www.ChicagoTransitWorker.com Issue No. 1, Vol.

IV

Finally Got The News

Information for Union Workers at the CTA/Pace

Inspiring CTA Workers To Fight Back!

Chicago Transit Justice Coalition organizers
set up a small, but loud short protest outside
Howard Rail Maintenance Shop on January 20,
2023. Another protest was outside of CTA
headquarters on December 9, 2022, on the day
that many Second Chance workers were being
laid off.
Police surrounded our very loud and militant
public action. There were only five of us and
almost twenty police—with a “paddy wagon.”
Sympathizers of CTA mismanagement were
furiously taking down fliers out of fear that the
protest would anger the employer.
Even though only two persons were standing
in the frigid cold and snow, brave coworkers
shouted calls for support and watched.
At the CTJC we understand that courage must
be developed. In a workplace environment
where the union misleaders are “partners” with
the employer, there is often confusion about how
a real union at the CTA is supposed to function.
We encourage coworkers at all terminals,
garages and shops to organize short protests
about Contract issues. We need a spirit of
persistence. The CTA mismanagement is afraid
of the workers more than workers are of the
CTA bosses. More coworkers are standing up in
their own way. We are winning!
See video coverage of these
Actions at at this link or take a
photo of the QR Code:
bit.ly/3pvf0Xf

Retention Incentives Local 241 Election FMLA Support Group

The money belongs to us,
but we will take it. See the
link below for details about
the “bonus” checks coming:
bit.ly/3HYsBlm
Subscribe to our calendar for
reminders about membership
meetings and hold the union
leadership accountable.
bit.ly/3il4HTB
We set up a friendly forum
where you can learn how to
navigate FMLA issues.
bit.ly/40utlpB
www.ChicagoTransitWorker.com
Did You
Know?
Accidental
Death Due To
Felonious
Assault
Insurance
Article 15.14
If you are killed while at
work due to assault, your
beneficiaries will receive
$225,000.
• This covers ALL FTP
employees (it should be for
PTT and FTT as well!)
• This includes a year’s worth
of salary if you are a Full-
Time Employee.
• It also covers you if you are
commuting to and from
work.
Type this case-sensitive
link or scan the QR-code
with your smartphone to
to access searchable
bylaws, Constitution and
Contract:
bit.ly/3aCm8KI
Escape From Area 605
No, it’s not a mystery science
fiction novel. It’s real and
coworkers who get stuck in it
need to know how to get free
and back to work.
Area 605 can help you
preserve your job at the CTA. If
you are in the Sick Book
beyond 60 days, you will be
automatically assigned to it. See
details about how it works in
Attachment D of the Collective
Bargaining Agreement ("The
Contract").
By the way, if you are hurt
while working (also known as
Injured on Duty, IOD or
Chicago
Municipal
Elections
YouTube
Playlist
Many coworkers are watching
the elections for mayor. Besides
who will be our next boss at the
CTA, the most important
election affecting us are the
Police District Councils.
Before choosing a candidate,
view our playlist of debates and
news stories here:
bit.ly/40qPaXb
Issue No. 1, Vol. IV
Workers' Compensation), you
may also be placed in Area 605.
Learn more about IOD and
what to do if you are hurt at
work.
You will remain in Area 605
while you get treatment and
heal. However, according to
Attachment D, the limit is two
years. There is an exception for
an extension of an additional
year, if you notify the CTA 90
days prior to the end—and you
provide the necessary
documentation.
Read the entire article here:
bit.ly/3wTtmG2
We Need a
Worker’s
Contract!
From entry-level Full-
Time Bus Operator jobs,
family health insurance for
Flagmen, sick book pay for
CSA’s, a Metra riding pass,
the CTJC has put intense
pressure on union
leadership to get modest
wins for members.
But it’s not good enough if
the membership are not
included in all stages of
Contract negotiation!
Learn about the Worker’s
Contract NOW:
bit.ly/3l1S3cd