Category: Alumni Association News
Moving Forward Together: A New Chapter for SMART Communications
A new communications approach reflects SMART-TD's commitment to spending members' dues wisely while keeping everyone informed. Read on for details about some changes to our union’s communications strategy.
RRB’s Louisville District Office Reopens June 29
After being closed for over a year, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board’s (RRB) Louisville, Ky. District Office will restart in-person service on June 29. Read on for what you need to know if you plan on visiting this location.
Meet the New myRRB
This week, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) unveiled the redesign of myRRB, meaning that users will notice some changes the next time they log into their accounts. Read on to find out what’s changed and what’s staying the same.
A Tribute to Brother Jack Shaver
Colorado and the rail labor movement have lost a respected leader whose influence extended across decades and generations of union members. Read on to remember Brother Jack Shaver.
RRB’s Statements of Service Set to Arrive Soon
During the first half of June, railroaders will receive their Form BA-6, Certificate of Service Months and Compensation, from the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). This information determines whether employees qualify for benefits and the amount of those benefits. Read on for important details that you need to know.
New RRB Online Services Now Available
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is announcing two new online services that are now available for retired railroad workers. Read on for details about the RRB’s ongoing efforts to update and modernize its systems.
Senate Hearing Highlights the Good, the Bad, and The Ugly of RRB
Railroad Retirement remains a strong and valuable system, but chronic underfunding of the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) itself is creating unacceptable service delays that directly harm railroaders and their families. Read on to see the result of this week’s Senate Committee Hearing on the current state of the RRB.
Another RRB Office Moves to New Location
SMART-TD members and retirees who are served by the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board’s (RRB) Boston District Office should be advised that the location has moved to a new address. This is the third RRB field or district office to relocate within the past month. Read on to learn why and get the new addresses.