NARVRE Celebrated its Biennial Convention
at the Waterfront Hotel in Oakland, California
NARVRE
In May of this year, 2022, we celebrated our 42nd biennial convention at the Waterfront Hotel in Oakland, California. We were very pleased to be able to celebrate this year since C…
Memories of NARVRE’s Outgoing National President
Since the age of 48, Tom Dwyer has been a vital member of NARVRE. Tom started in Unit 109 at Minneapolis’ St. Paul. Initially, he was the Unit Legislative Representative as well as a term as president. He has seen NARVRE do some marvelous things …
Medicare Appeals Process
NARVRE
Medicare can sometimes feel confusing and frustrating, especially if you disagree with Medicare’s decision to pay a claim or feel they did not pay enough on the claim. Here is a helpful guide for you on the Medicare Appeals Process.&nbs…
3 Tips for Recruiting New Members to N.A.R.V.R.E.
At N.A.R.V.R.E., National Association of Retired and Veterans Railway Employees, we do meaningful work. We are sure that every member is proud and happy to spread the word about the benefits of being a member of N.A.R.V.R.E. Yet, sometimes, knowi…
Are You Ready for the Biennial NARVRE Convention?
It is time to confirm you have your reservations ready and you are all set to attend the Biennial NARVRE convention scheduled, May 15th-May 17th at the Waterfront Hotel in Oakland, California. We hope that the dangers of the Covid …
Restoring Amtrak Service to the Gulf Coast
Part 2
In our last blog, we discussed the Surface Transportation Board getting ready to hold hearings on restoring Amtrak service to the Gulf Coast. Since Hurricane Katrina hit that region in 2005, the passenger rail service, where t…
Amtrak is Having Issues with Planned Expansion Across the United States
NARVRE
Riding rail service is becoming as popular as it once was decades ago. An Amtrak ride across the United States isn’t just beautiful, it is also much less expensive than flying. The team at NARVRE or the National Association of Retired a…
Widows Initial Minimum Amount (WIMA)
NARVRE
In 2001 The Railroad Retirement Board amended the Survivor’s Improvement Act. The controversial piece of legislation is known as the Widow’s Initial Minimum Amount (WIMA). Here is a description of this section of legislation initially w…
Looking to Work for the Railroad?
Railroad Employment
Have you been offered a job with the railroad? Did a friend help you get the job? If so, you owe that friend a big steak dinner. Welcome to the club! The railroad is one of the best places to work in the United States, espe…
RRB Annuity and Medicare Part B 2022 Increases
If you have been following the Railroad Retirement Board website (rrb.gov) or even the news, then you are aware of the upcoming increase in your retirement wage. Your Cost-of-Living part of your annuities will see a rise in January 2022.
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