DOG CATCH CLAIMS (Rule 67)

DOG CATCH CLAIMS (Rule 67)

The claim:

• A  basic day for each departure of the terminal switching limits after the first arrival-unless call sheet shows "multiple", then see Rule 31 Claims.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

• Federal Tie-Up (complete and accurate showing all work performed) 

  REQUIRED CLAIM LANGUAGE:

  Was called under rule 67 @ _____ hrs to dog catch the (train symbol) @ mp___. After dogcatching the  (train symbol) ,and arriving back at on-duty terminal, was instructed per Dispatcher_____ to dogcatch the (train symbol) at (MP location). Departed  (circ-7) terminal limits @ _____hrs in bus  (direction, north, east, west, south) . Arrived (MP location)and took charge of train & departed @ _____hrs. Arrived back inside  (circ-7) terminal limits @ _____hrs. Claim 130 mile basic day penalty for violation of rule 67, not being automatically released after arrival at terminal.

• Repeat for each terminal departures.
  

NOTE:

• For each violation, the first out available conductor off the Protecting Extra Board is entitled to a basic day mishandling claim.
• Save them a copy of your claim
• Print the board standings for Protecting Extra Board showing availability for each violation. 

The claim for 1st Out Extra Man:

• You will claim a basic day penalty when a violation of Rule 67 occurs, and you were first out and available. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

• A copy of the Federal Tie-Up (complete and accurate showing all work performed) of the trainman who violated Rule 67.

• A board standing for the Protecting Extra Board showing your first out and available status. 

  REQUIRED CLAIM LANGUAGE:

  At _____ hrs Conductor___(Name)   was called to dog catch the (train symbol) . After dogcatching the  (train symbol) ,and arriving back at on-duty terminal, he/she was instructed to dogcatch the (train symbol) at (MP location). Departed  (circ-7) terminal limits @ _____hrs in bus  (direction, north, east, west, south) . Arrived (MP location)and took charge of train & departed @ _____hrs. Arrived back inside  (circ-7) terminal limits @ _____hrs. I was first out and available and should have been called for this service. Claim 130 mile penalty for not being called for this work. Per Crew Consist Modification, claim is made in addition to any and all guarantee payments.