Automatic Release
(Rule 67)​

The claim:

  • You will claim a basic day for each departure of the terminal switching limits after the first arrival-unless call sheet shows "multiple", then see Multiple (Rule 31) Claims.

  • 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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

  • Federal Tie-Up (complete and accurate showing all work performed)
  • Repeat for each terminal departures.
  • A trip rate should be claimed in place of a basic day, if dogcatching a train from a trip-rated pool

    CLAIM FORM
    ​Example:
    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. 

    ​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 Extraboard 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.
    Copy the relevant Claim Template above, paste it below and in the comments section of the CMTS Time Claim screen.  Fill in the blanks accordingly. This form will be immediately sent to the local chairman.
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