IAM supports written letter Railroad workers and industry groups are opposing cuts to the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) management fund. Groups such as the Administration of Transportation and Trade, the American Railroad Association, and the American Short Track and Railroad Association are calling on the Republican-led Congress to adopt the funding levels included in the Senate bill.
The House Republican bill would cut RRB funding by $25 million, significantly impacting the board’s ability to process retirement and sickness benefits for railroad workers and retirees living in states and congressional districts. become.
The funding levels proposed for RRB would force RRB to make significant cuts to its workforce, including customer service representatives, field office staff and claims representatives. There is currently a one-year delay in processing disability claims by the RRB.Railroads, retirees and their spouses could expect months of waiting if the budget passes. for any matter For retirement, unemployment/illness, disability applications, etc., contact your agency.
“This new limit is particularly problematic because it was put in place in the name of cutting federal spending, but it didn’t cut spending at all.” read the letter. “The vast majority of RRB’s funding, including administrative funds restricted by this bill, comes from payroll taxes paid by railroad employers and railroad employees.”
“RRB is a key agency that provides essential benefits to rail workers, retirees, and their families.” IAM International Chairman Robert Martinez Jr. said: “The restrictions on government funding in the House bill will be a devastating blow to the RRB and will make it more difficult for the RRB to fulfill its mandate. We will fight to protect.We are asking the House to adopt the Senate’s language and ensure that RRB has the resources to continue to provide quality service to rail workers.”
Take Action: Call Congressman NOW at 202-224-3121 and tell him to oppose cuts to the Railroad Retirement Committee.
