Union Plus Programs for TCU Members
TCU fully supports the programs available for active and retired TCU members and their families. With the money savings programs available, in some situations, the benefits can offset paid union dues.
Disability Earnings Allowance Increases Substantially
During the closing hours of the 109th Congress, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 5483, the Railroad Retirement Disability Earnings Act of 2006. President Bush signed the bill into law on Friday, January 12. It became effective immediately. This bill increases the amount of money that an individual on disability can earn—without affecting his or her Railroad
NMB Members Confirmed by Senate December 9, 2006
NMB Members Confirmed by Senate December 9, 2006 The Senate confirmed the appointment of two members of the National Mediation Board on December 9, 2006. Elizabeth Dougherty joins the Board December 13 as a new member. She will finish the term of outgoing member and chairman Edward J. Fitzmaurice, Jr, through June 30, 2007, and
Legislative Watch
The Legislative Watch is prepared by TCU National Legislative Director and IVP Bob Davis. Here is the most recent issue. Final Report, 110th Congress, released. Click here for the report issued January 2009.
Kentucky River Decision Does Not Affect Membership of TCU Supervisors
Kentucky River Decision Does Not Affect Membership of TCU Supervisors On October 3, the National Labor Relations Board issued a potentially devastating ruling regarding a number of separate cases in the health care field which are collectively referred to as ‘Kentucky River’ or ‘the Kentucky River decision.’ The decision broadly reclassifies as ‘supervisors’ thousands of
Beware: Quest Diagnostics No Longer in UnitedHealthcare Network Effective January 2007
UnitedHealthcare has announced that effective this January 1 (January 31 for the State of Washington), Quest Diagnostics will no longer be a network provider of laboratory services. This will apply to all participants whose health care benefits are administered by UnitedHealthcare, whether under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (Group Policy GA-23000) or
Training to Write Winning Cases
JPB 50 VGC Hughs Attends Briefwriter’s Seminar at TCU Headquarters After over 10 years as local chairman of Lodge 6787 in Galesburg, IL, Don Hughs this summer was elected a vice general chairman of Carmen Division Joint Protective Board 50. As a VGC, his responsibilities now include writing submissions for arbitration at public law boards,
District 1220 Urges Members to Register and Be Ready to Vote
Members met in June to review local issues and start register to vote drive. Here are some members seen at the meeting.
Don’t Miss Out on Supplemental Sickness Benefit Administered by Aetna (formerly Broadspire)
In a letter dated August 2, 2006, Carmen Division President Rich Johnson has an update re supplemental sickness benefit requirements described below, particularly regarding the 20 day filing limit (from the onset of disability). The issue has been added as an amendment to Section Six notices for negotiations. (Also see FAQ developed by Aetna to help answer Carmen
Supplemental Sickness Benefit Plan FAQ from Aetna
Aetna (formerly Broadspire) has developed this FAQ to help answer Carmen Division members’ questions about filing or appealing supplemental sickness benefit claims.
Bob Godwin
William Robert Godwin, known throughout his 89 years as Bob, died on March 9, 2006 at his home in Ogden, Utah. He was a member of the union at the time of his death, with 65 years of membership since signing on in 1941. Underscoring his years of support for the union, his wife, Jack,