Open bidding has started for the 2021 vacation year bidding will close November 30th any questions feel free to call the following union reps. Local Chairman                  Sam Lampkin (815)557-6886 1st Vice Local Chairman    Mike Echols (708)533-7562 2nd Vice Local...

Open Enrollment is here for Medical and FSA Benefits for 2021. you may enroll between October 1st and October 31st Enroll online at www.yourtracktohealth.com or my mail  

  Members of the Illinois State Legislative Board, I hope this report finds all of you and your families well and healthy. I am asking that you read this email in its entirety, as I have tried to include some timely links and information that I feel is important....

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FRA extension of safety waivers to railroads puts U.S. through another two months of risk CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 27, 2020 — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) extended safety waivers granted to the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the American Short...

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CHICAGO — 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 impacted by the pandemic. Under the CARES Act, the 1-week waiting period...

CHICAGO, May 2 — In my April 16, 2020 update, I discussed a question involving furloughs and negotiated agreements which had been added to the Railroad Retirement Board’s (RRB) website. The question was added as Question 3 and was added primarily to address issues...

CHICAGO — I wanted to send out another update on what is going on at the agency. We have received inquiries regarding Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) that was established under the CARES Act and whether railroaders may be eligible for benefits under that...