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.
Employee Free Choice Act–Still needs support
It’s time for Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act. It’s time the economy worked for everyone. In a study released this week, Kate Bronfenbrenner, director of Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, documents this in detail — including the increase in corporate tactics to interfere with, block and delay workers’ attempts
New Federal Law–Railroad National H&W Plan to Collect Dependant SSN’s
The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan Announces Effort to Collect Dependent Social Security Numbers To Comply With New Federal Law The Medicare Secondary Payer statute and regulations contain a series of rules for determining whether Medicare is the primary payer for a person who has both Medicare and other health coverage. In order
Local 829 holds meeting on April 28, 2009
In order to accomodate the large amount of Lodge 829 members working for different carriers spread out across the region, seperate meetings have been held and/or scheduled to meet and address the needs of our members. One of Lodge 829’s largest member concentrations exists at Metra Commuter Railroad in Chicago, IL. A meeting was held
RRB Releases Q&A on the Extended Unemployment Benefits Provided Through the Recovery Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Signed into law by President Barack Obama, includes provisions that affect railroad retirement annuitants and railroad workers. Click here to read the release from the RRB.
National Railroad H&W Plans Win 2009 Apex Award
From left: Mike Matteo, UnitedHealthcare National Accounts CEO; Nick Stewart, Administrator, CRLO Health & Welfare Committee; Dan Elliott, UTU Associate General Counsel; David Marcus, NRLC Director Employee Benefits UnitedHealthcare Honors The National Railroad Plans for Their Fully Integrated Custom Care Coordination and Behavioral Services Programs UnitedHealthcare has announced that the National Railroad Plans have received a
United Healthcare Announces–Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Is Here
United Healthcare is excited to introduce Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), a payment method that allows you to have your payment automatically deducted from your checking account. It is a fast, secure way to ensure that your medical insurance is paid. Click here to view the announcement and download the form.
Szabo Confirmed by the Senate as FRA Administrator
UTU Illinois State Legislative Director Joe Szabo has been confirmed by the Senate for the Federal Railroad Administration position as nominated by President Barack Obama. Szabo, a fifth-generation railroader, hired out with the Illinois Central (now part of Canadian National) in 1976. Senate Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) predicted, “Joe will bring his passion
House Resolution Supports National Train Day
A resolution, presented to the House of Representatives by Rep. Corrine Brown (D-FL), asks for support of National Train Day. With a statement that remembers Promontory Point and the “Golden Spike” the resolution brings back the thoughts of when the United States was coming together. Amtrak and intercity passenger rail were also credited as keeping
Aetna National Dental Plan Corrects Coordination of Benefits Policy
(National Freight Railroad Contract and Amtrak Employees) The change applies only where Aetna is the secondary payer and the primary payer is another plan. An audit of the National Dental Plan late last year revealed that Aetna was administering the coordination of benefits (COB) provision incorrectly when it was the secondary payer and the primary
House Appropriations Holds Hearings on the Future of High Speed Rail
Clear support of high speed rail and Amtrak came from both sides of the aisle in the April 1, 2009 House Committee on Appropriations hearing to discuss the future of high speed rail, intercity passenger rail and Amtrak. “This is a breath of fresh air, just a few years ago we were talking about how