July 17, 2023 | Headlines, Legislation, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railway Age, July 13, 2023) Two rail industry associations and two unions teamed recently to encourage Congressional support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (REEF Act; H.R.2785/S.1274), which they said would “eliminate cuts to railroad...
July 17, 2023 | News, Railroad Retirement
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has announced its schedule of Pre-Retirement Seminars for Fall 2023. Designed for union officers and railroad employees and spouses planning to retire within five years, Pre-Retirement Seminars will familiarize attendees with...
July 5, 2023 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, July 3, 2023) CHICAGO — Railroad employees considering retirement should familiarize themselves with the Railroad Retirement Board’s (RRB) annuity application process. Being prepared can prevent needless delays and...
June 13, 2023 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, June 9, 2023) CHICAGO — Each year, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) prepares a Form BA-6, Certificate of Service Months and Compensation, for every railroad employee with creditable railroad compensation in the...
June 2, 2023 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, June 1, 2023) CHICAGO — 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...
April 3, 2023 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, March 31, 2023) CHICAGO — Retirees, and those planning retirement, should be aware of the railroad retirement laws and rules governing benefit payments to annuitants who work after retirement, whether they have retired...
March 28, 2023 | News, Railroad Retirement
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, March 28 — The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is looking to hire qualified candidates for several open positions across the United States and for remote work positions. John Bragg, the RRB’s Labor Member, announced the recruiting effort in an...
March 7, 2023 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, March 6, 2023) CHICAGO — Benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) are generally higher than those under the Social Security Act, especially for railroad employees who have 30 or more years of creditable...
February 13, 2023 | News, Railroad Retirement
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, February 13 — The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has announced its schedule of Pre-Retirement Seminars for Spring 2023. Designed for union officers and railroad employees and spouses planning to retire within five years, Pre-Retirement...
January 27, 2023 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, January 25, 2023) CHICAGO — The Railroad Retirement Board’s Customer Service Plan promotes the following principles of quality public service: openness, accessibility, accountability, feedback, and timeliness...
