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Temporary change in UTU DIPP fax number
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. The published fax number for the UTU’s Discipline Income Protection Program (DIPP), (216) 227-5209, is not working. Until the technical issues are resolved, those needing to contact the DIPP by fax [...]FAA reauthorization: A Sisyphean struggle
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON – For more than four years, Congress has attempted, unsuccessfully, to pass a long-term commercial aviation funding bill to modernize airports and the national’s air traffic control system. Two [...]Former UTU local treasurer indicted for embezzlement
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. A former treasurer of UTU Local 1006 (Brownsville, Pa.), Derek Klingman, has been indicted on charges of embezzling more than $9,300 from his local, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. The newspaper re [...]New deputy administrator at FRA
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration’s chief legal counsel has been named deputy administrator – the agency’s number two position. Karen Hedlund succeeds Karen Rae, who departed to take a post [...]
Merger update: Moving forward constructively
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. By UTU International President Mike Futhey “Stay calm and carry on” has always been the best advice during challenging times. It is appropriate advice for UTU members and employees as we move forward fol [...]It’s time for flu and pneumonia vaccines
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. The head-cold and flu season is upon us, making it time to lower your risk of disease and illness by receiving a flu shot and pneumonia vaccine – and if you or your spouse is covered by Medicare, you won’ [...]
Conductor certification now a reality
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON – It’s now official. Conductor certification, mandated by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, became effective Jan. 1. In a final rule, published by the Federal Railroad Administrati [...]
Ohio voters restore collective bargaining rights
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Voters in Ohio overwhelmingly restored to public employees Nov. 8 their collective bargaining rights that a conservative majority in the state legislature – with support from Gov. John Kasich — chos [...]