Near the end of 2022, the non-operating coalition of Unions on the MRL, including the BRS, formally objected to the MRL’s failure to purchase winter boots for employees.  That dispute culminated in a BMWE led lawsuit filed against the MRL.  A settlement was recently reached in that lawsuit which requires MRL to make certain reimbursements to employees who purchased winter boots between the years of 2020-2022.  The MRL must make such payments by July 31, 2023.  If you purchased boots using the MRL’s winter boot program through Chet’s Shoes, then you should receive your reimbursement from MRL with no required action on your part.  Any dispute regarding the amount of the reimbursement must be made with the Interim Chief Engineer within 30-days of the reimbursement date.  If you did not use the winter boot program through Chet’s Shoes to purchase your winter boots, but incurred the expense elsewhere, you will need to have evidence of the purchase in order to progress any claim.  If you have such evidence available, please contact an officer of this General Committee as soon as possible to discuss appropriate steps to seek reimbursement.