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Save money by using in-network providers
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. The national railroad plans (“plan”) allow you to see any doctor in your plan administrator’s network, including specialists, without a referral. This means that you have the freedom to choose a physician [...]New pact voted on Central Railroad of Indiana
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Lesniewski UTU Local 440 represented train and engine workers employed by Central Railroad Company of Indiana have ratified, by a 91 percent approval, a new five-year collective bargaining agreement effec [...]
Looking back, but moving ahead
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. By Bonnie MorrVice President, Bus Department As we approach year end, I wish everyone happy holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year. During 2012, we have had wonderful success negotiating 11 new co [...]
Obama win offers working families brighter future
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. By UTU International President Mike Futhey – For UTU members employed in the airline, rail and transit industries, the Obama/Biden victory and U.S. Senate election results translate to: * More, and more [...]Sandy victims: Expedited unemployment benefits
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. For rail workers furloughed as a result of Hurricane Sandy, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) advises those victims may qualify for railroad unemployment benefits. Following a request by UTU Internation [...]Grants available for Hurricane Sandy victims
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Disaster relief grants of $500 are available from Union Plus to help eligible participants in the Union Plus credit card, insurance or mortgage programs who are facing financial hardship due to the Hurric [...]
Help needed for our UTU hurricane victims
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, which devastated families in the Northeast, we again are reminded we are a nation of one people. Just as we see President Obama, a Democrat, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Chris [...]