The Railroad Economic Stimulus Plan: Can the Railroads End The Recession
Posted by Lou on May 31, 2009
Can the railroads end the recession? Here is a plan that could help the country get back on it’s feet. There are a few steps that each railroad needs to take that would create jobs and make our country stronger. This plan call for a little sacrifice on the CEO’s and their Executive Officers. Also, this plan requires the senior railroad workers to become true mentors to co-workers. This is the Yin & Yang plan that would help the entire country to survive a recession. Read the rest of this entry »
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) FAQ
Posted by Lou on May 12, 2009
The latest FAQ from the Railroad Tetirement Board Information dated 5/01/09 posted 5/05/09. Noting new, still waiting for my check 
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009, contains a number of provisions that affect railroad retirement annuitants and railroad workers. Among other provisions, this Act provides up to 13 weeks of special extended unemployment benefits for certain railroad workers who exhaust their rights to the benefits normally provided under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA). The following questions and answers provide information about these special extended unemployment benefits.
