June 2009
RRB releases benefit rate increase for Railroad Unemployment and Sickness benefits. Click here to read the release.
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TCU Voices Heard in the Senate
The Senate has decided not to bring S. 146 to a vote. This is what your swift action has brought about. Thanks to all who wrote their Senators, the Senate felt pressure to stop this vote and keep Railroad oversight where it belongs with the STB. Posted June 2, 2009
Puchala Confirmed by the Senate
Linda A. Puchala has been confirmed by the Senate as a member of the National Mediation Board. She was the Sr. Mediator at the National Mediation Board. Puchala joined the National Mediation Board in May 1999, as a Mediator, working on both airline and railroad cases. She directs the Board’s training programs, develops and maintains
Employee Free Choice Act–Still needs support
It’s time for Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act. It’s time the economy worked for everyone. In a study released this week, Kate Bronfenbrenner, director of Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, documents this in detail — including the increase in corporate tactics to interfere with, block and delay workers’ attempts
New Federal Law–Railroad National H&W Plan to Collect Dependant SSN’s
The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan Announces Effort to Collect Dependent Social Security Numbers To Comply With New Federal Law The Medicare Secondary Payer statute and regulations contain a series of rules for determining whether Medicare is the primary payer for a person who has both Medicare and other health coverage. In order
Local 829 holds meeting on April 28, 2009
In order to accomodate the large amount of Lodge 829 members working for different carriers spread out across the region, seperate meetings have been held and/or scheduled to meet and address the needs of our members. One of Lodge 829’s largest member concentrations exists at Metra Commuter Railroad in Chicago, IL. A meeting was held
RRB Releases Q&A on the Extended Unemployment Benefits Provided Through the Recovery Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Signed into law by President Barack Obama, includes provisions that affect railroad retirement annuitants and railroad workers. Click here to read the release from the RRB.
National Railroad H&W Plans Win 2009 Apex Award
From left: Mike Matteo, UnitedHealthcare National Accounts CEO; Nick Stewart, Administrator, CRLO Health & Welfare Committee; Dan Elliott, UTU Associate General Counsel; David Marcus, NRLC Director Employee Benefits UnitedHealthcare Honors The National Railroad Plans for Their Fully Integrated Custom Care Coordination and Behavioral Services Programs UnitedHealthcare has announced that the National Railroad Plans have received a
United Healthcare Announces–Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Is Here
United Healthcare is excited to introduce Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), a payment method that allows you to have your payment automatically deducted from your checking account. It is a fast, secure way to ensure that your medical insurance is paid. Click here to view the announcement and download the form.
Szabo Confirmed by the Senate as FRA Administrator
UTU Illinois State Legislative Director Joe Szabo has been confirmed by the Senate for the Federal Railroad Administration position as nominated by President Barack Obama. Szabo, a fifth-generation railroader, hired out with the Illinois Central (now part of Canadian National) in 1976. Senate Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) predicted, “Joe will bring his passion