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[quote user="RRKen"] <p>[quote user="UPRR engineer"] Boy...Ken's take on safety is far from what i believe. I put more weight on the individual. Unless there is a major defect be it the track or the equipment there's no reason for anything to happen. Id like to know what RR he works for also, if its the UP, somethings wrong over there. I wont go into too much detail right now about "taking care of you own", but if someone asks i give some more feed on it.[/quote]</p><p>What we do is exactly taking care of our fellow employees. Formally and informally. Informally as you say, stopping a movement, and getting the guy or gal's mind right. Walked up to a kid last week, not wearing his glasses. Instead of harsh words, looked at him, asked him if his hat could see any better. He made excuses, so I asked him if had a choice in seeing eye dogs. The glasses went back down. Then we had a short discussion about maybe getting some glass types of safety wear, which are available from the company. I even went so far as to get him a form to order them later that day. </p><p> I have spent many hours this week, checking up on my fellow employees that were flooded out. Two have red-tagged homes. I made numerous trips to get all who needed them cleaning kits, water, and what ever else was out there. I have checked with our Senator's and Representative's' office to push for Disaster declarations from the Federal Government. I have been on the phone with FEMA, the State, the Teamsters, and regularly check in with our counterparts on the UTU and BMWE in order to find them further assistance. I have a stack of applications that will be delivered tonight to start the assistance process. </p><p>So it is not just about safety at work, but their welfare off the job too. We collectively have done what ever we could to help each other out. What good is a person at work, when his home is a wreck? His mind surely would not be right. And others will worry about them as well. </p><p> </p><p>[/quote]</p><p>Ken, I think it speaks very well of you that you are helping your fellow employees out during the flood disaster. Any help, no matter how small I'm sure is greatly appreciated.</p><p>This should be a reminder to us all to contribute whatever we can toward Iowa flood flood relief efforts operated by both the Red Cross and the Salvation Army.</p><p>If you contact your local Red Cross or Salvation Army Chapter, they can provide information on how you can help.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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