By Bill Stephens for trains.com The proposal would give rail labor and trackside communities more of a say while seeking to protect union jobs from advancements in technology WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration today proposed more stringent requirements that railroads must meet in order to obtain safety rule waivers that allow experimentation with track […]
Month: October 2024
COST SHARE DECREASES FOR RAILROAD EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PLAN
October 10, 2024 – Although healthcare premiums across the country continue to rise, effective January 1, 2025, TCU members’ monthly cost-share will decrease by $31.67 for those covered by the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan. Over the last two years (2023 and 2024), TCU has fought to keep employee cost-sharing steady, and now contributions […]