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  • Member Benefits July 10, 2015

    State and Local Paid Sick Leave Laws

    Several state and local governments have been passing paid sick leave laws that may impact TCU members in those jurisdictions.   For example, some of these laws require an employer in that jurisdiction to provide up to a certain number of days of paid sick leave, or that the employer allow employees to use accumulated sick

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  • Member Benefits April 25, 2015

    Union Pacific Railroad retaliates against another injured worker

    OSHA finds retaliation by railroad, orders worker to be paid $100K An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has determined that management of the Union Pacific Railroad added insult to injury when it blamed a worker in Roseville who was hurt on-the-job and then retaliated against him for reporting

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  • Member Benefits March 20, 2015

    United Healthcare Sponsors Sweepstakes Campaign to Railroad Employees

    In an effort to increase engagement in UnitedHealthcare/Optum’s wellness coaching programs, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) is sponsoring a sweepstakes campaign through RAILROAD HEALTHLINK. This sweepstakes is open to all railroad employees and their eligible dependents (18 years and older) who are enrolled with UnitedHealthcare for their medical benefits under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan.

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  • Member Benefits March 20, 2015

    Union Plus Offers Mortgage Program

    Springtime marks the beginning of the year’s largest home purchasing season. With that in mind,TCU would like to remind our members about the many unique benefits available through the Union Plus Mortgage Program. Active and retired union members in good standing, as well as their parents and children, are eligible to participate in the Union

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  • Member Benefits December 20, 2014

    TCU Members Continue to Receive Settlements Under OSHA Whistleblower Protections

    Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), employers are not only responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees, they are prohibited from retaliating against employees who engage in protected whistleblower conduct such as raising safety concerns or reporting injuries and illness. OSHA continues to vigorously prosecute whistleblower violations, and

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