In 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.
Read moreBased on the best information currently available and guidance issued by public health officials, the Office of the Labor Member of the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has canceled all Pre-Retirement Seminars scheduled from March through June until further notice. This difficult decision was made out of an abundance of caution to protect the health, safety,
Read moreAs the world deals with the evolving crisis surrounding the Coronavirus COVID-19, Union Plus has shared the below program updates for TCU/IAM members and their families: Program Updates (updated March 17, 2020) Union Plus Hardship Assistance Participants in our Union Plus Mortgage, Credit Card, Personal Loan, or Supplemental Insurance programs may be eligible for
Read moreOn March 13, the President declared the COVID-19 virus outbreak a national emergency. While U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) employees continue to work both on-site and remotely, out of an abundance of caution, the RRB decided to close its 53 field offices to the public effective Monday, March 16, until further notice. Older individuals with
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