by Cesar Damian | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
(The following is a Railroad Retirement Board press release) CHICAGO, March 31 — The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, signed into law by President Trump on March 27, boosts unemployment and sickness benefits for railroad workers...
by Cesar Damian | Mar 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, March 27 – The needs of railroad workers and their families – including improvements to railroad unemployment benefits – are included in the new coronavirus stimulus package, which was signed into law today. On March 26, the...
by Cesar Damian | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Brothers and Sisters, Through conference calls between senior leadership within the UP and the BLET General Committees, it is essential for all members to understand the following: We are to be moved at all times complying with the 1 cab – 1 crew procedure, without...
by Cesar Damian | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
CHICAGO – The following is a message to Rail Labor from John Bragg, Labor Member of the Railroad Retirement Board: The purpose of this notice is to update you on how COVID-19 is impacting operations at the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Be assured, while it is...
by Cesar Damian | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Have questions? We’ve got answers. Union Pacific has received hundreds of COVID-19-related questions on topics such as potential exposure, commuting to work in areas with “shelter in place” orders and child care resources. Q: What is considered a possible COVID-19...
by Cesar Damian | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
April 2020 Meeting Cancelation Notice