Personal Leave (AD Day) May 1, 2026

Pursuant to Public Law No. 117-216 Article IV (Personal Leave), the additional paid leave day ("AD" day) will be paid at the basic daily rate of pay of the last service performed by the trainperson.  This will be in addition to the paid sick time afforded above.  The AD Day may be used at any time on any day of the week and cannot be denied by the carrier except for the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas eve, and Christmas day.  Beginning at 1800 on the preceding the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas eve the AD will be subject to supply and demand.