Brothers and Sisters,<br />&nbsp; The following has information regarding the implementation of the ILMS system on a trial basis. I will discuss the information further with our GCA regarding the effect it may have on our optionals. This system is scheduled to go live nationally on a limited basis in November. <br /><br />Fraternally Yours,<br /><br />DeVar Thompson<br />SMART-TD Local 168<br />Local Chairperson<br />773-606-4321<br /><br />---------- Forwarded message ----------<br />From: Dirk Sampson &lt;DSampson@smarttd769.org&gt;<br />Date: Thu, Jul 26, 2018 at 9:17 AM<br />Subject: ILMS Pilot Program<br />To: Dirk Sampson &lt;DSampson@smarttd769.org&gt;, Charlie Yura &lt;Cyura@smarttd769.org&gt;, Rick Pauli &lt;Rpauli@smarttd769.org&gt;<br /><br />Dear Brothers &amp; Sisters:<br /> <br />We met with Amtrak over the implementation of the new ILMS system which Amtrak wants to implement on a limited and trial basis.<br />The following are the details of the roll out discussed:<br /> <br />•	The initial phase will only be subject to the Bulletin, Bid and Award process.<br />•	The application process will be by PPT kiosk and internet application through personal phone, lab top or home computer.&nbsp; EMD device will NOT have access to the network.<br />•	The system will be introduced on a trial/pilot basis sometime in September 2018 for the LA and Albany crew bases.&nbsp; LA does not include Metrolink.<br />•	Amtrak has an early November timeframe for nationwide roll out depending on the success of the trial/pilot program.<br />•	Amtrak will have trainers and the 24-hour Help Line to help employees learn the system.&nbsp; Amtrak will communicate the details of the system to all T &amp; E employees.<br /><br /><br />Fraternally,<br /> <br />Dirk A. Sampson<br />General Chairman, GO-769<br />SMART - Transportation Division<br />1515 Market Street, Suite 708<br />Philadelphia, PA 19102<br />Phone: 215-564-1750<br />Fax: 215-665-8196<br />email: Dsampson@smarttd769.org<br />