The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee approved a draft measure that would require the Transportation Department to create and implement a plan to improve the safety of transit systems that receive federal funding. Stronger safety measures have been more frequently discussed after recent transportation disasters, such as the 2009 Washington Metro train crash
The maximum daily benefit rate payable for claims under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act will increase to $66 from $64 beginning July 1, 2010. Benefits are paid for the number of days of unemployment or sickness over four in 14-day registration periods, so maximum benefits for biweekly claims will total $660. Click here to read
The Senate has confirmed a number of Administration appointments recently. The TTD released a statement about each confirmation. Jeffrey Moreland, Anthony Coscia and Albert DiClemente have been confirmed as Amtrak Board members for the remainder of the term expiring July 26, 2011. Two nominees were confirmed to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Mark Rosekind,
TCU Carmen and Clerical members on Amtrak have ratified a new five year agreement covering wages, health and welfare, and rules. The Carmen vote was 493 in favor, 431 against. The Carmen vote reflects all Carmen members of the Joint Council of Carmen, which is comprised of TCU and the Transport Workers Union (TWU). The
Members whose benefits are administered by United Healthcare under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan or AmPlan may have received a Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action and Final Settlement Hearing regarding a Class Action Lawsuit between the American Medical Association, et. al vs. United Healthcare Corporation. If you received a notice,
Federal Law now requires the reporting of Social Security Numbers (SSNs) for covered dependents to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In addition, if a covered dependent is eligible for Medicare, then the Medicare Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) is also required. In order to comply with these reporting requirements, Railroad Enrollment Services
Each year, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) prepares a “Certificate of Service Months and Compensation” (Form BA-6) for every railroad employee who received creditable railroad compensation in the previous calendar year. The forms will be mailed to employees by the RRB during the first half of June. While every effort has been made to
The Transportation for America Coalition, which includes TCU/IAM, sent a letter to Senate majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) asking him to lend his leadership and pass the Transportation Preservation Act. This infusion of $2 billion in transit operating funding will preserve service for the millions of Americans who rely on transit every day, as well
The Transportation Trades Department of the AFL/CIO sent a letter to every Senator requesting them to vote no on the resolution of disapproval for the NMB voting rule change, introduced by Senator Isakson (R-GA). The letter states, “On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to vote against Senator Isakson’s resolution
TCU President Bob Scardelletti has weighed in on pending Senate energy legislation, cosponsored by Sens. John Kerry and Joe Lieberman. In a letter to the two Senate sponsors of the American Power Act, President Scardelletti criticized the bill’s aggressive timetable for shutting down coal plants. “This aggressive policy will have severe negative consequences for the
