ALTOONA, Pa. — Norfolk Southern has recalled 18 laid-off workers at its Juniata Locomotive Shop, the Altoona Mirror reports.
Citing information from Bob Kutz, president of the Blair-Bedford Central Labor Council, the newspaper says the railroad has brought back eight machinists, four boilermakers, three electricians, two pipefitters, and a carman.
The recalls mean approximately 318 people now work at the shop. “I can only hope that (NS) is acting in good faith to try to get people back to work,” Kutz said.
Last July, the newspaper reported the railroad had furloughed 86 workers at the shop while eliminating another 14 positions through attrition [see “Norfolk Southern furloughs 86 …,” Trains News Wire, July 12, 2021].
Still cracks me up that the union still uses job titles from the 1880’s.
They still use the job titles because management still things that they can treat employees like its the 1880s.
P.P.P. or P..s Poor Planning. If you care about employees, find work to keep them gainfully employed. They can save your company if you treat them properly.
What happened to the previous version of this story and the comments?
It was only a few years ago that the staff was increased from 900 to 1,200. The backbone of their road fleet, C44-9W’s, is aging faster than they are being rebuilt into AC’s. By the time they get as many done as they are planning (so far 100 per year), the first ones will be worn out. PSR OR fixation again.