<br />---------- Forwarded message ---------<br />From: Thompson, Devar &lt;Devar.Thompson@amtrak.com&gt;<br />Date: Wed, Nov 14, 2018 at 3:17 AM<br />Subject: FW: ATW - Annual Benefits Enrollment Kicks Off - November 13, 2018<br />To: devarthompson@gmail.com &lt;devarthompson@gmail.com&gt;<br /><br /> <br /> Brothers and Sisters,<br />&nbsp; The following employee communication has information regarding the annual benefit enrollment for 2019. You will also find a link to a survey, primarily for all uniformed employees, requesting input on enhancing the current uniform program.<br /><br />Fraternally Yours,<br /><br />DeVar Thompson<br />SMART-TD Local 168<br />Local Chairperson<br />773-606-4321<br />From: Employee Communications <br />Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 9:50 AM<br />To: Employee Communications &lt;ECOM@amtrak.com&gt;<br />Subject: ATW - Annual Benefits Enrollment Kicks Off - November 13, 2018<br /> <br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Having trouble reading this email? View in a browser or download a PDF to post on bulletin boards.<br />November 13, 2018 [color=red][b][PDF is attached][/b][/color]<br /><br /><br /> <br />	Annual Benefits Enrollment Kicks Off<br /><br />Annual enrollment for the 2019 Amtrak Benefit Plan has started and will end Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Here’s what you need to know: <br />1.	Review the 2019 Benefit Plan Changes and Your Options. See the What’s New summary, Benefits Guide and your personalized benefit options and rates online at www.AmtrakBenefits.com.<br /> <br />2.	Review Dependent Eligibility criteria. Make sure any dependents you have enrolled meet the plan’s criteria—and make corrections as needed.<br /> <br />3.	Make Your Elections and Enroll, Nov. 12–23, 2018. Visit www.AmtrakBenefits.com or go to the Amtrak Employee Information Portal, select “My Services” then “Benefits and Payments”—and use the Single Sign On link for Amtrak Benefits Center under the Benefits section. <br />Questions? Contact the Amtrak Benefits Service Center by calling 1-800-481-4887, Monday–Friday, except holidays, from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (ET).<br /><br />________________________________________<br /> <br /> <br /><br />	Senior Leadership Conference<br /><br />More than 300 senior leaders met in Washington, D.C., last Thursday for an extended business update.&nbsp; The meeting’s theme was “On-time Performance (OTP)”<br /> <br />Amtrak President and CEO Richard Anderson hosted the all-day meeting, and discussed Amtrak’s overall performance in FY18, including the successful rollout of PTC, implementation of SMS, Amfleet and Acela refreshes and our financial achievements. Richard also discussed expectations for FY19 and the goals laid out in the six pillars.<br /> <br />“We faced significant adversity and challenges over the last two years. In every instance, our employees have shown an immense durability. It is remarkable what we accomplished and everyone should be proud of this,” Richard said.<br /><br />Leaders who attended the meeting were asked to share summaries of the presentations with members of their staff.<br /><br />________________________________________<br /> <br /> <br /><br />	Serve as an Amtrak Ambassador<br /><br />The holidays are fast approaching, and we are asking for employees to serve as Amtrak Ambassadors! Serving as an Ambassador is a rewarding way to support our customers by helping guide them through our busy stations as they travel to be with friends and family. Sign up for a two-hour shift on Wednesday, Nov. 21; Sunday, Nov. 25; or Monday, Nov. 26.<br /> <br />To learn more about the Amtrak Ambassador program, click here. Ready to sign up? Click here to volunteer for an available shift. <br /><br />If you have not volunteered before, please complete the Ambassador computer-based training (CBT) course. To access the course, go to the Employee Information Portal&gt;My Career Track&gt;in the upper left corner on the Home drop down, select Learning&gt;In the Find Learning window on left side enter Amtrak Ambassador Training&gt;Click on Amtrak Ambassador Training (Course 1914)&gt;Click Start Course. Once you’ve completed the CBT, you can sign up for a shift.<br /> <br />If you have any questions about being an Ambassador, contact your Regional Emergency Manager.<br /><br /><br />________________________________________<br /> <br /> <br /><br />	All Uniformed Employees: Please Take the Survey<br /><br />A survey regarding Amtrak’s current uniform program is available now through Nov. 30, 2018. All uniformed employees—Train Service, On Board Service and Station Service—are encouraged to participate. <br /> <br />Since frontline employees wear uniforms every workday, their input will be important as we look at areas to improve the existing program and future enhancements. This is a great opportunity for employees to voice their opinion and provide the Product Development and Customer Service department with valuable information.<br /> <br />The online survey is anonymous and will take about 10 minutes to complete. It can be completed on a laptop, desktop or mobile device. The survey can be found at www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018Amtrak. Thank you for your participation.<br /><br />________________________________________<br /> <br /> <br /><br />	Celebrating Our Veterans<br /><br />Thank you to all of the employees who submitted a photo of themselves in their military uniform. Please click here to visit our special dedication page for veterans.<br /><br />The opportunity to acknowledge members of the Amtrak family who have served in the military makes Veterans Day more meaningful. Thank you for your service. If you have any questions or feedback, please send an email to the Amtrak4Veterans teams at A4V@amtrak.com.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />________________________________________<br /> <br /> <br /><br />	Reminder: Complete the 2018 Certification of Compliance By Friday<br /><br />Management employees: The deadline to complete the annual Certification of Compliance is this Friday, Nov. 16. This is the process by which all non-agreement employees are required to disclose any relationship and/or activity you have or are engaged in that might present a conflict of interest with Amtrak’s business and operations.<br /> <br />Any questions regarding this process can be emailed to the Certification of Compliance email box at COC@amtrak.com.<br /><br /><br />________________________________________<br /> <br /> <br /><br />	Management Employees: Establish FY 2019 Priorities<br /><br />It’s time to capture Priorities in the system! Here is what you do.<br /> <br />Understand how you can contribute to the FY 2019 Annual Operating Plan (six strategic pillars). Your focus on the Operating Plan also contributes to the Short-Term Incentive (STI) targets.<br />Meet with your manager to establish your Priorities. A Priority is your most important work that aligns to the 2019 Plan. It consists of what you do and how you do it. Click here to learn more.<br /><br />Enter your Priorities into your 2019 Performance Form and update them as business needs shift throughout the year. A job aid may be found here. <br /><br />You can find additional resources here.<br /><br /><br />________________________________________<br /> <br /> <br /><br />	New Train of Thought Available<br /><br />Check out this month’s Train of Thought for tips on balancing priorities to manage your time more effectively. Click here to download this month’s edition.<br /><br />________________________________________<br /> <br /> <br /><br />	November 15 Is America Recycles Day<br /><br />In the drive to reach Amtrak’s 20% recycling goal by 2020, we need a daily focus across all operations and facilities. The FY19 Annual Operating Plan includes a sustainability commitment to achieve 15% recycling in 2019. Today we are at 10.5%, which means we need your help to identify areas of opportunity and to continue diverting waste from the landfill.<br /> <br />Depending on your location, items accepted in the recycling can include glass and plastic bottles, cans, rigid plastics, cardboard and paper. Be sure the materials are empty and free of liquids. The following materials should not be disposed of in recycling: coffee cups, plastic utensils, straws, plastic film and bags, wrappers, snack bags and used paper towels.<br /> <br />If you do not have recycling at your location or have questions, please send an email to AmtrakSustains@amtrak.com. Click here to find out when, where, what and how to recycle in your community.<br /><br />________________________________________<br /> <br /> <br /><br />	2019 Amtrak Calendars Are Available<br /><br />Departments may now benefit from special corporate pricing of $0.29 (cubicle size) and $0.62 (poster size) calendars through eTrax, with inventory expected to ship the week of Dec. 10. Each department is encouraged to assign one person per location to order calendars to save on shipping. These calendars are also available for personal purchase and to the public through our retail store at store.amtrak.com.<br /><br />To obtain corporate pricing on calendars:<br />&nbsp; <br />1. Login to eTrax.<br />2. Create a Requisition (choose Expense Material as the Document Type).<br />3. Click the link for, “AMTRAK punchout catalog for StaplesPromotional at STAPLES PROMO PRODUCTS-CATALOG”—then click the “Shop the Logo Selector Site” link.<br />4. On the left hand side of the Logo Selector site, click the “Calendars” link to see the two options. Click the calendar type(s) you want, add the desired quantity to your cart and then proceed with the checkout process. Your order will be charged and shipped according to how you setup the Requisition in eTrax.<br /><br />________________________________________<br /> <br /> <br /><br />	November 15 Is the Great American Smokeout<br /><br />Amtrak is proud to participate in the American Cancer Society’s 43rd annual Great American Smokeout® event on Nov. 15. Employees are encouraged to commit or recommit to healthy, smoke-free lives—not just for a day, but year around.<br /> <br />Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, accounting for 29% of all cancer deaths. Yet, 37.8 million American adults still smoke. Getting help through counseling and/or prescription medications can double or triple the chances of quitting successfully.<br /> <br />Amtrak Health Plans have resources to help. To get started, call Aetna 1-866-213-0153, or Cigna 1-800-244-6224.You can also contact the National Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.<br /> <br />Amtrak wants employees and loved ones to be healthy and happy. During this year’s event, we hope you will join us—and encourage your friends, family and colleagues to join us—in committing or recommitting to smoke-free lives.<br /><br />________________________________________<br /> <br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; © 2018 Amtrak 	<br />	Amtrak This Week is a publication of Amtrak Employee Communications.<br />To contribute a story idea, please contact Raven Padgett at news@amtrak.com <br />Get Amtrak This Week in your Inbox: subscribe<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />