RR-15 RR-15-03-01 — Labor Protective Conditions and Implementing Agreements
This process outlines the steps involved in ensuring labor protective conditions and implementing agreements for a US Class I freight railroad following a merger or network integration. It ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and operational standards.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-15-03-01 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | CORPORATE |
| L1 Domain | Merger & Network Integration |
| L2 Process Group | Labor Protective Conditions and Implementing Agreements |
| Trigger | Initiation of a merger or significant network integration between two or more US Class I freight railroads |
| Outcome | Successful implementation of labor protective conditions and agreements, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and industry standards, and maintaining safe and efficient operations. |
| Systems | NetControl I-ETMS Umler PS Technology |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 1180 49 CFR Part 232 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Review and Analyze Existing Agreements | Integration Program Management Office (PMO) lead | NetControl / TCS cutover precedent | Existing labor agreements, regulatory requirements | Agreement analysis report | Time to complete agreement review under 2 weeks | Complexity of existing agreements and potential conflicts | N | Y |
| 1.2 | Identify Regulatory Gaps | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | NetControl (service design use) | Regulatory requirements, current operations data | Regulatory gap report | Number of identified regulatory gaps | Understanding and interpretation of complex regulations | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Develop New Agreements | Integration Program Management Office (PMO) lead | Umler, PS Technology | Agreement analysis report, regulatory gap report | Draft labor agreements | Number of draft agreements developed | Negotiating terms that satisfy all parties | Y | N |
| 1.4 | Review and Approve Agreements | Chairman/CEO (deal sponsor) | NetControl, I-ETMS | Draft labor agreements | Approved labor agreements | Time to approval under 4 weeks | Securing executive buy-in and addressing stakeholder concerns | Y | N |
| 1.5 | Implement Agreements | VP Network Planning & Operations | NetControl, I-ETMS | Approved labor agreements | Agreement implementation plan | Percentage of agreements implemented on time | Coordinating with various departments for seamless implementation | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Monitor Compliance | Train Dispatcher, Control Operator | NetControl, I-ETMS | Approved labor agreements, compliance monitoring tools | Compliance report | Number of compliance violations | Ensuring continuous adherence to new agreements | N | Y |
| 1.7 | Update Training Programs | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | NetControl (service design use) | Approved labor agreements, training materials | Updated training programs | Number of employees trained | Developing effective training content and delivery methods | Y | N |
| 1.8 | Conduct Audits | Car Inspector (Carman) | NetControl, I-ETMS | Approved labor agreements, audit tools | Audit report | Number of audits conducted | Ensuring thorough and unbiased audits | N | Y |
| 1.9 | Review and Revise Agreements | Integration Program Management Office (PMO) lead | NetControl, I-ETMS | Audit report, compliance monitoring data | Revised labor agreements | Number of revisions made | Balancing operational needs with regulatory requirements | Y | N |
| 1.10 | Final Implementation and Monitoring | VP Network Planning & Operations | NetControl, I-ETMS | Revised labor agreements | Final implementation plan, ongoing monitoring plan | Percentage of final agreements implemented on time | Coordinating with all stakeholders for final implementation | Y | N |
| 1.11 | Continuous Improvement | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | NetControl (service design use) | Ongoing monitoring data, feedback from employees | Improvement plan | Number of improvements implemented | Identifying and addressing areas for continuous improvement | Y | N |
| 1.12 | Report to Stakeholders | Chairman/CEO (deal sponsor) | NetControl, I-ETMS | Final implementation plan, ongoing monitoring data | Stakeholder report | Number of stakeholders informed | Communicating complex information effectively | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Time to complete agreement review under 2 weeks Number of identified regulatory gaps Percentage of agreements implemented on time Number of compliance violations Number of employees trained Number of audits conducted Number of revisions made Percentage of final agreements implemented on time Number of improvements implemented Number of stakeholders informed
Key Risks
Non-compliance with labor protective conditions leading to regulatory penalties Employee dissatisfaction due to changes in working conditions Operational disruptions during the implementation phase Inadequate training leading to safety incidents Failure to address all identified regulatory gaps
Swim Lanes
Integration Program Management Office (PMO) lead · 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.9, 1.10, 1.12 Service Design / Network Planning Analyst · 1.2, 1.7, 1.11 VP Network Planning & Operations · 1.4, 1.8, 1.10 Train Dispatcher, Control Operator · 1.6 Car Inspector (Carman) · 1.8