BLET-UPRR System Agreement May 2012
Here is a copy of the NEW System agreement between the BLET and the UP.
It is also available at www.wrgca.com.
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Railroad Retirement benefits for spouses
In addition to the retirement annuities payable to employees, the Railroad Retirement Act, like the Social Security Act,
also provides annuities for the spouses of retired employees. Payment of a spouse annuity is made directly to the wife
or husband of the employee. Divorced spouses may also qualify for benefits.
Link to Story
New Railroad Information Depot website opening in mid-March
many BLET members will be able to
enjoy one-stop shopping when it comes to finding information about their
health and welfare benefits online.
The newly redesigned Railroad Information Depot www.rrinfodepot.com is
expected to open in the next 30 days (Mid March). It will provide all railroad
employees with a central point of access to most all of their benefit
providers, for the majority of H&W benefits that are provided for under
that National agreement.
Link to Story
BLET & Union Pacific reach tentative agreement
Ballots should be mailed out by the end of March. This will be another vote done on line or by phone.
You can find the agreement we are voting on at the link below.
2012 Agreement
Health care mobile phone apps now available for rail workers
CLEVELAND, March 13 - If you are an employee covered under the Railroad
Employees National Health and Welfare Plan or the National Railway
Carriers and United Transportation Union Health and Welfare Plan
("National Railroad Plans"), your health information is now always
accessible with mobile solutions.
Smart phone apps are now available for iPhone, Blackberry and Droid
platforms. You can download these apps just like any other application for
your device.
Link to Story
Advisory Board revises FELA counsel program
CLEVELAND, March 7 - The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen's
Advisory Board has adopted revisions to the Union's program that provides
assistance to BLET members injured on the job, who may be entitled to
damages pursuant to the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA).
Link to Story
CP Announcement January 2012
Canadian Pacific announced a 10-year agreement with Canpotex. Under the agreement, CP Rail will be Canpotex's principal Canadian railway, transporting a large majority of potash shipments to Canpotex's main terminal in Vancouver, BC. In conjunction with Union Pacific, CP will transport all Canpotex potash shipments to Portland, Oregon.
NewsWire Link
Whistle Blower Protection
The link below will take you to the U.S. department of Labor web site.
This page is specific to Railroad employees.
Whistle Blower info
FogCharts Updated:
Get the 2012 study guide Resource from FogChart.com.