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Explanation of the Benefit Provisions in H.R. 10 (Public Law 107-90) I. New Widow’s and Widowers Initial Minimum Amount Provided under Section 101 of H.R. 10. This provision is effective February 1, 2002: ยท Enactment of H.R. 10 put a new formula in the Railroad Retirement Act for the computation of annuities for widows
Read more<< return to news front FINAL PUSH FOR $1.2 BILLION FOR AMTRAK February 6, 2003 The Senate and House conferees are expected to start negotiations regarding the FY 2003 Omnibus Appropriations bill during the month of February. It is during these negotiations that Congress will decide the fate of Amtrak. We all know how
Read moreNATIONAL CONTRACT UPDATE April 21, 2003 In previous separate correspondence, Carmen General President R. A. Johnson and IP Scardelletti informed you that we were preparing a guide for members to calculate retroactive pay under the National Agreements. Soon after, a dispute arose with the carriers as to whether the Harris Award contemplated payment of one
Read moreCongressmen Join Rail Labor Opposing NMB Rule Proposals December 20, 2004 -Recently a letter was sent to the National Mediation Board (NMB) containing 126 signatures of members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging the NMB to withdraw its proposal to implement filing fees for the handling of railroad grievances before the National Railroad Adjustment
Read moreAmtrak president gives employees update WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a message dated June 21, 2002, from Amtrak President David Gunn to all Amtrak employees concerning the passenger carrier’s loan status: Dear Co-Workers: This is a report on our financial problems. We have not obtained a loan as of this date. We are working very
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