As of March 26, 2020 over 20,488 railroad members have NOT verified their marriage with Railroad Enrollment Services. Of those non-responders, 1,795 are TCU/IAM members. Every employee with an existing spouse on record must comply with the spouse audit. Employees who fail to respond with the required proof of marriage by the deadline, Medical, Dental
Read moreMessage from the Labor Member of the Railroad Retirement Board, John Bragg The purpose of this notice is to update you on how COVID-19 is impacting operations at the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Be assured, while it is not business as usual, the agency remains open for business. Listed below are some of the more
Read moreTCU members working at BNSF Intermodal Workplace yard engaged in special projects to clean and disinfect all Hostlers, Cranes and pickups to combat COVID-19. TCU Local Lodge 794 Chairman Board of Trustees Deorsi Newell and member Mike Adams (pictured above) worked over the past weekend cleaning the vehicles, and member and crane operator Ahart Wilson
Read moreIn a letter to the heads of the House and Senate committees on appropriations, the Rail Passengers Association asked Congress to also provide funding for intercity rail operators, commuter railroads, and public transit agencies to offset their steep revenue losses. Please join us in asking Congress to provide financial assistance to keep Amtrak, private rail
Read moreAFL-CIO has updated the “When the Paycheck Stops” manual to include COVID-19 information. The booklet provides information on surviving unemployment and includes a link to AFL-CIO labor liaison network and labor agencies. Click here to view or download the booklet.
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