Roger Driskill explains why applicants must first gather a complete list of all healthcare providers and treatments. 

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Roger Driskill shares that conditions like bipolar disorder must be backed by treatment history and medical tests. 

A simple doctor’s note saying a person cannot work is not enough for the Railroad Retirement Board. 

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Roger Driskill discusses how claims can be denied if the Railroad Retirement Board believes the worker can still do lighter jobs. 

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Roger Driskill shares how he first began representing railroad workers after helping a challenges workers face when applying for disability benefits.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Public Rail Now Webinar with Canadian and US Railroaders. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. This webinar brings together railroad workers from the U.S. and Canada to share their experiences, discuss the current state of freight and passenger rail, and explore strategies for cross-border organizing. Panelists will highlight key challenges facing rail workers, including unsafe working conditions, corporate-driven policies, and union struggles, while identifying opportunities for increased collaboration. The event will include an hour of panel discussion followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. Allies from labor, environmental justice, and transportation advocacy are encouraged to join and support efforts to strengthen international rail worker solidarity.

Hear from union rail workers in the U.S. and Canada as they discuss safety, corporate greed, and the fight for public rail.
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two women railroad workers walking between trains on tracks

Getting ready to teach #wwii this week - happened to come across this photo. #railroads #railroadworkers #chicanahistory Official description: San Bernardino, California. Women "suppliers" who work at the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad roundhouse.