Organized December 9, 1924
The object of this association shall be to create and maintain frendly
relations among the vetran employees of the
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Just In
3/6/15
2014 Annual Report Click here for a copy
12/8/2013
A Note from the General Secretary/Treasurer
About dues renewal cards and the Annual Report
MetLife Insurance from Over 40 Years Ago
Are you covered?
Back in 1964, 20 of the railroad unions got us some life insurance with MetLife. The amount reduces to $2,000 upon retirement but
$2,000.00 is a lot better than nothing. That was over 40 years ago and many have forgotten all about this.
The $2,000 is a national railroad death benefit; however, you have to call and apply for it. MetLife is in
Utica, New York
and here’s their toll-
free number – 800-310-7770. Your survivors should call and
get the claims process
rolling. MetLife will want your full name and Social
Security number and then they can look you up on their computer. It takes around 2 minutes. Their mailing address is: MetLife, P.O. Box
6122,
Utica, NY 13504
.
This is life insurance via the National Railroad contract signed by the national carriers and 20 RR unions in 1964. The only exception that I am
aware of is that certain railroad employees who took buy outs at the C&NW signed off on any and all future benefits ---- and this included this
$2,000 insurance, unfortunately.
Review your beneficiary designations. Situations change over the years and sometimes revisions are necessary. Remember, whatever is on
file with the insurance company will prevail, even if it isn’t what you might want
Here’s
a link to a
, which can be used if needed.
For years MetLife tried to conceal this information, but a federal court case required MetLife to provide an 800 number. Met Life will send a
claim form
which will have to be filled out and returned along with a
Death Certificate
. If you find your name is not in their records and you
feel it should be on the list, please contact your union for advice.
(Submitted by Truman Koehn.)
