Back to Wisconsin

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. “On Wisconsin” is the fight song of the University of Wisconsin. “Back to Wisconsin” is the fight song of the UTU Collective Bargaining Defense Fund and other organizations determined to continue a succes [...]

Driving a bus ‘a potent stress cocktail’

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. By Bonnie MorrAlternate Vice President – Bus Department Operating a bus may be the most stressful job in America. Early in November, 100 Detroit bus operators walked off the job after repeated passenger a [...]

House Republicans vow to head-off rail strike

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON – Senior House Republicans Nov. 29 said they would act to head off a railroad work stoppage if rail unions that so far have not settled with the carriers do not have a voluntary settlement in p [...]

Early rail retiree insurance cap raised

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. UTU members and their dependents insured under the Railroad Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Benefit (ERMA) Plan (GA-46000) will have their lifetime maximum amount of coverage increased, [...]

Rail disability plan revisions effective Jan. 1

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Revisions to the Anthem Voluntary Short Term Disability (VSTD) plan that better reflect the actual claims experience of our rail members and adjust to the prevailing market rate for this type of coverage [...]

Locals announce holiday events

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Two locals have placed holiday party announcements in the November issue of the UTU News, which may not reach all members in sufficient time to plan attendance. To ensure that members have advance notice [...]

Others settling as PEB recommended

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. The UTU International is receiving questions from members regarding recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board 243, which was created under provisions of the Railway Labor Act after talks between oth [...]