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It is both an honor and a privilege to serve this Brotherhood. I enjoy daily interactions with the membership, and I relish the constant challenge of implementing service improvements that expand upon what is already the best value in job income protection. I take...

By the time this newsletter arrives, you will have likely received correspondence from IDX entitled Notice of Data Breach As the letter describes, a cyber-criminal gained access to the BR&CF’s computer network on January 3, 2021. The criminal used software that...

In this edition, we proudly recognize the recipients of the 2020 Luther G. Smith scholarship award program. I offer my congratulations to each recipient. I encourage you to work hard in your studies and always strive to make a difference. The future of this country is...

Four months into fiscal year 2020 and thus far BR&CF has experienced a seventeen percent (17%) year over year increase in “Held Out of Service” benefits paid to the membership. Although it is too early to determine if this trend will continue, this sharp increase...

The BR&CF concluded its fiscal year September 30th. It’s been a busy year that has seen many significant changes. The staff has settled into our new office. We are currently preparing for the October board meeting and the annual audit required by the Fund’s...

E. Hunter Harrison passed away in late 2017; however, his legacy continues to reverberate throughout the rail industry. Mr. Harrison is best known for his implementation of Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) at Canadian National, Canadian Pacific and CSX. Several...