Union Plus recently released a flyer describing AT&T discounts and rebates offered to TCU/IAM members and their families. The new offers are: • $25 activation fee waived on select devices for new lines of service • 15% off the monthly service charge of qualified wireless plans • 20% discount on select accessories • Up to
Read moreTCU/IAM is happy to report that the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently found in favor of TCU/IAM in a charge filed by the union against BNSF Railway. Recently, BNSF implemented an invasive medical reporting requirement (Rule 26.3.1), which required employees to disclose highly personal medical information to the company each time the
Read moreA new program is available to TCU/IAM union members and their family members through Union Plus. The new Retiree Health Insurance program is administered by eHealth, an insurance exchange that offers various Medicare plan options to union members, retirees and their families covered under Medicare. eHealth can assist with Medicare Supplemental plans, Medicare Advantage Plans,
Read moreThe lifetime maximum benefit under the Railroad Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Benefit Plan (GA-46000) will increase by $4,700 effective January 1, 2018 – from $157,800 to $162,500 – due to an automatic annual adjustment based on medical cost inflation. Click here to read the confirmation release from United Healthcare.
Read moreSeveral states and local governments have adopted paid sick leave laws throughout the U.S. These laws allow people who predominantly work for employers within their jurisdictions to accrue and use paid sick time for various health concerns for both themselves and their family. Two (2) of these laws are the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families
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