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A local treasurer workshop Feb. 21 to 23 will provide hands-on training on the responsibilities and duties pertaining to their office, including direct receipts, iLink and WinStabs. It will also focus on proper completion of monthly billings and member record maintenance. This training will also be LIVESTREAMED for participants who are unable to attend in…
Lawrence J. Crist, 91, died Nov. 7 at the Sioux City hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Crist started his railroad career with the Illinois Central Railroad when he hired out as a brakeman and worked his way up to the position of conductor. A member of Local 493 in Waterloo, Iowa, Crist was elected to…
The recent storms in the Texas, the Gulf Coast and Florida and fires in California affected many of our SMART Brothers and Sisters. We should not forget that the recovery is still underway, and it will continue for a long time to come. While truly devastating, these combined events have also shown us at our…
The standard basic daily and mileage rates of pay negotiated under the new National Rail Agreement are now available on the SMART TD website. The rate tables pertain to employees in the crafts of conductor, yardman, yardmaster, brakeman and engineer who are covered by the national contract and are retroactive to July 1, 2016. The…
Certain portions of a railroad retirement annuity are treated differently for federal income tax purposes. The following questions and answers explain these differences and address the importance of individuals establishing accurate tax withholding from their annuities. Certain beneficiaries, including those retiring at age 60 with at least 30 years of service, and some occupational disability…