thing.


Name: lloyd christmas
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 27 July 2008

10 dumbest rules CSX has.

1.  You can release that 3-step..Im in the clear of all track.
    As opposed to, you can release that 3-step, im in the middle of the
track, shove on back and put me out of my fucking misery.

2.  Tie those hand brakes and test them.
Well, holy shit idiots, if you put the hand brakes on the cars then I
would suppose that they work if they are on right?

3.  Calling signals.
Gee dispatcher, if you gave us a green fucking signal I guess that
means its okay to proceed right?  

4.  Wearing safety glasses IN THE LOCOMOTIVE.
Just what exactly is going to fly in our eyes...we can't exactly
protect our eyes from that burning sensation we sometimes get because
the fucking bathroom smells so horrendous.

5.  Marking off on weekends.
Dont you fucking assholes realize that people actually have lives and
would like to see their kids at some point before they are old and out
of the house?

6.  Watching shoving movements whether you can see the end of your
train..or not. 
Are you fucking retards serious?  If some dumb piece of shit wants to
randomly walk behind my shove when I can see the end of my cut, he
probably just needs to get ran over anyway.  

7.  Requesting radio check before starting communication.
Well gee George, I guess we must all be fucking retards out here. 
Maybe if someone doesn't respond that could mean you don't have a
good radio.  

8.  Putting the T at the end of CSX.  
Really, what the fuck does it matter?  Are you assholes really running
out of things to fuck with people about or do you want to enforce this
rule on a certain day because someone wiped their ass with your
toothbrush.

9.  Calling stop every 15 minutes.
Are you idiots serious?  Who's fault is it in the first place if we
have a red signal?  If you fuckers can't run trains right then don't
expect us to suffer because of it.  You try calling stop every 15
minutes for 4 hours and see just how ridiculous it is.  Guess what dumb
shits, you know where we are and it doesn't need to be announced.

10. Walking 25 feet in front of the engines before crossing.
Honestly, do you officials really think that we are going to cross in
front of a moving engine unless we have a death wish?

I sure do love making overtime from all your stupid fucking rules. I
also love how your payroll fucks everyone for every nickel and dime
they can so this company can keep that stock and profit up.  Keep
fucking with us CSX because we are all on the brink of saying enough is
enough.  It will be highly entertaining to see all those trains without
any engineers or conductors for about 2 weeks.  Bring on the strike
baby.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 July 2008

Haha - RR Police - http://www.dilbert.com/strips/comic/2008-07-22/


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 26 July 2008

Freddy, 
you may or may not have filed with the EEOC. I would think that you
have, based on your post. However that means very little. It will take
4 or more years to get a decision from the EEOC, and that will be a
basic decision to proceed or reject your claim.

Be prepared for a counter suit, that will be out of YOUR check book.

GOOFY


Name: Nikki
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 25 July 2008

Are there any instances where you feel that csx misrepresents the union
to attain it's own objectives? Do you know of any one who wasn't
hired that should have been? Have you known someone who was sent
packing after they successfully passed the training program? Thank you
for assisting me in my research. Nikki


Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 24 July 2008

Just to let the Philly terminal know, I filed charges agaiinst Spencer
with the EEOC.  Philadelphia will not just ship out our problems to
other Terminals.  Great Lakes people, keep a close eye on him.


Name: BoxcarBob @ Dewitt 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 24 July 2008

There is no such thing on CSX.  Everyone feels the same way.  Moronic
decisions that try to hide the true nature of the operations with
service and on time failures covered up.  

Liars figure and CSX management is full of liars.


Name: BoxcarBob @ Dewitt
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 July 2008

Just wanted to let some of you guys know that the UTU DIPP Fund does pay
without a transcript.  On the form it says that a transcript "may" be
required.  I have only had one instance when they made a request to me
for a transcript and even that did not delay payment of the benefits. 
All the other times they paid with a simple copy of the discipline
letter.  They also paid when a waiver is signed unlike BRCF or LMPCA
who consider a waiver an admission of guilt.

Yes they do have the 11 deadly sins just like the rest of them but
after a couple of violations they (UTU) won't drop you like the others
always do. 

Those other forms of job insurance are now about to make changes that
involve not paying violations of some of the critical incident rules
and there again, the UTU DIPP Fund still pays those, including red
board violations.  You are not getting the whole story as I read it
here.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 19 July 2008

Woo Hoo!  Spencer is leaving Philly.  Time for us to get our stuff 
together and start working again.  It was fun while it lasted.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 July 2008

Well, i will tell you all, that this company cannot go on with the crap
that everyone has had to put up with much longer!Everyone needs to
laydown on them for ever how long it takes for this to end.Their is
still a strong message that has been sent to management in jville with
the proxy votes.If the TCI group doesnt have anything up their sleeve
it will probably get alot worse.I am still hoping for the best,Ive been
out here too long to call it quits,like many of you!Florence by far is
the worst division on the system and if Engram and Wolfe had it their
way every division will end up this way.Every terminal in the florence
division has several harassment cases pending.If you work on another
division,and nothing is done,watch out!,its coming and already in the
works!


Name: Goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 18 July 2008

Red Board Insurance, My favorite topic.
They do not pay for the following.
1. Rule violation
2. Insubordination
3. Well that is it in a nut, that covers everything.

4. All that is left is wrongly accused.
Give them a couple of hundred for that slim chance???? ZZZZZZZ
Goofy


Name: Throttle Puller
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 18 July 2008

Work safe ya'll....who cares about their IDAPT or whatever it is.  Just
slow down, work by THEIR rules and open those pockets up.

You know, when I went to work for the railroad (L&N) 30 years ago, on
my very 1st day cubbing with a switch engine crew at Murfreesboro TN.
the conductor told me "son, keep your mouth shut, ears open and do
what they say, never offer any suggestions of a "quicker" way to do
things and they'll fill your pockets up."  You know, Mr. Jim was
right.  That was the best advice I've ever been given since I started
at the railroad.

30 years later, I still adhere to those words.

Be Safe...and hold those pockets open.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 July 2008

For starters, there is only one member of TCI that is going to be on
that board, the other three aren't employed by them.  Second, they won
four seats which doesn't even come close to giving them an upper hand. 
I'm willing to bet that you won't see the changes everyone is wishing
for.


Name: htl
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 17 July 2008

it appears that tci won their place on the csx board lets hope they do
the right thing and fire tony and his henchmen all the way down to the
weasel trainmasters


Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 July 2008

It's out, TCI got four seats on the board...........


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 July 2008

Well Philly has gotten rid of a bad apple. God help those that run into
Jim Spencer. A CSX tool and an ass.


Name: Pete
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 July 2008

Goober: aka Tom Wolf or some other company suck wanta be

BRCF Paid when CSX Finally got around to sending the transcript. (I was
already back at work when CSX sent me a copy of the transcript.)  Since
CSX loves to fire people before they have their hearing, I asked my
formaly fired co-workers.  I know for a fact that UTU Job Insurance
pays.  BRCF pays to, you just have to have a copy of the transcript,
which CSX doesn't like to hand out in a timely manor.  UTU job ins
pays when the LC calls.  

NO CSX DID NOT PAY THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD.  I have the zero's
in the months that I didn't work to prove it.  Yes the local chairman
is working on it.  No I am not the only one in his local that this has
happened to in 2007.  I understand you have to pay if you want the
months to count.  I did pay.  I paid with after tax income, and an
extra month that I worked on top of that too.  Thanks payroll scum. 
You are right the Railroad Retirement Board gets their pay.  When they
get it will be up to when CSX payroll.  But I bet it will be after
Brown, Ward, and Ingram get their Bonus checks.

Was the profit on my stock good.  Hell YES.  I bought the stuff in the
the mid to upper teens and it had split on top of that.  If I hadn't
had to sell it, I could have bought a nice new Harley with it today. 
That stock was bought for my retirement, not some train master with a
hard on trying to look good for his boss by suspending a crew for
something that they didn't do.  If I had had the opportunity to sell
it when I retire, the capital gains tax wouldn't have been so bad, as
I could have moved it into a shelter, or something else that the over
priced lawyer/cpa would have suggested.

Goober, you are a looser, and a non railroad employee on top of that.
Go back to your little GE world, and play with your little train set. 
Say Hi to Jack Walsh and his trophy wife that got him oustered from
being the head to your beloved GE. Get a life and quit writing about
things you know nothing about.  

Goober,  Enjoy your time in in La La land.  You seem to spend alot of
time there. Enjoy your Labor Day.  I know I will, and I'll have a cold
one in my hand to boot.  this bud not for you goober looser.


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 July 2008

I hear you brother.  

I got suspended for several months when a train master decided I
violated a rule.  I was later cleared of all charges, as was the rest
of the crew, but in the mean time I had no income coming in.  CSX kept
delaying the transcripts that BRCF needs to pay out job insurance.
(I've switched to UTU job insurance. They pay when the LC calls, no
transcript needed)

---Hey man I see your situation, and a tough one it is. Do you know
that the UTU Insurance will not pay any better, check em out they pay
absolutely nothing, just like the BRCF. Has BRCF paid anything? let us
hope that they have. I would love to be wrong.

I had to sell all of the stock that I had purchased outside of my 401k
and use it to live on. I then had to give Uncle Sam a very healthy
portion of what I received when I sold the stock.  When I received my
back pay, after everyone was done getting their share, there wasn't
enough to pay the taxes on the stock I sold. (Forget buying back what
stock I sold.  That wasn't even an option.)
________You would only have to pay Uncle Sam tax on the Profit that you
made. You make it sound like it was healthy, when it was not.

I know this next part will shock you, but when CSX gave me my back
pay,
it was short.  CSX then took out my Railroad retirement after taxes
and
then DIDN'T PAY RAILROAD RETIREMENT THEIR SHARE.
___Yes the RR pays half and you pay half.

 CSX also took out
railroad retirement money for one of the months that I worked.  What a
bunch of scum sucking thefts the payroll department has become.

_____Sure when you work they take it out, happens to everyone.

I understand when you get suspended, you have to pay into railroad
retirement if you want those months to count.  But what do you do when
the railroad that you work for doesn't give the railroad retirement
board their cut of the money, and short changes your pay to boot?
__No one shorts the RRR board of anything trust ME.

I'm telling you one thing.  I've switched my 401k to buy 80% CSX
stock.  I want to make sure at the next board election, CSX can hear
my
voice/vote loud and clear.

__HA HA I would buy GE, and sell CSX it is really high, and GE is
really low.  

I WANT BROWN AND INGRAM OUT OF HERE.  I HATE WHAT THIS COMPANY HAS
BECOME THANKS TO THOSE TWO PIECES OF CRAP.


Name: Pete
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 July 2008

Freddie Krueger,

I hear you brother.  

I got suspended for several months when a train master decided I
violated a rule.  I was later cleared of all charges, as was the rest
of the crew, but in the mean time I had no income coming in.  CSX kept
delaying the transcripts that BRCF needs to pay out job insurance.
(I've switched to UTU job insurance. They pay when the LC calls, no
transcript needed)

I had to sell all of the stock that I had purchased outside of my 401k
and use it to live on. I then had to give Uncle Sam a very healthy
portion of what I received when I sold the stock.  When I received my
back pay, after everyone was done getting their share, there wasn't
enough to pay the taxes on the stock I sold. (Forget buying back what
stock I sold.  That wasn't even an option.)

I know this next part will shock you, but when CSX gave me my back pay,
it was short.  CSX then took out my Railroad retirement after taxes and
then DIDN'T PAY RAILROAD RETIREMENT THEIR SHARE. CSX also took out
railroad retirement money for one of the months that I worked.  What a
bunch of scum sucking thefts the payroll department has become.

I understand when you get suspended, you have to pay into railroad
retirement if you want those months to count.  But what do you do when
the railroad that you work for doesn't give the railroad retirement
board their cut of the money, and short changes your pay to boot?

I'm telling you one thing.  I've switched my 401k to buy 80% CSX
stock.  I want to make sure at the next board election, CSX can hear my
voice/vote loud and clear.  

I WANT BROWN AND INGRAM OUT OF HERE.  I HATE WHAT THIS COMPANY HAS
BECOME THANKS TO THOSE TWO PIECES OF CRAP.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 13 July 2008

Well, its sounds like the two articles with no names that voted white,
must be officials.Its people like you who dont see the writing on the
wall!You will have no future out here if you get fired duh!,so just
keep on pulling for the asses that have ruined my career out here and
as well everyone elses.Yes i voted blue because the coruption goes all
the way to the top.


Name: htl
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 July 2008

I am  just wondering about the statements that the guy made for not
voting for the blue card   every reason he gave not to vote blue has
been done by csx ever since john snow took over,the sell offs to short
lines,the lack of maintainence, the running a good railroad into the
ground,...yeah that is how mikey ward has doubled the stock prices by
cutting corners on everything and as for safety... the joke of the
decade does the state of new york come to mind when talking
maintainence?, they have a bunch of belt loops on the safety commitee
who abuse the paid days off, god help anyone who gets hurt out there
for they will be fired.yeah we have seen mikey and anthony in action,
how could voteing blue make csx any worse? 
I shouldnt even read this site while Im on vacation!  it reminds me how
much "I hate a job I used to love and be proud of.....
        I think its time to tie on the old handbrake for good!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 July 2008

I work on what was once the safest division on the railroad and was
proud of it. Sure they kept an  eye on us but they were cool about it
because they knew we got the job done. Now that Ingram and Brown have
came from the NS to ruin our railroad like they did theirs things have
changed. Production has slowed, moral is way down, and everyone is
afraid to move because Ingram and Brown LOVE to fire a man (or women)
for trying to get the job done. Every since they have come to CSX all
they want to do is cut jobs. Sure it makes them look good, but on my
division we need a 3 man crew to get the job done, but they think
different so they cut the brakeman off. The coal mines have complained
about not being able to get the trains loaded, the power plants have
complained about not getting their trains on time, but who cares
because it looks good on paper about how they cut jobs off.  Keep on
going Mr. Ingram and Mr. Brown and maybe sometime soon CSX will get
smart and get rid of you guys like the NS did before you ruin there
railroad.


Name: BoxcarBob @ Dewitt
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 12 July 2008

Good information on this site for all railroaders.  See how your
officers function for their own benefit. 


http://www.freewebs.com/savetheutu/index.htm


Name: sum dude
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 July 2008

has anybody reviewed the new idpap policy? i mean i may be new to this
company but it does not take me long to catch on to company policys and
how the company operates. now i have read it, and it seems that csx is
playing real hardball. i was reading the major offensives, and correct
me if im wrong, but majority of the things that u can get taken out of
service, now you can get terminated?? i mean lets say that union
representation was there and probably couldnt do to much about  it, i
think that more people will lose their jobs. for example, for a derail,
and im not sure if its in the yard or on the line of road, but you be
terminated, instead of being out of service. like i said please
somebody   correct me if im wrong, or if somebody can explain it to me
thoroughly.


Name: BoxcarBob @ Dewitt
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for N/A
Posted: 12 July 2008

Well boys you guys really got it wrong.  Voting the blue card can help
by getting rid of the likes of Tony Ingram, Mike Ward and David Brown. 
All of who are the ones who insist that the divisions prepare and
provide them with the e-testing results and want to know that they are
out there doing you guys over.  Being dumb enough to support a
management team that is driving customers away by the droves and
allowing pathetic supervisors like Terminal Manager Nick Male to lie
about his on time performance just to satisfy the results that they
want in Jacksonville is nuts.  Or haven't you figured that out yet. 
By the way anyone who would put the incompetents in charge of running
this railroad deserves to be replaced and hopefully not by some idiot
who just happens to be related to the assistant vice president.  Thanks
for your time.


Name: Freddie Krueger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 11 July 2008

Wish I could of voted blue, but alas I sold the stock years ago when I
was fired for 30 days when their railroad fell apart under the train. 
Gee, got to watch out for them ferioners taken over.  Hell, even
Budweiser is being bought out by dem South Americans!  What's next,
the rights to Nascar!


Name: Pete
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 July 2008

By the way Locomotive Engineer 10+ years.  Are just a racist, or just
hate mexicans, or anyone for that matter, that make $10 or less an
hour?


Name: Pete
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 July 2008

I voted the blue card.  Here is the reason why.

When I received my first of 14 white cards I called the number listed
to call if you had any questions. The gentleman that answered the phone
started yelling and berating me when I asked the first of two questions.
 Then the jerk hung up on me.  You want my vote, and CSX pays someone to
treat me like a P.O.S. ???
 
Do I think by voting the blue card that things will get better?  NO.

Do I want to see Brown and Little Tony Ingram gone?  YES.  

Ingram is killing this railroad with the intimidation tactics that
didn't work on the Southern, and about got him fired on more than one
occasion on the NS.  As I have read what others are saying, "WE ARE
NOT THE ENEMY.  Let us do what we have been trained to do."

I understand that Ingram has a hard on against the NS, and knows how
they value the harrassment/Harriman award.  Ingram wants to be the big
man for a change, and we employees are paying the price.  

I am tired of walking on egg shells.  I follow the rules.  I have had
this week Train Masters order me to violate company rules, and FRA
rules.  Conductor and Engineer 10+ years don't tell me to follow the
rules.  Tell the Train Masters that ordered me today to take a train
out of the yard with 73 pounds of air on the rear, and several cars
with brakes are not setting up out of the yard to follow the rules.  It
doesn't matter if you quote the rules to them.  When you do that they
point out that you are being insubornate.  

It wasn't like this before Brown and Ingram.  When I asked one of the
few good Road Foreman left how long were the beatings going to
continue, he joking back, until the moral improves, or Brown and Ingram
are gone.

If voting the blue card means that those two are gone, then I am proud
to say that I voted BLUE.  As for the railroad that I know and love,
its been gone for around 10 years now.  What little good was left,
Brown and Ingram are slowly killing.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 July 2008

I voted the blue card and am proud of it.  It's time for a change, and
if they get four guys on the board of directors, well, it looks like to
me that you scardy cats who voted the white proxies are in the minority.
 Bring on the change, it's my belief it can't be any worse than where
we were headed, and obviously more of us believe that than more of you.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 July 2008

I agree with EN 1-10yrs, You cry crybabies that voted the blue card out
of spite will not see a change in the better for putting these
nuckleheads in as directors. Their plan is to stop investing long term
money into this company, with the hopes of generating short term yields
at which point they sell out and our RR no matter how bad it may seem
right now, will only suffer for it, i.e. (track, equipment, safety,
engines, technology, benefits, pay, fela, contracts, work rules,
quality of life, and possibly retirement). We are are own worst enemy
out here! Michael Ward makes the majority of his salary in company
stock options!!! He benefits long term with an efficient and growing
RR. not one that is chopped up and sold. if you think you are being
harassed then follow the rules and take the safe course and stop
creating friction with management, all that does is put a target on
your back.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 July 2008

all you dumb asses that voted the blue card ,just may have very well
screwed the rest of us who plan on working 10+ more years out here. if
yall are so pissed off at csx then  f---in leave! the board of
directors are not the ones out here e-testing. they do however play a
significant part in providing these brand new engines, major rail
corridor projects with high speed rail, increasing business so that
more jobs are created, and more than doubling stock over the past 2
yrs. nice job voting some foreign f--k faces in that plan on chopping
up this company and selling off lines to short lines that will pay
their mexicans about $10 an hr to work these industries, oh and im sure
the harrassment from the local train masters will just surely stop in a
month or so when we have 5 new board of directors. your ignorance
amases me and i wish i could kick your asses for jeorpardizing my
livelyhood and that of my family, ps i dont give a f--k if my grammer
is correct.


Name: j h
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 04 July 2008

if you think for one second that john hancock is up to par then just
look at how he handled the ex local chairman w.e. vanhorn at fitzgerald
ga. who stole claims from the men he was supposed to be represention. he
was told by the internation president to handle it but he flat out
refused to do so. by the way vanhorn made over $193,000.00 dollars in
just one year and he worked less than 60 days.good for mr. hancock for
doing nothing. if you donot beleive this then talk ask mr mike
pendergrass or hancock for i know he is a very honable person.this is
what is representing all of u t u nenbers. get out now for there is no
future in the u t u.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 01 July 2008

Damit, it got screwed up


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Train Dispatcher, for 10-20 years
Posted: 01 July 2008

25mph  30mph  50mph  30mph         25mph
-----  -----  -----  -----  -----  -----
       50mph         25mph  30mph  60mph
-----  -----  -----  -----  -----  -----





LOL....That is what my board looks like!


Name: Q-666 Conductor
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 June 2008

You're right M&W, we have nothing to complain about.???  Are you
kidding me?  We do our job and still get harassed.  Does this happen to
you?  And how the fuck do you have time to be posting your opinion when
there's Temp.(Perm) slow orders out there with more time in service
than I have?  You shut the fuck up and start on any 1 of 4000 of them
from St. Louis to Crestline.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 June 2008

Sounds to me like you guys need to suck it up, quit your whining, and do
what you signed on for. Us grunts over at M of W see unfairness and
unearned special treatment every day and yes, some of us do bitch and
moan, but what the fuck??? You guys sound really spoiled.


Name: fukin1stout
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 29 June 2008

What is up with the name tom and being a tyrant!Tommyboy wolfe,Tom cook,
Tom bullock,it would make more sense to be named Adolfe or some shit
like that? Tony "comb-over" Ingram.Why dont Stevie ammons change his
name to Tommy Ammons.aka SCUBA.


Name: Q-666 Conductor
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Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 June 2008

CSX Employees  Consider yourself warned!!!!

It appears Tom Cook will be opening his school for trainmasters.

Here are just a few lessons on the syllabus.  

-How to Deny Legitimate Claims
-How to Lie 101
-How to Lie 102
-Advanced Lying with Special Guest speaker Satan
-How to turn a successful Rail Road into a Ghost town of industries
-How to slow a 1.5 hours job into 10<---  This is ok for us hourlies
-Camouflaging 101 , Night vision goggles awarded for most E-Test
failure in an 8 hour shift!
-How to slobber when upper management is around (They like the 
appearance of extra lube, when getting sucked off from peons)
-And finally...graduation when you successfully learn how to ruin an
employees life!

Don't let us down Tom,  I fully expect to see the rest of the system
to be out of service and posting there complaints here!


Name: 
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 28 June 2008

Good riddance Tom Cook!!!!!

Kurt Miles, hopefully your next!

You guys are slimebags.


Name: NoMo
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Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 June 2008

Ward a technology freak...what ever happened to the paperless railroad?

He may have destroyed his own livelihood along with all the others!


Name: fukin1stout
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 28 June 2008

Yes,my sentiments exactly!It comes straight from the top to harasse
engineers holding regular jobson the yard with remote jobs.Its a known
fact that these new hire trainmen have no clue of job security,for the
most part.Ive had heard many trainmen working jobs that i and engineers
used to work say things like anyone who makes overtime outhere is
stealing from the company,and quotes like it doesnt take that long to
work this industry!...duh ,thats not the point!,but mangement knows
this and continues to cater to new hires,and willfully cut our
jobs.Micheal ward is a technology freak,basically destroying the
livelyhoods of people who have worked their way up through the rankes
and took promotion.Where i work being a locomotive engineer is a
demotion.My only hope is that the hedge fund cleans house the maybe
something positive will happen with us out here.Like many of you i have
a substancial amount of time out here and have no choice but to be
miserable!All of you new hires taking calls off your restdays and
working my destroyed job for your company,senoirity will someday
prevail!!Then maybe job security will mean something.


Name: 
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 27 June 2008

To no name Locomotive engineer 20-30.

 I agree with you 100%. This company has gotten REALLY bad. Im
supprised someone like Dateline NBC hasnt went undercover and done a
story on their buisness ethics and how they treat their employees`s.

  I would say that 80% of the trainmasters employed with CSX are part
to blame for running a crapy railroad, they should be down right
asshamed of themselves! All I have seen them do is micromanage
everything and try to scare grown men. I think its just a matter of
time before someone goes postal out here and goes crazy. We all have
house payments , children , famlies , and other obligations outside the
railroad and when you take away that one can turn quick. just look at
the postal workers back in the late 80`s early 90`s.

 I hope we can get Tony I out of office. I hear he`s nothing but a
drunkin bastard anyways. If you look at photos of him he does look like
he may have a problem. They should have to be tested just like us being
they are incharge of a WHOLE company!


Name: 
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 June 2008

too close to call, hmmmmmmmm sounds like Florida all over again! Good I
hope the two hedge funds did succeed in obtaining 4 seats on the Board
of Directors. Maybe this will send a strong message that we're tired
of being pissed on, denied legitimate claims, harassed by its
incompitent officials, and threatened with our jobs to adhere to an
unfair attendance policy that doesn't take into account the numerous
hours we spend rotting away in a 1/2 star hotel at the away from home
terminal (while usually working an average of 10-12 hours going down
and back).

Since the inception of the remote controls they've eliminated many
jobs for my craft on the entire system, and have forced many like
myslef to work the extra-board who routinely cover road, converted
remote, and extra yard assignments while some 1-2 years neon green hat
wearing son of a bitch is able to regular hold a daylight yard
assignment with weekends off! Yet, these bastards have the audacity to
flood my mailbox with 30 million WHITE proxy forms, basicly requesting
that I help save the jobs of 5 present board members whom in my eyes
have contributed to the current state of this company that often pisses
on me! I believe they truly forget that we are the people who literally
makes this company progress and move, and yet inturn we are treated
like shit on many days and levels!

Furthermore, from my current understanding the new hires no longer have
to pay for school and their benefits and pay starts from the first day
of class. I haven't heard of any talks from management trying to
reimburse at least a portion of the 4-5K we spent just to attend school
alone......excluding the cost of hotel, food, and current bills you have
while enrolled @ Choo-Choo U! Nevertheless, this isn't an attack on the
new hire employees it's not their fault, they just got here and walked
into this situation.

I hope the news of the 4 seats is true, because this current regime or
administration is in desperate need of replacement. Hopefully 4 gone,
and more to come over the next few years!


Name: ammonssuckscock
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 26 June 2008

Well Stevie boy,you can remote all of the jobs you want,but you can not
hide from your guilty consciounce!I guess he read my article or
somebody tipped him off or something.He has since remoted another job
effective friday 6-27-08 after tour of duty,and threatened to do
another!!Steve Ammons nickname SCUBA,because he has his nose so far up
tommyboys ass its pathetic.Steve we all know how you got your job at
wilmington and it aint the qualifications,its the lieing and the
blowjobs you give tommy wolfe {aka nepoleon}.Steve has also trying to
fire 3 more trainman and howmany more investigations ,i dont know?Yall
on the florence division do know that he knew the yardmasters was
letting crews go home early and putting tickets in and set-up Don
conley, the previous trainmaster,who which was a great person to work
for.Well put 2and2 together!Its pretty bad when a 30 plus year engineer
has to work an extraboard or 60 or more miles from home because a
fuck-up trainmaster has a cock up his ass!Just remember SCUBA what
comes around goes around!!!!!!!!!!


Name: 
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 25 June 2008

Mike Ward's end of days is here.  The vote in the swamp commences
today.  All I can say is sell your stock now.  No matter who wins, the
looser will be dumping his stock!


Wall street journal article:




Vote '08: CSX vs. Activists?Railroad's Investors to Choose Their
Course?By ALEX ROTH?June 25, 2008;?Page?C3?CSX Corp. and two activist
hedge funds with big stakes in the railroad company have bickered for
months -- over past performance, profit potential, plans for capital
investment and even how to interpret the company's balance
sheet.?They've fought to a de facto impasse in federal court over
securities law.?They've even argued about the location of the annual
shareholder meeting, a New Orleans railyard that CSX calls a showpiece.
The investors have labeled it "a swamp."?Now, shareholders are
scheduled to decide Wednesday morning whether to give five of 12 CSX
board seats to candidates offered by The Children's Investment Fund
and 3G Capital Partners LP, the activist hedge funds that control at
least 8.7% of the company's stock. Through so-called stock swaps, the
funds have an economic interest in a substantial additional block
totaling more than 11% of CSX shares.?The proxy vote comes at a pivotal
time in the railroad industry. Trains in the U.S. are undergoing a boom
not seen in decades, spurred in part by railroads' fuel-efficiency
advantages over trucking and their ability to bypass the country's
increasingly clogged highways.?Big-name investors such as Warren
Buffett and Carl Icahn have taken sizable positions in some of the
U.S.'s biggest railroads, including Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Corp., and Union Pacific Corp. Stock prices have soared. Since the end
of 2002, the Dow Jones Wilshire U.S. Railroads Index has increased
nearly 240%. By comparison, the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Composite Index
is up roughly 61% over the same period.?Last year, TCI, headed by London
financier Christopher Hohn, began accumulating shares of CSX, which
operates a 21,000-mile rail network in 23 states, mostly in the eastern
U.S. The company reported $2.3 billion in operating income in 2007.
Roughly half its revenue comes from freight such as agricultural
products, crushed stone and metal; a quarter comes from transporting
coal.?CSX management says the company is performing well and needs no
infusion of outside leadership on its board. The stock has more than
tripled under the leadership of Chief Executive Michael Ward, who took
the helm in 2003.?But critics such as TCI contend the company trails
industry rivals in key measures, including productivity and operating
expenses -- which the company disputes. After amassing a position in
CSX through stock purchases and stock swaps, TCI eventually joined
forces with 3G, based in New York. The funds announced plans to
nominate a slate of five candidates to the CSX board and launched a
public-relations war against the Jacksonville, Fla., railroad
company.?CSX has responded by accusing the funds of having little
understanding of railroad issues and being reluctant to make necessary
capital investments for the company's long-term needs. "I think their
real intention is to suck cash out of the company...then sell out and
leave somebody else to clean up the mess," Mr. Ward said.?Snehal R.
Amin, one of TCI's founding partners, says that CSX isn't nearly as
profitable or efficient as it should be given that the industry is in
the midst of what analysts are calling "the railroad
renaissance."?Mr. Ward also defended the choice of location for the
shareholder meeting -- the company's Gentilly Yard in New Orleans. The
hedge funds accused CSX of deliberately staging the meeting at an
inconvenient location. "They put it in the middle of a swamp in New
Orleans," Mr. Amin said.?Mr. Ward said the company chose that location
to show off how the yard has been rebuilt since Hurricane Katrina in
2005. He said the meeting will take place in an air-conditioned
tent.?In addition to their slate of board nominees, the funds want
shareholders to amend the company's bylaws to make it easier to call
special meetings. Mr. Amin said the two funds won't push for
significant management changes should their slate join the
board.?"There's value in the stability of management here and we
appreciate that," Mr. Amin said. "What we want is a board that can
actively engage with management."?Write to Alex Roth at
alex.roth@wsj.com


Name: 
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Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 25 June 2008

Word around the campfire at rocky mount is that the TMs have covered up
at least 6 run thru switches this year.

Where does Wolf find these people?


Name: 
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Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 25 June 2008

Poor Josh Claus has been shipped off to Baltimore!! Hope your nuts
freeze and fall off,oh wait your a nutless piece of work anyway arent
ya?


Name: 
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Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 25 June 2008

Rumor going around Matt Sowers on the Florence Division is hacking into
manager's e-mails,etc. Remember Matt, if you hack you better be ready
to pack because if you get caught, you will be axed.

Tom Wolfe really has some class acts working for him. It looks like
from the recent posts, they are working against him!  Shame on the one
that insulted a bleeding employee's mother. So glad the father booted
him from the hospital room. How low is Tom Wolfe going to let his
managers get?  I bet this guy pinches babies and kicks dogs for fun.


Name: 
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Employed as: Employed in other capacity, for 20-30 years
Posted: 25 June 2008

What is going with the Florence Division? Tom Wolfe has had two people
get killed on his watch since he became Division Manager. Greathouse
was trainmaster for the first one and he got a promotion.
Steve Ammons is the trainmaster for the most recent one.  Wonder if he
will be promoted?
Mike Holsteen(former division manager) was forced to retire when two
trains collided headon in Portsmouth.  No one was killed. Mr. Wolfe and
his pets must be "The Untouchables."
Help me understand!!


Name: goober
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Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 24 June 2008

To Loco 20-30

You can refuse to work with an unsafe employee.(Baggy this cell phone
that)
Better have it right before you choose to do so. However it might be
time to stand up, anyone???? or live with it, and watch it get worse.
I know that I am Ancient, however when the RR started training new
Engineers from trainmen, and the street. I can recall Conductors
calling the dispatcher for an Engineer to replace the one that was
pulling knuckle after knuckle.

Yep the RR would send a replacement, no problem, and pay everyone.

Want to know what they did with the Engineer that was relieved. Yep put
him back on the board. After a few more trips they got good.

GOOFY


Name: fukn1st-out
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 21 June 2008

i recently read an article wrote by an official,concerning tommy
nepoleon wolfe, and i am very surprised,good for you anonamous
trainmaster!!!but dont forget his favorite trainmaster,Steve Ammons who
has covered up several remote derailments and has fired as many as eight
people in the last year or two.and has cut off five jobs in his
terminal.Horassment is by far going too far with this dude!And yeah
lets not forget, that in the lumberton fatality rumor has it he denied
a pilot for the now deceased conductor that rode to his death.Shame on
you Steve Ammons for this desastorous event that could have been
avoided, if this railroad cared about safety instead of bugets and
bonuses!!!!! F/U wolfe regeme


Name: htl
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 21 June 2008

go figure..they worry about a pinky ring, but you can have a cell in
your ear and your crotch down at your knees........have a csx safe day


Name: Cookie
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Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 21 June 2008

Just a friendly reminder to send in your blue cards, the deadline being
June 23rd.

Make your vote count and your voice be heard! :)


Name: 
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 20-30 years
Posted: 20 June 2008

LE 10-20, I guess I'd have a easier time reprimanding a white boy if he
pulled some crap. The railroad is becoming diversified and I can deal
with it. One thing I can't seem to understand is proper attire, and
this doesn't have any racial lines. Get rid of the baggy pants hanging
to the crotch we don't want to see your skivies tie your boot laces the
bill of a hat goes to the front for shade cells phone aren't considered
jewelry. All that's fine on off hours but not on railroad. All we
expect is someone willing to learn and the railroad is an occupation
that you learn everyday even for us oldheads. Be respectful, be
diligent, be aware of your surroundings it only takes a split second
for disaster, and a crew is a team there isn't room for individualism.
That's why it's so important to show up and be there for everyday day
your in training 12 weeks is a joke, book learning is a joke, on the
job training is the only thing that matters. I blame the conductors who
allow someone leaving without training them $15 is a joke but the bigger
ramifications is someones life. We all just want to go home in one
piece.


Name: C&O JOE
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Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 19 June 2008

I'm not looking to be involved in a race battle, however on my
seniority district we've had 5 black new guys since I hired 5 years
ago. One was fired for substance abuse, one was fired for attendance,
one quit, one is as good a worker as you can ask for, and I don't know
what the hell ever happened to the other one but he's been out of
service for a long time. In all fairness there arn't many black guys
around, but the ones we have flash the race card everytime they start
harassing them about anything. Here's a news flash spooky, their
harassing all us white guys too! At CSX it dosn't matter if your
black, white, green, or purple, they fuck with us all! Stop whining
about the poor black man fighting opression and injustice trying to get
by and put on your big girl panties and deal with it. Nobody gives a
fuck if your black, we're all slaves on the CSX.


Name: 
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Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 19 June 2008

Nah they have other people with with criminal records such as M
Satterfield who is an official in downtown jacksonville with lots of
warrants for bad checks and is arrested for grand theft auto and he is
white....so color doesnt matter


Name: 
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 19 June 2008

loco 30+ 


I've had several white engineer trainees while working yard jobs want
to leave after a couple hours on weekends and want me to sign their
sheet . I tell them stay for the full time unless it's an emergency
and I'll sign it, if they want to go home early tough shit I'm not
signing your form  . It's always man I'm going out or going to watch
the UFC fight or some stupid bullshit . I've been approached by the
raodforeman before and asked if someone worked xxx amount of hours with
me . I don't like being put in that position !


Name: 
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 19 June 2008

I seen to much BS going on with CSX and trainees. On two occasions that
I personally witnessed these black trainees show up on yard jobs
constantly on cell phones one of them on a friday decides he doesn't
want to be out there mysteriously he gets sick before the first move he
gives the yard foremen his employee ID and leaves. The other one a
trainee shows up which also a CQ showed up for the same job the foreman
states he'll only take one person it didn't take a split second for
that black trainee to run out the door. There were two other yard jobs
he could of worked. Sooner or later someone is going to get busted for
padding the payroll by putting that trainee claim in. A lot of us are
getting sick and tired of these GD cell phones between the text
messaging and calls it's got to stop. It's gotten out of hand. I've
never witnessed a white trainee leave a job he's assigned on and it
two did happen to show one of them just went on another job.


Name: dumbass
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 18 June 2008

To all you Jim Spencer(Rollback) haters in Philly.  I work into Barr
Yard in Chicago and we put up with this idiot for years.  CSX, as with
every other large corporation has to hire a certain percentage of
minorities every year to keep every one happy, regardless how stupid
and incompetent they may be.  CSX does'nt want any burned down
buildings or legal action.
  How many Black men do you think don't have a criminal record or is
currently in prison???  I don't know either, but i would bet the
number of blacks for CSX to choose from for management positions is
pretty damned low. I would bet you if Jim Spencer was a white man he
would'nt be a trainmaster, hell he would probably still be working at
Wal-Mart as a $9.00 an hour manager.  

  Don't hate the player hate the game.  Jim Spencer's day will come
soon enough.


Name: dumsh*t
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Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 17 June 2008

I keep hearing everyone complain about Spencer and McBride in
Philadelphia, but everyone seems to forget that the idiot Daly is the
one pulling the strings.  If anyone spent much time with one of the
isiot trainmasters when he is talking to Daly, you know that there is
not much that goes on without his fat ass knowing about it.  He sits in
his Ivory Tower ans sends his punk ass trainmasters to do his dirty
work.  Just so he can come down in the briefings and make a couple of
jokes and play the nice guy role.  Anyone else have any dealings with
this prick?


Name: Balto Boy
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Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 16 June 2008

Looks like Dave Dinges keeps making lateral moves, but can't climb this
corporate ladder.

Dinges will be the new Mount Claire Trainmaster in Baltimore.

Now he can sit around on his fat ass all day, chew tobbacco, and
harrass road crews for being 5 minutes late or not signing the job
briefing form. 

He's not much different from his days as an engineer in Brunswick when
him and his buddies would mark off every weekend and drove all the work
to Richmond and Baltimore. 

What do we do with a hillbilly that won't work? MAKE HIM A
TRAINMASTER! GREAT IDEA PAUL RAHN!!!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 June 2008

want to see a fat spinless child like tm...............look no further
than in Philly. JIM SPENCER is a fucking scumbag. He hits on the PTI
drivers trying to impress them with his bling bling watch and car. As
far as crews are concerned he believes that we are overpaid whining
tools. His fat ass would be tired if he threw one switch.......eay to
sit in your car and see the problems the crews face,,,,,,,,,,THEN DO
NOTHING TO HELP,,,,,,,,,JUST WRITE US UP. HOPE YOU GET SOME PAINFUL
DIEASE .....NO ONE WILL CARE,,,BECAUSE YOU DONT HAVE THE RESPECT FROM
THE MEN. ITS A 2 WAY STREET JIMMY BOY....YOU WILL GET YOURS ONE DAY
........HOPEFULLY SOONER THAN LATER! Hopefully someone will start
looking at your osef records of who IE what color of person you write
up...........POS.


Name: 
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 12 June 2008

(By the way, I wasn't referring to the Conductor who preceded my
earlier post.  However, I do believe that "spineless" and
"trainmaster" used in the same sentence is a little redundant.)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 12 June 2008

Hey Conductor 1-10:

It sounds like you are a rat!  Are you that stupid to play into the
company's hands like that???

Disappointing.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 12 June 2008

Roger Ramey of the Logan Sub is a spineless train master. 
He wrote a crew up for staying at an approved lodging facility, but it
wasn't the one he wanted them to stay in so he talked with the crew
and explained why they were to stay at the location he designated.
After all the talking was said and done he explained to the crew that
it would be an E failure for rule GR 77. Even though there were no
bulletins put out about the primary lodging, not even a note on the
wall in the yard office. 
I talked to a member of the crew and he told me he just got a letter
for a formal investigation. 
Rameys statement says he couldn't find the crew, even though their
ticket showed the number to where they were, and crew management called
them back to work with no problems. 
Roger Ramey, you are a fucking coward, snake in the grass and it'll be
nice to see you retire or get hit by a fucking train.


Name: Thearapy
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Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 11 June 2008

Well, Tom Wolfe, Division Manger(Nepolean) is up to it again. In a
mandatory safety call today 6-10-08 at 1445. He made it very clear by
threatning all the mangers on the division that if they did not have a
minimum of one etest failure every four days they were to call him
personnally or be considered insubordinate. It's nothing less than a
fool trying to intimidate and bully the people that have to play ball
with him.

I really don't think that Ward, Ingram or Pendergrass really have any
idea what kind of lunitic they actually have as a Division Manager. If
they do then they are in more need of help than him. Maybe the
Childrens Group is correct. It's time for a change one way or another.
The three stoogees (Wolfe, McDonald and Sowers) are the laughing stock
of the railroad....they have made an effort to cover up the fatality at
Lumberton instead of teling the truth "that the conductor was scared to
get off because he thought he would get fired" so he rode it to his
death.....Touche Mr. Wolfe for you and your team have disgraced the
entire division while you make lame excuses for the life 'you took'
while trying to make yourself a dictator.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 11 June 2008

If a trainmaster has T&E senority and is fired from the trainmaster
position they get to fall back on their senority . It doesn't matter
if they have something on them or not . 

 And if people follow the examples you so dilligently explained boy
would they be some dumbasses ! Yeah good idea let's basically rat on
your local union brothers to try to keep your stuff straight . If you
do your job right in the first place why would you have to worry about
any of the useless crap that was just spouted ?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 11 June 2008

This how you slow down harassment and intimidation.   

You are going to have make a threat to go around and video tape all of
your co workers that break rules and get away with it.  

Yes, They do exist.  Just look for the Old Timers that are friendly
with Company Officials.

They are the ones that are not getting in “Serious Trouble”.

Just get the word out that on your first day out of service you will go
out and video tape all of the “Boy’s Club” going unnoticed by Company
Officers.

Then Tony Ingram and Michael Ward will be getting the video footage by
Overnight delivery.  On this tape explaining why this was so easy for a
dumbass like you to discover and their highly intelligent managers can’t
seem to find them doing anything wrong.  Then I would further explain
how these same individuals seem to get their annual rules test passed
with flying colors at the same time they were spotting an industry or
marked off sick. Or even better on vacation out of the country.

Just letting them know what I could do has kept them at a safe
distance.  But, of coarse you need to be careful of how you say it. 
Cut, paste, print and place under office door of the biggest asshole(s)
you have.  They will regroup and leave you alone because in all reality
you never get all of the questions right on your rules test so 100%
rules compliant is nearly impossible and they can’t pull everyone out
of service.  And they know this! You should too.  

They are more afraid of losing their jobs than you are.  So, they
cheat, lie and sell their integrity for advancement and so they won’t
get relocated to an Armpit.  

Why do you think so many Guys are where they are?  They married the
right woman, Showed loyalty to one but not to self, Came out of a
losing craft i.e. Yardmaster or even better College. 

 It is pretty amazing what you can get someone to do when you have them
in a position with little or nothing to fall back on and when you have
access to enough money to pay them more than any other job they have
ever had. 

 Example of what happens when they fire a Trainmaster that has some
tools under his belt:       He get’s fired he goes back to running
engines and all the time he has been gone his seniority has done
nothing but get better.  

Official hired right out of college gets fired:       Now it is time to
find another job but looks grim because he remembers all the jobs he had
applied for with the Bachelors in Political Science major didn’t offer
very much.  Why?  There are just as many stupid people that can do the
same thing as them just with a smaller vocabulary.

This is how these company higher ups manipulate lower level managers. 
Pay them more money than they are worth.  Let them get used to it. 
Then gently apply pressure until they get the point. In case they don’t
get the point on occasion spell it out for them.  If they still don’t
get it transfer them somewhere far from home working the night shift. 

I think that CSX officials should have to wear a device that records
every word that they speak while on duty and every phone call they make
on a land line or company cell phone also should be recorded. Maybe that
could straighten a few things out and get some jobs back.

What do you guys think about that?


Until Next Time,

Giv’em Hell


Name: goober
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Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 10 June 2008

NO MO:
You might just get your wish
Obama picks Al Sharpton.
he dumb but not that dumb

You are black and wanting a little. Amazing

GOOFY


Name: 
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Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 09 June 2008

are there any racist tm's in philly?


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 June 2008

Under the law, everyone is to have equal treatment. In practicality
however our government (and CSX) discriminates against every race,
gender and age equally with the social (and management) programs they
currently have, except the white, middle aged male. 

I'm not aware of anything I'm entitled to except jury duty, IRS
audits and when I was younger, the Draft...and you know what, that's
the way I like it. I don't owe these bastards anything.

We spending TRILLIONS on a war against terrorism half way around the
world when the real threat is from within...50 years from we'll have
tribal warfare in this country. You don't have to look too hard to see
that it's already started.

I hope Obama picks Hillary and they beat the republicans...I hope
TCI/3G kicks CSX's ass.

I've had all the white, middle aged males I can stand...it's time for
a change!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 09 June 2008

Call Jesse Jackson and whine about discrimination . Honestly no one here
fucking cares ! Everytime something happens to a black person it's
always blamed on discrimination or it's racially motiviated . Take
your fucking jewelry off , your bling bling watches , pull your pants
up and act like you give a shit about your job ! And quit blamming
everyone but yourself !!!


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 June 2008

Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 June 2008

Sorry Goober Gobbler-got to have wind to play in NFL or NBA. Not just
bad cigarette hack. Color wouldn't make any difference in your case.
 
 
You found your new job, run over to the pros and get with it. You have
the wind to do it. Oh I forgot you are sticking around to save the
CSX.

Goofy


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 07 June 2008

Her new job will be with CSX, when they buy her out. And by the way you
made a race issue out of it the first time you put up a thread.
Now get out there and do your job and quit the bitching. Were all
screwed, not just you. I have two words that may help you understand
how I feel, FUCK YOU.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 07 June 2008

WRAITH,

WHY DON'T YOU START FROM THE BEGINNING BY TELLING US HOW THIS EMPLOYEE
GOT FIRED? WHAT HAPPENED STEP BY STEP?  WHAT YOUR CALLING RACIAL
DISCRIMINATION GOES ON EVERYDAY IN THIS COMPANY WITH EVERYONE AND NOT
ONE CERTAIN RACE.  HARASSMENT AND TARGETING EMPLOYEES HAS BEEN A NORMAL
PRACTICE FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS AROUND HERE, SO PEOPLE ARE GOING TO LASH
BACK AT YOU WHEN YOU PULL THE RACE CARD BY SAYING ITS ONLY HAPPENING TO
BLACKS. I'VE SEEN SEVERAL PEOPLE GET FIRED FOR ATTENDANCE ALSO, AND
THESE PEOPLE THAT I KNOW ARE ALL WHITE AS DAY.


Name: wraith 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 07 June 2008

I NOT TRYING TO START A DEBATE ON RACISM, IT'S A FACT WITHIN CSX
TRANSPORTION . WHEN EMPLOYEE  RELATION GET INVOLVED IN HELPING PAYROLL
MANAGEMENT TO TERMINATE A BLACK EMPLOYEE,WHAT DO YOU CALL IT ?IF YOU
READ THE ABSENTEEISM POLICY FOR CLERKS, YARDMASTER AND TRAIN
DISPATCHERS. THE ARE SIX STEPS THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN. ONE STATES THAT IF
AN EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN EXHIBITING A CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITION CAUSING
HIM/HER TO BE ABSENT, FORWARD THE PROPER FROM TO MEDICAL DEPARTMENT FOR
ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINGING MEDICAL EVALUTION. ANY DOCUMENTATION YOU
(MANAGEMENT STAFF) MAY HAVE RECEIVED FROM EMPLOYEE OR HIS/HER PHYSICAN
SHOULD ACCOMPNAY THE FROM(EXCEPT OLD BLACK EMPLOYEES).

"MISMISSAL OF COURSE, IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER AND SHOULD ONLY BE
ASSESSED AS DISCIPLINE IN THE MOST EXTREME CASES. IT IS CRITICSLLY
IMPORTANT THAT WE APPLY THE ABSENTEEISM POLICY IN A FAIR  AND
CONSISTENT MANNER THOUGHOUT OUR COMPANY FOR CLERKS, YARDMASTER AND
TRAIN DISPATCHER".

THIS IS FOR MIKE WARD, WE ARE TAKING NOW, ALL OVER THE SYSTEM WE AS
BLACK MEN AND WOMEN ARE NOT GOING TO SIT AROUND ANYMORE AND LET YOU 
PUSH US AROUND. CSX TRANSPORTION SITS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE THIRD
CONGRESSIONAL DISTANT, CONTROL BY A BLACK WOMEN IN CONGRESS, IF WE CAN
NOT GET HER HELP, THAN SHE NEEDS TO FIND A NEW JOB.

THAT BLACK EMPLOYEE THAT I SPOKE OF IN THE BEGINNING, I SAW THE POSTED
INFORMATION, YES THEY(EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) GOT AWAY WITH WRONGFUL
TERMINATION, DISCRIMINATION UNDER ADA ACT, AGE DISCRIMINATION,
RETAIATION AND HARASSMNT, BY TIME LIMITES OF 300 DAYS SET BY THE EEOC. 
THIS RULE FAVORS CORPORTIONS,  USUALLY WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH INFORMTION
TO FILE A CASE AND CORPORTION DEPEND ON THIS. 

1. TITLE VII OF THE CIVL RIGHTS ACT 1964 (42U.S.C. SECTION 1981)
FOUR YEARS TO FILE THIS CASE, BUT BE CLEAR THIS WILL NOT A CAKE WALK.

RACIAL DISCRIMINATION CAN ARISE IN ANY OF FOUR WAYS.
1. DIRECT DISCRIMINTION
2. RACE  DISCRIMINATION
3. INDIRECT DISCRIMINATION
4. VICITMISATION

A PERSON DISCRIMINATED AGAIST SOMEONE BY TREATING THEM LESS FAVOURABLY
THAN OTHER PERSON. WHEN SUCH DISCRIMINATION IS ON RACIAL GROUNGS IT IS
UNLAWFUL. THIS APPARENTLY STRAIGHTFORWARD ISSUE CREATES DIFFICULTY FOR
TRIBUNALS, EMPLOYEES WILL ALMOST ALWAYS DENY THE ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION
HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH RACE.

IN THE STUATION THE TRBUNAL HAS TO FIND THE TRUE AND EFFECTIVE FOR THE
EMPLOYER'S ACTION. THE MOTIVE OF AN EMPLOYER IS IRRELEVANT.

DON'T WASTE TIME !!!!!!!!!!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 June 2008

Sorry Goober Gobbler-got to have wind to play in NFL or NBA. Not just
bad cigarette hack. Color wouldn't make any difference in your case.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 June 2008

As a white male, I agree that racism and sexism should be dead in the
21st century, and in some areas it is, but I believe that for the
majority of management at CSX racism is alive and well.  

What does it tell you when a Chicago Division Terminal, in Lafayette,
Indiana, (the Monon Sub) wouldn't give the women that work there a non
co-ed restroom, or non co-ed changing room until 2 months ago.  They had
been asking for one for several years.  The answer from 3 different CSX
train masters was always, "We'll look into that".  I thought that
the young guy that told me this story was pulling my leg until I
checked into it.  He was right.

The women that worked there decided to take the restroom that didn't
have a urinal, put lockers that they had to pay for out of their own
pockets in it, and take it over and make it a restroom/changing room. 

The changing room that the women were to have in Lafayette, CSX Train
Master Danny Spencer felt that it would be put to better use as his
personal storage room.  It was Danny's Spencer's idea have 1 co-ed
restroom, and 1 men's restroom.  Last I heard Danny is now a terminal
superintendent down south in AL.  Maybe when they get their new
building in Lafayette, the company will see fit to give the women their
own restroom and changing room.

CSX manager Todd Bock-Barr Yard in Chicago, IL.  When asked about a
hispanic union leaders where abouts he said "The wet back didn't have
a green card, so INS sent them back across the rio grand."  When Todd
made this comment he was in a Chicago Division meeting with his fellow
company officers.   If it hadn't been for the fact that two union
employees heard this comment through an open window, it would have gone
unreported.  When the two heard the comment, they couldn't believe it.
Then they heard the group of managers laugh and make additional
"unethical" comments.  

If ethics were alive and well within CSX Management, one of the
managers in this meeting would have stood up and corrected Todd.  Not
one of these members of CSX management did, including Danny Spencer,
who was in attandance of this meeting back when he was just a train
master, not terminal superintendent as he is today.

Do I think women and minorities get treated different than others? 
Yes.  I also believe that when one of these two groups make any mistake
they are more visible than others, because there are so few of them. As
a group "THEY" stand out.  I also don't think its fair that as a
group "They" can play the race or sex card when I can't.

To show prefence to one is to discriminate to another, or so I've
heard.  If you don't want to be treated any different than any other
employee out here, don't tolerate it when you see blatent
discrimination by CSX management.  Record it, report it, and follow up.
  Stand up and stop actions that you see as unexceptable if you ever
want to see this harrasment it stop. CSX is legally responsible for
stopping all forms of harrasment, wether real or precieved.  Hold their
feet to the fire and make the harrasment and discrimination stop.


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 04 June 2008

Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 03 June 2008

Discrimination is alive and well and CSX. All top paying jobs are
white
good old boys. They may hire minorities to do the grunt labor but look
at the top and see what you see. The road is paved by who their father
was....if you believe you have been discriminated against contact the
equal opportunity commission. EEOC.GOV.....The CSX ethics hot line is
a
joke. As long as it stays internal there will be no change. You have
to
go outside the company to get results...lawyer etc....

Comments from a moron with no idea of real life, This person just
repeats what he is told, and it infuriates me.

Hello,,,--- I want to play in the NFL or the NBA, just be a peon, get
on the team, darn I would love to run the club. Sound stupid, yeah it
is a perfect match for the stupid post above.
GOOFY


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 04 June 2008

Get off the color/discrimination issue.  If top management were equally
black and white, you would still be screaming that things aren't fair;
you will never be satisfied.  What does it take to make you understand
that color doesn't matter in this company.  Everyone is harassed and
discriminated against at one time or another.  All companies have there
clicks when it comes to management, and those same clicks would exist if
management were all black.  The only harassment and discrimination that
you should be worried about is how management treats you as a union
employee.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 03 June 2008

Discrimination is alive and well and CSX. All top paying jobs are white
good old boys. They may hire minorities to do the grunt labor but look
at the top and see what you see. The road is paved by who their father
was....if you believe you have been discriminated against contact the
equal opportunity commission. EEOC.GOV.....The CSX ethics hot line is a
joke. As long as it stays internal there will be no change. You have to
go outside the company to get results...lawyer etc....


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 03 June 2008

I find that a stupid comment. CSX doesn't discriminate against
minorities. Years ago, I'd have to agree those days are long gone.
When I hired out in Walbridge, Ohio in 1977 we had over 600 yard
foremen/switchmen only 3 were black. That was discrimination. Today we
might even be going through reverse discrimination seeing most new
hires are minorities. The only true equality would be hiring along
census guidelines, if blacks are supposedly 17% of the population
(which we all know is BS) then that's all that should get hired. By
the end of this decade hispanics will be the majority amongst
minorities so we should hire more. The stupidity of labeling anything
racist now a days is a mute point. The radical '60s and '70s are long
gone for someone to cry racism today is like the story of the boy who
cryed wolf. Who cares?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 02 June 2008

Wraith:

Remember this is a SOUTHERN company!  you darkies better KNOW YOUR
PLACE.  Not me talkin; its Ward & Ingram & the rest of 'em.  Just so
you're aware of the RACIST history of this company....it lingers
on....


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 01 June 2008

=====BR BOGGS=== was the trainmaster that was at collinwood at split
date , and was run out by a conductor, .. AKA=== JOE TUPA===


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 31 May 2008

Do I really think TCI/3G will make a difference? It's a crap shoot.
Their all politicians in their own way. Tell the people what they want
to hear which includes Mikey Ward and associates. I sent in the blue
proxy ballot for one reason to show discontent. The same way CSX treats
it's employees I could care less if any of those running this
corporation lose their jobs. The CSX antics have gone on for to many
years like constintly changing rules, termination instead of trying to
solve the problems, violating agreements, management that lacks
railroading skills the list can go on. Mine is a form of protest as is
others who have sent in the blue proxy. How much can you push your
employees before they break? I hope someone at CSX HQ reads this not
that they care. Certianly not Tony Ingram. If this was a well run
railroad your employees would be backing the present administration
100%. I can gaurentee that it's not happening. Worst that can happen
next year if TCI/3G nominations don't work out we can vote them out.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 31 May 2008

VOTE BLUE
VOTE BLUE !!!!

SEND THESE GUYS TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT LINE LIKE HALF THE T&E EMPLOYEES
THEY FIRED OR LAID OFF


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 31 May 2008

Why in the hell would the BLET back this current CSX Board of Directors,
unless they truely are "in bed" with the enemy? This is our chance in
a million to get rid of some of the biggest JERK OFFs I have ever been
around---namely YOU Tony Ingram, the best part of you ran down your
momma's leg!

Don't let this bull$hit union of ours tell you how to vote your
shares. We all better vote BLUE so we can make a stand against these
coward a$$ leaders we have in Jacksonville.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 30 May 2008

A word of advice get rid of those cell phones and bluetooths I don't
consider that bling. Worry more about doing your job. As one young
black conductor told me with all of his 3 months of experience that he
was the boss I'll do as he says, I kindly told him next time I save
his life I'll just keep quiet and let fate take it's course. What the
heck did I know I've only been here 31 years. Get rid of the chip most
of us only look at one color out here "Green" we love that overtime.


Name: CSX Blow
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 29 May 2008

To WRAITH:

 You are opening a can of worms here that you will get many responses
to. Most of the responses you recive will turn into personal attacks
which you think is directed to yourself but is not and will be directed
towards your " brothers ".  

 Being an engineer with this chicken outfit I have seen black people
treated just as fair as white folks. I have seen whites get much worse
punishment than blacks for the same offense with much the same employee
records. 

 I think the word you need to be spreading to your fellow brothers is
that they need to pay more attention to their jobs and take pride in
what they do whether or not they like working for CSX.We are all in
this together , black or white. I`d say 90% of black conductors I have
worked with have that " know it all " attitude not to mention they
carry a chip on their shoulder thinking someone owes them something.

  Everyone is now under the gun at CSX and you would be hard pressed to
find ANYONE one in T&E that hasnt been through the first step of the
IDAP policy in which thats they way they want it so we all walk around
on pins and needles.

  My two cent =`s Get over the racial thing because as an engineer I am
responsible for your screw ups now too and that is why CSX SUCKS!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 May 2008

Wraith

YOU BLACK EMPLOYEE GET IN TROUBLE, YOU ALWAYS GET A 2ND & 3RD CHANCE. 
ME WHITE EMPLOYEE GET IN TROUBLE ONCE FOR SAME OFFENSE, ME WHITE
EMPLOYEE ON THE STREET RIGHT AWAY WITHOUT A CHANCE.  WHO KIDDING WHO?


Name: WRAITH
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 28 May 2008

TO: T.C.U AND CSX EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

WE ALL KNOW AS BLACK EMPLOYEE,THAT WE ARE MORE  LIKELY TO BE TREATED 
IN A DISCRIMINATORY MANNER THAN WHITES, WHEN IT COME TO DISCIPLINE, FOR
 THE SAME  OFFENSE DIFFERENT PUNISHMENT,AND HARSH AND TCU DOES
NOTHING.

WE(BLACK EMPLOYEE) ARE LOOKING AT BOTH THE UNION AND THE COMPANY FOR US
THEY ARE ONE IN THE SAME. THE ONLY THING THE CSXT AND THE UNION
UNDERSTAND IS A LAWSUIT, COST THEM MONEY AND GET THEIR ATTENTION. WE
ARE TALKING CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS. DON"T STAND ALONE TALK TO EACH
OTHER FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. ONE EMPLOYEE ONE LAWYER, FIFTY
EMPLOYEE FIFTY LAWYERS . MR WARD YOU GIVE ONE MILLON DOLLARS TO ED
WATERS COLLEGE, (BLACK COLLEGE). WHAT IS IT GUILT? YOUR EMPLOYEE
RELATIONS DEPARTMENT IS OUT TO UNDERMIND WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO DO OR
IS IT JUST A GAME THAT THE WHOLE COMPANY PLAYS. 

NOTE: TO JAMES C AMIDON (DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS)


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 28 May 2008

*****************************ATTENTION*******************************

EVERYBODY NEEDS TO CAST YOUR PROXY VOTES ON THE BLUE CARDS YOU SHOULD
HAVE RECEIVED IN THE MAIL BY NOW. LETS SEND A STRONG MESSAGE TO WARD
AND THE BOARD WE WANT AND EXPECT CHANGE.......LETS GET RID OF INGRAM
AND BROWN JUST LIKE NS DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The TCI men have already responded to our letters and whole heartedly
agree with contract labor these two must and will go when and if their
nominees are appointed to the CSX Board of Dictators.



############################ VOTE BLUE ##############################

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ VOTE BLUE $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ VOTE BLUE @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 28 May 2008

Wow!!!! They hired a Trainmaster from Mdonalds who doesn't know how to
spell!


Name: mike pendergrass
E-mail: iamgod.com 
Employed as: Train Master/ supervisor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 27 May 2008

quit whining you bunch of dumn cocksuckers. you will do as i say, when i
say. if you dont like this job i have a mcdonalds application for you. i
was the head cook at mcdonalds for twenty years till csx
conned me in to taking this job.  my name is mr pendergass and you are
all shit.


Name: goober
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 26 May 2008

Car knocker,

How in the heck do you repair something that is not BAD, as you state.
It is either serviceable, and works as designed, or it does not.
Come on man pay up those dues and get Red board Insurance, then you can
make the call. Good, Or failed. JEEEEZ

Now the Car knocker is running the Railroad???However guess that is
better than the Prima Donna's running the Railroad. TOOT, TOOT, 
GOOFY


Name: car knocker
E-mail: 
Employed as: Car repair, for 1-10 years
Posted: 24 May 2008

the selkirk carman are being forced to make repairs that might not be
bad we are told we must find at least one repair the managers dont want
nonbillable repairs like doors being closed. where are the ethics they
preach about ??????????


Name: CSX Blow
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 23 May 2008

Is it true that somebody beat Bill Setsers ass with a 2x4? Thats the
rumor I`ve heard. I`d buy that man a case of beer if theres any truth
in that.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 23 May 2008

When asked whether he felt he was a target of the investors, Ward said,
"I do feel targeted by TCI, yes," and believed that the fund had
intended to remove him as CEO.

Wards court testimony in NY Wednesday. Never piss old conductors off.
Besides gluing yardmasters telephone receivers to the telephone they
may take over the company and fire your sorry ass.


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 21 May 2008

Hey Web Master:

Seems to me there have been a lot of server issues since TCI/3G have
started their proxy fight...more the last few months than the previous
2+ years.

Is there a saboteur or cyber terrorist amongst us? Or is it just
coincidental?
Webmaster comment:
I think it's just time for a new server. When the site first went live,
I had no idea it would be "on the air" for so long, and gain such a
following. This site, along with some other projects I'm hosting, are
just pushing the limits of the server. Feel free to donate to the "new
server fund", because I'm sure not getting anything nice from CSX or
TCI.


Name: htl
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 16 May 2008

j h says...
we need to get this stopped and the only way is if we
stick together and get our unions doing more to stop all this. we
should everyone get out of this so call safety program csx is forcing
down us untill csx makes a change of how they deal with the men
working
today.csx can only do so much in management it is up to us as a unit
to
stop some of this with a help from our so call union


htl ask......what planet are you living on ?   we have no union! just
fat boys who shout out worthless propagana,and sell us out to the
company!   the best example is the last contract, and the moritorium on
claims ......well the moritorium is over what are they doing????  yeah
nuttin!   keep your head in the sand and think the union will save you,
it aint gonna happen!
just go to work and say yasah mastah! and dont forget to pay your dues
.....which the fat boys have made it mandatory  with this last
contract...mmmmm..wonder why they had that written into the contract?
the sad truth is we are screwed untill we vote all of these arseholes
out!  myself....I dont want to play anymore and I am taking
pention....good luck to y'all....you will need it!


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 16 May 2008

Anyone know what happened to Superintendent Matt Begue at Avon Yard.I
heard that he came from Toledo and Chicago before that. Did he transfer
or was he terminated? A couple of guys I know were almost canned because
of him, did anyone else have problems with him?


Name: j. h.
E-mail: ga
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 16 May 2008

i am against t.c.i trying to put five of their people on the board of
csx. to start with this is a foreign company who would like to take
control of another american company. their only interest is money they
can and will do nothing with helping the unions and company work with
each other. everyone should check on this commpany before you vote this
tci has hurt a lot of other company in their dealing around the world so
please do some checking on this before you vote the blue  form.no way
will this stop the harrasement that i agree the csx has and is still
doing to us. we need to get this stopped and the only way is if we
stick together and get our unions doing more to stop all this. we
should everyone get out of this so call safety program csx is forcing
down us untill csx makes a change of how they deal with the men working
today.csx can only do so much in management it is up to us as a unit to
stop some of this with a help from our so call union. THINK HARD BEFORE
YOU VOTE TO BE TAKEN BY A COMPANY WHO IS IN ANOTHER COUNTRY.


Name: castleton1
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 15 May 2008

.


BELTPACK operated switch engines can be set to operate at 5 and 10 MPH.


Is there a BELTPACK setting for 15 MPH?

Thanks,

castleton1

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Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 May 2008

I apologize for the typo in the last post...I meant very INCOMPETENT
MANAGEMENT. Once again, I apologize for giving the management any
credit of being competent.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 15 May 2008

I had worked for another Class 1 in another (undisclosed) region, this
due to pending legal action against this CRAP of a rr. This being CSX
is by far the worst railroad I have ever worked for, and I would
imagine the &*%!  of ALL RAILROADS. They have very un-incompetent
management idiots, and treat their union employees...the heart of this
!$%&*# rr, like $^&@. I have many choice words for this company but I
will retain from using them, since I have much more tact and character
than this bunch of morons COULD EVER POSSESS. I was constantly harassed
and threatend by management, as my union intervened, this just went on
forcing me to have to leave (being an unsafe and very hostile work
environment) and take legal action against these PRICKS...I do hope
this word is allowed? I wish this company no success at the managemenet
level, and go Barack Obama..so you can take more congressional action
against these Class 1's, and strengthen the FRA once you are the new
President...we know who csx is supporting and feeding the wage cuts
they have taken from the union employees to....John McCain't -  Bad
Karma, much BAD KARMA to you...CSX!


Name: B&O hogger
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 10-20 years
Posted: 14 May 2008

Just heard about a run away train at Grafton West Virginia. A and O
railroad (ex CSX) came through the town of Grafton 40 mph.  They
evacuated D Tower and the yard office.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: M of W, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 13 May 2008

he gave me a reach around and a rim job...........


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for Less than 1 year
Posted: 13 May 2008

i heard he grabed a tm wifes ass at a party


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 30+ years
Posted: 13 May 2008

What happened to Superintendent Matt Begue at Avon Yard in Indianapolis,
Is he still working, did he resign or was he fired? Does anyone know
anything about him previous to Avon. I have heard several people say
they had unpleasant run-ins with him.


Name: A.Z.
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 13 May 2008

Dont Forget - VOTE the BLUE Proxy!!!!


Name: lifter
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 11 May 2008

Please be advised, the working conditions on ns are identical to those
you are experiencing. we need to start filing complaints with our
unions, the labor relations and the fra. If you're angry and fed up
then a few covert ops might be the answer. Let's bring back the Mollie
McGuires! Use their own methods on them. Take pictures and report
unprofessional behaviour that mngmt. individuals participate in. carry
a small tape recorder and record questionable incidents or examples of
harrassment. these tapes are not admissable in a court of law but they
can be used by the union, labor relations and the FRA.Don't just
complain to each other--complain to the people that can make changes.
Job actions can be effective as well as long as they cannot prove that
such happenings are not "planned". If any member of management
threatens you, your family or your job--file a report with the police,
both rr police and state or local police. The negative public exposure
will shake things up in the top offices. the railroads have this big
push on to present themselves as eco-friendly--start documenting some
of their lies and deceit. Pictures of piles of dry chemical leakage
laying in yards, engine pits reaking of used oil leakage into the soil
and engines that emit excessive smoke from the stacks(known to contaim
large amounts of unburned carcinogins and other illness causing
chemicals. Hang tough and don't let them think they can run roughshod
over us like it was l865. Things have changed and its not for the
better--let's change that. keep your ass covered and good luck. It's
not only csx,its all the corporate railmongers!


Name: Haddin Bozwerth
E-mail: 
Employed as: Brakeman, for 10-20 years
Posted: 10 May 2008

Funny how one of the "fired" in Durham, Joe White was a former
trainmaster, who didn't know enough to keep his mouth shut.  It got
his and 6 others their jobs.  I too have talked with our CSX police,
one is life long friend, he confirmed there is a video tape of Boloski
at Amtrak Station in RMT.  I have heard that the brakeman BOZ was given
a deal and money to come back to work to tell his story at the upcoming
arbitration hearing along with the videos....but if you were really in
the know, you would know the arbitrator will rule on the merits of the
case, ie transcript, and will not take "new" evidence from either
side, like statements from disgruntled, fired, trainmasters back on
their seniority in Miami, FL to CSX provided Video tapes of Biloski.

I would be concerned that John Hancock has handled the case correctly
within the letter of the law, within all time limits, and filed
correctly and not be pinning your hopes that a back room dealing. job
sellin' general dumbass doesn't make a ass of himself and you at the
arbitration, and loose your case....even if you get back, you will be
fired in 5 seconds of your first day back, things have changed around
here...crowd a switch...fired...dont apply handbrake right...fired, hit
a banner fired...dont look when crossing tracks...fired.

Boz


Name: miss molly
E-mail: railroader@myway.com
Employed as: APE, for 10-20 years
Posted: 10 May 2008

CSX dismissed me for passing a defective, leaning, out of alignment red
signal in yard limits on BRC.  No damages, no injuries.  That same
month, someone else went by a red signal and damaged a main line
switch.  Interesting how the guy wasn't fired!  I have filed a federal
lawsuit against CSX.  They suck...suck...suck...................


Name: C&O JOE
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 1-10 years
Posted: 10 May 2008

Un-Fucking real!

     2 weeks ago in Russell,KY a 30+ year conductor was terminated for
running over a blue flaged derail. Sounds about right? Well, here's
the catch. The carman had already left and reported clear of the track
to the yardmaster, he just happened to forget to remove his flag. The
conductor asked about it and was told the track was clear. The
conductor was fired, however the carman that caused it all was not
disciplined.


A couple weeks before that a crew was dismissed for running a stop
signal. Funny thing is they stopped for nine minutes, called a
restricted signal, and then took off through the same signal they'd
been stopped at for 9 minutes. Just to add to the mystery the signal
maintainer was working on the signal earlier that day. Second stop
signal violation on our turf in 3 months both of which had been
"maintained" earlier that day.

Last November a conductor who'd been marked up for 3 months was killed
in Russell Yard after he struck the side of another train. He was riding
the rear of a multi- unit consist and run a bad crossover
switch.........while talking to his trainee!


20 people TERMINATED IN 4 months on the consolidated #4 roster. One guy
got 30 days actual because he layed off sick on saturday because he was
in the emergency room. That is no shit, they didnt even look at his
doctor excuse!


The Huntington division has become the railroad equivilant of the old
communist  U.S.S.R.  Hopefully TCI will ensure they suffer the same
fate.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 09 May 2008

NoMo

Yes it's true no more vegetating. I don't think I'll give up the
Harley or the pancakes the Jim Beam I could leave alone. I can
definitely state there will not be any wife or family I think 3 is the
required limit. I think grey matter does regenerate itself once you get
some facsimile of a life. I just keep asking myself why didn't I make
the change sooner.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 1-10 years
Posted: 09 May 2008

There's a new company suck-ass getting a promotion to D.T.O. The sorry
bastard left everything a mess in Etowah TN,the old L&N when he left.
He's a sneaky cock-sucker always finding new ways to harass and
intimidate people,never pay their claims or call you on your phone and
leave harassing messages by threatening you over your job on the
attendance policy--I work under an agreement,or a fuckin as I call it--
when the dunb-ass doesn't have enough sense to check to see only that
you've been displaced....DUMB-ASS but it bit the fucker on the ass,we
caught him fucking the clerk,and it cost him his marriage and her job
after we got through playing the games he played with us!!! His name is
"spuds" like the dog,I know it an insult to the dog...but it's close
enough to the little school house sissy bitch that he is........and the
old R.F.E. got his job....he's a peach of a fucker too he's been
fuckin round on his wife too....but the other clerk left to go be a
trainmaster before we could hang his ass with her but he did have a
threat on his house being blown-up by "wild-bill" ohhh it wa pretty
the railroad police,dept. homeland security and local law enforcement
were there to escort wild bill off the engine and take him out of
service.......lovely it looked like a disco with all the lights
goin---bet our customer's or the public in EMERSON GEORGIA didn't
find out about that one???...FUCKIN'OOOOPPPS   on that one.it cost
wild bill his job but he "retired" and they dropped it!!!!!way to go
wild-bill fuck'em all in the ass....but it's coming "blue" don't
worry!!! as far as claim's when "spuds" left Etowah there was over
$5,000.00 in claims within the last month he just left and fucked the
worker's........so get knuckles,drawbar's,put them on the ground and
shop the engines and make them get the ass chewin' they deserve and
they may learn that they'll pay now....or later.................to
Atlanta terminal people,the dispatcher's are moving up there from
Jacksonville,fuck us some more on our calls..............that's ok
we'll be there sooner or later and we'll see you getting gas,buying a
beer or getting your ass stomped and that's when you'll remember it
can happen to you too


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 May 2008

I have been noticing lately that one one excursion train is allowed to
run on the entire CSX System. That and I've seen ABSOLUTELY NO STEAM
ENGINES on their rails. So I am wondering, has CSX ABOLISHED steam from
their mainlines?


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 09 May 2008

Rocky

 How the hell do you know what when on in Durham that day.Were you
their that day.Because if you were you would have been fired with the
other guys.Because seven people can not tell the same story,any way all
six employees will be back at work in july they have all received back
pay for time lost.Thanks to John Hancock an Gearld Foster an JD
Whitaker.So Before you say anything that not right you need to get you
story straight. Any way the union has a signed statement from a TM who
said that Biloski was in Durham on that day and the police officer who
got Biloski. So you better get your Facts Straight


Name: NoMo
E-mail: 
Employed as: Other, non-employee, for N/A
Posted: 09 May 2008

Hey Loco 30+:

Vegetating? Eating healthy? Next thing you'll want to do is settle
down buy a house, marry and raise a family!

No more Harleys, brown liquor or pancakes at St. Alphonso's?

Hell...behavior like that could lead to ED!!!


Name: fedup
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 08 May 2008

Has anyone asked this our fearless union sucks this question- Does
article II mean that we might get stock options for our back pay?
Everyone should read article II! Contract give us little, dosent take
back much except for the cola raise, but Im concerned about the wording
in article II and also no cap on insurance, just says 15% of companines
cost,this feels like foreplay.


Name: Rocky 
E-mail: 
Employed as: APE, for 1-10 years
Posted: 08 May 2008

One thing to know about the Biloski Case...The employees called 911 and
said they saw a tresspasser with a gun walking around rail cars. In
broad daylight.  Then later that next day, they called John Hancock and
said it was Biloski. (When I worked at Raleigh the regular guys hated
Biloski he was always rule testing...didn't bother me because I always
"work" by the rules, but for a year and 1/2 they were always calling
the union on him, they had gotten rid of the previous TM Searcy, by
dropping the dime on him to Holsteen the former Supt.)

The Durham police who responded to the scene (the crew saw the same
officer there) arrested a hispanic male 6 ft tall with greasy dirty
clothes, with no gun, Biloski is 5ft 6 (with his work boots on), white,
with a red birthmark on his face.

RFE and TM in Hamlet tell me he was at Amtrak Station that day, and
there is security tapes there and at a gas station where Biloski bought
gas at the same time he was supposedly at Durham.

If Biloski is at Rocky Mount on 2 video tapes...how can he be at Durham
under rail car at same time?

As far a moving him to Florida, I heard he was Pendergrass Wife's
nephew.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 08 May 2008

One more thing to add the reason for lack of power is this in fighting
between Tom Wolfe on the Florence Div and the C&O side which the C&O is
the better part of CSX to work for at least our management will listen.
Hopefully Bob Frulla will straighten out Tom Wolfe seeing Bob was our
TM years ago and is actively trying to get this place back in shape and
will listen to labor. No nazi gestapo hiding in the weeds like at AACA
yard or the Florence Div in general. I'm not saying it's easy out
here it's not, but so far we have been immune to a lot of the
unnecessary harse treatment that Tony Ingram has bestowed on CSX and
some division/local managers have enjoyed on a personal level. It's
hard to fathom a company that excist for the sole purpose of finding
fault in their employees which is just a reflection on their inept
qualifications. We should be a reflection of them with all the petty
investigations and people getting time in the street or fired that
makes our management the worst of the worst. I don't think it'll
improve anytime soon.


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Locomotive Engineer, for 30+ years
Posted: 08 May 2008

Pop's

Don't leave! After 28 out of 31 years in road service I've finally
taken a yard job. The OT is worth it and in a 10-12+ hour shift I
handle 7-8 cars that "might" get to the customer. I call it job
protection till that customer gets fed up and pays more to truck in
their freight. This down sizing in the yard because of RCO's is a joke
conventional crews sit around for lack of power to make moves we have 2
jobs with one locomotive a lot of shack time. I found a home for the
next 6 years and some change. 2 days off a week and my phone rings
constintly if I want to work my days off most times I just turn the
ringer off, no more vegatating in a hotel room for 12+ hours my blood
pressure is down I'm eating healthy. What more can I ask for except
the day I can finnally give in up an retire.

Sonny


Name: 
E-mail: 
Employed as: Conductor, for 10-20 years
Posted: 07 May 2008

One year ago,six csx employes were fired for catching a train master
hideing under rail cars.The six employes were held out of service
untill the investigation.We were call liers in the investigation by
Matt Sowers and Tom Wolf (Florence Div Sup). After the two day
investigation Tom Wolf, moved Train Master Bria