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The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) just issued its second review of the Railroad Retirement Board Occupational Disability Program. And once again it found no problems. “This was a major accomplishment for rail labor,” says TCU President Bob Scardelletti. “Occupational Disability is a vitally important program for members who need it. It’s the best
Read moreIf you’re one of the nation’s 15 million officially jobless workers—or one of the more than 16 million who are underemployed or have dropped out of the job market—there are likely times you feel isolated and powerless. A new community service program by the Machinists (IAM) can put you in touch with other men and
Read moreUnion Plus released a newsletter explaining new benefits and offers for union members. These new benefits include: Union Made Valentine Treats 15% Savings on Turbo Tax Free Budget Analysis Union Made Energy Efficient Cars Travel Discounts Click here for information about these programs.
Read moreUnion Plus is matching donations for Haiti earthquake relief with a $100,000 commitment. TCU members can maximize the power of their contributions by visiting UnionPlus.org/Haiti and Union Plus will automatically double contributions made to the AFL-CIO Solidarity Center’s Earthquake Relief for Haitian Workers Fund. That means $10 becomes $20, $25 becomes $50, and $100 becomes
Read moreIn an effort to minimize the occurrence of H1N1 flu among Railroad Plan participants and their dependents, the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan and the National Railway Carriers and their healthcare providers (Aetna, Highmark as well as the Railroad Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Benefit Plan and its medical vendor United Healthcare),
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