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Door reopened slightly on high-speed rail funding

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON – Just when federal funding for high-speed rail appeared dead as a rusted rail spike, Senate Democratic Leader Dick Durbin of Illinois exercised his clout and reopened the door – if only slight [...]

New rail rate tables now posted online

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. The standard basic daily and mileage rates of pay negotiated under the new national rail contract are now available at smart-union.org/td/. The rate tables pertain to employees in the crafts of conductor, [...]

Congress and the road ahead

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. By James StemUTU National Legislative Director Congress is back from its August recess and eyes are focused on the “Super Committee” of House and Senate members charged with finding $1.5 trillion in budge [...]

Do not become a victim of fraud

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Financial fraud can empty your life savings. Here are 10 steps suggested by best-selling author Charles Murray. Every deal is a potential scam: Recognize that fraud is an act of deceit by one party intend [...]

What is Medicare? How do I get started?

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Medicare is the primary health insurance for retirees and their spouses. It is available for those over age 65, those under 65 with certain disabilities, and those of any age with permanent kidney failure [...]

UTUIA helps provide secure retirements

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. How long will you live after you retire, and will you have enough money to live on comfortably? Good question. That’s why – before you retire – you should think about post-retirement eco [...]

Begin your document search early

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. To apply for Railroad Retirement or Social Security benefits, you must provide certain information, and it is suggested you begin the process at least three months prior to your anticipated retirement dat [...]

Continuing income a concern for retirees

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. After a lifetime of hard work, UTU rail, bus and airline members look forward to a secure retirement. In an ideal world, it would be that simple. In the real world, careful planning and attention to detai [...]