This subpage provides a listing of news releases and other information regarding the activities of the UTU's Legislative Office in Washington, D.C., and the legislative activities of the U.S. Congress.

A link can also be found to Contacting the Congress, a website containing information about U.S. senators and representatives and links for writing to them via e-mail.

Contacting the Congress

Voter Registration

The activities of the UTU's legislative arm, the UTU Political Action Committee, are detailed here.

Users will also find links for sending e-mail to the UTU's Legislative Departments in both Washington, D.C., and Cleveland, Ohio, and for downloading UTU PAC pledge forms.

National Legislative Director
UTU PAC Department

UTU PAC Pledge Form

This link will take users directly to UTU Canada's website, which is administered by the UTU's Canadian office in Ottawa, Ontario.

UTU members and their families can purchase a variety of insurance products from the UTU Insurance Association. This link will take users directly to the UTUIA's website, where UTUIA products are explained in detail.

Links are also provided for reaching the UTUIA Field Supervisor in your area.
 

UTU members can enroll in the UTU's Discipline Income Protection Program, which provides income to a member who may be suspended, dismissed or removed from service by their employer. An e-mail link to the UTU's Discipline Income Protection Program Department is also provided for members who would like more information about the program.

E-mail: Discipline Income Protection Program

Application: Discipline Income Protection Program Application

Visitors to the UTU's website can use the e-mail links provided here to contact various departments at the UTU International Headquarters and the union's Legislative Office in Washington, D.C.

There are also links to UTU State Legislative Directors, UTU General Chairpersons (under construction), the Transportation Safety Team and the Human Rights Committee.

International, general committee and local officers can use ZyLab's search technology to research thousands of awards housed on the UTU website.

Other important information that can be found here includes: the Railway Labor Act, the UTU Constitution, National Agreements, Rate Tables and Fringe Benefit Sheets. Also here are various labor protective conditions applicable in railroad mergers, leases and trackage-right applications approved by the Surface Transportation Board.

Much of the information found here is in PDF format.

Visitors to the UTU website can find a complete history of the UTU here, as well as histories of the UTU's predecessor organizations.

Also provided here are links to downloadable UTU Membership Applications and Readmission Applications.

UTU Membership Application
Application for Readmission
 

Retired UTU members in the U.S. and Canada, as well as retired individuals from other labor organizations, are invited to participate in a voluntary program designed especially for them -- the UTU Retiree Program.

Select the Retiree Program link above to learn about the program's benefits, or click one of the links below to download a Retiree Program application. At the low cost of just $9.00 per year, membership doesn't cost, it pays.

UTU For Life Program Application

The purpose of the Auxiliary of the United Transportation Union is to unite the families of the UTU and to promote their welfare, socially, morally, and intellectually. The Auxiliary also promotes  the understanding of legislative issues affecting UTU members.

If you would like more information about the Auxiliary, visit their link on the UTU website.

Here is a listing of the International officers of the UTU, their addresses and telephone numbers.

In time, the International will attempt to provide links to the entire UTU Directory, it's guide to state legislative boards, general and local committees of adjustment and other important offices.

UTU International Directory
 

Check here for the latest information regarding the UTU's annual Regional Meetings.

For the latest information and news releases from the UTU health and life insurance benefit providers, click on the Healthcare link above.

Direct Internet links to each of the UTU's benefit providers are also given here.

UTU Benefit Provider Directory
 

This page contains the latest news for UTU Local Secretary/Treasurers. It also provides updates to Winstabs 2002, the electronic record-keeping program used by many of the UTU's secretary/treasurers.

UTU Membership Applications and Applications for Readmission to the UTU are also available here.

UTU Membership Application
Application for Readmission

Injured on the job? Do you need an experienced attorney who understands the Federal Employers' Liability Act? The UTU appoints only the finest legal counsel in the country to serve as UTU Designated Legal Counsel. Click above to view a complete directory of UTU-recommended attorneys.
 

This area of the UTU website will be used to educate our members and others about some of the hazards in the transportation industry and how to prevent accidents in the workplace.

A great way to express pride in UTU membership is to proudly display the UTU logo. Please take a look at our fine selection of jackets, caps and other apparel bearing the UTU logo.

All items are either union-made or made in America. Shop now!
 

The Promotions page provides UTU members with links to Cleveland-area hotel discounts, the Avis and National Car Rental websites, both of which offer discounts on car rentals to UTU members, Union Plus benefits, UTU Visa and more.

UTU members can also find information here about travel opportunities being offered by the UTU Travelers Club and discount airfares for those attending UTU Regional Meetings.
 

The Links page provides a variety of Internet addresses to UTU state legislative board, general committee and local websites. Railroad, bus company and government links can also be found here.

Keep in mind that UTU is not responsible for any content or matter on any of these sites. Such is the sole responsibility of that site's owner.
 

Click on the UTU Bus Department link at the top of the UTU homepage for the latest news about the Bus Department and the bus and transit industry.
 

Visitors can get the latest word from the Yardmaster Department here, including news about contract negotiations and changes in health and welfare coverage. Stay informed.
 

Get the latest news and information regarding the airline industry and the issues of importance to affected UTU members.
 

The UTU maintains a collection of news stories here regarding Amtrak and other commuter rail operations.
 

Misplaced your copy of the UTU News? Users can download the latest issue of the UTU News in PDF format by clicking on the page link above. Back issues for the past year are also available.
 

The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) guarantees certain rights to union members and imposes certain responsibilities on union officers. The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) enforces many LMRDA provisions while other provisions, such as the bill of rights, may only be enforced by union members through private suit in Federal court.

For more information, click on the link in red above.
 

Make the most of your United Transportation Union membership. Carry one of the credit cards that were designed exclusively for you. With unbelievably low interest rates and great benefits, the UTU VISAŽ cards have it all!

Ethics Board Ruling

The independent UTU Board of Ethics and Qualifications, following almost a year of investigation, has concluded that allegations against various current and former UTU officers and designated legal counsel are speculative and lacking in evidence.

For more on information on the boards findings and their complete report, click on the link in red above.

If you would like to receive regular e-mail updates of breaking news vital to you and your family, click on the link above to register your e-mail address.