Beginning with the promotion of ACRE, many promises have been made and remain unfulfilled by the organization:

1. During ACRE's promotion, it was not revealed to the members that the primary officers would be paid by Metro North.

2. ACRE claimed that by not sending the International dues to Cleveland, the funds would remain and be used on the property. The Division 1 bank balance announced at the January meeting was $38,000.00. After six years of operation.

3. ACRE promised a $5 dues reduction upon formation. Division 1 began with $133,000 left over from Local 77 accounts. During the initial Division 1 meeting, Treasurer Mark Amorello did not announce this beginning bank balance for Division 1. If he did, the members in attendance would have demanded the promised $5 monthly dues decrease.

4. Over the past six years ACRE has allowed the MTA to compromise many of our work agreements.

5. During the last contract negotiations, ACRE officers made various statements about their goals for settlement, the result was the worst contract in Metro North history.

This is what the UTU will do for train service employees:

1. All officers will be compensated by the members dues dollars exclusively and an open election for all officers will be held.

2. Local 77 can operate more efficiently for less dues money per month.

3. The members of Local 77 will have a referendum vote on all issues that affect the entire membership. New local by-laws will be written.

4. The UTU will work to restore agreements changed under ACRE's operation.

5. The UTU will cooperate with the LIRR UTU and the Metro North Labor Coalition to obtain the best possible contract in the next round of collective bargaining. This option is not available to ACRE. Local 77's position in the next round of collective bargaining will be ACRE over paid for their contract and this overpayment will be addressed.

The choice is yours, you can move forward in a progressive manner, or retain an organization that routinely adopts the company position on issues.