NS needs conductors in Pennsylvania

In another sign the economy is improving, Norfolk Southern Railway says it needs to hire more conductors in Pennsylvania. The company says it plans to hold recruiting sessions Tuesday, March 20, in Harrisburg, Pa., and Thursday, March 22, in the Allentown, Pa., area to seek c [...]

2012 tax rates to remain the same

Local treasurers should note that employees will continue to receive the benefit of reduced payroll taxes and access to extended unemployment benefits under legislation signed by President Barack Obama on Feb. 22. That law, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of [...]

There’s a mobile app for rail health care info

There is a smartphone app for SMART TD members covered under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan or the National Railway Carriers and SMART TD Health and Welfare Plan. The  mobile app is available for users of iPhone, Blackberry and Droid platforms, and th [...]

Vision plan assistance for tornado victims

VSP Vision Care is working to fulfill the eye care needs of those directly affected by recent tornadoes throughout the Midwest. * Any VSP member who has lost or broken their eyewear due to the tornadoes may call the VSP member services support line at (800) 877-7195 to have t [...]

UP CEO Jim Young taking leave-of-absence

OMAHA — Union Pacific CEO Jim Young announced March 2 that he will take a medical leave of absence to be treated for recently diagnosed pancreatic cancer. John J. Koraleski, executive vice president for marketing and sales will serve as acting president and CEO during Y [...]