Worker Impacts of Precision Scheduled Railroading

This survey was created as a way for railroad workers to inform their unions about the real-world impact that Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) is having on the industry and, most importantly, safety. This form was created and all data is maintained by the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division (BRC), and the Int. Assoc. of Machinists District 19.

All information provided will be kept completely CONFIDENTIAL. Prior to using, all information provided will be scrubbed of any identifying information to protect the privacy and job security of those that submit their stories.

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* 1. Information (optional)

Name

Company

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Position/Craft

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* 3. Your union

Transportation Communications Union (TCU) - including Carmen Division, ARASA and Yardmasters

Int. Assoc. of Machinists, District 19

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Please describe any safety incidents you feel are related to the implementation of Precision Scheduled Railroading (please provide any relevant dates and times):

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* 5. Was this incident(s) reported to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) inspectors? What action was taken?

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* 6. Please describe any rules, regulations, or standards you or your coworkers have been asked (or forced) to overlook:

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* 7. On a scale of 1 - 10 (with 1 being least safe and 10 being most safe), how safe did you feel railroad operations were PRIOR to the implementation of Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR):

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* 8. On a scale of 1 - 10 (with 1 being least safe and 10 being most safe), how safe do you feel railroad operations are now with the implementation of Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR):

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