Office of the Labor Member

Walter A. Barrows was appointed Labor Member of the Board by President Obama in 2011 with the unanimous support of national and international rail labor organizations.

Labor Member Staff Directory

Contact information for the Labor Member’s staff, and a general office email link.

Pre-Retirement Seminars

Designed for railroad employees and spouses retiring within the next five years, this program explains railroad retirement benefits and provides guidance on the application process.

Informational Conference Program

Provides local union officers comprehensive information about the benefit programs available to rail employees and their families. Prepares attendees for sharing reliable information with their members.

Educational Materials

A comprehensive collection of informational handouts and extra supplies designed to promote a better understanding of the railroad retirement and unemployment/sickness benefit programs.

Questions and Answers

Monthly informational releases covering topics of general interest to rail labor.

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