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Changes for the Carmen Supplemental Sickness Benefit Plan Broadspire, Inc. is now administering the Supplemental Sickness Benefit Plan (R-5000) which is negotiated by the TCU Carmen Division on behalf of Carmen members working for the railroads covered by the National Agreement. The plan was previously administered by Unum Provident Insurance Company. Broadspire, Inc. will administer
Read moreNMB Holds Hearing on Fee Proposal On January 11, 2005, the National Mediation Board (NMB) held a public hearing on its proposed rule change to impose a schedule of fees for grievance handling before the National Railroad Adjustment Board (NRAB) and public law boards. (Read More) TCU representatives, together with other rail labor representatives, were
Read moreVotes during the 107th Congress, 2nd Session Cumulative score is from the 90th Congress, 1st Session through the 107th Congress, 2nd Session Key to Votes: Vote to support the RCPL position = R Vote to oppose the RCPL position = W Not eligible member = I Did not vote = ? Announced for =
Read moreTHE FIRST SESSION OF THE 107TH CONGRESS 1. Ergonomics Rule on OSHA (S. J. Res 6) –Using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) for the first time, the Republican controlled Senate passed the first health and safety standard nullification in OSHA’s 30-year history. The so-called “resolution of disapproval” not only eliminates the current ergonomics standard, it
Read moreTHE SECOND SESSION OF THE 107TH CONGRESS 1. Unemployment Benefits (H.R. 622) – The Senate narrowly rejected an amendment offered by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) that would have expanded eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits to laid-off workers seeking part-time jobs. The amendment would have provided a temporary supplement to unemployment insurance benefits of 15 percent
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