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In April, the board of directors spent a considerable amount of time reviewing historical data and recent disciplinary trends. It was noted that multiple carriers have been more aggressive in the assessment of discipline in recent years. The percentage of occurrences...

The organization concluded its fiscal year September 30, 2017. The Fund experienced a net decrease in fund balance (loss) of $171,763 for fiscal year 2017. The net loss is attributable to the continuing increase in payment of benefits to members, which is illustrated...

In this issue we recognize and congratulate our 2017 Luther G. Smith Scholarship recipients. The independent scholarship committee convened in our principal office and proceeded through the challenging process of selecting 20 winners. I believe after reading the...

As your newly elected international president, I am humbled and honored to have the support of those members who took the time to exercise their proxy vote. My thanks also extend to the board of directors and those who attended the annual meeting in person. Your...

I will soon “pull the pin” and retire to start a new chapter in my life – one where I take with me the memories of this incredible journey, the wonderful brothers and sisters that I have met, and the places visited. At the annual meeting of the members in April I will...

This morning a conductor telephoned to tell me that he would commence his thirty day suspension tomorrow. His question to me was, “How do I become a member and start receiving money to help me through the next month?” Sadly, I informed him that he needed to apply for...