Train Dispatcher definition

Train Dispatcher as used herein shall include Chief, Assistant Chief, Trick, Relief, Dispatcher Development Coordinator, Network Assistant Chief and Extra Dispatchers. It is agreed that one Chief Dispatcher in each dispatching office shall be excepted from the provisions of this agreement except as otherwise agreed between the parties signatory hereto.

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Train Dispatcher. The term “Train Dispatcher” as used herein shall include NCTD personnel employed to perform the job duties described in the Position Description attached as Appendix A.

Train Dispatcher as used in this Agreement means an employee represented by the American Train Dispatchers Association for purposes of the Railway Labor Act, irrespective of the title of the position worked, who is regularly assigned to a Train Dispatcher’s position at the time of a change in operations of the carrier listed in Section 2 hereof. Such term also includes Extra Train Dispatchers and those assigned to Guaranteed Assigned Train Dispatcher positions, who, in the calendar year preceding the year in which the change in operations is effected, performed sufficient service as a Train Dispatcher to qualify for a Train Dispatcher’s vacation in the year in which the change in operations is effected.

Examples of Train Dispatcher in a sentence

• Each day the vacancy is open it must be filled by assigning the first out available Guaranteed Assigned Train Dispatcher or Extra Train Dispatcher.

• If the Guaranteed Assigned Train Dispatcher works more than five consecutive days in the workweek beginning on Saturday, he shall be paid the time and one-half rate for service on the sixth and/or seventh days.

• A Train Dispatcher holding a regular assignment who is required to fill an assignment other than that obtained in the exercise of seniority shall be compensated at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the rate applicable to the assignment filled, except positions filled in accordance with Article 5(i) Fourth, paragraphs (a) and (b).

• In any dispute over whether a Train Dispatcher is deprived of employment or placed in a worse position with respect to his compensation, rules governing working conditions or fringe benefits due to causes as listed in Section 2 or whether it is due to causes listed in Section 3 hereof, the burden of proof shall be on the Company.

• Assignment will be made on the basis of seniority to those Train Dispatchers currently assigned as Assistant Chief Train Dispatchers, or who have been regularly assigned as an Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher in the past.

• The Guaranteed Assigned Train Dispatcher should apply for the temporary vacancy under Article 6(b) if he desires its rest days and conditions.

• The Company will not be responsible for any loss of time by the Train Dispatcher thus exercising his seniority in going to or coming from a temporary position or vacancy, nor for any loss occasioned thereby to any other Train Dispatcher.

• When a change of the character listed in Section 2 hereof is introduced by the Company, the Company may at its option offer to any eligible Train Dispatcher (as defined in paragraph (c) hereof) affected thereby a separation allowance as provided hereafter and an eligible Train Dispatcher to whom such an offer is made shall then have the option of resigning from the Company’s service and accepting such allowance in lieu of all other protections and benefits provided by this agreement.

• Before returning to his regular assignment or displacing on another temporary position or vacancy such Train Dispatcher shall observe the rest days, if due, of the temporary position or vacancy which has terminated except that if he lost one day in transferring to such temporary position or vacancy because of the Hours of Service Act he may return to his regular assignment or displace on another temporary position or vacancy on the second rest day.

• Wherever in this Agreement it is required that a Train Dispatcher exercise his seniority rights, it is understood that his seniority rights will include any rights which he may have or may acquire pursuant to this Agreement or an arbitration board award pursuant to Section 14 of this Agreement, and will include his seniority rights to positions available to him under Agreements between the employing Company and labor organizations other than the organization signatory hereto.