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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, signed into law by President Trump on March 27, boosts unemployment and sickness benefits for railroad workers impacted by the pandemic. Under the CARES Act, the 1-week waiting period required before railroad workers can receive unemployment or sickness benefits is temporarily eliminated. This applies
Read moreOn January 15, 2020, FRA issued an extensive Notice Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) entitled “Brake System Safety Standards.” The NPRM makes sweeping changes to brake inspections standards, and incorporates into the regulations a large number of waivers it has issued to railroads and railroad associations. Among these changes are modifications to regulations concerning air brake tests,
Read moreWalt Disney World is “closed until further notice,” and pledged to continue to pay hourly parks and resort employees through April 18. In a letter to Disney Labor Relations from TCU Vice-President and President of the Service Trades Council Union Matt Hollis said, “Cast members are in the dark, worried how they will pay for
Read moreIn these trying times, we have a bit of good health care news to share. TCU, in conjunction with the other unions at BNSF, brought suit against BNSF contending its medical leave of absence and return to work policies violated your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. And today we are pleased to announce
Read moreEXPANDED BENEFIT RESOURCES DUE TO COVID-19 The following health and wellness resources are available to you and your family. What You Should Know About COVID-19. We encourage you to check trusted website resources such as the following for the most up-to-date information. The Centers for Disease Control has published a one-page Fact Sheet to help
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