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Stand up for a better
Railroad Retirement
It is now your turn to take action. It's now up to the three million people represented by a coalition of 11 unions to convince Congress to enact the most positive changes to the Railroad Retirement system in a generation. It is up to you to stand up for the widows and widowers of railroaders who will be made financially whole by the passage of the "Railroad Retirement and Survivors' Improvement Act of 2000." -- Full text.
Column by Byron A. Boyd, Jr.
We're "cautiously optimistic"
As chief contract negotiator, Charlie Little has given me one primary objective: Get the best possible economic contract for UTU members, and get rid of the two-tiered wage structure that has afflicted all operating employees since 1985....No other issue that this union is involved with right now -- including our dispute with the BLE -- is more important to us than negotiating this contract. We are focused on our issues and our ultimate goal. -- Full text.
Column by James M. Brunkenhoefer
Retirement reform deserves support
If we are to make the improvements that the widows and widowers so desperately need, we must act now. If we are to make the improvements that will lower the retirement age and provide medical care for early retirees, we must act now. -- Full text.
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