New DOT Drug Testing Rules
On January 1, 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will update its drug testing regulations for all transportation workers, including railroads, aviation and transit.
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New Benefit Year Begins July 1 for Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits
A recent release from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) states: A new benefit year under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act begins July 1, 2016. The maximum daily benefit rate payable for claims remains at $72 in the new benefit year. Benefits are normally paid for the number of days of unemployment or sickness over four
Fallen IAM Members Mourned on Workers’ Memorial Day
A rose sits on a newly laid brick in honor of fallen TCU-IAM Local 5092 member Peter Adamovich, a 34-year Amtrak employee who was killed on the job while trying to save a colleague. IAM International President Bob Martinez speaks offers condolences and a promise to continue to fight for safer workplaces at the IAM