The BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from Federal railroad safety regulations with respect to transfer movements between BNSF’s Old South Yard and New South Yard in Houston, Texas. More specifically, BNSF proposes to conduct a Class III brake test in lieu of a transfer
In February 2019, Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations regarding refresher training for all NS craft personnel responsible for performing freight air brakes tests. Specifically, NS proposed to create a 3-D simulation using web-based software to satisfy
Members can request the following documents and get the following information online by visiting myRRB or by using the automated menus on the toll-free number (877-772-5772): • Letters verifying income and monthly benefits • Service and compensation statement • Replacement Medicare card • Duplicate tax statement (1099, 1099R) • General benefit information • RRB field
Standing with AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka and other labor leaders, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) live streamed support for the PRO Act. Click here to watch the video. The PRO Act (H.R. 2474), introduced in May by House Education and Labor Committee chairman Bobby Scott (D-Va.) and cosponsored by 215 Democrats and three
The spouse eligibility audit is now in progress under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan, which commenced on January 1, 2020. As of January 22, 2020 Railroad Enrollment Services has not received verification of eligibility for 68,935 spouses. Every married employee must verify that their existing spouse currently meets the eligibility requirements by
What to Know The developing news about the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak can be concerning. It’s important to remember that the risk to the general American public is still considered low by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recommended course of action is to follow information from the trusted sources listed below. This
William DeCarlo- Vice President and National Legislative Director William DeCarlo was elected by the TCU Executive Council to take the position of Vice-President and National Legislative Director effective Jan 1, 2020. “Billy” started his career as Station Cleaner on Long Island Rail Road in 1978.He worked as a Travel Info Clerk, Ticket Clerk, Ticket Agent/Block
The House is likely to vote on the Protecting the Rights to Organize (PRO) Act.
We’re asking you to help us urge all House members to vote “yes” when it comes up for consideration.
Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the IAM, Like so many other social justice warriors, Dr. King realized that inequality is a threat to our democracy. He spent his life fighting and calling for economic justice. King realized that inequality is a threat to our democracy—right until the very end. As we pause to celebrate his
Don’t miss the opportunity to help choose who the IAM should endorse for the U.S. president. Register today and be a part of the decision. There’s a new process that gives IAM members the opportunity to vote online for a candidate of their choice. To do so, you must register to vote in our endorsement
