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August 2, 1954
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
HR 356, signed into law a little over a month ago, has provided retroactive payments averaging $642 to 33,600 retired railroad employees totaling $21,600,000, and $3,300,000 to 11,400 spouses. Adjustments are ongoing for 2,500 employees and 2,500 spouses.
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HR 356 Payments Reach $21,600,000
Retroactive adjustments amounting to an average of $642 have been received already by retired BRTers through the action of HR 356, which was just signed into law a little over a month ago.
National Legislative Representative Harry See reports that the latest figures from Railroad Retirement Board indicate that 33,600 retired railroad employees have received back payments under HR 356 provisions for an overall total of $21,600,000.
Back payments to spouses have been made in 11,400 cases, for amounts totaling $3,300,000.
In addition, there are some 2,500 retired employees and 2,500 spouses whose monthly benefits are in the process of being adjusted.
These are all cases where special circumstances require manual calculation and adjustment. Payments are being made as rapidly as possible.
Retroactive adjustments amounting to an average of $642 have been received already by retired BRTers through the action of HR 356, which was just signed into law a little over a month ago.
National Legislative Representative Harry See reports that the latest figures from Railroad Retirement Board indicate that 33,600 retired railroad employees have received back payments under HR 356 provisions for an overall total of $21,600,000.
Back payments to spouses have been made in 11,400 cases, for amounts totaling $3,300,000.
In addition, there are some 2,500 retired employees and 2,500 spouses whose monthly benefits are in the process of being adjusted.
These are all cases where special circumstances require manual calculation and adjustment. Payments are being made as rapidly as possible.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Hr 356
Railroad Retirement
Back Payments
Retired Employees
Spouses Benefits
Legislative Action
What entities or persons were involved?
Harry See
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Key Persons
Harry See
Event Date
A Little Over A Month Ago
Story Details
Retroactive adjustments under HR 356 have been received by 33,600 retired railroad employees for $21,600,000 and 11,400 spouses for $3,300,000. Ongoing manual adjustments for 2,500 employees and 2,500 spouses.