Union Plus Programs for TCU Members
TCU fully supports the programs available for active and retired TCU members and their families. With the money savings programs available, in some situations, the benefits can offset paid union dues.
Railroad Retirement NRRIT Quarterly Update for the Period Ending March 31, 2010
NRRIT has released the quarterly update for the period ending March 31, 2010. Click here to see the update.
75 Years of the Railroad Retirement System
During 2010, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will observe the 75th Anniversary of the enactment of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1935. Part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation, the Act was signed into law on August 29, 1935, and the RRB made its first annuity payments 11 months later. The first formal
Changes Sought Would Bankrupt Railroad Retirement Trust Fund
Over the past year, an organization calling themselves the Rail Workers United (RWU) has distributed false information to TCU and other rail union members, advocating unaffordable benefit changes to Railroad Retirement that would bankrupt the Railroad Retirement Trust Fund. The RWU’s proposed changes would not benefit current retirees and only assist those seeking retirement in
United Behavioral Health (UBH) ‘Point of Entry’ Pilot Project
Announcing a ‘Pilot Program’ from United Behavioral Health (UBH) United Behavioral Health (UBH) to begin testing a “Point of Entry” Pilot Program. Beginning in April 2010 and continuing through June, 2010, the Point of Entry program will be available for participants covered under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan or the National Railway
Rail Labor Leaders Urge White House to Renominate Butch Speakman as Labor Member of the Railroad Retirement Board
In a letter dated March 24, 2010, the leaders of all rail labor unions, including TCU President Bob Scardelletti, strongly urged the White House to renominate current Labor Member of the Railroad Retirement Board Butch Speakman to another term. Brother Speakman’s term was up last year. He continues to serve as Labor Member until renominated
Good News: GAO Audit Gives Railroad Occupational Disability Program a Clean Bill of Health
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) just issued its second review of the Railroad Retirement Board Occupational Disability Program. And once again it found no problems. “This was a major accomplishment for rail labor,” says TCU President Bob Scardelletti. “Occupational Disability is a vitally important program for members who need it. It’s the best
Political Games Halt Unemployment Benefits and Transportation Projects
Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) recently blocked key legislation that would have extended several critical priorities for middle class families. That legislation covered tax credits for COBRA health coverage, unemployment insurance for 400,000 people, as well as the short-term extension of the Highway Trust Fund. The Fund supports all surface transportation programs for the nation –
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Releases Statement on Health Care ‘Poison Pill’ Amendments
As senators prepare to take up fixes to the historic legislation passed by the House late Sunday night, they cannot allow process, technicalities, or cynical ploys to derail the legislation. Republicans are going to use a “kitchen sink” amendment strategy, throwing everything they can at the bill to try to sink reform. This will include
House Approves Historic Health Care Reform
In a historic vote more than 60 years in the making, the U.S. House of Representatives late Sunday night voted to approve (220-211) what AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka calls a ”momentous step toward comprehensive health care.” Click here to read the AFL/CIO health care blog.