Getting Paid If The System Shuts Down Because Of A Storm

Getting Paid if the System Shuts Down Because of a Storm
 
It’s possible the coming hurricane will cause a partial or full shutdown of the bus and subway system.  If this happens and you get to work late or can’t get to work, you are still entitled to be paid.  The information below will help make sure you get paid properly.  While this information is based on procedures in Department of Buses workers in every department have the same right to be paid if they get to work late or can’t get to work because the system has shut down.  Check with union reps in your department to confirm the procedures you should follow.
 
The contract states that workers “reporting late because of an unusual interruption in service on the NYC Transit System shall suffer
No loss of pay for time lost on that account…” If you make it into work, even if you are late, you should be paid for the whole day.  If you aren't, let us know. We recommend that if you cannot make it to your normal reporting location but can make it to another TA facility or terminal, do so. Be sure to swipe with your pass and sign on with a supervisor (if possible).
 
If you cannot make it in at all, call the Crew Dispatchers office to let them know. Make sure to write down the name of the person you speak to. If they tell you to use a sick day, we advise you not to. If they say that you will be carried AWOL, don't get into an argument. Just make sure they have a record of your call.
 
If you ARE ill, book sick like you regularly would. The TA cannot require you to get doctor's lines just because they've declared an emergency. If you book sick for one, two or three days, and you are NOT on the Sick Leave Control List,  and in the upper 70% you do not have to provide doctor's lines. But be sure to submit your sick form (with or without doctor's lines) within three days of returning to work.

Be mindful that you must have proven service interruptions!