DOG CATCH CLAIMS (Rule 12)
Required Documentation:
• Call sheet
• A complete copy of your detailed and accurate federal tie-up
• Keep track of departure times, circ 7’s and mile posts.
• For departing the 25 mile zone, or the turning point if within the zone
• For arriving at your train
• For coming back into the 25 mile zone
• Keep track of who instructed you to perform the service (dispatcher’s initials, yardmaster’s or manager’s title and name)
• Trip Rate not Basic Day: Per Q&A #18 of the 2002 National Agreement, if dogcatching a train from a trip-rate pool, a trip rate is the appropriate claim. If the call is for a train from a trip-rate pool, the base pay should be for a trip rate, not a basic day, even if the zone isn't broken, etc.
Your federal tie-up
• Document all bus and train activity accurately in your federal tie-up. In addition to being federally required, this will be used to document your claim. If unsure of how to properly fill out the federal tie-up, call the UP tie-up help desk and have them walk you through the process.
Your claims:
25 Mile Zone
• Any time you depart 25 miles past the switching limits of your terminal.
EXAMPLE:
Was called under rule 12, short turn-around service, @ (time) hrs to dog catch the (train ID) @ (MP location) . Departed (Circ-7) @ (time) hrs. in bus (direction, east, west, north or southward). Departed 25 mile zone @ (time)_hrs. Arrived mp___ and took charge of train & departed @ ____hrs. Arrived back inside 25 mile zone @ ____hrs. Arrived back@ (Terminal circ-7)
switching limits@ _____hrs. Claim basic day for performing work outside the 25 mile zone.
• A trip rate should be claimed in place of a basic day, if dogcatching a train from a trip-rated pool.
New Day/Depart After 8
• When you depart the terminal after having been on duty for 8 hours.
• Note: A new day penalty for running over 100 miles inside the 25 miles zone, or for breaking the 25 mile zone is a "new day" and would re-set the clock for the 8 hours provision.
EXAMPLE:
Was called under rule 12, short turn-around service, on duty at @ 1200 hrs. At ____hrs. per instruction of Dispatcher ___, departed (circ-7) switching limits at ____hrs to dog catch the (train ID). Arrived at (train ID) at ____ hrs at MP___ took charge of train and departed @ 2058hrs. Arrived back @(circ-7) @ _____ hrs. Claim basic day for violation of rule 12, departing terminal after over 8 hrs on duty.
• A trip rate should be claimed in place of a basic day, if dogcatching a train from a trip-rated pool.
Accumulated Miles Inside 25 Mile Zone Totaling More Than 100
• If the total miles ran in both the bus and all trains inside the 25 mile zone totals more than 100 you are entitled to basic/new day. You become eligible for this claim @ the point you hit the 100 miles. For example if you are on your back into town on your third train, and @ mp 222 your miles total 100, at that point you are eligible for the 130 mile claim.
• You will need to detail each bus ride and train up to that point, listing the to and from mile posts with the total miles inside the 25 mile zone from each train, along with the grand total.
• Also include the times for each departure/arrival, along with the time and mp that put you over 100 miles.
• Make certain the information on your claim matches the information on your federal tie-up.
Protecting Your Brothers and Sisters
• Each time you get a new day (breaking 25 mile zone, 100 miles ran, depart after 8), the first out available conductor off protecting extra board should file a 130 mile mishandling claim.
• Save them a copy of your claim
• Print the board standings for XT30 showing availability
