Senate Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2025 Funding for RRB: But It’s Not Enough
In our September NARVRE newsletter, Garey Faley, the National Legislative Director of NARVRE, wrote a compelling article about the need for NARVRE members to take action in this unprecedented political era. Here is a summary of what’s happening w…
Senate Committee Approves FY2025 THUD Budget: What it Means for Railway and Amtrak
On Thursday, July 25th, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations made a remarkable move by approving the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing, and Development (THUD) budget. This decision is vital for advancing railway infrastructure and o…
NARVRE’s Commitment to Preserving Railroad Retirement Benefits
Once again, the House Republicans have proposed a substantial cut to the Railroad Retirement Board’s budget for FY2025. RRB budget cuts could be catastrophic for the agency, which …
Proposed Funding Level Will Severely Impact RRB Customer Service & Operations
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies has released its funding bill for fiscal year (FY) 25. When the Railroad Retirement Board’s (RRB) budget for FY 24 was finalized (six month…
Understanding the Structure and Benefits of the Railroad Retirement Act
The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees (NARVRE) is dedicated to keeping its members well-informed about the special benefits and regulations that govern their retirement under the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA). This blo…
Strengthening Our Alliance: Member Recruitment in Protecting Railroad Retirement
The importance of unity and collaboration in advocacy and representation for NARVRE cannot be overstated. The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees (NARVRE) embodies this unity as a tangible force driving our mission forwa…
A Boost for Affordability in Healthcare
In his initial days in office, President Biden addressed one of the most pressing concerns for Americans: rising inflation in healthcare. He signed the Inflation Reduction Act shortly after his inaugurat…
On Track for Progress: Memphis to Nashville Passenger Railway
Exciting news for Tennessee residents has been announced! An article on the front page of the Commercial Appeal recently reported that a Memphis to Nashville train may be on the horizon. The article stated that US Representative Steve Cohen’s off…
Persons claiming retirement, disability, or survivor annuities or unemployment or sickness benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) have the right to appeal unfavorable determinations on their claims. The attached PDF will describe the R…
Why don’t I get a Cost-of-Living Adjustment?
Each year, in October, Social Security Administration (SSA) and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) announce the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the upcoming year. Each year,…
