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| The nation's major railroads have asked a federal court to permit them to violate existing collective bargaining agreements with the UTU and the BLET when the railroads implement new hours-of-service regulations that take effect July 16.
The soon-to-be-implemented hours-of-service limitations are directed by Congress in the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA), whose intent is to reduce train-crew fatigue and improve the quality of life of train crews.
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| Group disability now available to members |
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| UTU delegates have voted overwhelmingly to amend the UTU Constitution to permit voluntary member participation -- through an opt-out provision -- in group disability insurance coverage, and any other membership benefit opportunities that might arise.
The delegates voted 356-58 in favor of amending Article XII of the UTU Constitution, which now will read:
"The Board of Trustees shall also be empowered to make agreements with vendors to provide members with disability insurance co... |
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