Union Pacific furloughs shop and intermodal terminal workers
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific furloughed 94 mechanical employees at shops across the system this week due to soft traffic volumes and a higher number of locomotives placed in storage. “As a routine part of business, we constantly examine our resources against volume...
FYI: Federal Railroad Administration Alleged Violation Reporting Form
https://railroads.dot.gov/railroad-safety/federal-railroad-administration-alleged-violation-reporting-form
Q&A: Unemployment and Sickness Benefits for Railroad Employees
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administers the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA), which provides two kinds of benefits for qualified railroaders: unemployment benefits for those who become unemployed but are ready, willing, and able to work; and sickness...
FYI: Agreement Benefits FAQ
I need a letter that lists my insurance coverage/indicates I have lost coverage. Please contact your plan administrator. (See below for contact information) I need to add/remove a dependent from my coverage. Please contact your plan administrator. (See below for...
FYI: What is FELA?
FELA Meaning: FELA is the acronym for the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) of 1908 — a federal statute that makes it easier for federal employees to sue their employer railroad if they are injured, sickened or die as a result of their employment and negligence...
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