Answers for Robert (and anyone interested)
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 06-03-2010 - 17:43
Robert, et al, your questions are way out of my area of expertise, so I looked into it and here's what I found out:
On the Union Pacific, whenever a crew is relieved following a "Critical Incident", CMS will place you in "OS CI" status. You will be paid, usually for 3 days but it depends upon the specifics of the incident, a Basic Day for each calendar day you're off, at the rate of pay for the service you were performing when the "Critical Incident" occurred, which counts as a Compensated Day against your guarantee (i.e, the same as like taking a PL day). Thus, the higher your guarantee, the bigger the "hit" so to speak.
The carrier takes the position that it was a choice you made to take the time off. Keep in mind that this is the UP's position. If your Local Chairman can do something for you, go for it!