Association Director James Manzella has published a 4-page comparison of current plans for Medicare eligible retirees with the new options negotiated as part of the pending Local 100 contract with the MTA for TA/OA and MTA Bus retirees. The contract is being sent out to a vote of the active membership for ratification. Changes will […]
How New Local 100 Contract Changes and Enhances Retiree Medical Plans Read More »
The Glascow subway system was inaugurated in 1896, and as this nostalgic video shows it hadn’t change much in nearly 80 years. Anyone would like this video, especially someone who worked in any subway subway system anywhere.
Vintage Video of the Glascow, Scotland Subway from 1975 Read More »
Many active members take out pension loans, but do not pay it off prior to deciding to retire. The TWU Retirees Association advises members to fully pay off the loan prior to retirement for several reasons, including: The loan amount becomes a distribution as faras IRS is concerned. You will be required to pay income
It’s better to pay off a pension loan prior to retirement. Read More »
Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work related illnesses for transit workers. Yet it is also one of the least reported and least filed claims under Workers Compensation. The key to filing a claim is awareness. The New York Workers’ Compensation Law compensates workers for permanent loss of hearing in the normal
You Can File for Hearing Loss Under Workers Compensation After Retirement Read More »
The latest scam targeting older Americans isn’t necessarily a scam. You might even call it a “legal” scam. BUT, TWU retirees need to be aware of it so as not to fall prey to it. Most of us have seen those commercials on TV, with well known personalities, that claim “you are missing out on free Medicare
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